Beautox Bar is the premier Medispa serving the Maple Grove and Minneapolis areas. We specialize in Botox injections and other injection therapies to keep you looking your best. The Beautox Bar was created as a result of our own experiences with medispas. Our experiences have taught us how botox injections are the best solution for people to eliminate wrinkles and achieve a youthful look. We are about helping people feel and look their very best at every age. We are conveniently located in Maple Grove, MN. See our shot menu for all services we provide and our pre/post injection instructions under Forms and Policies. Contact us today to schedule your consultation with one of our certified Registered Nurses. Come see why our Medspa stands out.

Med Spas For Beginners - How to Find the Best Med Spa For YouFull-service medical spas combine standard spa treatments such as massage, facials and waxing in the same facility as medical spa treatments like Botox, laser treatments and sometimes even surgical procedures. While facilities of this nature make it easy for you to address all your aesthetic needs at one location, there are some other factors to consider.Full-service medical spas face a challenging when it comes to making the spa experience appropriate and inviting for all their customers. After all, some traditional spa services are all about relaxation, which can be difficult for many patients in a medical setting.While full-service medical spas always have a doctor on site, the doctor doesn't always perform the procedures. If having a doctor administer your treatment is important to you, make sure you ask about spa policy in this regard. For procedures that don't require a doctor, you may face an extra charge if you want the onsite doctor to handle them for you.While full-service spas are fantastic for offering a range of ways to address your aesthetic concerns, sometimes too much choice can be overwhelming. Some preliminary research may be helpful if you're a first-time medical spa patron. If you have an aesthetic concern that is particularly troublesome, i.e., laser hair removal hasn't worked well for you in the past, a more specialized medical spa may be appropriate for you. Just because a medical spa offers everything doesn't mean it is right for you.On the other hand, there are some fantastic reasons to go to enjoy the full service option. Just as your general practitioner has a record of your total health history, going to a full-service medical spa puts you in a situation where one facility has a record of your full aesthetic treatment history. They'll know what works for you, your sensitivities and your goals, which makes ongoing aesthetic treatments easier and more targeted to your needs.Full-service medispas also often have package deals for people getting more than one type of service. Visiting a medical spa with a broad range of services may be cost saving for you in the long run and certainly cuts down on the time and energy you'll spend keeping track of and getting to and from appointments.Of course, full-service medispas also offer a benefit in the establishment of an ongoing personal relationship. Aesthetic issues can be sensitive, and some treatments can also be physically uncomfortable. Being able to get all your treatments from the same group of people makes the process less stressful. Aesthetic care should always happen with your emotional well being in mind.If you are someone who visits spas for more than one service or are interested in any medical spa treatment that requires a series of visits or regular upkeep, a full-service medispa may be right for you. If you're about to embark on a lengthy treatment series or a long-term aesthetic relationship, call around or even visit different medical pas to see which one is right for you.

For 43 years, Fotona has offered the highest performance, best made laser systems in the world. Fotona laser systems purvey quality, reliability and durability for excellent medicine and the full spectrum of aesthetic procedures. Along with his business partner, Tom's mission is to provide laser owners a model for success with advanced aesthetic systems, clinical, business & mktg training & ongoing support, while giving the patient safe, simple, even life-changing solutions.

The Difference Between Wrinkle Fillers and Botox



Wrinkle Fillers

Wrinkle fillers are typically composed of Hyaluronic Acid, a natural substance that already exists in the body. Physicians and medical personal now have creative options to fill those unwanted lines on the face or even your hands. Filler can be placed under the eyes, add cheeks, in between the brows, lines around the mouth, marionette lines, and even the jowl. The treatments are really endless. With all of the wrinkle fillers out there, it can be hard to determine what actual filler will work for you. Ask your physician or medical personnel which product would be perfect for you.



Defining Botox�

Botox � (Otherwise known as, onbotulinumtoxinA).

This substance is injected into the muscle to prevent mobility, which in turn will prevent deeper wrinkles from occurring. It will not radically change your facial structure or make you look like you are frozen. It will, as some say, iron out those wrinkles.



