One thing is for sure: There’s no shortage of medspa treatments available today. There’s truly something for everyone, whether you’re looking for injections and fillers, facial and skin rejuvenation, body and wellness treatments, or all of the above!
Choosing the right treatments can be daunting with so many options available—at least without someone to point you in the right direction. We’ve got you covered! Discover five popular medspa treatments to try (and meet your New Year’s resolutions) in 2023:
1. EmSculpt NEO
EmSculpt NEO is a noninvasive body contouring treatment designed to sculpt the body by strengthening muscles and eliminating fat. It helps create a well-toned appearance in treatable areas, including the abdomen, buttocks, arms, and legs.
EmSculpt NEO uses radiofrequency and high-intensity electromagnetic energies to stimulate muscle contractions and burn fat. As a result, it eliminates fat cells in just 4-8 weeks, with no recovery or downtime required whatsoever—just results!
Who should consider EmSculpt NEO? Men and women within their ideal weight range are the best EmSculpt NEO candidates. Because it’s not a weight loss treatment, you should use EmSculpt NEO to complement—rather than replace—a healthy lifestyle.
2. Botox
Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic injectables on the market that’s used to rejuvenate the skin. By using a neurotoxin to block the signals that cause muscle contractions, Botox treatments reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in several areas, including:
- Crow’s feet
- Forehead wrinkles
- Brow lines
- Bunny lines
- Neck bands
- Nasolabial folds
- Gummy smile
- Marionette lines
Additionally, Botox can be used to treat chronic migraines, excessive sweating, and more. Regardless of the areas treated, there’s no recovery time beyond some minor temporary swelling and redness that lasts a few minutes and the potential for bruising. Results typically appear in 7-14 days and last for up to four months before it’s time for another round of Botox.
Good candidates are men and women with fine lines and wrinkles who aren’t under 18 years old, pregnant or breastfeeding, allergic to Botox or its ingredients, or diagnosed with a neurological condition.
3. IV Therapy
Have you ever just needed a little boost to help you get by? That’s IV therapy.
This popular treatment uses an IV to send nutrients directly into a client’s bloodstream, treating several conditions and scenarios such as dehydration, flu symptoms, premature aging, depression, fatigue, hangover, anxiety, stress, and jet lag with no recovery time.
IV therapy is ideal for achieving immediate (rather than gradual) results. It works by ensuring 100 percent absorption of vitamins and nutrients, offering nearly instant relief. In fact, you feel results a couple of hours following a 20-60 minute treatment session.
Different “cocktails” are available for achieving different results and can be customized for each individual. You can even pair B12 shots with IV therapy for an added energy boost or glutathione for added antioxidants—yes, please!
4. Semaglutide
Semaglutide is a common diabetes medication that is now FDA-approved for weight loss. Here’s how it works: Weekly injections of semaglutide—with the dose gradually increasing each week—help to control blood sugar and discourage binge eating.
Those taking semaglutide can expect to see some results by the end of the first month of treatment, losing an average of 6 percent of their body weight by week 12. By week 28, that number doubles to around 12 percent. For optimal results, use semaglutide in conjunction with an improved diet and exercise.
Good candidates for semaglutide injections have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater or a BMI of 27 or greater with one or more weight-related medical conditions. Those at risk of developing a thyroid C-cell tumor should avoid semaglutide.
5. Photofacial/BBL
Photofacial/BroadBandLight (BBL) treatments are a noninvasive approach to addressing a variety of skin issues by sending BBL to the dermis and epidermis. It’s the only treatment capable of changing the expression of the genes associated with longevity, increased life span, and aging.
Photofacial/BBL stimulates the body’s ability to regenerate fresh skin cells, improving the skin's texture, elasticity, and pigmentation and reversing skin damage due to sun exposure and aging. It effectively treats rosacea, sun damage, enlarged pores, wrinkles, redness, acne, freckles, sagging skin, and vascular lesions.
Treatment times range from 15 minutes to one hour, depending on the area(s) treated. Full results appear after 3-5 photofacial/BBL treatments, with little-to-no recovery time needed. Rare side effects include slight swelling, darkening of pigmented spots, and microcrusting for several days.
Take the Next Step to Become a Better You
As you can see, there are a wide variety of medspa treatments on the market. Fortunately, you don’t need to figure out the best option(s) for you alone. Schedule your personalized consultation at one of our medspa locations to discuss your goals and treatment options—and start looking and feeling your very best this year and beyond!
