Things to Look for in Medical Spa Patient Photos

Posted Friday, April 8, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Skin

Posted by Kenrick Spence, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

p>By: Kenrick Spence, MD

Men and women searching online for a day spa may find a wide range of facilities. Those spas' websites typically offer skin care treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, injectable fillers, and other facial rejuvenation procedures. The challenge: how do you choose the medical spa in Orlando for you?

One excellent way is to evaluate the "before and after" patient photos on that site. Here are the 3 top items to look for:

1. What procedure was performed? Look for a procedure related to your desired treatment. For example, patients visiting my site considering BOTOX can find a range of Before and After photos from which to choose.
2. How old is the patient? Find someone who is a similar age, with concerns similar to yours. For example, if you want to transform thin lips into full, youthful lips and you are 52, you'll want to find someone in a similar age range who shares that concern.
3. What are the results? Look closely at the After photo and compare it to the Before. Changes in lighting, makeup, and attire can impact the visuals. Make sure that your comparison has validity.

If you can't find a photo comparable to the procedure you are considering, I encourage you to ask the staff for assistance. They should be very willing to help you view other patient photos so that you can choose the right day spa for you.

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