Blog Entries tagged 'MedSpa'

Is there anyone in Virginia

questions@skintour.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Thank you!!! As you all know, I am revising the regional guide but it's SLOOOOW because I feel like I need to check possible additions with several different sources. In Virginia, I'm adding Dr. Steven Rodder.

Your question about whether a provider can truly be skilled at a lot of different things is a good one. Sometimes when a practice lists a lot of different procedures it's because there are several dermatologists who all have slightly different skill sets.& [...]

Why Lasers and Medi-Spas Usually Don't Mix

jeff@fdgweb.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lasers are expensive, high tech devices. The better lasers (the ones that are powerful and can be customized for you) are complicated. Medi-spas often are owned by investors who then hire staff. That staff can be of variable quality and can turn over frequently.

Do you really want someone who's probably gone to a 1-2 day company training course, and who may have little or no physician supervision, working on your face? Take the time to research, do [...]

It's Buyer Beware!

jeff@fdgweb.com — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Thinking about a laser treatment?

Many people get photorejuvenation or photofacials to remove brown spots, redness, or dilated blood vessels. And the most common device to treat these problems all at the same time is the IPL (Intense Pulsed Light).

The weaker, less customizable IPLs are sold to salons or spas. Most salons buy these models because their technicians don't have a medical license, so salons need a device that is simple to operate. But your treatment [...]