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Matthew Pruitt | September 28, 2009

As the executive director at NuVision Medspa, a boutique medical spa in Manhattan, Matthew Pruitt has been working with LASIK technology since 1995. He has evaluated and assisted in more than 30,000 procedures and helped countless patients regain their natural sight through LASIK.

Is LASIK Right for Me?

Find out if you are a good candidate for a LASIK procedure.

Advances in LASIK

The use of bladeless technology has nearly eliminated the chance of complications from the LASIK procedure and given more patients the results they always dreamed of.

What is Custom LASIK?

With the help of new technology, LASIK procedures have become safer and more effective than ever before. Custom LASIK is one of the most exciting advances in the laser technology field.

Is LASIK Safe?

Not only has LASIK been proven to be the safest elective surgical procedure available, but new studies have found that it is actually safer than long-term contact lens use as well.

Recovery From Lasik

There is no reason to worry about a lengthy recovery period when it comes to undergoing LASIK. For many patients, the process is as simple as going to sleep and waking up with better vision.

What If LASIK Doesn’t Work?

Put your fears to rest, because LASIK procedures don’t ever just not work. In the worst case scenario, patients may need to come back into the office for a follow-up refinement procedure, but even that outcome is rare.

Is LASIK Expensive?

Thanks to financing options, payment plans, and health insurance carriers, LASIK is no longer a cost-prohibitive procedure for most patients.

Health Insurance for LASIK

Find out how to get major savings on LASIK procedures through your health insurance plan.

What is a Medical Spa?

An explanation about how medical spas differ from traditional day spas and dermatology offices.

How to Choose the Right Medical Spa

With so many medical spas making so many promises as to what they can do, it can be difficult to know which center is the best fit for your specific needs.

Why Choose a Medical Spa?

Because medical spas employ actual physicians and surgeons, they are the best option for patients who are looking for proven results in a more relaxing setting than a traditional doctor’s office.

What are Medical Spa Acne Treatments?

Many acne sufferers have found that at-home treatments just can’t deliver the results they desire. When they have tried everything else, these patients come to a medical spa for proven acne treatments that actually work.

How a Cosmetic Procedure Impacts How You Feel

Cosmetic procedures have been shown to impact the way patients feel as well as the way they look, leading to additional success at work and in relationships.

Preventative Treatments for Younger Women

More women in their mid-20s are asking for BOTOX treatments as a way of preventing future wrinkles and lines.

Men and Medical Spas

Women aren’t the only ones wanting to look younger. Increasingly, men and visiting medical spas and asking for BOTOX and other laser treatments in an effort to look younger and erase deep lines.

Anti-Aging Remedies

Older men and women are increasingly asking for rejuvenation treatments in an effort to look younger, feel better, and hopefully gain an edge in a competitive environment at work.

Medical Spa Treatments You Can Do Over Lunch

Who has time to take days off of work to recover from a cosmetic procedure? Thanks to laser technologies, patients can now make drastic changes to the way they look in less than an hour, with no downtime necessary.

Advances in Scar Reduction Technology

Currently, two of the most popular treatments in use for scar reduction are the Affirm Laser and the CO2 Laser.

Treatments for Acne

When curing acne in adults and teens, three of the most popular options currently available are Isolaz, the Vi Peel, and the Affirm Laser treatment.

What Are Medical Spa Acne Treatments?

Find out the differences between using over-the-counter creams and visiting a medical spa for the treatment of acne.

About Matthew Pruitt

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Matthew Pruitt is executive director at NuVision Medspa. He was first introduced to LASIK technology in 1995 where on academic scholarship at the University of Michigan he participated in research involving the Femtosecond Laser. Today, the Femtosecond Laser known as Intralase, is the single most significant advance in laser vision correction. Credited with virtually eliminating flap-related complications and increasing the pool of candidates likely to qualify for treatment has made this technology highly sought after. Pruitt's participation in this research helped to secure it’s FDA approval in 2002. After graduation, Pruitt went to work for the industries leader in ocular medicine and surgical devices. He taught over 50 surgeons in the Northeast how to implant the latest in multi-focal lense technology. After a successful career as a consultant for AMO, Matt left to manage and develop what became the largest private LASIK practice in the Northeast. For 8 years as an ophthalmic LASIK technician, Pruitt helped countless patients regain their natural sight through LASIK. He has evaluated and assisted in more than 30,000 procedures.

NuVision Medspa

20 East 46 Street Ste.#501
New York,NY 10017
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