Ah, the medi-spa: the combination Pizza Hut-Taco Bell of the aesthetics world.

But in others, a physician doesnt need to be on-site not an ideal situation should you have complications.

They’re low-risk, minimally invasive, and perfectly suited for the pros that work there.

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It’s an ideal wayto exfoliateand helps your skin care absorb better, says Dr. Engelman.

These superficial punctures may set off awound-healing responsethat can lead to glowier, firmer skin.

Hydrafacial

Thishydrating facialgoes beyond your medicine cabinet’s moisture mask.

This story originally appeared in the November 2022 issue of Allure.

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