You might be wondering, ‘what in the world happens at that medical spa near me?’ Or maybe you’ve always wanted to know more about medical spas, especially in the greater Knoxville area, but haven’t visited any yet. If that’s the case, then you’re in the right place! Today, I’m highlighting all things med spas, so let’s discover the top 10 reasons to visit a med spa in 2023!

So, what exactly is a Med Spa? 
You’ve probably heard your friends or coworkers use the term med spa but were not quite sure what that meant. You get the “spa” part, but “med”? What does anything medical have to do with getting pampered at a spa?

A medical spa can provide a uniquely relaxing experience that combines the best of a medical clinic and a spa! Essentially, a med spa is an ideal combination of an aesthetic medical center and a day spa that provides nonsurgical aesthetic medical services under the care and supervision of a licensed physician. And perhaps the best part is it’s all under one roof!

Think of it as a significant step up from the types of services you would expect to receive at a traditional day spa. Med spas typically offer an extensive list of medical-grade services to enhance your physical appearance and improve the quality of your skin’s health, which all come with amazing benefits!

Med Spa Services: Med spa services vary business by business depending on several factors. However, generally speaking, medical spas offer the following nonsurgical aesthetic treatments:

Toxin Injections: Injections that prevent muscle movement to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Injectable Dermal Fillers: Gel-like substances injected beneath the skin to restore volume, smooth lines, or soften creases.

Laser Hair Removal: An advanced laser technology to remove unwanted hair safely.

Microdermabrasion: An exfoliation treatment to rejuvenate the skin and treat scarring, discoloration, stretch marks, and more. 

Lip Hydration Treatments: Hyaluronic acid injection to add lip volume while promoting collagen production and restoring moisture to lips.

Microneedling: A minimally invasive procedure for your skin using thin needles to make tiny holes in the top layer of skin. The treatment helps stimulate your skin’s healing process, so it can produce more collagen and elastin to keep the skin firm and smooth.

Laser Skin Resurfacing or Photo-Facial Pulsed Light (IPL): A customizable treatment using laser technology to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scars, blemishes, and discoloration. It also stimulates collagen production.

Chemical peels: A technique using a chemical solution to exfoliate the skin to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck, or hands. 

Medical-Grade Skincare Lines: Products that contain higher concentrations of active ingredients than what is available over the counter. These products are science-backed and have proven results to effectively improve overall skin health.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it does give you an idea of many of the beneficial treatments and services to expect at a med spa. Luminosity Aesthetics offers many of these….and more! If you’re considering visiting one, I would be honored for you to visit mine!

MED SPA BENEFITS:

Okay, now that you have a better idea of what a med spa is and offers, let’s get to the top 10 reasons to visit one! 

1. Relaxing Environment

First off, when you walk into a typical med spa, you immediately notice a difference in pace, noise level, and just overall atmosphere from what our everyday lives seem to consist of. It’s a 180-degree turn from the hustle and bustle, which is a welcomed change of pace, even if only temporary.

That relaxing atmosphere can have a positive effect on your mind, calming your thoughts and just allowing you to pause to take a breath! Self-care is one thing we tend to neglect. Spending the time getting a med spa treatment or service can be beneficial in both the amazing service itself and also enjoyable throughout your experience in the calming environment. 

2. Treatments and Services

Med spas offer a variety of services and treatments that can be truly transformative for the skin, both inside and out. Licensed medical aestheticians are highly trained and knowledgeable in skin care, especially non-invasive cosmetic treatments, so they have the skills to offer a wide array of services to address common skin concerns. That is ideal for clients as it allows them more freedom to explore services and treatments under the same roof from one trusted practitioner. The treatments and services listed above are many of the most common offerings you’ll see as you visit a med spa, but they do vary depending on your location. 

3. Cutting-Edge Technology

Speaking of services and treatments, medical technology, especially in the health and wellness space, is advancing at lightning speed. Licensed medical aestheticians must stay on top of the newest, proven research and most-effective technology available for their clients. Not only are clients looking for the latest and greatest “fill in the blank” service out there, but as in my case as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), I intend to provide the highest-level quality of service to my clients. That includes cutting-edge technology to help my clients meet or exceed their goals.   

4. Treat Chronic Skin Conditions

Not only do med spas offer ways to minimize fine lines and wrinkles and provide services like facials to improve the overall health of your skin, but they also offer treatments that effectively tackle serious and chronic skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis, among many others. Often, these improvements are seen following a series of treatments over time. Your med spa practitioner would discuss a treatment plan with you and a timeline to expect to see results. 


5. Non-Judgmental Environment

I mentioned earlier the relaxing, spa-like feel of the room when you walk into a med spa and throughout your time during your visit. But beyond that, I want to share that when you meet with a med spa practitioner like me, for example, you are free to share any skin care concerns you have, no matter how great or small. I will never judge your concerns, goals, or desires when it comes to your skin health. Everyone’s journey is unique to them. My goal is for you to feel safe throughout the entire process. As medical professionals, we are here to help you meet your goals safely through an unbiased, neutral lens. 

6. Improve Physical Appearance

One very popular reason people visit med spas is to improve their physical appearance in one way or another. Many services and treatments are effective in accomplishing that to a great extent, whether they are looking to treat, maintain, or prevent. Depending on the exact results you are looking for, there are several treatments you can look to enhance your natural appearance. Med spa treatments can address many unwanted skin concerns, from fine lines, crow’s feet, dynamic wrinkles, and acne scarring to crepy skin and many, many skin concerns in between! Your med spa practitioner will review all the best options for you during your consultation so you can make the most informed decision for yourself.


7. Improve Skin Health

This may be my favorite reason to visit a med spa! We offer treatments that rejuvenate the skin on the cellular level, improving its overall quality. Treatments today effectively promote cellular regrowth, heighten collagen production, heal wounded skin, resurface layers of skin to look brighter and younger, and improve textured skin.


8. Access to Medical-Grade Skincare

Medical-grade skincare is simply on another level in terms of effectiveness, which becomes more important as we age or as we deal with a specific skin condition. The main difference in medical-grade skincare is that it contains higher concentrations of active ingredients than what you could purchase in stores or over the counter. These products are research-backed and have proven results. It is worth the splurge!

9. Personalized Treatment Care Plan 

An experienced licensed medical aesthetician has the training and knowledge to create a personalized treatment plan for you based on many factors, such as your skin health history, goals, and desires. Additionally, the treatments themselves can often be customized in intensity level as well. Visiting a med spa includes a personal, one-on-one consultation with a practitioner to talk with you and partner with you on a game plan to meet your goals.


10. Improve Confidence

So many of us are our worst critics. We see flaws in our physical appearance that others simply do not. Once we determine to finally address that one concern we have, we notice a significant improvement in the way we see ourselves in the mirror and in the way we feel when we walk into a room full of people. Seeking out the options available puts you in the ideal position to make the best decision for yourself. And why wait? Start your research now and make plans to help yourself feel your best. Skin health is a lifelong journey, and you deserve to find that joy that puts a smile on your face! 

For anyone living around the greater Knoxville area or planning an upcoming visit to Knoxville, I invite you to Luminosity Aesthetics! I think you’ll find Luminosity Aesthetics checks ALL the boxes above you’ve just read about!