The Medical Spa: An Opportunity or Nightmare?

ABSTRACT

Nonsurgical cosmetic procedures have become increasingly common and important to plastic surgery practices. Many physicians have either opened a medical spa or have thought about integrating a medical spa into their aesthetic practices. The authors (plastic surgeon and marketing professional) have shared their views on opening a medical spa and the trials they went through. This article describes the positives and negatives of opening a spa from construction through personnel.

KEYWORDS

Medical spa - antiaging - lasers - fillers - resurfacing - medical spa management - medical aesthetic center