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Medical spa services are basically professional cosmetic procedures offered in the tranquil and luxurious atmosphere of a traditional spa. A variety of professionals are also employed under the auspice of cosmetic spa services, including cosmetic surgeons, cosmetic dermatologists, aestheticians, massage therapists, and cosmetologists.

Types of Procedures Available Through Medical Spa Services Medical spas offer the latest and greatest in anti-aging techniques, injectables, acne treatments and laser hair removal. Some of the procedures available include the following:

* Botox Injections

Botox is injected under the skin of the forehead, between the eyes or around the corner of the eyes to fill in depressed areas and wrinkles, which works to significantly reduce the signs of aging. It is typically injected by a cosmetic surgeon or cosmetic dermatologist and requires an appointment, as Botox is usually prepared fresh each day.

* Chemical Peels

Chemical peels use an acid solution to remove the top layer of skin. By doing this, a person can rid themselves of dead and dull skin and other skin imperfections.

Depending on the problem areas and skin type, a cosmetic dermatologist will either perform a light peel (which requires little or no sedation and has no downtime), a medium peel (which removes more layers of skin but requires a few days of recovery) or a deep peel, (which offers incredible and long lasting results, but may take weeks or months to fully recover).

* Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is a fast, gentle and effective way to remove hair from the face, legs, arms, stomach and bikini area. It's obviously a cleaner and quicker procedure than wax or cream removals and provides a much smoother and fresher look to the skin.

* Injectable Fillers

Injectable fillers include popular treatments such as Restylane, Sculptra and Juvaderm which can be injected into skin depressions, deep wrinkles, folds and into the lips and cheeks to firm and plump the targeted area. The sessions generally take 30 minutes with results lasting for up to two years, depending on the procedure.

* Laser Therapy

Medical spas differ in what types of laser therapy they offer to their patients but most offer some form of treatment to reduce sun spots, freckles, imperfections and spider veins.

* Special Cosmetology Sessions

Most medical spas offer upscale lines of cosmetics that can be applied by a cosmetologist to hide redness, bruising or swelling as result of any of the cosmetic procedures detailed above. These products can then be purchased and used by the patient to hide the healing process of their cosmetic procedures from family members and colleges.

Why Choose Medical Spa Services

If you're looking to undergo any of the procedures listed above, getting them done at a medical spa is a great choice for a variety of reasons. Most of the procedures listed above involve the face and it's important to have someone that specializes in these techniques working on your behalf.

Additionally, medical spa services provide a "bigger bang for your buck" with regards to specials, combination procedures or the number of therapies included with each treatment package. Finally, the atmosphere of a medical spa makes the experience worthwhile-as it's a nice change from waiting in a cold, boring and dreary doctor's office to get a procedure done.