First, you have to do some research and find out what procedure fits your needs. Look on the internet, schedule a preliminary appointment for your procedure, and flush out all the details. Factors of cost, down-time, procedure time, doctor quality, and others shape what you are looking for and what you are not looking for.

Despite what the commercials may tell you, building a website is not easy. Without proper planning and strategy before you start building, a website is just as likely to confuse potential customers as convert them.

The Real Cost of a MediSpa



We have helped a lot of Docs set up MediSpas. We have seen some pretty big blunders as well as some great successes. When we are called in to
escue a practice we are often mystified by the issues:



- Take for example the guy who did not understand why it was a problem for his high-strung dog to run around the practice and poop if he did not get his way. Is that the MediSpa experience you are looking for? Nor us.

- At the other end of the spectrum are poor equipment choices. Sure you can buy an IPL that will claim to do everything you need in just one unit. You might even get that for say 70K. But as we have seen many times, you will not get the results claimed and you will have many unhappy customers. This is no way to grow a practice.

- Yet another problem is the use of ultra-specific equipment that can do only one type of treatment. Unfortunately, that leads to fitting the patient to the treatment you can perform, rather than the other way around.



A problem with cost is not recognizing the per-patient cost of the treatments you are interested in giving. As an example, if you purchase a laser with the laser-head in your hand piece you can expect to replace it more often than one that is better protected in the laser box. Not only is the laser in the hand piece more susceptible to being dropped etc, it has bigger issues with cooling, thus shortening its life expectancy. If the laser you purchase requires a new reatment head for each new patient, you can expect that to add up quickly as well. If you buy a laser that is slow, you will have the added cost of time for each treatment. All of these issues have an impact on the bottom line.



So 'this' laser costs 100K and 'that' one costs 120K. Which should I buy? I often hear this question. Unfortunately, this is not even the right question. The right question is: what is the true cost of ownership? Some lasers have poor cooling systems and you need to replace parts more often. Others are not made with the
eal world in mind and have high operator damage (ie: laser head in your hand and not in the box). Others have high per-patient cost or parts that wear out (think Fractional treatment heads or IPL filters)



What you should look for...



Look for a versatile system that can perform several procedures but is not a jack-of-all-trades master-of-none. You need a piece of equipment that can deliver an extended set of treatments at published parameters, under safe conditions and in a fast and economical manner.



On the non-ablative side, one of the great work horse lasers of Aesthetic Medicine is the Nd:YAG. But not all Nd:YAG's are created equal. With the proper machine, this wavelength can do all of your hair removal, spider-veins, collagen remodeling (skin tightening), active acne, wart treatments and fungus treatments. With the right models, the Nd:YAG can also do lipolysis and endo-venous therapy for varicose veins. For a laser to have this kind of versatility you need to look for one with energy feed back control, auto calibration and variable square pulsing. These are the features that will allow the laser to be flexible enough to do all of these treatments.



On the ablative side is the Er:YAG laser. This wavelength is the most versatile of the three major ablative lasers. Because of its high absorption in water it can be used in a cold ablation mode. In addition, with a variable pulse width it can be made to function more CO2 like, resulting in more heat deposition. It can also be used in a pure heat mode. Because of this versatility, the Er:YAG laser can be used in a wide variety of treatments. It is used for all ablative therapies, including pigments, wrinkles, acne scaring, benign mole removal and solar damage, skin resurfacing and other applications. It can be used in both full resurfacing and in fractional resurfacing modes. Again, to get this level of versatility you will need a laser with high power, energy feedback control, self calibration and variable square pulsing.



With just the two lasers described above, one is able to give most of the treatments that one sees on the various talk shows or reads about in magazines. An additional benefit of these lasers, if properly configured, is they will have very low operating costs. The costs of operation are low because there will be little in the way of consumables. Sure you could break a fiber or drop an optical (not laser) hand piece, but by in large the lasers are built to last. The consumables that one uses on patients are 4 X 4 gauze pads and isopropyl alcohol - things that cost very little.



