How to Choose a Med Spa You Can Actually Trust

Finding the right med spa is important! Although we hope you’ll find yourself at Coco Med Spa in St. Pete, what we hope even more is that you’ll find the right one with the right team and services for you, no matter where you are. As the market for Botox, fillers, and other medical skincare services grows, so do opportunities for people to get hurt if they aren’t careful and selective of where they receive treatments. Today, we’ll share what to look for, what to avoid, and some questions you can ask a new med spa you’re considering trying services from. 

What to ask a new med spa

Here are two of our most recommended questions that you can ask at a new med spa to get a better idea of if they are a place you want to have services done at:

For injectable treatments like lip injections, undereye filler, Botox, or other neurotoxins, ask, “Do you have an emergency protocol? How do you deal with something going wrong?” This lets you know how prepared your provider is to keep you safe in the case of an emergency. Brushing off a question like this is something to note. 

For any treatment, but especially more invasive ones, ask “Do you get this done, and what’s your experience with it? What did it feel like?” The way the provider speaks to the experience they’re about to give you can be a huge indicator of their comfort level, experience, and knowledge about the service.

Red flags to avoid in a med spa

Before you even get to the point of a consultation where you’re asking questions, here are some red flags to look out for that can help you avoid an awkward “thanks, but no thanks” conversation later: 

Overly discounted services - where else are they cutting corners to make up for the lost profit on services?

Rudeness/bedside manner - it doesn’t matter how good the photos of their work look; a lack of kindness is a lack of care.

A high follow count with nothing else to back it up - social media popularity has nothing to do with their experience as a provider. This is especially true in cases of social media with very dramatic transformation photos, but no education and no real substance.

What to look for in a med spa

So what should you look for in a medical spa before getting treated then? Here’s what we recommend:

• Kind and compassionate staff and providers

• Providers willing to ask questions, recommend the right option, and sometimes say, “No, that treatment isn’t for you.”

• Realistic results photos without filters or enhancements

• A team that pursues continued education on new and existing services

• Knowledgeable providers who provide education, care, and trust

At Coco Med Spa, we’re proud to offer expertise and a safety-first culture that makes patients feel comfortable and safe. Whether you’re getting lip injections with us here in St. Pete, laser treatments, or a relaxing facial, you can rejuvenate in peace knowing that you’re in knowledgeable, committed hands. Contact us to book your next service at Coco Med Spa!