By Lindsey Lin
Looking for a spa that offers more than just standard massages, facials, and manicures? Been wondering about laser hair removal or pondering how to remove those laugh lines, but don’t want to go under the knife? Try visiting a medical spa. Medical spas are a hybrid of traditional spa and medical facility that are becoming more and more popular for their wide array of both semi-permanent and permanent treatments aimed at fighting aging before radical plastic surgery is needed. The procedures at a medical spa are oftentimes less invasive, less expensive than plastic surgery, and require little recovery time.
One such medical spa that I found to have an extensive list of procedures aimed at enhancing natural beauty with advanced medical treatments, while also providing services focused on the rejuvenation of the mind and body through massage and natural body treatments was Z Med Spa in Pasadena. Upon entering Z Med Spa I felt as though I had entered a tranquil retreat. The décor was immediately calming: Asian accents inspired a meditative stillness, warm sage colors surrounded me, and the sound of water trickling in the background invited me to further relax.
After settling in, I met with Judy Caspe, the owner of Z Med Spa. From there she took me on a tour of the facilities and discussed some of her beliefs on beauty and aging. Energetic and extremely knowledgeable on the latest medical spa treatments, she believes that as we live longer lives and medical technology advances, aging can and should be an exciting time in a person’s life that should be embraced.
I found the use of cutting edge medical treatments at Z Med Spa to be very impressive. For permanent hair removal, the top of the line Cutera Laser that can be used on any skin tone is used. (The older laser models only worked on people with light skin tones). The Cutera Laser provides permanent hair removal on many areas of the body, although multiple treatments are usually necessary. If you are looking to radically reduce or remove smile lines, Radiesse, a derma filler made of natural elements can be injected into the skin. The most exciting thing about this treatment? Many patients achieve the desired results after only one treatment.
To tighten skin, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and stimulate new collagen formation the Active FX Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment is also available at Z Med. With this treatment the healing process is quick, with only a few days downtime, and your skin can be cleared up beautifully.
Feeling low on energy? Try one of the B6 & B12 combination shots for an immediate energy boost.
For traditional spa treatments with a unique twist, the Hot Stone Massage is a heavenly treat. Hot stones are placed at key points on the body during this massage and warm stones and oil are used in combination with Swedish massage to open up muscles to deep relaxation. For those looking for a romantic day with their partner, Z Med also offers a couples mix and match special. You and your partner can enjoy an hour of massage or facials in an intimate setting for a reasonable price. For skin care, the Micro Dermabrasion (with diamonds) and the Pumpkin Chemical Peel are extremely popular. I tried this facial and left feeling layers and years lighter. Of course there are many more great treatments to try. Be sure to check out their extensive website for further massages and body treatments.
At Z Med, a day at the spa has come to mean more than just a massage and a mani/pedi. Here you can experience the best of both worlds: relaxation and long term beauty enhancements. In a matter of hours you can walk out looking and feeling ten years younger. Maybe you really can have it all!
For more information, pricing, and special:
Z Med Spa
www.zmedspa.com
626-441-4906
1167 South Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
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