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Med Spa vs Day Spa in Lagos: What's the Difference?

What's the difference between a med spa and a day spa? A plain-English guide for Lagos — and how Facial Bar in Victoria Island offers both.

Pedicure lounge at Facial Bar MedSpa & Salon, Victoria Island, Lagos

If you've searched for a “med spa in Lagos”, you've probably noticed the term is used loosely. Here's a plain-English guide to what people usually mean — and how to choose.

In short: a day spa focuses on relaxation — massages, steam, hammam and body treatments. A med spa also offers more advanced skin treatments aimed at specific results, such as peels and microneedling. Facial Bar MedSpa & Salon in Victoria Island offers both under one roof.

What is a day spa?

A day spa is about rest and recovery: massages, steam rooms, jacuzzi, body scrubs and rituals like our 2.5-hour Moroccan Hammam (₦120,000). You leave relaxed, with skin that feels polished.

What is a med spa?

A med spa (medical spa) adds treatments designed to change the skin over time — for example chemical peels (from ₦98,000), microneedling (from ₦350,000 per session), the Nova Peel (₦150,000) and microblading (₦220,000). These treatments usually start with a conversation about your skin and history, and some are done as a course.

Which one do you need?

  • Stressed and tired? A massage, steam or hammam — the day-spa side.
  • A specific skin concern (texture, marks, fine lines)? Start with a skin-focused facial or course treatment — see our guide to facials.
  • Both? Many clients pair a facial with a massage in one visit.

How to choose a med spa in Lagos

  • Clear prices before treatment — ours are published on our price list and exclude 7.5% VAT.
  • A therapist who asks about your skin before recommending anything.
  • Honest advice — including being told when a treatment isn't right for you.
  • Clean, calm treatment rooms and clear aftercare instructions.

If you're after day-spa treatments, start with our spa in Victoria Island and our massage in Victoria Island prices.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a med spa and a day spa?

A day spa focuses on relaxation (massages, steam, hammam); a med spa also offers advanced, results-focused skin treatments such as peels and microneedling.

Is Facial Bar a med spa or a day spa?

Both — we offer massages, Moroccan Hammam and body treatments alongside skin treatments such as peels and microneedling, at 1 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

How much does a med spa treatment cost in Lagos?

At Facial Bar, chemical peels start at ₦98,000 and microneedling from ₦350,000 per session, excluding 7.5% VAT.

Can I walk in, or do I need to book?

Walk-ins are welcome at 1 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. To guarantee a time for a specific treatment, WhatsApp us on 0802 852 2106 before you come.

Ready to book?

Walk in to 1 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, or book ahead. Open 7 days — Monday to Saturday 10am–9pm and Sunday 12pm–7pm.

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