European Med Spas: a Series #6
October 3rd, 2011
Cosmetic Surgery Loyalty Clubs
Organizations have been developed worldwide to encompass all aspects of anti-aging medicine and aesthetic techniques. While exploring a diverse selection of medical spas and treatment centers, we found some differences in the European approach. The World Society Interdisciplinary of Anti-Aging Medicine (WOSIAM) is one of many organizations dedicated to anti-aging medicine.
WOSIAM, a non-profit, includes members from international physicians groups and scientific societies. It was created and currently located in Paris. The main goal is to promote anti-aging medicine through research and educational events for physicians and the general public. Most of the medical affiliations in the US have similar goals, but exclude public participation except for minor educational presentations or physician referral resources.
Another approach that is apparently catching on in Switzerland is the customer loyalty reward club. Members are offered a selection of exclusive promotions, similar to American grocery store chains offering discounts for their frequent customers. Forever Laser Institut, in Geneva, operates one of the popular loyalty concept clubs. One of the directors is Dermatologist, Dr. Luigi Polla. He is the founder and past president of the Swiss Society for Aesthetic Medicine. The main focus at the clinic is non-invasive or “lifestyle services” like laser treatments and fillers.
Photo: I’m striking a pose, hiking high in the beautiful Alps.
European Tradition of Med Spas: a Series #3
September 22nd, 2011
Mont Blanc is the highest peak in Western Europe at 15,782 feet. It’s ranked 11th in the world, boasting many famous natural thermal springs, like Evian.
The Mont Banc region hosts more than 100,000 guests every season at its fifteen thermal spas. Besides Evian and Thermes St. Gervais that I mentioned in an earlier post, some others include: Thonon-les-Bains, Aix-les-, Vals les Bains, Saint-Laurent, Neyrac-les-Bains Allevard, Montrond-les-Bains, and Montbrun-les-Bains.
Today modern thermal spas continue to provide relief to sufferers of many ailments, each one offering particular benefits. Now with the current popularity for relaxation, well-being and trendy spa treatments, the clinics offer a variety of relaxation and beauty treatments besides the traditional cures. Besides many of the same favorite treatments found in America, France is often first to offer new products and techniques.
Next: Trendy French Spa Treatments
Photo: In Chamonix, the spectacular view from our hotel with Mont Blanc in the background.
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