The American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) reached out to several
of its members to help patients understand what they should expect
when researching and receiving non-surgical medical aesthetic
treatments.
CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Medical spas are experiencing a
popularity boom with the industry topping $1.4 billion just in the United States, according to the American
Med Spa Association's 2024 State of the Industry Report. But like
any highly lucrative business, not every medical spa practice is
created equal and patients need to be more savvy than ever to
recognize the signs of a practitioner that will put their safety
first. As more and more celebrity attention is drawn to procedures
like neuromodulators, filler, microneedling, laser skin resurfacing
and more it's important to understand how to recognize providers
and practices doing things the right way.
To help consumers navigate a sea of med spa options, AmSpa – the
nation's leading resource in medical aesthetic legal compliance –
asked several industry experts to outline a safe med spa
experience. The association polled practitioners from across the
country on what to expect from the time a patient is researching a
treatment all the way through post-treatment care.
Read here to see what they said.
Interviewees include:
- Ken Winnard, MD, Founder of OneLife
Health & Performance in Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida
- Linette Rivera, MD, Owner of Glanz
Aesthetics in Doral, Florida
- Sarah Safa, MS, PA-C, Founder of
Refined Aesthetics in Leesburg,
Virginia and Faculty at Academy for Injection Anatomy
- Rana Kennelly, MSN, AGNP-C, BSc, CANS,
Founder of The Confidence Bar and The Confidence Lab in
Chicago, Illinois
- Lauren Olson, PA-C, Owner of Radiance
Medical Aesthetics and Wellness in Woodlands, Texas
- Leslie Fletcher, MSN, RN, AGNP-BC,
Owner of InjectAbility Clinic and InjectAbility Institute in
Torrance, California
- Dani Sher, PA-C, Founder of Sparkle
Aesthetics in Oak Park,
Illinois
Medical spas are medical practices first and the expectations of
these trained clinicians for safe and professional practices are a
good measure for anyone looking into how to protect their
well-being while undergoing these procedures.
The questions they were asked include:
- What do you look for when researching a
medical spa?
- What level of supervision and licensure
should the patient see in their practitioners?
- What happens in a proper consultation,
and what should the patient learn about the practitioner and
treatment at this stage?
- What elements do you look for that tell
you the medical spa facility is clean and safe?
- What are the steps of a safe med spa
treatment, starting when the patient books the appointment?
- What post-treatment follow-up or home
care instructions are expected?
- How do you make your patient feel like
they're cared for and continue the patient relationship
post-treatment?
- What would turn you away from a med spa
as a patient? Please tell us about those red flags.
- What might surprise a new medical
aesthetic patient about their first visit?
The vast majority of med spa procedures performed today are
safe, but it's important for consumers to put themselves in the
hands of trained, licensed and professional providers. AmSpa
supports med spa practices that prioritize legal compliance and
patient safety, and guides new med spa owners and providers in how
to practice responsibly.
Learn more about AmSpa here.
About the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)
The American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) provides business, legal
and clinical training and resources to medical spas and aesthetic
practices throughout the country. AmSpa's events—including Medical
Spa Boot Camps, Academy for Injection Anatomy trainings and Medical
Spa Show—provide business and legal best-practices to anyone
entering the medical spa space or looking to improve their existing
practice. AmSpa Members receive access to legal summaries of laws
governing medical spas in their state, discounts, a robust and
growing webinar library, and many other benefits. For more
information visit http://www.americanmedspa.org, call 312-981-0993,
or email info@americanmedspa.org.
Media Contact
Karen Spinelli, American Med Spa
Association, 872-246-0300, karen@americanmedspa.org,
www.americanmedspa.org
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