How to hire a medical director for your med spa
How to hire a medical director for a med spa starts with a legal question, because most states require one once you offer medical treatments. Injectables, lasers, and IV therapy are medical services, so they need licensed physician oversight. Medical-director-led practices get a dedicated pick in our med spa management software comparison. From there the […]
Hiring estheticians for your med spa: A step-by-step guide
Hiring estheticians for your med spa starts with your treatment menu, not the job ad. We call it scope-first hiring. You list every treatment the new hire will perform and check each one against your state’s esthetician scope of practice. Only then do you set the license level, the job description and the pay model. […]
The power of med spa before and after photos with Pabau
Med spa before and after photos do two separate jobs, and each job needs its own signed consent. One is clinical evidence in the client’s record. The other is marketing you publish. If you’re choosing where these photos and consent forms live, our roundup of the best med spa software compares eight platforms on HIPAA […]
Handling tipping at med spas: Best practices for business success
Handling tipping at med spas can feel like a guessing game. Clients ask “do you tip at a med spa?” at checkout, and half the time the front desk isn’t sure what to say either. Payments at checkout feature in our list of the best med spa software, though tipping itself comes down to policy. […]
Can registered nurses do Botox?
Botox is one of the most in-demand cosmetic treatments in the country, and that demand has created a steady need for qualified injectors. Documenting each of those treatments is part of the job, with injection charting tools compared in our roundup of medical spa systems. If you’re a nurse weighing a move into aesthetics, the […]
Who can legally own a med spa in Texas? A quick guide
Texas isn’t just the second largest state in the US. It’s also one of the country’s busiest markets for aesthetics, home to thousands of med spas. Nationally, providers perform 28.2 million minimally invasive cosmetic treatments a year across more than 11,000 med spas. But before you sign a lease and stock up on Botox, one […]
Enhancing spa service add-ons with Pabau’s powerful tools
You don’t want your clients to just feel good when they walk out of your spa – you want them to feel exhilarated and with a desire to come back for seconds. Offering add-on services on top of your standard spa treatments is an excellent way to put a capstone on a satisfying spa day. […]
Botox face mapping: A guide and template for med spa professionals
You can always tell when Botox is done right. It’s subtle and natural-looking. Injection charting, in which mapped points are recorded after treatment, is among the features reviewed in our guide to software for med spas. The secret to achieving this level of finesse? It combines practitioner skill and expertise, as well as thoughtful planning […]
Full body mole mapping template for med spas
Want the full body mole mapping template? Grab it right here! Moles are a common skin feature, but they can sometimes raise concerns. While most moles are harmless, they should be carefully monitored for any changes that could indicate a potential problem, such as skin cancer. Dermatologists (via a referral from the primary care practice) […]
7 tips to streamline appointment booking at your med spa
If someone asked you to rate your appointment scheduling process in your spa out of 10, what would you give it? 8? 9? Or lower?🧐 A streamlined and efficient appointment booking process sets the tone for the entire client experience. So if your med spa booking system creates more roadblocks than a downtown traffic jam […]