If you're feeling exhausted and need a 'lift' then a retreat to a medical day spa may be just the thing you are in need of.
Medical day spas are becoming increasingly popular and there are many more complex treatments to help you feel and look younger that you may not find at your every day spa.
Medical peels, botox injections and photo facials are all treatments that you can consider having.
If you do decide to visit and it is your first visit then make sure you take your medical records with you if you have them.
Some spas may ask for an initial consultation before you book the treatment.
Two treatments that you find at a medical day spa are as follows: Botox injections to selected facial muscles: A much used treatment initially by celebrities but now is far more popular with the general public.
Botox treatments are common place all over the country and is a treatment offered by most medical day spas.
A single botox treatment can make a huge difference to the appearance of your skin.
Although botox gives spectacular looks it doesn't last forever.
The effects will last for about four months an then the procedure needs to be repeated.
Before you start you may want to think about you budget especially for repeat visits.
It is strongly recommended not to have this treatment anywhere other than a reputable medical day spa with a good reputation...
this is why...
Botox is a trade name and not the name of the substance that is injected.
botox is derived from the botulinum toxin which is a neurotoxin protein.
This substance, when injected in tiny amounts paralysis the treated facial muscle stopping it from contracting, that is how the wrinkles then are not so visible.
It will not remove sun damage on your skin.
Prior to starting a Botox treatment you must talk to a medical professional so you are fully aware of any side effects.
Medical microdermabrasion and medical peels: Medical microdermabrasion is a non surgical method of rejuvenation without the use of lasers and chemicals and is a modern treatment that is virtually painless and can be used in conjunction with other treatments.
If you are someone who suffers from blemishes, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles or problem skin then peels or microdermabrasion could be the treatment for you.
You will find these treatments easily in many medical day spas.
Medical peels remove the top most layer of the skin and the patient may experience a burning sensation during treatment.
There are three choices of chemicals that can be used, in order of strength, mild are alphahydroxy acids (AHA's), medium are trichloracetic acids (TCA's) and strongest are phenols.
The result is a smoother, younger looking skin.
Arrange a preconsultation appointment and then it can be assessed whether a peel treatment would besuitable for your skin Many medical day spas in the country offer these two methods of treatment.
Booking an appointment is easy but bear in mind, as mentioned earlier, they will want to assess you first to make sure you are getting the best treatment for you.
So...
if you want to relax and unwind and take the spa experience one step further then a visit to a medical day spa is definitely worth consideration.
Give yourself a boost and a new confidence you didn't think you had!