Avoid A Beauty Treatment Disaster
A Medi-Spa, also known as a Medical Spa or Medspa, is a medical practice focused on minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, such as Botox injections, laser treatments, and injectable fillers. The people performing procedures in a Medi-Spa typically operate under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, such as a medical doctor. In general, a Medi-Spa differs from a "spa" by its affiliation with a medical director who has the overall responsibility for the care and safety of the patients.
Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Calvert, recommends you consider the following things when choosing a Medi-Spa:
MEDICAL DIRECTOR: Ask if the facility is operating under the license of a medical director. Once you know a medical director is involved, make sure he or she has the appropriate credentials, such as a 4-year medical degree. Remember, the medical director is ultimately the person responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the patients under care in the Medi-Spa facility.
STATE LICENSING: Physicians operating as medical directors will be licensed by the state they are practicing in. Check with the state board of medicine to see if the medical director is licensed in the state where you are planning your procedure.
TRAINING: Verify the credentials and ongoing training of the person performing your procedure. A licensed practitioner should be able to show continued commitment to learning the proper and most up-to-date techniques through training certificates or coursework.
ASK FOR REFERRALS: Talk to your primary care doctor, plastic surgeon, family and friends, or patients you know who have had good Medi-Spa experiences. The best referrals come from trusted sources.
CHECK BUSINESS QUALITY: Find out how long the Medi-Spa has been in business and how long the practitioners have been practicing the procedures in that facility. Facilities that have been in business for some time will likely be around for your continued care and treatment.
CHECK EQUIPMENT QUALITY: If there is medical equipment involved in your procedure, check to ensure it has been inspected and is maintained properly. Make sure you are comfortable with the state of the machine being used to treat you.
INTERNET RESOURCES: The Internet can be a good source to discover information about the procedures you are considering. Once you have the information you need about the procedure, ask your primary care doctor or plastic surgeon to see if they can refer you to a qualified Medi-Spa center in your area.
TREATMENT CHOICES: The trained practitioners at a quality Medi-Spa will be able to evaluate you and make proper recommendations through a consultation. Ask about consultations when booking your appointment to make sure your Medi Spa can evaluate your condition to make sure you are receiving the proper procedure.
MALPRACTICE COVERAGE: Verify malpractice insurance coverage. It is important to know if the Medi-Spa has made a commitment to patients by carrying some type of malpractice insurance.
MALPRACTICE HISTORY: Malpractice suits can be checked through a number of avenues, but may require that you make a trip to the county courthouse. You can check the malpractice status of any medical doctor serving as the medical director. In most states, this information is available through the Internet.
PRACTITIONER EXPERIENCE: Choose a practitioner who has experience performing the procedure you wish to have. Some practitioners may have more experience using lasers or injectables than others. Knowing the experience level will help you to get the result you desire.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION: It is useful to know if the people performing the procedures attend local and national meetings to keep up on the latest technology and techniques. A commitment to on-going education is a sign that the Medi-Spa has qualified, well-informed practitioners to perform the procedures.
ADVERTISING: Advertising has become quite common for Medi-Spas. The market is competitive and advertising is a way to spread the word. However, a large amount of advertising does not necessarily mean anything. The information given through advertising is often limited and can usually not be relied upon to make a solid choice about a Medi-Spa. You must still look at all of the items listed above and make your own judgment.
If you or someone you know has suffered from a disastrous beauty procedure, share your story below to prevent someone else from having the same experience. For more information, visit www.roxspa90210.com and Dr. Calvert’s website www.jaycalvertmd.com
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Tyra
Four years ago, i had this crazy idea about getting a cosmetic tattoo, i wasn't sure where to get it but my goal was "to look prettier". I honestly was not aware of what it really meant to get a cosmetic tattoo.
One day i had the money and i decided to go get an eyeliner tattoo; i went to a Hair Salon with a big sign that read: "Permanent Makeup $100" - I spoke to the lady who would actually do my eyeliner. She asked me to try on a regular eyeliner pencil to see if i would truly like it - i didn't like it. When i was heading out of the place,the lady encouraged me to get my eyebrows tattoed and finally convinced me; she showed me what it would look like when she drew the eyebrows with the brow pencil but i just didn't react fast enough - i still don't know what went through my mind. I regret it so much; my life has changed completely ever since i walked out of that place with two horrible lines on my eyebrows. It has been very hard for me to wake up every morning and look at myself in the mirror. I just don't see the same girl and is very frustrating to know i might never see her again. I have gone through 3 laser procedures to get rid of the tattoo. I guees it is 10% lighter but it still very visible. I would seriously encourage girls or women who do not need to get an eyebrow tattoo to please not get it. Learn to love yourself just the way you are and be thankful for what you see when you look in the mirror. Don't let vanity take over yourself. It is okay to want to look at your best but it is not okay to be obsessed about it. I have to control my emotions every single day when i do my best to put on brow liner over the tattoo and it still looks horrible.
