Technology approaches to the medical spa: art plus science equal rejuvenation.

Abstract:

:Medical spas are the fasting growing segment of the 15-billion dollar spa industry. Although medical spas have been in existence since ancient times to treat a wide variety of ailments such as gout, arthritis, and diabetes, our modern concept of the medical spa combines relaxation with medical rejuvenative procedures. This article focuses on the more recent technologic advancements in rejuvenation.

journal_name

Dermatol Clin

journal_title

Dermatologic clinics

authors

Goldman MP

doi

10.1016/j.det.2008.03.003

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2008-07-01 00:00:00

pages

327-40, v

issue

3

eissn

0733-8635

issn

1558-0520

pii

S0733-8635(08)00020-X

journal_volume

26

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