Return to the Doctor’s Office: Why More Patients are Choosing Medical Practices over Medspas
In recent years, the rise of medical spas has made cosmetic treatments more accessible than ever. With sleek marketing, luxurious interiors, and an ever-growing menu of services, it’s easy to see the appeal. But when it comes to your face, body and long-term wellness, more patients are beginning to realize the value of choosing a medical office- especially one led by a board-certified plastic surgeon or a consistent medical provider.
Let’s break down how medical spas and plastic surgery offices compare, and why where you go does matter.
Consistency of Care: The Value of One Trusted Provider
One of the biggest advantages of choosing a plastic surgery office over a medical spa is continuity. In a medical office, you typically see the same provider- someone who gets to know your goals, your anatomy, your history, and your progress over time. That relationship is invaluable.
At many medical spas, however, patients may see whoever is available that day. While these providers may be skilled, licensed providers, rotating through different injectors or practitioners can lead to inconsistent results. It’s like getting your haircut from someone new every time- you might get lucky, but you’ll rarely get the same look twice.
When you work with a dedicated provider, your treatment plan is personalized, strategic, and built with your long-term results in mind.
Medspas vs. Urgent Care Centers: A Surprising Comparison
Recently, I have found myself making a lot of comparisons between medical spas and urgent care centers. Years ago, I think there was a big trend of going to an urgent care for medical care instead of going to the doctor’s office. I think that this could be because many people don’t have an established medical provider for their yearly check-ups and sick visits. However, at urgent care, these visits don’t get tracked over time, and you rarely, if ever, see the same provider twice.
Just like urgent care centers, med spas often rely on high patient volume and walk-in availability with shorter appointment times and a wide range of provider options. Their goal is to treat as many people as possible, often with a focus on speed and convenience rather than long-term outcomes. A medical office, in contrast, takes a more curated, relationship-based approach. It’s about crafting a plan tailored to you, which gets tracked and recorded by the same provider, ensuring you receive the highest quality of medical care. This often results in better outcomes, more natural results, and a higher level of patient satisfaction.
Comprehensive Care Under One Roof
Contrary to popular belief, plastic surgery offices don’t just offer plastic surgery. We also provide a full spectrum of services from surgical to non-surgical, giving you access to more advanced options when needed. Whether you’re considering a facelift down the road or need expert advice on skincare, injectables or lasers, you’ll have access to the right resources in one place, guided by a provider who knows your history.
That’s hard to replicate in a med spa setting, where services are often limited. This is why I’m finding many patients who are coming to see us in our practice saying things like:
- “I want to establish medical care with a single aesthetic provider”
- “I’m seeking a provider with expertise in the field of aesthetics”
- “I want more natural, consistent results”
- “I’m focusing on a full-face approach with gradual results over time”
While med spas may offer convenience and atmosphere, nothing replaces the value of trusted, consistent medical care. Seeing a single provider in a board-certified plastic surgery office not only ensures better safety- it builds a relationship that supports your goals over time.
When it comes to your health, beauty, and confidence, don’t settle for whoever’s available. Choose expertise, consistency, and, ultimately, medical care that’s as personal as your goals.
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