The Medspa Guide: How to Find a Good One, Ask the Right Questions, and Protect Your Skin

The medspa industry has grown enormously  and unfortunately, so has the number of people who have been burned, literally and figuratively, by undertrained technicians, oversold treatment plans, and spas that prioritize revenue over your skin health.

This guide exists because I spent seven years inside medical settings watching this happen. I have corrected damage caused by improper IPL treatments, seen clients pressured into purchasing packages they did not need, and witnessed firsthand what separates a safe, skilled practice from one that is not. This is the guide I always wished I could hand to every client before they booked somewhere new.

Inside this guide you will find:

• What devices and treatments to look for — and what questions to ask about how they are being used

• Red flags to watch for before you book and when you arrive — including things that many clients do not realize are warning signs

• The questions you should always ask before any treatment — and what the answers should sound like from a reputable provider

• Sanitation standards you have every right to expect — and how to spot when a spa is cutting corners

• How to identify an undertrained technician — including the subtle signs that are easy to miss if you do not know what to look for

• How to look up credentials and verify that the person performing your treatment is actually qualified to do so

• Products to look for and what to be cautious about when a spa is recommending a full product line

• How to know when you have found the right spa — and when to trust your instincts and keep looking

• How to advocate for yourself in a treatment room — including what you are always allowed to say, ask, or stop

• How to navigate the sales pitch at the end of your appointment — including the pressure tactics to recognize and how to handle them without feeling awkward or obligated

The workbook section gives you a printable checklist to bring to consultations, a list of questions to ask, and space to compare multiple spas before you commit.