Common Spa Treatments For Health And Beauty

Checking in for a spa experience can be full of hope and excitement. If you've never been, you may not be sure what treatments are right for you. There is usually an extensive list of treatment options for the face, the body, and the skin overall. In Med Spas your options are even vaster, as they are able to provide a wide range of cosmetic services and minimally invasive plastic surgery procedures.

Before heading out to your local spa and planning your day off from the stresses of life, here are a few descriptions of the most common treatments available at most spas. They range from the simple to the complex, giving you a good overview of what to expect when you walk in the door.

On the very top of the list, the most popular spa treatment is the massage. These treatments can last anywhere from thirty to ninety minutes long and can range from Swedish Deep Tissue Massage to Reiki and everything in between. Depending on your level of daily stress, some massages may be better suited to your body type and take care of issues that relate to your lifestyle. Usually the shorter the massage time, the more focused the work. These are great for people who work in office environments, focusing on the neck, shoulders, and arms of people who primarily work on a computer. For jobs or lifestyles that are more physical, a full-body massage at one hour or more is the best option. Don't be afraid of the fact that you will be undressed for this option. Professional masseuses respectfully drape parts of your body to make you feel comfortable.

The body wrap is another very popular spa treatment. There are many steps to this treatment, too. First, you receive a full body exfoliation to remove dead skin cells. Second, you are given a massage to relax your muscles. Wraps are then applied to areas of your body and a mask is applied to the face. The purpose of a body wrap is to help your body sweat out impurities and help to energize the skin. After you shower off the wrap and mask, moisturizers are used to help lock in the effect. It's a great way to fully reinvigorate the skin and your body. You may also want to consider a body scrub as an affordable alternative to a body wrap.

Today, many spas are offering cosmetic procedures that are minimally invasive in nature. One of the most popular cosmetic procedures offered at med spas are gels, fillers, or Botox. These are also referred to under the umbrella term of "injectables." These are substances that are injected into your face to help restore a youthful look. These procedures, unlike a face-lift, do not hurt and a long recovery is unnecessary. It is important to make sure however, that the med spa you work with has credentialed nurses or doctors who are administering treatment.

Now that you have a little more knowledge about what spas can offer, you can start looking at prices and plan your day.