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The Difference Between Medical Facials And Spa Facials.

What exactly is the difference between a day spa facial and a medical spa facial?  

 

While they share many similarities, there are also quite a few differences. In order to get the results you are looking for, it is important to understand the differences so you can decide which options are right for you.

 

Medical facials are the third most common non-invasive cosmetic procedure in North America with over 1.5 million procedures done every year. 

 

A day spa facial will feel good and you’ll look and feel great afterwards, but it doesn’t have the same long-lasting effects as a medical facial.

SO WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MEDICAL SKIN CLINIC AND A SPA?

Spending time at a day spa is always a great idea. Any amount of time spent at a day spa means relaxation and pampering. While you’ll have a refreshing feeling walking out after a day spa facial, this feeling only lasts for a few days. 

 

Eventually, your skin returns to how it was prior to your day spa treatment. In other words, the results are temporary. This is because day spa facials apply botanicals, exfoliants, masques and pleasant smelling cleansers and lotions to your face. While these feel quite nice, they do not give you long lasting results.

 

Spa facials only treat the epidermis, the surface layer of your skin. This layer is very tough and protects your skin from the environment. Your skin needs more than pampering for lasting effects to occur and that’s where medical spa facials come in.

 

Medical spas have become more popular in recent years for men and women alike. Medical spas, also called medi-spas or med spas, are a kind of a hybrid between the traditional day spa and a medical clinic.

 

Medical spas strive to blend the best of two worlds—a relaxing spa experience with the procedures and expertise typically only found at a doctor’s office.

 

The biggest difference between a spa facial and a medical spa facial is that a med spa facial will use medical grade skincare products and devices to give you maximum results. 

 

Medical facials offer much longer, lasting results. These facials penetrate deeper into the layers of skin below the epidermis, resulting in physical changes to the skin’s surface.

 

Medical spas are also a great way to achieve non-surgical cosmetic changes with the comfort of a trained professional and the ease of a spa. Most services take less than an hour and require limited recovery time after services are completed. If you’re looking to pamper yourself or reduce a problematic area, a medical spa is an ideal place to turn.

Let’s go over some of the most common medical facials.

THE LONG-LASTING RESULTS OF MEDICAL FACIALS

 

There are many different types of facials offered in the clinical setting. These different types of treatments can target various skin conditions and provide long lasting effects. Whether it is fine lines, acne, sun spots or dry skin, these types of facials can provide specific enhancements to your skin.

TYPES OF MEDICAL FACIALS

CHEMICAL PEELS

While chemical peels are often offered in both a day spa and medical spa, the medical spa chemical peels are much stronger in comparison. Medical grade chemical peels can be effective in treating acne, uneven pigmentation, melasma and are also used to reduce pore size and wrinkles.

Types of chemical peel

There are three types of chemical peel, based on how deeply they exfoliate the skin:

 

  • superficial peels
  • medium-depth peels
  • deep peels

 

The right choice depends on the type and shade of a person’s skin and what issue they are hoping to address. Your med spa licensed esthetician will recommend the most appropriate chemical peel depending on the individual’s  concerns and skin type.

 

Are you interested in learning if a chemical peel can help unlock your best skin? For more information, call or conveniently book an appointment online at Ageless Aesthetics, located in the Eagle Rock Medical Center in Idaho Fall ID. 

 

MICRODERMABRASION

Microdermabrasion rejuvenates the skin by removing the outer layer of the skin. This painless procedure uses a mildly abrasive instrument to gently sand off the top layer of the skin cell, exfoliating your skin. This results in a refreshed, glowing appearance. 

 

This type of treatment can also be used to treat discoloration, light scarring, sun damage, improve age spots, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as, reduce or eliminate large pores.

 

Treatments will last approximately 30 minutes to an hour and patients should see improvements in their complexion after a single treatment, but lasting results are only achieved through a series of sessions performed over the course of several weeks.

 

Are you interested in learning if microdermabrasion can help you unlock your best skin? For more information, call or conveniently book an appointment online at Ageless Aesthetics, located in the Eagle Rock Medical Center in Idaho Fall ID. 

 

MICRONEEDLING

Microneedling, similar to microdermabrasion, is a newer, more advanced treatment for tightening your skin resulting in a fresh, faced appearance. 

 

Using tiny needles to penetrate the skin, various serums can penetrate into the epidermis stimulating the production of collagen, lightening pigmentation, clarifying, repairing and rejuvenating your skin.

 

With this minimally invasive treatment, a patient can minimize the appearance of a range of skin issues and concerns, including:

 

  • Fine lines and Wrinkles
  • Scarring
  • Large pores
  • Skin tone
  • Acne
  • Alopecia
  • Melasma
  • Skin pigmentation issues
  • Stretch marks
  • Rosacea
  • Loose skin, such as after weight loss or liposuction

 

Generally, professional microneedling is done on the face, arms, legs, back, hands and abdomen. When you receive your microneedling at a med spa by licensed estheticians, the procedure is safe enough that it can be used on almost all parts of your body.

 

The positive results of microneedling are visible immediately with the restoration of a healthy glow to your skin. But the real results that keep you looking younger begin to show after several days and weeks. Many patients report that the results of microneedling keep on improving up to 6 months!

 

Are you interested in learning if microneedling can help you unlock your best skin? For more information, call or conveniently book an appointment online at Ageless Aesthetics, located in the Eagle Rock Medical Center in Idaho Fall ID. 

 

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

There are many ways to temporarily remove hair, but for more permanent results, laser hair removal is the safest way to make unwanted body hair a thing of the past!

 

Now, we know this isn’t necessarily a ‘medspa facial’ but we wanted to include it because it can be done on the face. 

 

Thanks to advances in laser technology, body hair can now be permanently removed from clients of all skin tones and hair types. 

Practically anywhere on your body is eligible for laser hair removal. Common areas for hair removal include your:

  • Chin
  • Upper lip
  • Underarms
  • Back
  • Arms
  • Legs
  • Ears
  • Thighs
  • Neck
  • Chest
  • Bikini Area

 

It’s also:

  • Virtually painless
  • Great for all skin and hair types.
  • And treatments can be performed any time of the year, including on tanned skin.

 

For more information call or conveniently book an appointment online at Ageless Aesthetics, located in the Eagle Rock Medical Center in Idaho Fall ID., to see if you are a good candidate for Laser Hair Removal.

LOOKING FOR A MEDICAL FACIAL?

If you are dealing with an irritating skin condition, or want younger looking skin, then you’ll want to have a medical facial.  Looking for a professional near you? Our full-time Physicians, Nurses and skin care specialists at Ageless Aesthetics located in our Eagle Rock Medical Center facility use only the latest cutting-edge technology and most effective products and treatments offered in the medical spa industry. 

 

All of our skin care solutions are customized for your individual needs. Our aesthetic staff will work with you to build the optimal plan to rejuvenate your skin. 

Our team’s mission is to revitalize your skin, and help you look and feel younger, confident and more invigorated. Call today to request your consultation or contact us online today to book your appointment for a rejuvenating med spa skin treatment!

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