The PrettyCity® Skin Saver Survey

PrettyCity
® surveyed 5,500 women between the ages of 18 and 45 about their skin care habits and concerns. Not surprisingly, 61% of women reported that the biggest obstacle in their quest for advanced aesthetic treatments, from photofacials to injectables, was cost. The women surveyed also reported that their second largest concern was “finding a trusted medical professional” in a sea of medspas, dermatologists, plastic surgeons and medical spa chains. According to the survey, the Top 5 Medical Spa services women are most interested in, by order of popularity are: Botox®, Laser Hair Removal, Lip Plumpers such as Restylane® and Hylaform, Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels.

What is a MedSpa?

The medical spa is a fairly new phenomenon. In fact, the first medical spa in the United States reportedly opened its doors sometime in the late '80s. Two decades later, medical spas have seen enormous growth, both in numbers and popularity.  According to the International Medical Spa Association (IMSA) a medical spa is "a facility whose medical program is run under the strict supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. Services are provided that integrate both traditional and nontraditional medicine and spa treatments."  All of the Medical Spas participating in MedSpa Month must qualify as a proper Medical Spa according to the IMSA’s definition above. For more information about IMSA please visit www.internationalmedicalspaassociation.com.

 

 


If you own or operate a Medical Spa and would like to be considered for participation in MedSpa Month, please contact us at spagirl@prettycity.com or by phone at at 312.435.9391.

Media contact:
Carolyn Brundage
312.435.9391
cbrundage@prettycity.com

Download MedSpa Month press releases here:

May 1, 2009: Announcing the 3rd annual MedSpa Month
May 13, 2009: It’s not too late to stop the clock

 

Chicago Mag
May 2009

Educating women on the latest clinical advancements at medical spas across the United States, PrettyCity (prettycity.com) holds its third annual MedSpa Month. The event offers services including Botox, laser hair removal, and chemical peels for $99 throughout May. Visit medspamonth.com for a full list of participating spas and their discounted services.

Gawker.com

May 2009

Take heart—We've just received a press release notifying us that "IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO STOP THE CLOCK, $99 BOTOX®, Laser Hair Removal, VelaShape™ and more at the nation's top Medical Spas during May MedSpa Month."

 

NBC5 Chicago
May 2009

May Is Med Spa Month

You still have more than two weeks to get discounts on med spa services

Try popular medical spa treatments at discounts throughout May. From the same company that brings you the Pretty in Pink promotion at spas and salons every October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, PrettyCity.com now presents Med Spa Month throughout May. The month-long initiative offers $99 treatments, such as Botox, Restalyne, microdermabrasion and more, at medical spas across the country through May 31. The promotion serves to introduce interested clients to the nation's top medical spas, which will offer fixed prices on the industry's latest treatments. The Chicagoland area has 24 participating med spas, including Whole Beauty Institute locations in the Gold Coast and Winnetka, Thrive Integrative Medical Spa in the Gold Coast and Lakeview, Spa Derma in Lincoln Park and Anti-Aging West Loop.

Services offered for the special $99 price include Intense Pulse Light (IPL) photorejuvenation, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser hair removal, Botox, lash extensions, VelaShape cellulite reduction and body contouring treatments and more. These types of services are generally priced at $120 for a box of Latisse, the first FDA-approved eyelash treatment, to $600 for a non-invasive skin tightening service.

 

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 2009

$99 spa deals — just in time for Mother’s Day

This May, PrettyCity (www.prettycity.com), the nation’s leading online resource for all things beauty, announces the third annual MedSpa Month (visit www.medspamonth.com for spa listings in Missouri).

This 31-day skin-saving campaign is dedicatßed to educating women about the latest clinical advancements for stopping the clock and offering these Medical Spa services at a hugely discounted price, just $99 in May at Medical Spas around the country.

 

Skin Inc.
Skin Inc®
April 2007


Pretty City: The online beauty site has designated May as its MedSpa Month, promoting education and treatments from medical spas across the country. Its goal is to keep women updated on how medical spas can help with skin care and new clinical advancements in the industry. 312-435-9391






El Nuevo HeraldEl Nuevo Herald
February 9, 2007


Redacción de El Nuevo Herald MedSpa lanza oferta de belleza El 15 de febrero PrettyCity lanzará el sitio MedSpaMonth.com con una oferta de belleza para mayo, que incluirá servicios como photofacials (rejuvenecimiento) y remoción de vellos con láser a un precio de $99, como parte de una campaña dirigida a atraer clientes. La fundadora de PrettyCity, Carolyn Brundage, dijo que en esta campaña participarán Medical Spas de Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami y Nueva York. "MedSpa Month es la primera campaña de este tipo", afirmó Brundage.

Click here to read the English translation

Day Spa Magazine

Day Spa Magazine
May Gets Prettier


Online beauty resource PrettyCity, partnering with Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, has declared May 2007 MedSpa Month, offering spa-goers discounted skincare services at medical spas across the country for the entire 31 days of May.

Medical spas in major markets such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami have agreed to provide photofacials, laser hair removals, injectibles and other treatments at the nominal fee of $99 each.

To participate, consumers can log on to MedSpaMonth.com and review a current list of spa locations in the program. Participating spas must qualify as true medical spas according to the definition established by the International Medical Spa Association (IMSA)...

Zink Mag

ZinK Magazine

PrettyCity.com, an online directory of spas and salons across the U.S., has designated May "MedSpa Month"! The 31-day skin health campaign is designed to educate the women of America about the newest clinical discoveries for health skin. At medical spas-where traditional and nontraditional medicinal and spa treatments are combined under the watchful eye of a licensed healthcare professional-new treatments are offered at a highly discounted price of $99. "MedSpa Month is the first and only campaign of its kind," says PrettyCity.com founder Carolyn Brundage. "This is an exciting opportunity for us to educate women of all ages about the impact science and technology can have on modern skincare." Visit MedSpaMonth.com or PrettyCity.com for more information and nearest locations.