One additional laser that may be of use is a Q-Switched laser. A Q-Switched laser is one with a very short pulse duration, generally in the microsecond range. These lasers are used for pigment changes, skin rejuvenation, birthmark and tattoo removal. To be effective, these lasers need to have a very high power rating. They will also need multiple wavelengths if used for tattoo removal. It is possible to find quite versatile machines with 4 wavelengths that can manage most tattoo colors and give excellent results for pigment removal and skin tightening. A very good choice in this regard is an Nd:YAG / KTP Q-Switched laser with 585 nm and 650 nm hand pieces. This will give good coverage for tattoo inks. The Nd:YAG will cover black brown and dark blue. The KTP will cover red, orange and purple. The 585 is good for sky blue and some yellows. The 650 covers green and some yellows.



It is important to have a high-powered Q-Switched laser because high powers are needed to break up pigments, whether they are tattoo pigments, age spots or the dyschromia of vitiligo.



When I lecture I often have docs come up to me and tell me about the 8 or 12 lasers they have in their office. They feel they need all of these to do the various treatments they offer. I can't imagine the kind of overhead that results in. With the three lasers above you can do it all. But remember not all lasers are created equal. You will need to find the right lasers. They will need to be self-calibrating, have energy feedback control and be capable of variable square pulsing. Once you have a versatile set of lasers, you can move forward knowing that if it's doable you can do it.



Thomas A. Sult, MD invites you to enrich your life with laser medicine. Tom is Board Certified in Family Medicine. In addition to his medical practice, he is the supervising physician for a medical laser clinic and is the US Medical Director for Fotona Medical Lasers, involved in clinical and applications research and development for Fotona worldwide.



For 43 years, Fotona has offered the highest performance, best made laser systems in the world. Fotona laser systems purvey quality, reliability and durability for excellent medicine and the full spectrum of aesthetic procedures. Along with his business partner, Tom's mission is to provide laser owners a model for success with advanced aesthetic systems, clinical, business & mktg training & ongoing support, while giving the patient safe, simple, even life-changing solutions.

