The Popularity Of Medical Spas Is Growing
Rest and relaxation seem like impossible feats to most Americans trying to balance the demands of family and career. This balancing act could account for the continued growth in minimally-invasive procedures performed in Medical spas and outpatient settings with 8.4 million performed in 2005. According to the statistics released this month by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons minimally invasive procedures increased 53 percent since 2000. These procedures do not require general anesthesia, require little or no downtime and usually cost less than the more invasive cosmetic surgeries. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, minimally-invasive procedures this year and since 2000 are Botox® (3.8 million), chemical peel (1 million), microdermabrasion (840,000) laser hair removal (780,000), and sclerotherapy- elimination of spider veins (590,000). Laser based treatments is a revolutionary aesthetic therapy that has also seen significant growth here in the United States. Its innovation and continual research in lasers has become a popular choice for those seeking facial rejuvenation, laser hair reduction, reduction of fat and skin tightening. At present, physicians are using non-surgical Laser treatments to treat a variety of concerns such as skin tightening, fat reduction and cellulite reduction. Many cosmetic treatments such as scar revision, spot fat reduction and face and neck rejuvenation which improve the appearance of skin laxity and wrinkles have grown in popularity in men due to change of jobs, divorce and just wanting to look and feel better about themselves.
As the trend for self-enhancement grows more and more men are becoming clients. “It’s no surprise that men are eager to look younger and more fit,” says Camille Morrison, medical manager at Natural Beauty Derma Spa in North Babylon, New York. “It’s promising to see that like women, men are taking advantage of the many benefits that these treatments have to offer.” The 2009 survey reinforced that American men have an ever increasing interest in the benefits offered by aesthetic procedures. A 2009 survey shows a nine percent increase in the number of men who underwent non-surgical procedures. Injectable fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse and Bolotero which will be launched in July 2012 have had a continual increase and microdermabrasion yielding a 22 percent increase from the previous year alone in men. A study demonstrated significant growth of usage of the ever popular wrinkle reducer Botox, which increased 162 percent in just the last year. Laser technology also provides an array of wonderful benefits with laser hair removal having the greatest increase among men.
Today, clients are of all ages, sex and ethnicity have many choices to safely reach their personal goal due in large part to the continuous increase in availability of non-surgical treatments for an aging face and laser technology that has been FDA approved and clinically researched for efficacy and safety for all skin types.
Before you choose a medical spa it is best to seek a medical spa that provides well trained medical aestheticians and physicians that are experienced and certified in all areas of aesthetic medicine as well as on premises while treatments are being conducted. It is always best to ask questions and have a thorough medical evaluation before any treatment is initiated. The goal of any medical spa is to correct and maintain your skin’s health and well as to educate you on preventing problems before they arise and all treatments should be performed in a clean, professional, and tranquil environment.
As we look into the future we will gain more and more insight into how medical spas will evolve. For now, we urge you to do your research and come visit us at Natural Beauty Derma Spa, a unique state of the art Medical and Laser Spa that has truly captured the true essence of what a medical spa can offer.
By Camille Morrison, BS, LPN
———————————————————————————————————————————————————
For more information visit us at Natural Beauty Derma Spa, a unique state of the art Medical and Laser Spa and also learn more about Camille Morrison BS, LPN.
Processing your request, Please wait....
