RoseBay Medi Spa
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      • Dermaplaning Facial
      • Scuplla H2 FaceLift
      • Light Therapy Facial (LED)
      • Sun Damage / Pigmentation
      • Gentlemen's Facial
      • Bacial Facial [Back Facial]
      • Anti-Aging
      • Sensitive Skin
      • Clarifying Acne / Oil Control
      • Facial Enhancements
    • Ear Candling / Ear Coning
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    • Massage & Bodywork >
      • Massage Enhancements
      • The Rose: Relaxation, Reflexology & Scalp
      • The Corrective: Deep Tissue, Sports, Trigger Point
      • The Glow: Pregnancy, Pre & Post Natal
      • The Stretch: Thai Yoga Massage
      • The Melt: Hot Stone Massage
      • The Healer: Aromatherapy Condition Specific
      • The Dyad: Couples Massage
      • The Fluid: Lymphatic Drainage & Cupping
      • Facessage - Facial & Massage
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    • Waxing & Sugaring
    • Vaginal & Anal Rejuvenation
    • V Steam / A Steam
  • Laser
    • Laser Facials >
      • Laser Genesis Skin Resurfacing
      • IPL Photo Rejuvenation Facial
    • Scars & Stretch Marks
    • Non-Surgical Body Contouring >
      • LipoSonix HIFU Permenant Fat Loss
      • Strawberry Laser Lipo
    • Laser Hair Removal >
      • IPL Hair Removal
      • Laser Hair Removal
  • MD Weight Loss
    • hCG Medical Weight Loss
    • Lipo Injections & Boosters
    • Health Coaching
    • FIT 3D Body Scanner
  • IV Therapy
    • IV Hydration Therapy >
      • Alcohol 'Hangover' Recovery
      • Weight Loss
      • Be Balanced IV (Myer's Cocktail) & Boosters
    • Lipotropic Boosters (IV Push & IM) >
      • Anti-Aging Booster
      • Alpha Lipoic Acid ( ALA)
      • Be Complete (Vit B)
      • Essential Amino Acid Booster
      • Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)
      • Energy Booster (Vitamin B & B Complex)
      • Glutathione Booster
      • Vitamin D3 Total Wellness Booster
      • Deep Tension Relief (Relax Booster)
      • Libido Booster
      • Vitamin C Immune Booster
      • MIC Fat Burning Booster
      • Mood Booster (PMS, Migraine, Anxiety)
    • PRP & Stem Cell Therapy
  • Wellness Spa
    • Nutritional Supplements >
      • CBD Oil & Supplements
      • dōTERRA Essential Oils
      • HGH Transdermal Gel
      • Alkaline Water (Kangen)
    • Ionic Foot Spa
    • Red Light Therapy
    • Far Infrared Sauna
    • PSiO (CRV) Creative Visualization & Relaxation
    • Compass BioScan
    • Zaaz 12 MIN Workout

Myth Vs. Fact About Skin Cancer, Tanning Beds & More...

  • Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.
  • More than 3.5 million skin cancers in over two million people are diagnosed annually.
  • Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined.
  • 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.
  • From 1970 to 2009, the incidence of melanoma increased by 800% among women and 400% among men.
  • 1 person dies of melanoma every 57 minutes
  • Melanoma accounts for less than five percent of skin cancer cases, but the vast majority of skin cancer deaths.
  • 1 in 50 men and women will be diagnosed with melanoma of the skin during their lifetime.
  • 86% of melanomas can be attributed to exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
  • Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old and the second most common form of cancer for young people 15-29 years old.
  • Your risk for melanoma DOUBLES if you have had more than five sunburns at any age.​ 
  • Ten minutes in a sunbed matches the cancer-causing effects of 10 minutes in the Mediterranean summer sun.

