Medical Spa News

Photo rejuvenation has made headlines in the anti-aging industry for its role in reversing and reducing the signs of aging. Quasar Light Therapy  is a leader in spa grade professional light therapy products and in 2007 redefined skincare by creating a product that allows us bring the “spa home”. The Baby Quasar is designed with […]

Findings from a new study published in the November/December 2008 issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal suggest that a combination treatment using laser energy and fat transplantation shows promise in significantly improving cellulite.  Cellulite is a common condition that gives the appearance of lumpiness and dimpling across the skin and is most prevalent in the thigh, […]

Your mother’s wrinkles — or lack there of, may not be the best predictor of how you’ll age. In fact, a new study claims just the opposite. The study, involving identical twins, suggests that despite genetic make-up, certain environmental factors can add years to a person’s perceived age. Results just published on the web-based version […]

The New Combituck(TM) procedure brings the results of a tummy tuck without the downtime! The traditional tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, has been the only option for people who want to regain a flat stomach after weight fluctuations or child birth. A new procedure, called the Combituck(TM) solves the problem of the loose abdominal skin and […]

Forget the Botox, avoid the scalpel. More and more women are turning to cosmetic acupuncture to reverse the aging process. Acupuncturist Brigette Ardea starts with the feet. She says the idea is to open up all of the energy pathways that lead to the face. Client Barbara Hinzten started treatments more than five years ago […]

This New Year’s Eve look like you did years ago with the help of a new nonsurgical face lifting treatment called the Liquid Facelift available at The Skin Center Medical Spa with locations in Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, Ohio. This walk-in walk-out medspa treatment offers instant results with no downtime.

Given today’s busy lifestyle and hectic schedule, it is often difficult or impossible to arrange a week to recover from a procedure. This is part of the reason that less invasive options have become so popular over the last decade. In 2007, 4.6 million people had Botox injections, over 1 million had a hyaluronic acid […]

In an industry built on disposable income, many spas and doctors offices are feeling nips and tucks in their own bottom lines. In a recent survey conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 62 percent of responding practitioners reported a drop in cosmetic procedures during the first half of the year. The same study […]

Comprehensive clinical and business training is the best foundation upon which a successful medical spa can be launched in these difficult economic times.  To provide the practical clinical and business experience needed to open a medical spa or integrate medical aesthetics into an existing practice, the IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine) offers […]

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) – With the economy in turmoil and unemployment continuing to rise, landing a job these days is more competitive than ever. Now some people, particularly women, are hoping a fresher look will give that that extra edge.