MedSpa Vs Day Spa: What’s the Difference?

Med spas and day spas can be similarly set up to provide their clients with a feeling of calm and relaxation so they are comfortable in the environment. Even though a med spa can perform medical treatments, they want to create a spa-like atmosphere and will make the space feel inviting and luxurious as opposed to the plain, clinic environment of a doctor’s office. Day spas and med spas can both perform some of the same treatments such as seaweed wraps, facials and massages. Where they differ is in the complex and advanced medical procedures that a med spa can provide as they operate under the direction and supervision of a qualified medical professional. In order to provide these treatments, the practitioners in a med spa have completed specialized training for the procedures and treatments they are performing.

Med spas must pass and maintain certain sterilization and health and safety protocols to obtain and keep their business license and be able to operate as a med spa. As the treatments performed in a med spa carrying a higher risk of complications or infection due to the nature of the procedures, they have to adhere to the standards set out for a medical clinic as opposed to the standards of a day spa. Practitioners in a med spa also need to be highly trained and certified in the procedures that they are performing as they carry a great risk for complications or infection.

A med spa performs many procedures to help improve the health and well-being, as well as the personal appearance, of its clients. While they can perform some of the same services of a traditional day spa, such as massages, facials, and seaweed wraps, they are also able to perform invasive and non-invasive treatments. The majority of services are non-invasive, meaning they don’t break the skin, with the exception of Botox. The service options of a med spa can vary from one business to another, so it is best to check the website or call the spa to find out what services they offer but can include laser hair removal, laser vein treatments, fat loss, photo facials, and microdermabrasion, among many others. It is also recommended that once you do decide on a med spa for your service, you book a consultation for the service to understand what the procedure entails, what the results will be, the expected recovery time, and any associated risks or complications.

The most popular treatments can vary by the med spa, depending on the practitioners they have on-site, as well as the demographics of the area where the med spa is located. Currently, the most popular med spa treatments are Botox and filler injections, with popularity continuing to rise. Other popular med spa treatments include chemical peels, microdermabrasion, IPL treatments, aesthetician services, and many more!

If you are interested in learning more about our services and have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team of professionals today at Everblooming Cosmetic & Laser Clinic. We are here to help your inner beauty shine with our enhanced treatments for rejuvenated skin and body. We serve clients from Pickering ON, Ajax ON, Scarborough ON, Green River ON, Whitby ON, and surrounding areas.