Please ladies do not take my story for granted - this event changed my life and i do not wish anyone to go through the same - LOVE YOURSELF!
Posted by: Mariela | October 6, 2008 11:02 AM
hi there am elsie from kenya 22. i like u tyra i dont miss any of your shows. they are so interesting and they make me know more about life. i love once again u are my role model.
Posted by: elsie | August 9, 2008 6:12 AM
hey my mame is louise and i am currently studying beauty thearpy at a college in new zealand. i have to produce a 5 thousand word thesus and 30min prestentation on something to do with beauty. i have chossen to look into beauty treatments etc that have gone wrong. and a friend seen the tyra baks show on an this. i was wondering if anyonw knows how i could get hold of this episode?? like through u tube posibly. i am desprete for help and a kick start :)
Posted by: louise | July 7, 2008 6:39 PM
I HAD MESOTHERAPY TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF MY THIGHS. I HAD 7 SESSIONS THAT WERE VERY PAINFUL. I WAS SUSPECIOUSE ON HOW SEVERE MY PAIN WAS VERSAS OTHER PEOPLE. MY PAIN WAS SO INTENSE...I CRIED AND SHOOK. I NOW HAVE PERMANENT SCARS ALL OVER MY THIGHS...U CAN ACTUALY FEEL THEM. MY LEGS LOOK TERRIBLE. WORSE NOW THEN THEY WERE BEFORE. I CANT WEAR SHORTS/BATHINGSUITS
. U CAN FEEL THE SCAR TISSUE BUILD UP ALL OVER MY THIGHS. THE SIDE EFFECTS AS EXTREME AS MINE WERE NOT MENTIONED TO ME. I WAS TOLD THEY WERE TEMPORARY. I HAD A SECOND OPINION AND WAS TOLD THE SCARS/SCAR TISSUE BUILD UP ARE PERMANENT. IT HAS BEEN A YEAR AND 3 MONTHS, ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW I CAN FIX MY UGLY THIGHS? I HAVE BEEN SEEING A PERSONAL TRAINER SINCE DECEMBER AND THEY STILL LOOK BAD. I AM SO ANGRY AT MYSELF. I TRUSTED THIS DR. SHE SHOULD HAVE STOPPED AFTER THE SECOND TREATMENT. HELP ME!
Posted by: tisha adkins | May 7, 2008 11:01 AM
I can't be bothered with anything lately. Such is life. Basically nothing seems worth thinking about. I've just been staying at home not getting anything done. I haven't been up to anything today, but oh well. I haven't gotten much done lately.
Posted by: gaybears | March 29, 2008 4:52 AM
Hey Tyra, I am 16 and, I am a huge fan of yours. I love watching your show it is great. On yesterdays show you were talking about cyber bullying. I think I am being cyber bulled because I can't get on my yahoo account, but however I get junk mail all the time saying that I owe some money like 20 bucks and once I was offered to go to a youth medical school. So far I just kept throwing away the mail that I have received, I am not sure if I should keep it or not but I need help. Also I have a fifteen year old sister, Amanda who I think is a victim. In the past few weeks I have lost two of my best friends because I think they are the ones doing it to her and me. However I don't think she receives junk mail like me and she can get onto her yahoo account. Well anyways it is not a good thing that people are doing that because my sister goes through stages of depression and she has o.c.d. That is compulsively disorder, and she pulls her hair out. She has one big bald spot on the top of her head. Almost every day she says, "I'm going to kill myself." Once she said to me, "I am going to kill you." Once she held a knife toward me. Today which is 1-05-08 Amanda asked me to kill herself, and that wasn't the only time that she had said that. If you call at all I am at school till 3:07 but I don't get home till about 3:30p.m. to 3:35p.m. I leave home at 7:00A.M. So those would be bad times. I am really worried that something is going to happen to her. The people who I think are involved also threaten her directly to her face. She wouldn't be able to offend herself if they attacked her, so I have to walk home with her everyday to make sure she can make it safely. I hope you can help me by either emailing me at sexy1backhommy@yahoo.com or calling me at an available time. I love you so much you are such an inspiration. I hope you have a good day, bye.
Posted by: Christy Brown | February 5, 2008 5:46 AM
I had a pedicure a year ago the person cut into the right side of my big toe twice, it was bleeding when i left, it was so infected in 3 days, i then seen a dr. he give me an antiobotic and suggested soaking 4 time dailey,after 1yr. my nail fell off,this was so painful i lost many nights of sleep i also had my bood tested for aids and hepetitas for my security, this was the most painful thing i ever had in my life, and i have 4 children. 1 yr. later my toe still has pain or it if i bump my toe it's like it just happened all over again, my toe now has a dead spot, the nail cracks half way in, this has to be nurve damage. paranoid
Posted by: gretchen | August 23, 2007 10:30 AM