How We Showed One Vancouver MedSpa It IS Possible To Find a Great, Trustworthy Marketing AgencyLike we list on our website, our Canadian-based agency provides just about every service you could require for digital marketing: logo and graphic design, custom website design and development, SEO and SEM marketing, social media marketing, content writing, copywriting, newsletters, and strategy consulting (phew!).But sometimes it seems like I could add another service to that list: digital therapist.That's because so many of our clients come to us after getting burned by other agencies or web developers.They've often spent a fortune on a website that doesn't represent their business well and, simply put, doesn't generate any interest or sales. Not only do they lose money, but they also lose time, momentum, confidence, and often trust in the process.That's where my role as a digital therapist comes in.It's my job to help clients discover that working with an agency on their business goals can actually be fruitful and fun. I have to show them they can trust again, even if they've been burned before.And that's just what we did for Deez Skin Rejù & Pain Clinic.Dr. Dheshnie Thangavelu is a highly skilled, board-certified anesthesiologist and Master Injector, working in both the anesthetic and aesthetic fields at her clinical medispa practice in downtown Vancouver.She is also a perfectionist and brilliant professional with a fine eye for detail - qualities that just weren't coming through in her current website.And because her existing website failed to both reflect her professional services properly and appeal to her target market, she wasn't getting any new business.No wonder she felt burned by the process!Dr. Thangavelu was seeking a better solution, and that's how we connected on Instagram. Together, we started working on a complete rebrand and website redesign for her in the fall of 2020.The result? Dr. Thangavelu now has a professionally compelling online presence that reflects her services and unique selling proposition. And, perhaps just as important, she has a marketing team she can rely on, freeing up her energy to focus on what she does best.Susan and Daniel are amazing, says Dr. Thangavelu. They turned my website into exactly what I wanted, and everyone has been noticing it.\nKeep reading to see how we gained Dr. Thangavelu's trust - and why we've kept it.The project at a glanceThere are very few situations where a business needs 'just' a website. Our project for Dr. Thangavelu was actually a 9-month phased approach using several members of our team.Beginning with the branding process, we then moved to keyword research so that we could infuse SEO with the designing and building of the fully optimized website.Once the site was launched, we continued SEO techniques to ensure the site could be easily found by the clinic's target audience. We also began a social media and digital marketing campaign for a 6-month period.And of course, the project also included my hands-on consulting with Dr. Thangavelu to help her realize her bigger goals and dreams.Let's break down some of the key components of this journey.A complete brand and website redesignWe start every client with an in-depth brand analysis to define their unique selling proposition (USP), target audience, company vision, brand positioning and more.This analysis made it clear we needed a new logo for Deez Skin Reju. Dr. Thangavelu's existing logo had a dated feel, and it didn't reflect the clinic's trendy, high-end aesthetic.Working closely with Dr. Thangavelu, the final logo design is one she loves and represents her clinic accurately.A more user-friendly websiteDespite what the commercials may tell you, building a website is not easy. Without proper planning and strategy before you start building, a website is just as likely to confuse potential customers as convert them.Dr. Thangavelu's existing website did not position her as the expert in her field, nor did it help users navigate and understand her service options.That's why one of the first steps in this web design project was to build a user-friendly navigation system.This included a MEGA menu that reveals all of the various treatments the clinic offers, along with links to their respective pages. And part of our efforts included sorting through Dr. Thangavelu's many offerings and products, creating a new smart map to enhance user experience on the website.A creative new VIP programWe pride ourselves on truly being a one-stop shop when it comes to your online marketing. And as a digital marketing and business consultant, I love working with clients to help them get crystal clear on the strategies they need in place to start making more money.It's particularly rewarding to work with strong, intelligent women like Dr. Thangavelu who are excited to take their business to the next level (trust me: you'll be seeing lots more from this woman in the future, and I personally can't wait for it).Through our consultations, we decided a VIP program would be a great incentive to offer Dr. Thangavelu's clients. Aesthetic procedures are a significant investment, and she wanted to make that investment easier by offering valuable membership advantages.So, we developed 3 annual membership tiers, which we then implemented on a dedicated page on the new website.On-going supportRemember how Dr. Thangavelu had been burned by a previous web developer? Well, that was just never going to happen with us!Working with us, you're never left out in the cold. Your success is our success, and we work together with our clients to help them achieve their goals.Namely, this means we offer Dr. Thangavelu (and all of our clients) reasonably priced website maintenance rates offered in 10-minute increments. This makes it both easy and economical to have ongoing website updates done.For Deez Skin Rejù & Pain Clinic, this has meant Dr. Thangavelu has been able to adjust her VIP packages, add new services and products, and update her 'About' us page to include new staff, all by sending a simple email to us.Ongoing SEM, content and social media marketingOf course, our work doesn't end when the website is complete! To help Dr. Thangavelu's clinic stay competitive, make sales, increase leads and engage their audience, we have now turned our focus to concentrated SEM and social media campaigns.SEM stands for search engine marketing, also known as paid search, usually using Google Ads.By buying traffic that drives to the website, we can fast-track the site's way to the top of the search results, hopefully increasing sales.We've implemented paid ads on both Google, Facebook and Instagram for Dr. Thangavelu. While her site has only been live for a few months and the ads are still relatively new, we've been excited by the quick positive results.Creating effective online marketing ads requires:Targeting geographic areasCreating ad campaigns that speak to the target audiences in those areasWriting relevant ad copy that will entice and compel their target audience to click on the adMonitoring continually for clicks, impressions and conversionsWe also write a monthly keyword-rich blog post for the website, further amping up the SEO of the website.SEO stands for search engine optimization and is a non-paid online marketing strategy that centres around optimizing your website and content with words and phrases that people would type into a search engine.It plays a big role when we're building a website, but good SEO also requires fresh, new content on a regular basis.By using keyword and competitor research, we create monthly blog posts that position Dr. Thangavelu as the expert in her field, and her clinic as the best possible choice for aesthetic treatments in the Vancouver, BC area.And we also use these blog posts to craft compelling newsletters her audience is loving. Dr. Thangavelu's last newsletter had a 32% open rate, and a whopping 26% click rate (note the industry average click-through rate is only 2%!).Clearly, we have established Dr. Thangavelu as a voice to trust, and when she puts out new content, people want to read it!And of course, social media marketing is our bread-and-butter, just like it's the bread-and-butter of so many small businesses.And we've got Dr. Thangavelu covered here, too, with her own dedicated social media strategist who keeps her Instagram and Facebook platforms active with beautiful and engaging posts.

