About Us
About Elite Medical Solutions: Your Trusted Partner in Aesthetic Wellness
Welcome to Elite Medical Solutions, Utah's premier medspa dedicated to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals and enhance your natural beauty. We believe that true radiance comes from within, and our mission is to provide state-of-the-art anti-aging and rejuvenation procedures that not only refresh your look but also boost your confidence. From the moment you step into our welcoming space, you'll find a team committed to understanding your unique needs and crafting a personalized treatment plan designed to unveil the best version of you. We pride ourselves on creating a comfortable and professional environment where cutting-edge technology meets compassionate care, ensuring a journey to revitalization that's as rewarding as the results themselves.
Sarina Howard, PA-C
At the heart of Elite Medical Solutions is Sarina Howard, PA-C, a highly respected aesthetic professional with over 24 years of experience in the field. Sarina’s extensive background, including a specialized fellowship in dermatology with an emphasis on laser surgery and aesthetic medicine, allows her to deliver unparalleled expertise in every procedure. She's not just a practitioner but also an educator, having taught countless physicians and nurses the intricate art of total facial volume restoration, often known as "the liquid lift." Sarina's comprehensive approach to aesthetic medicine ensures that whether you're seeking to reduce wrinkles, address sun damage, or restore lost volume, you'll receive a natural, harmonious result that complements your unique features and reflects her commitment to excellence.
Medical Oversight, Credentials, and Insurance
What is a medspa, and how is Elite Medical Solutions different from a day spa in Farmington?
A medspa is a medically supervised facility that combines clinical treatments with spa-style comfort, and it differs from a day spa because licensed medical professionals — not estheticians alone — perform injectables, laser, and light-based procedures.
- Led by Sarina Howard, PA-C (Physician Assistant-Certified), providing medical oversight for every treatment plan
- Positioned as Farmington, Utah's premier med spa for non-surgical rejuvenation
- Combines medical-grade technology with a relaxing, spa-like environment
- Requires clinical intake and consultation before any procedure — unlike a traditional day spa
Is a medspa treatment medical or cosmetic?
Most medspa treatments — including injectables, laser resurfacing, and light therapy — are classified as elective cosmetic procedures, even though they are performed using medical-grade equipment by licensed clinicians. That medical classification is precisely why insurance and coverage questions come up so often: a procedure can be "medical" in delivery while remaining "cosmetic" in insurance terms.
- Cosmetic classification generally applies when the goal is aesthetic enhancement rather than treating a diagnosed medical condition
- A consultation is required to determine appropriate treatment and confirm the correct classification for your goals
- Licensed medical oversight (like Sarina Howard, PA-C) ensures safety even for elective procedures
Does insurance or HSA/FSA cover medspa treatments in Farmington?
Standard health insurance typically does not cover elective medspa treatments such as injectables or laser rejuvenation, since these are considered cosmetic rather than medically necessary. [citation needed]
- HSA/FSA eligibility varies by plan and treatment type — clients should confirm eligibility with their plan administrator before booking
- Some treatments with a documented medical necessity (for example, certain dermatologic conditions) may qualify differently than purely aesthetic requests
- Elite Medical Solutions can provide documentation for a consultation, but coverage determinations rest with the client's insurer
Evidence gap for editor: no verified data on specific insurer or HSA/FSA policies was available; confirm current coverage rules before publishing definitive claims.
