Want to choose the Right Aesthetic Medical Practice? Here at Carolina Age Management, we find that it is increasingly difficult for patients to “Google” a practice they can rely on to get safe and aesthetically pleasing treatments. The following is intended to be a guide in helping you find the right practice and physicians—
Many times medical spas do have the appropriate supervision mandated by the medical board; however, many states have grown severely complacent in regulating the operations of “med spas.” Medical practices are generally held to a higher standard than med spas. Protocols created by physicians, who hold a vested interest in the medical practice and are present onsite every day, provide patients with a high quality of care and safety.
Your provider should be easily accessible and very approachable. You should make sure that your provider remains up-to-date on the latest technology and procedures. We do recommend you seek providers that are board-certified; however, there needs to be more than just board certification. Board Certification could have been completed 10 years prior; therefore, the simple fact that your physician holds a particular certification doesn’t mean that he/she is up-to-date on current data and training.
If your provider has moved around from practice to practice every year or two, then this should be a big red flag. You want a provider that is stable and can be a part of a team so that you have continuity of care. If your provider is unwilling to discuss other treatments other than those offered at his/her practice, this should also be a red flag. Providers should always do what’s best for their patients and not their wallets. A good provider will be willing to wait for you to weigh your options and be patient until you make the best decision for yourself.
In summary, excellent providers come in many forms. You want a reliable, stable, compassionate, and skilled provider with experience. At CAMI, we pride ourselves on having that exact formula with all of our providers!
Dr. Stephen Giordano is an osteopathic physician at Carolina Age Management Institute located at 8712 Lindholm Drive, #302, in Huntersville. You may contact them at 704-997-6530 or visit their website at dev.carolinaagemanagement.com.