Med Spa Glossary

Quick reference guide to the most searched medical spa treatments, provider roles, and technologies. Each entry includes why the term matters, how it is delivered, and what buyers look for in the Med Spa List dataset.

Medical Spa (Med Spa)

Hybrid practices that combine medical oversight with spa services, offering aesthetic treatments such as injectables, lasers, and skin rejuvenation.

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Aesthetic Injector

Licensed clinicians who specialize in administering neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and other injectable treatments for cosmetic outcomes.

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Medical Director

Physician responsible for clinical governance, protocols, and compliance within a medical spa, often overseeing non-physician providers.

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Botox Injections

Botulinum toxin injections that temporarily relax dynamic facial muscles to reduce wrinkles and prevent new lines from forming.

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Dermal Fillers

Injectable gels, typically hyaluronic acid-based, used to restore volume, contour facial structures, and smooth static wrinkles.

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HydraFacial

Device-driven facial treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, and infuses serums through patented vortex technology for instant skin refinement.

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Microneedling

Collagen induction therapy using fine needles to trigger wound-healing responses and improve texture, scars, and fine lines.

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RF Microneedling

Combination treatment that pairs microneedling with radiofrequency energy to tighten skin and remodel collagen at deeper levels.

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Chemical Peel

Topical exfoliation using acids to remove damaged skin layers, improve tone, and address pigmentation or acne scarring.

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