A business plan is critical for business success, and it is especially important when starting a Medical Spa. Not only is it necessary if you are going to require financing, but it will act as a blueprint for building a successful MedSpa practice.

6 Steps to a Successful Medical Spa ExpansionAccording to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, since 1997, nonsurgical procedures have increased by 471 percent. Jeff Russell, CEO of MedSpa Financing, comments Medical Spas are a natural progression of medical practice expansion, having a medical doctor run them gives them the credibility and public confidence needed for their success.\nBefore you jump into the Medical Spa industry; keep the following 6 steps in mind:1. Start with a Road MapA business plan is critical for business success, and it is especially important when starting a Medical Spa. Not only is it necessary if you are going to require financing, but it will act as a blueprint for building a successful MedSpa practice.You should have a clear strategy of what services, procedures and products you will offer. Don't try to be everything to everyone. A Medical Spa typically combines medical and aesthetic procedures along with complementary skin care products.2. Know your Financing OptionsDo not underestimate the costs associated with opening a Medical Spa. Are you simply adding hair removal equipment to your existing location or building a new facility? You will need to carefully consider your financing options - this will often be reality check time.You will have a number of options, including: leasing, working capital, and/or finance loans. Equipment leasing is the best way to go if you want to pay for your equipment as you use it, while preserving your capital and bank lines. Under-capitalization is one of the main reasons businesses fail; make sure you are prepared.3. Product, Equipment, ServiceBy completing your business plan, you will have a clear idea of how many treatment rooms you will need. Don't forget about calculating the amount of retail space you will also need to support the MediSpa.When choosing your skin care products, choose the ones you really believe in. Otherwise, you are really missing a huge profit opportunity. You may even want to go private label.4. Location, Location, LocationBy now, you know your target customer, the next step is to be where they are. You should have good traffic flow and be in an area with sufficient commercial and residential density.5. Building your Dream TeamSince you will not want to be tied down to the day to day operations of the MedSpa, you will need to choose a MedSpa Director very carefully. This person needs to have exceptional customer service values, and be talented enough to choose and develop the right team for your MedSpa.6. Marketing and PromotionFirst of all you need to let all your current patients know about your new Medical Spa, but do not think this is enough! You will need to have a comprehensive marketing plan prior to your grand opening. You may want to offer free informational sessions on popular topics (i.e. wellness) or a special promotional treatment package.In summary, Russell commented, Do not underestimate the time, skills, or money needed to open and operate a MedSpa. According to Dunn and Bradstreet, 96 percent of businesses in America that fail, fail because of what is called managerial incompetence. If you do not have the business skills or time; you must hire someone who does, or use experienced Medical Spa consultants, Russell says.

Like me, a lot of women find themselves living extremely hectic life-styles where the daily requirements we face appear overwhelming at times. I work a full time job, am raising 2 wonderful boys and have also pursued the requirement of operating an online company. It usually appears to be too much to take care of at times but I find that locating little things in life which make me cheerful supports to encourage me in any venture I follow. One of my saving graces has been found in the possibilities that exist with my local medispa. Here I have been able to take short reliefs in my life to take benefit of unique opportunities like permanent makeup and Botox treatments.

The Difference Between Wrinkle Fillers and Botox



Wrinkle Fillers

Wrinkle fillers are typically composed of Hyaluronic Acid, a natural substance that already exists in the body. Physicians and medical personal now have creative options to fill those unwanted lines on the face or even your hands. Filler can be placed under the eyes, add cheeks, in between the brows, lines around the mouth, marionette lines, and even the jowl. The treatments are really endless. With all of the wrinkle fillers out there, it can be hard to determine what actual filler will work for you. Ask your physician or medical personnel which product would be perfect for you.



Defining Botox�

Botox � (Otherwise known as, onbotulinumtoxinA).

This substance is injected into the muscle to prevent mobility, which in turn will prevent deeper wrinkles from occurring. It will not radically change your facial structure or make you look like you are frozen. It will, as some say, iron out those wrinkles.



First, you have to do some research and find out what procedure fits your needs. Look on the internet, schedule a preliminary appointment for your procedure, and flush out all the details. Factors of cost, down-time, procedure time, doctor quality, and others shape what you are looking for and what you are not looking for.