When you think of Botox, chances are cosmetic applications come to mind, as it weakens or paralyzes muscles and blocks nerves. Yet, Botox has an interesting far-reaching history, so here’s a look into its origin. Throughout the 1990s, Botox became known as a powerful tool for helping people maintain a more youthful appearance. Doctors became … Read more
Human growth hormone (HGH), produced by the pituitary gland, spurs growth in children and adolescents. It also helps to regulate body composition, body fluids, muscle and bone growth, sugar, fat metabolism, and possibly heart function. HGH is what helps you grow and what keeps you young. Produced synthetically, HGH is the active ingredient in several … Read more
Let’s face it… medical lasers are expensive and when your laser is out of service, you lose money. So, when you have this equipment as part of your medspa’s inventory, it’s important to conduct routine maintenance to extend the life and functionality of your laser. Most lasers have water circulating through the system and require … Read more
The Fitzpatrick skin phototypes (FSP) were developed in Boston in 1975 to help determine a patient’s risk of burning or tanning when exposed to UV light. Fitzpatrick initially based the scale on a person’s skin and eye color. The current scale, which is pictured below, classifies skin from types I to VI. Type I refers … Read more
One of the best ways to avoid an insurance claim against your spa or salon is to ensure that your employees are properly trained on the equipment and techniques they use with your customers. Unfortunately, however, some employees and owners take training shortcuts, which can lead to costly mistakes. Here are five tips as it … Read more
There are many ways to cover your medical expenses. The truth is that most people are constantly preparing for that moment when they will inevitably need healthcare, whether it be from some accident, sickness, childbirth, etc., so it is crucial to be prepared and ready for those times. One way to cover medical expenses is … Read more
Permanent makeup (PMU) refers to cosmetic tattoos that enable you to recreate your client’s favorite makeup look in a semi-permanent manner. Thanks to the exploding interest in permanent brows – microblading – in recent years, cosmetic tattoos are now mainstream for lips, eyes, and even faux freckles. For this reason, we’ve created a list of … Read more
The PDO (polydioxanone) Thread Lift is a minimally invasive non-surgical aesthetic procedure that instantly lifts and tightens loose skin with minimal downtime. Threads, which have small cones/graspers on them, are passed under the skin via a large needle. Once inserted, the barbed threads anchor to the skin, and the practitioner contours the face. The excess threads are … Read more
The vast majority of retail leases in America are Triple Net (NNN), including those for spas and salons. This means the landlord is absolved of most risk. Even the costs of structural maintenance and repairs are paid by the tenant – in addition to rent, property taxes, and insurance premiums. From a business standpoint, … Read more
Cryolipolysis or Cyro Lipo is a procedure that involves the non-invasive cooling of body fat to break down fat cells, resulting in a reduction of body fat. Unlike other cells, fat cells are particularly susceptible to cold. While the fat cells freeze, the skin and other structures are spared from injury, and patients observe a … Read more