SKINCANCER.org

Tanning Beds

  • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a proven human carcinogen.17
  • More than 419,000 cases of skin cancer in the U.S. each year are linked to indoor tanning, including about 245,000 basal cell carcinomas, 168,000 squamous cell carcinomas, and 6,200 melanomas.22
  • People who first use a tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk for melanoma by 75 percent.25

Men & Women

  • From ages 15-39, men are 55 percent more likely to die of melanoma than women in the same age group.29
  • An estimated 52,170 new cases of invasive melanoma in men and 34,940 in women will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2017.2
  • An estimated 6,380 men and 3,350 women in the U.S. will die from melanoma in 2017.2

Skin Aging

  • An estimated 90 percent of skin aging is caused by the sun.26
  • People who use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher daily show 24 percent less skin aging than those who do not use sunscreen daily.27
  • Sun damage is cumulative. Only about 23 percent of lifetime exposure occurs by age 18.28

References

The Skin Cancer Foundation, SkinCancer.org, (212) 725-5176
Last Updated: February 2, 2017

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RoseBay Medi Spa
​​4090 Washington Rd.
Martinez, GA 30907

     SPA HOURS     

 Tuesday  -   Friday            7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
 Saturday                            7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
           Phone: (706) 691-7353
Email:  ​hello@rosebaymedispa.com
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*Discounts /Promotions are not available outside of standard office hours. 20% fee is assessed services scheduled outside of standard office hours. Cancellation policy applies to these appointments as well. Deposit or prepayment may be required.
  • About
    • Career Opportunities
    • Contact Us
    • Policies, Forms, FAQs
    • Reviews
  • FACE
    • Corrective Facials >
      • Medical Chemical Peels
      • PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Facial
      • Microneedling Nano-Needling CIT
      • Dermaplaning Facial
      • Scuplla H2 FaceLift
      • Light Therapy Facial (LED)
      • Sun Damage / Pigmentation
      • Gentlemen's Facial
      • Bacial Facial [Back Facial]
      • Anti-Aging
      • Sensitive Skin
      • Clarifying Acne / Oil Control
      • Facial Enhancements
    • Ear Candling / Ear Coning
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Lash & Brow Services
  • Body
    • Medical Massage
    • Massage & Bodywork >
      • Massage Enhancements
      • The Rose: Relaxation, Reflexology & Scalp
      • The Corrective: Deep Tissue, Sports, Trigger Point
      • The Glow: Pregnancy, Pre & Post Natal
      • The Stretch: Thai Yoga Massage
      • The Melt: Hot Stone Massage
      • The Healer: Aromatherapy Condition Specific
      • The Dyad: Couples Massage
      • The Fluid: Lymphatic Drainage & Cupping
      • Facessage - Facial & Massage
    • Body Polish & Wraps
    • Waxing & Sugaring
    • Vaginal & Anal Rejuvenation
    • V Steam / A Steam
  • Laser
    • Laser Facials >
      • Laser Genesis Skin Resurfacing
      • IPL Photo Rejuvenation Facial
    • Scars & Stretch Marks
    • Non-Surgical Body Contouring >
      • LipoSonix HIFU Permenant Fat Loss
      • Strawberry Laser Lipo
    • Laser Hair Removal >
      • IPL Hair Removal
      • Laser Hair Removal
  • MD Weight Loss
    • hCG Medical Weight Loss
    • Lipo Injections & Boosters
    • Health Coaching
    • FIT 3D Body Scanner
  • IV Therapy
    • IV Hydration Therapy >
      • Alcohol 'Hangover' Recovery
      • Weight Loss
      • Be Balanced IV (Myer's Cocktail) & Boosters
    • Lipotropic Boosters (IV Push & IM) >
      • Anti-Aging Booster
      • Alpha Lipoic Acid ( ALA)
      • Be Complete (Vit B)
      • Essential Amino Acid Booster
      • Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)
      • Energy Booster (Vitamin B & B Complex)
      • Glutathione Booster
      • Vitamin D3 Total Wellness Booster
      • Deep Tension Relief (Relax Booster)
      • Libido Booster
      • Vitamin C Immune Booster
      • MIC Fat Burning Booster
      • Mood Booster (PMS, Migraine, Anxiety)
    • PRP & Stem Cell Therapy
  • Wellness Spa
    • Nutritional Supplements >
      • CBD Oil & Supplements
      • dōTERRA Essential Oils
      • HGH Transdermal Gel
      • Alkaline Water (Kangen)
    • Ionic Foot Spa
    • Red Light Therapy
    • Far Infrared Sauna
    • PSiO (CRV) Creative Visualization & Relaxation
    • Compass BioScan
    • Zaaz 12 MIN Workout