The Difference Between a Day Spa and a Medical Day SpaBy: Debra Verville

We see all the different names. There is a day spa, medical day spa, spas at resorts and the hotel spa. So, what is the difference between all of these spas

Medical SpaA medical day spa if very different from a regular spa or the type of place you would visit while on vacation or at a resort. A medical day spa has a licensed physician on staff at all times. This physician will be in charge of overseeing all treatments that take place at that location. When there is a licensed physician on the premises treatments can be performed that cannot take place in a regular spa.

Regular Spa

A regular spa is limited to what treatments that they can actually provide to their clients. Not that this is always a bad thing but if you are looking for something like Botox or another filler then they will not be able to perform these treatments at a regular spa.

The following treatments should only be offered to customers under a doctor's supervision:

• Chemical Peels• Injectables• Laser Treatments• Microdermabrasion

When you want the services of a medical day spa be sure to ask questions. These questions can be a matter of life and death. Ask if there is a licensed physician on staff and ask to meet with the physician. If you have questions write the down and keep them for when you go for your first appointment. Ask how the instruments are sterilized. Look around and check to see how clean the area is. If you have a bad feeling or see something you are not comfortable with, look for a new medical day spa before receiving any type of treatment.