Med Spa questions, answered

A clinic that offers cosmetic medical treatments, such as neuromodulators, dermal fillers, laser and light treatments, and medical-grade skin treatments, alongside more familiar spa services. Because some of those treatments are medical care, they are done under physician oversight.

We name ours at the consultation, and you should expect the same from any med spa. In North Carolina, injectable and laser treatments are performed under physician oversight, and a legitimate spa tells you who that physician is and how they are reached.

A consultation: your medical history, your medicines, past treatments, and a look at the area you want to discuss. The provider explains what a treatment involves and its risks, and you can leave without booking anything.

Often, if the timing works. Tell us your dates, any wedding or event, and when you travel home, and the provider will say honestly whether this week is the right one or whether to book at home.

You leave with written aftercare and a number a clinician answers. Ask how follow-up works for out-of-town clients before you book, wherever you are booking.

Call to confirm the calendar for the months you need. Some Outer Banks spas run on a seasonal schedule, so check before committing to a plan that needs more than one visit.

Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manteo, and rental houses up and down the beach. Call and we will find a consultation time that fits your dates.