A medspa, also known as a medical spa, is a spa that provides the client with medical spa services. It is a combination of a medical clinic and a traditional spa, providing spa and specialized medical treatments, with an overall focus on
holistic health, wellness, and
anti-aging services. Medspas specialize in non-surgical aesthetic services, including
laser hair removal and
medical-grade skin therapies. As of 2022, the most popular procedures at medspas, according to the American Med Spa Association, are:
chemical peels, aesthetician services,
Botox and
filler injections,
microdermabrasion, photo-facial pulsed light, skin tightening,
body contouring,
laser skin resurfacing, medical consultations with a licensed medical doctor, and
radiofrequency.
Growth in the United States The first medspa appeared around 1996. In 2002, the year Botox was approved for cosmetic use by the
Food and Drug Administration, there were approximately 25 medspas in the US, according to the International Medical Spa Association. By 2004, there were approximately 500 medspas in the US, mostly cosmetic and run by dermatologists or plastic surgeons, though an increasing number were beginning to identify as wellness centers. Between 2007 and 2008, the number of medspas increased by 85%, according to the International Medical Spa Association, with the types of procedures performed at medspas also increasing. The 2018
profit margin for medspas was 29%. The surge is credited to technological advances, evolving consumer preferences, and the proliferation of business conducted through video calling. ==See also==