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How a Medical Spa Differs from a Day Spa

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When you hear the term “spa,” do you immediately think of massages, facials, and other treatments generally for relaxation? Then what you’re thinking of is actually a day spa, and you may not know that there are other kinds of spas out there—specifically, medical spas. Medical spas and day spas differ in many ways. Keep reading to learn some of the key differences between these two types of spas. Services One way in which day spas and medical spas differ greatly is in the services that they provide. It’s important to be aware of what these types of spas offer, so that you can ensure you’re looking for one that provides the services you need. Day spas offer more surface-level treatments, applying certain lotions, oils, or masks to the skin itself to help improve appearance. While the massages they provide can certainly alleviate aches and pains deep in the tissue, the massage itself obviously doesn’t go below the skin. Specific services provided by a day spa might include:   ...

Are Medical Spa Workers Medical Professionals?

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The term “medical spa” often confuses potential customers. They think of a spa as a location filled with aestheticians, who may have plenty of training in beauty services, but certainly aren’t qualified to perform any sort of “medical” procedure. And of course, the term “medical” tends to invoke thoughts of healthcare and more intensive care like surgeries. So how does a medical spa fit into that area between surgical and beauty services? And what kinds of qualifications do medical spa workers need to perform the services offered at these locations? Keep reading to learn more. What Is a Medical Spa? So where does a med spa fall in the realm of treatments? As the name suggests, businesses like ours offer a range of services that can include the kinds of services you might find at a day spa, but which also include medical-grade aesthetic treatments. These latter types of treatments provide results similar to what you might get from plastic surgery, but are much less invasive. Servi...

Morpheus8 at Le Bella Spa

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  Technology and treatment methods in our industry are always changing and evolving. At Le Bella Spa, we make a point of staying up to date on all of the newest additions to the medical spa industry to ensure that our clients are always getting the best results possible. One of the newest additions to the field that we’ve discovered is Morpheus8. This remarkable medical device is versatile, effective, and minimally invasive. Best of all, it provides exceptional results. Keep reading to learn more about Morpheus8. What Is Morpheus8? Morpheus8 is a variety of needling treatment similar to microneedling. However, it is a much more advanced device. In addition to using tiny needles to penetrate the skin, it also relies on fractional treatments and radiofrequency to help stimulate collagen production that can tighten and smooth wrinkles on both the face and body. The needles help to reach a deeper dermal layer than most other needling treatments, which can transform your skin and gi...

Lipo Cavitation and Mesotherapy: The Ideal Combination for Facial Sculpting

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If you’re looking to sculpt, shape, and smooth your shape for an overall slimmer and more toned look, you might think that extensive cosmetic surgery is the only way to achieve the look you desire. But that’s not the case! We offer multiple noninvasive sculpting treatments that, when combined, can provide dramatic and stunning results without the need for surgery. These treatments are lipo cavitation and mesotherapy, and combining them can make these treatments even more effective at trimming fat and sculpting your figure. How do they work together to provide you with a stunning transformation? Keep reading to find out. What Is Lipo Cavitation? Lipo cavitation, as you probably guessed from the name, targets fat deposits in much the same way as liposuction. However, lipo cavitation is much less invasive, requires no anesthesia, and allows you to go home right away with very minimal side effects. If you seek fat reduction in your stomach, thighs, buttocks, backs, or arms, lipo cavita...

What's the Recovery Like on a Chemical Peel?

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Chemical peels are a popular medical spa treatment that can smooth and brighten the appearance of your skin. While much less invasive than some other skin-tightening treatments, it’s important to be aware that a chemical peel is not just another kind of facial. It involves applying a chemical solution that removes the upper layers of the skin so that it can grow back smoother and healthier. There are also several different levels of chemical peels available, which provide different levels of results and have different recovery times. Here’s what you need to know about recovering from the different chemical peels we offer here at Le Bella Medical Spa. Obagi Blue Radiance Peel The Obagi Blue Radiance Peel is one of our most popular treatments, as it is an excellent way to improve skin appearance with no downtime. It uses a blend of salicylic acid, glycolic acids, and lactic acids to strip away the damaged outer layers of your skin. We recommend using this treatment after microdermabr...

How to Get the Best Results from Microneedling

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Before Microneedling is a popular aesthetic treatment that has been around for over 100 years. As the treatment has evolved and improved, we’ve been able to provide better, longer-lasting results to our patients with minimal side effects. If you’re interested in receiving microneedling treatments to improve the appearance of your skin, here are some things you should know that can help to improve your overall results. Know What It’s For First, it’s best that you understand what microneedling is used for, and the types of skin issues that it is best at treating. This will help you to manage your expectations and ensure that you’re getting the right treatment, the correct number of treatments, and any supplementary treatments you need to achieve optimal results. Microneedling is best used for the following types of skin issues and imperfections: Before Acne or acne scars Other small scars   Hyperpigmentation Age spots Fine lines and wrinkles Stretch marks Microneedl...

How Does an Ultherapy Treatment Compare to a Facelift?

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Aesthetic treatments are constantly evolving, just like the treatments in any medical field. As new technology is discovered aesthetic dermatologists find new and improved ways of helping our patients achieve smoother, more vibrant, more youthful skin. One of the newest additions to skin smoothing and facial rejuvenation is Ultherapy. But how does it work, what’s the recovery like, and how do the results compare to those of a facelift? Keep reading to learn more about this remarkable new treatment. How It Works Ultherapy is a minimally invasive treatment for facial rejuvenation. It uses ultrasound technology to penetrate down into the structural layers of the skin without damaging the outer dermal layers. This makes Ultherapy truly unique, because it targets the same supporting layers of skin that surgery would address, but in a much less invasive manner. We guide the Ultherapy device over the skin as it emits ultrasound waves into these supporting layers. The waves stimulate nat...