Partnering with doctor?

I'd like to pick some brains here about partnering with a doctor?

I own my own business and was approached by a medical facility that partners with spas in the area. They'd like to partner with a spa in my city. The gist is that they come in on a couple days a month and do fillers, Botox, IPL, other laser tx, vein therapy, b12 shots, etc for my own clients or clients of theirs that are in the area, plus any new clients in the area that are marketed to.

They have spa partners all over the county and in LA, but none in my city.

They pay either by the hour to the spa or on a commission basis to the spa based on the treatments done (it's up to me to choose commission or hourly) They have their own doctor (been a dr for 30 yrs, used to do facial cranial surgery) and nurses and of course their own equipment and insurance, which they would add me and my spa on to as additional insured.

Anyone ever done something like this?

Being a more clinical spa location, and having clients who have asked for such referrals, this interests me, but I of course am going to do more research. Would love thoughts!

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Permalink Reply by Marty Glenn on July 28, 2013 at 1:38am

Nicole

How is the salon coming along?

As long as you are covered by insurance and that is really a must and double check the "i" and "t", then that should work itself out.

Here is something to consider:  When you do a TCA peel or Jessner, the ability to 'Freeze' the brow and forehead from moving is a very critical step in the next level of chemical peels so combining your surfaces with the botox is a medical program. You sound like you want to offer that? No? Yes? Can you imagine the process and how you would look against other pros not combining these services and the client retention I would think would be very high.

Also, fillers are the ONLY way to solve some issues with anti aging and combined with your results driven protocols you should be able to advance your clients skin care goals.  No? yes?

Make sure you have this though:  You will need a specific liquid foundation to offer your clients for post procedure injectable cover. I designed one for a plastic surgeon in Los Angeles but I am under contract so I cannot say anything more.  They are sometimes referred to as 'Medical Foundations' or 'Medical Cover'.  Ask them if they have a brand they already use and you would want to carry it.  It normally comes in 10 - 15 shades and should have ingredients that help with bruising and inflammation.  At least the ones I formulated did.

LAST POINT:  Ask for 5 references and call all five and talk to the owner and skin care pros about the service and combining services. A soft touch is really important when dealing with needles. You want to know that they have a soft touch.

Does this info help you?

Marty

SkinCareScience.com

Permalink Reply by Miss D on July 29, 2013 at 2:41pm

My advice if your in California is to run the idea by State Board. After my inspection I am constantly checking their site for info and all news. I just got dinged for clean folded towels on a clean treatment table and it wasn't even my treatment room but because I am the one with the "Establishment" license it's on me.  

Permalink Reply by Eva Roland on July 30, 2013 at 2:59am

If a clinic has a good reputation then looks worth partnering. Do a thorough research before you take any decision. Best way to get more information is online, Google for brand name reviews.     

Permalink Reply by Dawn C on August 7, 2013 at 11:37pm
Im not sure how it works but the spa where I work has a Dr. that comes in once a week and has set appts to do botox and filkers. She is a lic. plastic surgeon and she offers discounted services to the salon spa employees

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