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What is a Medical Spa?

By Anitra Brown, About.com

A medical spa is a facility whose medical program is run under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional, according to The International Medical Spa Association.

Medical spas utilize lasers and intense pulsed light technology as well as medical microdermabrasion, photofacials, Botox and Restylene injections, medical peels and other medical beauty procedures. You can get also get traditional spa services like facials, massages, and body treatments.

Regulations vary from state to state. A doctor generally has to oversee the procedures performed in a Medical Spa, but this does not mean he is always on the premises.

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