If you're thinking about pampering yourself a little and going to a spa, consider expanding your visit a little and going to a medical spa for a facial treatment like a peel or botox. Many spas offer the traditional day spa amenities, and also offer medical facial services. You might enjoy turning the pampering up a little bit, getting a health boost from regular spa treatments, and leaving with a younger-looking face.

A medical day spa differs from a traditional day spa in that it also offers medical facial treatments, which many day spas do not offer. These services are performed by trained and licensed personnel, and are intended as an addition to the treatments you would expect at any day spa.

While you're at the spa, you can expect a great massage, as well as, at many spas, a body scrub and shower, manicure, and spray tan. You'll get deluxe pampering and have a chance to be the one being taken care of, for a change, rather than the one taking care of others.

While you're at the spa, you may choose to have a Botox injection, to smooth out wrinkles and give your face a younger appearance. Botox is the trade name for a substance derived from the botulinium toxin. Tiny amounts of Botox paralyze the muscles that cause your skin to appear wrinkled. Botox, of course, should be administered by trained personnel, which is why a visit to a good medical spa is recommended.

Botox injections last about four months, and you can expect your skin to appear much smoother and younger-looking. While it won't erase sun damage, Botox can make you look years younger.

If you have blemishes, sun damage, or fine lines and wrinkles, you might want to consider a skin peel or microdermabrasion. Most medical spas offer these two treatments, and they can greatly improve the look of your skin.

Medical peels remove the top layer of the skin, and can use any of three chemicals. The technician will help you decide what treatment you need. You may feel a slight burning sensation during the treatment, which will subside quickly. After the peel, your skin will look smoother and younger.

You may prefer microdermabrasion, which rejuvenates your skin without the use of chemicals and lasers; many spas offer this service as well as peels and Botox.

Before you visit a medical spa for treatment, consider scheduling a consultation to determine what treatments are best for your situation and schedule your treatments.

If you feel uncomfortable with the way your skin looks, a medical spa can make it look younger and smoother. You'll leave not only looking better, but also feeling better, after the other spa treatments you receive.

Check out the medical spas in your area and schedule a day of rejuvenation and treatment today. You will be amazed how much better you feel, and when you see the results of your medical facial, you'll be thrilled with your brand new face.