Tampa

Types of practices, explained

Med spa, skin care clinic, dermatologist, wellness center — the labels overlap. Here is what each one actually does and who in Tampa offers it.

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Practice types

Skin care clinicA clinic focused on the health and appearance of skin, offering medical-grade facials, peels, and often laser and injectable treatments under medical oversight.121 in Tampa
Wellness centerA practice combining several health and wellness services — often IV therapy, weight management, hormone therapy, and aesthetics — under one roof.50 in Tampa
Medical clinicA licensed medical practice — in this directory, one that also offers aesthetic, weight-loss, or wellness services alongside medical care.34 in Tampa
DermatologistA physician specializing in skin, hair, and nails who treats medical conditions and often offers cosmetic procedures.27 in Tampa
Plastic surgeonA surgeon trained in reconstructive and cosmetic procedures; many plastic surgery practices also run a med spa for non-surgical treatments.21 in Tampa
Plastic surgery clinicA practice built around one or more plastic surgeons, typically with a non-surgical med spa alongside.15 in Tampa
Cosmetic surgeonA physician performing cosmetic procedures; the title is not a recognized board specialty, so check credentials specifically.11 in Tampa
Tattoo removal serviceLaser tattoo removal, which breaks down ink over a series of sessions so the body can clear it.12 in Tampa
Esthetics serviceLicensed esthetician services — facials, peels, dermaplaning, waxing, and skincare guidance.16 in Tampa
Health spaA spa emphasizing wellness services — IV therapy, sauna, cryotherapy, recovery — sometimes alongside aesthetic treatments.25 in Tampa
Day spaA spa offering relaxation and cosmetic services — massage, facials, body treatments — without medical procedures.25 in Tampa
Massage spaA spa centered on massage therapy, sometimes paired with facials or wellness services.18 in Tampa
Wellness programA structured, ongoing program — often weight loss, hormone, or lifestyle — with regular check-ins and monitoring.15 in Tampa
Women's health clinicA practice focused on women's health — hormones, sexual wellness, weight management — often with aesthetic services.8 in Tampa
Men's health physicianA practice focused on men's health — testosterone therapy, sexual health, weight loss — that may also offer aesthetics.7 in Tampa
Reproductive health clinicA clinic addressing sexual and reproductive health — hormone therapy, fertility-adjacent care, and sexual wellness — sometimes alongside wellness and aesthetic services.1 in Tampa
Holistic medicine practitionerA provider combining conventional and complementary approaches — nutrition, supplements, lifestyle — often with IV or wellness services.9 in Tampa
Alternative medicine practitionerA provider offering therapies outside conventional medicine — acupuncture, herbal medicine, energy therapies — sometimes alongside wellness services.8 in Tampa
NutritionistA nutrition professional providing dietary plans, often as part of a weight-loss or wellness program.6 in Tampa
EndocrinologistA physician specializing in hormones and metabolism — relevant to medical weight loss, thyroid, and hormone therapy.3 in Tampa
Surgical centerAn outpatient facility where surgical procedures are performed; often attached to a plastic surgery practice with a med spa.7 in Tampa
Permanent make-up clinicCosmetic tattooing — microblading, powder brows, lip blush, permanent eyeliner — sometimes offered within a med spa.6 in Tampa
Eyebrow barBrow shaping, tinting, lamination, and sometimes microblading — a common add-on service at med spas and skin studios.10 in Tampa
Teeth whitening serviceCosmetic teeth whitening, offered by some med spas as a same-day add-on.3 in Tampa
Electrolysis hair removal servicePermanent hair removal using an electrical current on each follicle — the only method approved as permanent hair removal, effective on all hair colors.3 in Tampa
Nurse practitionerAn advanced practice nurse licensed to diagnose, treat, and prescribe; many med spas are led by a nurse practitioner injector.3 in Tampa
SurgeonA physician performing surgical procedures; in this directory, typically one whose practice also offers non-surgical aesthetics.11 in Tampa
Health consultantA wellness or health coaching service, often attached to IV therapy, weight-loss, or wellness programs.8 in Tampa
SaunaInfrared or traditional sauna sessions, commonly offered by health spas and wellness centers as a recovery service.6 in Tampa