The Beauty Revolution

Join the Revolution
Medical Salons have revolutionized the way we approach beauty and aging. New medical technologies have emerged in recent years that show unprecedented results at more affordable prices than ever before. Wise consumers are bypassing outdated plastic surgery techniques in favor of newer, non-invasive technologies that give more natural results with drastically reduced recovery time.

Defining the “Medical Salon”
Though most types of beauty-enhancing medical procedures are regulated and standardized, the nomenclature to describe the facilities that deliver them is far less defined. Any facility that presents a merger of medical practice and salon therapeutics could call itself a “medical salon.”

Aesthetic Salons
However, consumers beware! Some salons, especially the so-called aesthetic salon with its “over the counter” approach to beauty treatment, provide far less effective service than clinics staffed by board-licensed technicians who are fully trained on the newest and most effective procedures.

Consider your local tanning or waxing salon that “now offers laser hair removal.” These generally offer a restricted menu and quality of treatment, all the while promising the same results derived from more advanced techniques. Their equipment is also often behind the times or too low-power to achieve real results.

Day Spas
The line between luxury day spas and medical salons is also blurry. More and more classic day spas are also branching out to offer additional medically-based alternatives to their beauty enhancement services. This can offer a world on convenience to the consumer.

But, one more word of warning. A treatment like Botox, for example, is not something “just anybody” can do. The application of Botox requires experience in using the product, recognizing the unique contour and structure within a person’s face and applying just the right amount in just the right place to attain a natural look and feel. This is true of any other medical beauty-enhancing treatment.

The Medical Salon Difference
Enter the “medical salon.” Though the terminology may differ, a medical salon is any office or clinic providing medical beauty enhancement services that is overseen by a licensed physician with in-depth experience in the services offered. Its clinicians will hold certifications and will be able to provide photographic examples of their work, as well as reference and testimonials. They will be able to tell you all about the equipment they use and why it is the best. In effect – they will be able to tell you why you should trust your face, skin and body to their care!

Do your homework, don’t be afraid to ask questions and get to know your medical beauty treatment providers and you are sure to have a fulfilling and enjoyable experience with effects that last.