Patients will have to fill out some forms when visiting a medical spa. Then, they will be escorted to a treatment room for a consultation. During the consultation, the physician will explain the treatment and answer any questions. In some cases, patients can receive the treatment right after the consultation. Sometimes, though, preparation is required. For instance, those who want to undergo excess hair removal cannot shave the area for at least 24 hours prior to the treatment.

Medical spas offer a variety of treatments, and each treatment has its own list of guidelines. However, most treatments do not require any downtime after the procedure. In fact, patients often can go back to work when they are done.