There are thousands of medical spas in the United States, making a massive contribution to the estimated 50 billion dollar beauty industry. But what is a medical spa? Why does a med spa facial come with a (significantly) higher price tag than the day spa down the street? And is it really worth it?
In this article, we’ll answer these questions while discussing Novuskin, Las Vegas’ premier med spa membership club. Novuskin’s membership program is second to no other membership in the country, with membership perks you probably haven’t considered.
Here’s what we’ll discuss:
What is the Difference Between a Day Spa and a Medical Spa?
How Should I Choose a Med Spa?
What is a Novuskin Membership?
What are Novuskin Membership Perks?
How Can I Learn More or Try Out a Membership?
What is the Difference Between a Day Spa and a Medical Spa?
While a day spa focuses on hand-applied products and treatments, as well as treatments focused solely on relaxation or vanity (such as relaxational massage or manicures), a medical spa focuses on the use of technology in a medically supervised environment.
When you hear the word ‘spa,’ you probably think of women in white robes with messy ponytails getting mani-pedis and facials, gabbing with their girlfriends while sipping on tall glasses of cucumber water. But at a med spa, that’s only partly true. You may still find gabby girlfriends and cucumber water, but the treatments are incomparable.
Instead of handmade topical treatments, massages, and vanity-based services like pedicures and french manicures, medical spas are focused on providing their guests with high-quality services rooted in science. These procedures are medical in nature; they are healthy for the skin and often focus on treating skin conditions or maintaining the skin’s optimal health.
Some of the skin conditions which can be treated at a medical spa:
- Acne
- Rosacea
- Spider veins
- Hyperpigmentation
- Pigmented spots
- Birthmarks
- Melasma
- Sun damage
Other concerns which people visit med spas for:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Skin texture imperfections
- Laser hair removal
- Sagging skin
- Excess fat
- Stretch marks
Many people also visit med spas to receive lip fillers, botox, and other neurotoxin injections.
Unlike day spas, medical spas use technology to affect the skin at a cellular level, making long-term changes to the structure of the skin at its deepest layers. These technological treatments are developed by scientists to be safe and effective.
Don’t confuse med spas with plastic surgeons, however. While plastic surgeons also use scientifically developed procedures, the majority of these are surgical in nature. They are invasive, require sedation, and often significant healing time. Conversely, med spas offer science-based treatments with little to no recovery time and don’t perform surgical procedures.
How Should I Choose a Med Spa?
There are many options when choosing a med spa. Visiting websites and researching can feel overwhelming, and calling can sometimes feel intimidating. Here is a brief look at what to consider when choosing a med spa:
What Services do they Offer?
Consider the spa’s service list and make sure they offer the treatments you need to meet your skincare goals. Some med spas offer a very small list of services, and others are more comprehensive. Neither is better or worse, but, if the service list is long, be sure to read reviews or research the specific treatments online and make sure they are well-reviewed, safe, and effective.
Do They Have Medical Staff Supervising?
A hallmark sign of any med spa is that treatment plans are supervised by medical staff. While technicians, aestheticians, and nurse practitioners might perform individual services, a doctor should be onsite to supervise, help with treatment planning, and read diagnostics.
What Type of Skin Analysis do they Offer?
If you’ve been to a day spa, you may have closed your eyes or had them covered with wet cotton pads while an esthetician shines a bright magnifying lamp on your face. They visually assess your skin and assess elasticity, moisture levels, and cause of any blemishes.
However, real skin health begins far below the dead skin cells that can be visually seen by an esthetician. Even with a magnifying glass, a visual analysis cannot properly assess skin health.
Instead, a digital complexion analysis provides comprehensive data that can only be properly evaluated by looking at the deepest layers of the skin. Below the epidermis, in the dermis layer, we can see congestion, hydration levels, sun damage, elasticity, forming wrinkles, and more. Be sure whatever med spa you choose uses a digital skin analysis tool, and that you have access to it in the future to see your progress.
Do They Have a Social Media Presence?
A social media presence, no matter how big or small, doesn’t actually have any bearing on the effectiveness of a med spa, it can help you learn quite a bit about their treatments and their philosophy. It also provides plenty of opportunity for social proof of effectiveness.
Do They Care About Education?
Just like your doctor wants to educate you about your health issues, a medical spa should aim to educate you about your skin health and how their treatments and products affect your long-term health. If a med spa isn’t invested in creating a knowledge base and giving you resources so you can keep your skin healthy for life, that might be a red flag.
What is a Novuskin Membership?
Novuskin is a membership spa, which means, in order to use the spa on a regular basis, you need to purchase a membership. Novuskin memberships provide you with access to their menu of technology-based, non-surgical treatments, plus a whole lot of incredible bonuses.
Why Did Novuskin Create a Membership Program?
There are three important reasons Novuskin decided to create a membership program.
