Case and Commentary
May 2009
Lionel Bercovitch, MD
The question is whether the medi-spa is a consumer-driven, profit-motivated business that happens to fall under the purview of medical practice or a legitimate and integral part of the health care system? Does it fulfill consumers’ desires or relieve suffering and promote wellness?
Virtual Mentor. 2009; 11(5):361-367. doi:
10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.5.ccas2-0905.