 

Medesthetics Magazine

May 2007 is MedSpa Month. PrettyCity, the nation's leading online resource for all things beauty, is launching this 31-day, skin-saving campaign dedicated to educating women about the latest clinical advancements for stopping the clock. During the month of May, medical spas around the country will offer $99 services, such as photofacials, laser hair removal, injectables and more. Advertisements will invite women to log on to medspamonth.com for a directory of participating businesses. MedSpas, defined as "a facility whose medical program is run under the strict supervision of a licensed healthcare professional," interested in more information about participating can visit prettycity.com.

Self Magazine

Self Magazine
May 2007

May is getting pretty crowded (it's already National Barbecue Month, National Egg Month, even National Masturbation Month), but the folks at PrettyCity.com are topping the list with Med Spa Month. And they're honoring the occasion by offering typically pricey ($200 to $500) medispa services in major U.S. cities for $99. Log on to MedSpaMonth.com to find local specials.

Lucky Mag .com
May 2007

MedSpa Month: During PrettyCity 's MedSpa Month, save on medical spa treatments for $99 at participating spas, including Women's First Laser Solutions in Lake Forest, and Lincoln Park Med Spa, both of which are offering laser skin rejuvenation treatments for $99. Check online for more spa deals. medspamonth.com

Time Out Chicago
May 2007


Whether you’re just starting to ponder what to do about those fine lines on your forehead, or you’ve been fighting wrinkles with the help of science for years, Med Spa Month is a good time to get some professional help. From Tuesday 1 through May 31, area medical spas—like NuU Med Spa in Lincoln Park (pictured)—offer incredibly discounted treatments such as Botox, laser hair removal, leg-vein treatment, Restylane, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and more. No coupons, no restrictions—just $99 per service. Any Botox-regular knows that with prices like these, appointments will be a hot commodity, so don’t dillydally about booking your treatment. For details on participating spas and the $99 services offered, go to medspamonth.org

Tampa Bay's 10, WTSP
April 2007


May is National May MedSpa month, and special prices are being offered at some local spas. Simply Injectable Med Spa is offering a mini-liquid facial for $99.

Fox News Chicago, WFLD
May 3, 2007

Med Spa Month featured on Hidden Beauty Deals segment.

 

Chicago Sun-Times, Shopping with Susanna
May 9, 2007


Chicago-based beauty directory PrettyCity.com has launched MedSpa Month, offering $99 deals on expensive beauty treatments throughout the month of May. Some sample $99 treatments (normally $150 - $300) include Botox® at Thrive Integrative Medical Spa in Lakeview, one session of bikini laser hair removal at Gold Coast Med Spa or photo rejuvenation at Avanti Skin Centers in Old Town. Go to MedSpaMonth.com for a complete list of participating spas and their offers.

City Search
May 2007


Lasers around the nation are perking up for MedSpa Month this May, and New Yorkers can test out the latest treatments at two Manhattan spas. Skin TheraP is offering Velasmooth cellulite reduction (regularly $275), laser hair removal of the upper lip, chin, bikini or underarm (regularly $220 to $350), as well as medical-grade glycolic peels. At Randee Elaine, try out laser tightening of the face or stomach (regularly $350), teeth whitening (regularly $199) or laser hair removal of the face, back or bikini area. Call the spas to book.

Lucky Mag .com South Florida
May 2007

PrettyCity's MedSpa Month: Several leading Florida medical spas are offering $99 treatments during this month-long campaign. Among the deals: Sleek MedSpa offers upper lip or underarm laser hair removal for $99 (regularly $232), and Jasin Facial Rejuvenation Institute offers face, neck and decollete microdermabrasion for $99 (regular price, $225). Through Thursday, May 31. medspamonth.com

WTMX The Mix, Style File
May 2007


MedSpa Month: This month is the perfect time to pamper yourself or even someone special (maybe Mom for Mother's Day)! If you go to www.medspamonth.com you can find an array of places offering spa services for $99! It's just another way to feel good and look good as we head into the summer months! Some offers include laser hair removal, chemical peels and microdermabrasion! You can save big time! Check it out before the month is over!

Tampa Tribune, Bay Life
May 15, 2007


Soak Up Med Spa Month Ready to save serious bucks on your next beauty or wellness appointment? Several local spas are offering big discounts on services as part of PrettyCity.com's Med Spa Month campaign. The aim is to offer women the newest in skin care technology at affordable prices. Participating businesses must qualify as medical spas according to criteria set by the International Medical Spa Association (www.medicalspa association.com). Some of the best deals at Bay area spas include:

•Lip rejuvenation treatment using Botox and laser for lines, $99 (normally $295) at Simply Injectable Med Spa, 2325 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater; (727) 592-0991.
•Microdermabrasion for face, neck and decollete, $99 (normally $225) at Jasin Facial Rejuvenation Institute, 13801 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa; (813) 975-3223.
•Laser hair removal for any two treatment areas, such as underarms or legs, $99 (normally $320 or more) at Pur Aesthetic Medical Spa, 205 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon; (813) 653-3223.
•Plumping injection for lips or nasal labial folds, $99 (normally $250) at Utopia MediSpa, 3165 McMullen-Booth Road, Building B, Clearwater (727) 799-9060.

Prices are good through May 31. For other offers, go to www.medspamonth.com.


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