Med Spa vs. Day Spa
This type of spa operates under a medical professional and can offer injectables
What is a med spa
Estheticians can perform this type of peel safely
What is a superficial (light) peel
This person must oversee medical treatments in a med spa
Who is the medical director
This injectable relaxes muscles to reduce wrinkles
What is Botox
Washing hands is part of this
What is infection control
This spa focuses on relaxation services like facials and massages only
What is a day spa
This treatment is outside an esthetician’s scope without proper licensing
What are injectables (Botox/fillers)
They are legally responsible for this in the practice
What is patient safety
This treatment uses light energy to improve skin tone
What is IPL (intense pulsed light)
This level kills most microorganisms except spores
What is disinfection
This is required in a med spa but not always in a day spa
What is medical supervision
This determines what services you are legally allowed to perform
What is your state license/law
This must be approved by the medical director before being offered
What are treatment protocols
This adds volume to lips or cheeks
What are dermal fillers
Gloves, masks, and shields are examples of this
What is PPE
This type of spa cannot legally perform Botox or fillers
What is a day spa
Estheticians may assist with this but not perform it independently in most states
What are advanced medical treatments (like lasers or microneedling with depth)
The medical director often holds this type of degree
What is an MD/DO (physician)
This treatment removes hair using light energy
What is laser hair removal
This process removes all microorganisms
What is sterilization
This professional typically owns or oversees a med spa
Who is a physician or medical director
Performing services outside your scope can lead to this
What is loss of license or legal action
If something goes wrong medically, this person may be held liable
Who is the medical director
This treatment stimulates collagen with controlled injury
What is microneedling
This is required to prevent cross-contamination
What is proper sanitation protocol