Medspa combines beauty and research

May 15—Dermani Medspa has a mission. As a medical spa in Albuquerque, owners Alicia Abeyta and Adam Halpern believe in luxury, beauty and affordability. That's why they opened dermani Medspa.

Before opening the spa, the husband and wife were in the medical industry.

"I was studying facial growth and development," Abeyta said. "I understand what the face needs to look like to be appealing."

The two find it important to have a medical background, as medspas are not the same as regular spas that offer massages and facemasks. Medspas are spa-like facilities that offer nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed by certified medical workers. Treatments can include injections, needles and laser hair removal, for example.

Abeyta and Halpern opened dermani Medspa, 5901 Wyoming NE, in January. The spa's hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

"Self care is one of those things people have really started to pay attention to," Abeyta said. "To us, it's important to have a community option. We want to create an environment that is comfortable for everyone involved."

Dermani Medspa focuses on "feel good" services backed by research, Halpern said.

"Dermani is always following the latest research and only push out treatment once it has been proven to be effective," Halpern said. "We aren't fluff and buff. We are results driven and want to give you treatment that actually shows a difference."

An appointment at dermani Medspa starts with a consultation. The spas employees include estheticians, nurses and a medical director. The team ensures a client has been evaluated and informed of all procedures before starting treatment.

"Depending on your services, a nurse or esthetician will work with you to formulate a plan based on your wants," Abeyta said . "Coming in and experiencing the process helps our clients understand the steps more."

Once clients have finished their consultation, they have a plan and know how long it will take.

"These services are like going to a gym. You can't just go once and expect instant results," Abeyta said. "... We are pretty realistic about the changes you can expect. Our slogan in the office is 'under promise and over deliver.'"

Clients can get a membership that will provide discounts on their services

"Our membership can provide 30-50% savings on services," Halpern said. "We want you to come once a month so you are able to get the results you want, and the membership can help with that."

Not all customers are members.

"Even if you can't do long-term services, you can always try our variety of facials so you can still get the relaxation and results that you are hoping for," Abeyta said.

Dermani provides cosmetic injectables, laser hair removal, hydrafacials, microneedling and other skincare rejuvenation services .

Ashli Tindall, an esthetician at dermani, said making people feel good is her inspiration.

"I became an esthetician to help others feel beautiful and to bring aesthetics to the medical field," Tindall said. "Microneedling is my favorite service because you see so many results. People get scared to try it but once they see the end results, they end up being so happy."

Why do Halpern and Abeyta find self care to be so important?

"Anything that makes you feel good is worth doing. That's why we love this so much," Halpern said.