We stumbled upon an old (March 7, 2007) article in ABC News – Spa Left Woman With Skin ‘Like Raw Meat’ – a story about a 52-year-old stay-at-home mom who saw the ugly side of medical spas. She went to one in Panama City, Fla., for what she thought was a routine procedure – laser treatments to remove sunspots on her back and chest.

“They put a topical ointment on my skin called Leveline, which intensified the laser,” Miles said. “After it was over, I was already burning. During the treatment, it was very excruciating pain, but I was lead to believe that this was normal.”

The pain, which she said felt like someone pressing hot curling irons in to her back, was not normal. After leaving the spa, she said that her back was on fire and that she was vomiting from the severe pain. When she finally looked in a mirror, Miles was shocked at what she saw.

“It looked like raw meat. I had horrendous blisters all over it. It was in a zebra-stripe type pattern. It was scary,” she said.

See the graphic pictures of what an IPL machine can do in the hands of an untrained medical spa technician.

The aesthetic physician or the head of the group if several doctors work together.

The financial shock we are trying to cope with has made us sharper. The star of the practice is what can make a difference for a cash paying consumer comparing several aesthetic practices during the online research.

What can help you look more impressive in the eyes of today’s web surfing cosmetic patient?

• It’s not about offering the same plastic surgery procedures every doctors offers these days – it’s about daring to work differently and offering innovative presentations of new treatment options with good results and minimum downtime
• It’s not about general marketing with billboards and newspaper ads – it’s about authenticity with style and mostly online
• It’s not about dreaming dreams about “buying an expensive laser system… and they will come” – it’s about educating, engaging and pursuing prospects to come for a free consult
• It’s not about materialism – it’s about wealth of self, inside and out

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Hypatia Aesthetic & Laser center in Woodinville, WA was selected for the 2008 Best of Woodinville Award in the Physicians and Surgeons category by the Washington D.C. based U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Hypatia Offers A Full Range of Treatments and Services 

• CoolTouch CoolLipo laser lipolysis treatments to melt fat and tighten skin on the face and body. 
• Thermage radiofrequency skin tightening and lifting for eyes, face, neck, body. 
• Portrait Plasma skin rejuvenation – removes sun damage and creates new, smooth skin on: face, neck, chest, hands.
• Fraxel laser treatments - acne scar treatment, skin tone evening, skin rejuvenation for face and hands, for any skin color.   
• Contour Threadlift. 
• Isolaz Laser acne clearing: face, chest, back (clears any type of acne), any skin color. 
• Isolaz Laser hair reduction for face and body, any skin color. 
• Isolaz skin rejuvenation.
• Botox injections.
• Silikon 1000 permanent lip augmentation. 
• ArteFill permanent injectable wrinkle filler.
• Elevess^TM new temporary filler from Artes.
• Juvederm injectable wrinkle filler. 
• Sculptra facial contouring “liquid face lift”.
• Radiesse facial filler, hand rejuvenation. 
• Mesotherapy for the body.
• Growth hormone replacement therapy.
• Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women and men.
• hCG weight loss program.
• Facial peels
• Medical microdermabrasion.
• Permanent cosmetics.
• Other Treatments and Services.

Why Hypatia Clinic?

Hypatia Aesthetics & Laser Treatment Clinic is a small aesthetic laser center located 25 miles northeast of Seattle. Based on a review of their website and other available info, here is what LaserOffers can offer:

1. Simple but smartly built website:

• no fancy graphics,
• clear and concise descriptions of all aesthetic procedures,
• strong message about the aesthetic physician – Dr. Virginia Stevens,
• interactive functionalities, including videos, RSS, blog and comments,
• quality inbound and outbound links,
• high overall  level of SEO.

2. Optimal choice of popular aesthetic treatments:

• dermal fillers,
• lasers lipolysis,
• laser skin tightening and rejuvenation
• non-invasive or minimally invasive aesthetic treatments
• breast and lip augmentation,
• hormone therapy, and
• medical diet

Seems like a very good anti-aging package for any baby boomer in greater Seattle area.