- Novuskin’s technology is highly effective. But that technology comes with a price. Med spa treatment prices are quite often much higher than day spa prices, which makes regular med spa visits out of reach for many people. Creating a membership program allows Novuskin to offer its services at a much more affordable price. Similar to buying at wholesale prices, when many people all make a commitment to purchasing treatments on a monthly basis, the costs can be significantly reduced.Membership actually makes medically supervised skincare affordable and attainable for many more people.
- Consistency is key. Novuskin believes that skincare is directly related to a person’s health. The skin is the body’s largest organ, but it often gets neglected. It’s treated as though caring for it is vanity, and that any additional money spent on the care of it is wasteful and conceited.But untreated skin conditions can cause real problems. If left unchecked, skin conditions can cause broken skin, infections, scarring, and even skin cancer. Skin conditions like acne, rosacea, and scarring can also cause self-esteem issues and sometimes lead to unnecessary embarrassment and a lack of confidence.While Novuskin is a body-positive, affirming place to be, the staff also understands that we all want to feel attractive, and that the most attractive character trait is confidence. Novsukin wants to give everyone the confidence they need to feel their best.
- Novuskin has a family atmosphere. Rather than having a revolving door of new clients coming and going, Novuskin aims to create a place where staff and guests know one another, and where guests develop relationships with their aestheticians. This is best accomplished when treatments are consistent.
What are Novuskin Membership Perks?
Members at Novuskin are referred to as Novsukin VIPs. Novuskin offers 3 membership tiers, each with its own set of perks. Here’s the breakdown:
Silver Membership
Novuskin’s Silver Membership package
- 6 VIP treatments (1 treatment every other month)
- 6 Complimentary add-on services
- 2 Digital skin analysis’
- BioLong at-home device (yours to keep)
- CTreasure at-home product trial kit
The Silver Membership package is a value of $2,949 but when you commit to a yearly membership, the cost is reduced to just $1,428, or $119/month.
Gold Membership
Novuskin’s Gold Membership package
- 12 VIP treatments (1 treatment every month)
- 12 Complimentary add-on services
- 2 Digital skin analysis’
- BioLong at-home device (yours to keep)
- CTreasure at-home product trial kit
- Complete CTreasure home skincare product kit (9 full-sized products)
The Gold Membership package is a value of $5,749 but when you commit to a yearly membership, the cost is reduced to just $2,748, or $229/month.
Platinum Membership
Novuskin’s Platinum Membership package
- 24 VIP treatments (1 body treatment and 1 facial treatment every month)
- 12 Complimentary add-on services
- 2 Digital skin analysis’
- 1 Body analysis every 3 months
- BioLong at-home device (yours to keep)
- CTreasure at-home product trial kit
- Complete CTreasure home skincare product kit (9 full-sized products)
The Platinum Membership package is a value of $9,949 but when you commit to a yearly membership, the cost is reduced to just $4,188, or $349/month.
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- Special pricing on all at-home products: Beyond the initial free products included in your membership, VIPs can purchase any products in Novuskin’s store or webstore for 50% off.
- Discount on injections: VIPs enjoy 10% off all neurotoxins (Botox, Xeomin, Dysport) and 5% off all fillers (Versa, Radiesse, Sculptra, Kybella, Juvederm, Bolotero).
- MD consultation: Every member receives a medical consultation. Our on-staff doctor will review your skin analysis and help you create a supervised treatment plan to meet your goals.
- Live and Learn Events: Every week, members can access a new live class where Novuskin experts discuss treatment benefits, different ways to use homecare products, and other educational topics. These classes are meant to inform members about how they can get the most out of their membership, and have healthy skin for life. It’s also an opportunity for VIPs to ask their questions and get expert advice.
- Novuskin Referral Program: Every member can invite their friends and family to experience a FREE first-time guest experience. For every referral who becomes a member, you receive a $100 credit to use towards a treatment, product, or membership upgrade.
- Free Treatment Incentives: Novuskin VIPs can earn free treatments and products by sharing testimonials and opinions about their treatments and experience at Novuskin.
- VIP Concierge: Members have access to their own private concierge and phone line; when you call Novuskin, an expert will answer to help you book services and make sure you’re happy with your experience.
- VIP Lounge: VIPs will access our VIP Lounge at every visit. Our beautiful, relaxing lounge is fully stocked with snacks, fresh fruit, water, coffee, tea, and of course, complimentary wine.
How Can I Learn More or Try Out a Membership?
Clearly, Novuskin memberships are an excellent value. If you have concerns that you want to address, contact the spa to book your first-time guest experience. You’ll receive a facial treatment, skin analysis, and membership consultation at an extremely affordable cost.
At your consultation, we’ll discuss your skin health concerns and offer you a complete overview of what treatments we offer to help you reach your goals. We’ll outline a plan for how you can achieve optimum skin health, and present the best options to you.
