When most people think of the word “aesthetics,” they usually envision a spa and a day of pampering. Fun and relaxing? Naturally. But a part of healthcare?
Thanks to advances in technology, medical aesthetics is rapidly becoming part of medical care. In fact, an increasing number of medical practitioners incorporating aesthetic treatments into their practices. These types of treatments are structured around providing clients with long-term solutions for their aesthetic and wellness concerns.
For anyone exploring non-invasive alternatives to surgery or long-term solutions, medical aesthetics offers a wide range of treatment options.
What is Medical Aesthetics
Medical aesthetics is the practice of offering non-invasive or minimally invasive treatments to promote skin wellness and rejuvenation. This designation encompasses treatments ranging from HydraFacial and light therapy to intense pulsed light, lasers, microneedling, radiofrequency, and injectables including neurotoxins and fillers.
People have started looking to medical aesthetics as an alternative to expensive procedures and treatments like plastic surgery that deliver short-term results but provide no lasting benefits.
With medical aesthetics, patients can receive effective and long-lasting treatments. Additionally, each treatment or combination of treatments can be customized to specifically address each patient’s needs and goals, making them truly for everyone.
Medical Aesthetics vs. Spas
In contrast to spas, medical aesthetics practices are overseen by licensed medical professionals, such as physicians and nurse practitioners. As such, treatments are more medically focused and structured to provide modalities to give patients lasting results.
Additionally, medical aesthetics practices tend to provide more medically oriented treatments rather than just cosmetic, meant to give clients lasting results.
Medical oversight provides insight for situations regarding the appropriateness of treatments given underlying chronic conditions, such as connective tissue conditions, diabetes, or chronic skin conditions like psoriasis.
What are the Medical Benefits It Offers
While medical aesthetics is generally associated with cosmetic treatments, treatment modalities can extend to treatment of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating usually involving the armpit, palms, and/or soles of the feet, migraine treatment with the use of neurotoxins (Botox), regenerative treatments including platelet rich plasma injections, and scar and acne treatment.
For example, Botox injections can be used to treat migraines, muscle spasms, and pain. By blocking the nerve signals that lead to these spasms, they allow muscles to relax, reducing or eliminating the patient’s pain.
About Rockwell Aesthetics+Wellness
Rockwell Aesthetics+Wellness was founded by Dr. William to broaden the scope of care and services for his patients. With his experience in emergency and concierge medicine, he came to value care that creates an opportunity for optimal health and reduces the potential for medical intervention. In 2019, he saw an opportunity to bring that same passion into the practice of medical aesthetics. He serves as the Medical Director of Rockwell Aesthetics+Wellness.
At Rockwell Aesthetics+Wellness, we are committed to providing high-quality, individualized treatments designed to achieve the results the clients desire.
Other services such as medical massage, shockwave therapy, and weight loss are also offered for a holistic approach to how you look and feel.
Final Thoughts
As medical technology has advanced, and people have begun looking for alternatives to cosmetic surgery, medical aesthetics presents treatments that produce results that leave you looking and feeling the best version of yourself.
At Rockwell Aesthetics+Wellness, we offer more than just a spa experience; we provide services to give you the opportunity to embrace your natural beauty and wellness fully.
If you are interested in learning more about our services or would like to set up a consultation, call 804-799-1712 or visit our website to get started on your aesthetic and wellness journey!