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Aesthetics

Injectables

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Welcome To Med-Surg Academy!

Whether you are exploring the aesthetics career field or looking to grow your healthcare career or medical practice with aesthetics or laser training, you're in the right place!

New to beauty & aesthetics - an exciting career path awaits you in medical-aesthetics with our state licensure program.

Licensed Healthcare Professionals - find new career opportunities with skills and certifications in aesthetics and laser modalities open to those holding a RN, MA, NP, DO, MD or DMD.

Physicians & Medical Practice Owners - engage us to train your team and provide business consulting for adding aesthetics and laser services to expand your practice. 

We've trained thousands of professionals looking to grow their career and income earning potential through our programs and state certifications.

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Med-Aesthetics Is Booming: Growth, Demand & Career Opportunity

Billion U.S. dollars is the projected size of the Global Medical Aesthetics Market in 2029 with an annual compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2% from 2022-2029.

Source: Fortune Business Insights

Million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S. in 2023, up 7% from 2022, with neuromodulators, hyaluronic fillers and lasers among the top 5.

Source: Modern Aesthetics

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Percent increase in demand for licensed medical aesthetic professionals over the last 5 years attributed to rising interest in non-invasive cosmetic procedures.

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

our story

Erin Cooper is a trailblazing leader in laser aesthetics and medical spa industry. She is the founder and CEO of Med-Surg Academy and Co-Owner of Ageless Beauty & Wellness. She built a cutting-edge platform dedicated to empowering professionals with advanced training in laser technologies, medical aesthetics and skincare treatments.

Leslie Johnson is a Co-Owner of Med-Surg Academy and the Co-Owner and Medical Director of Ageless Wellness & Aging. She's a former Emergency Room nurse who pursued additional medical education, obtaining her advanced practice degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is a certified injector and trainer.

Erin and Leslie’s paths crossed at an industry event, and they knew they were meant to work together. The two shared a love of continuing education, a fearless draw to entrepreneurship, and a passion for exemplary patient care. Within a few short months, and a lot of Allen wrenches later, the doors were opened to Ageless Beauty and Wellness for services, and Med-Surg Aesthetics and Laser Academy for advanced medical aesthetics education. Sharing one beautiful space allowed for the introduction of the nation’s first ever medical aesthetics internship program to take flight. These sister companies are reinventing the standard of care in our industry from providing patients with an immersive experience unlike any other medical spa to advanced cosmetic injectables and laser training that is unparalleled. We invite you to be a part of our family.

Erin Cooper, LME, CLT and Leslie Johnson, MSN, FNP-C
Erin Cooper, MAP-C, CLT, CLI & Leslie Johnson, MSN, FNP-C
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We train for the science, not the device

At Med-Surg Aesthetics & Laser Academy, we provide an unparalleled training experience in medical aesthetics, using the finest technology and products to ensure your confidence and success in this multi-billion-dollar industry.

Our academy features top-tier equipment, including the "Bentley of lasers", the Sciton JouleX Aesthetic Platform Laser, as well as the cutting-edge Sciton mJOULE system with BBL HERO and MOXI technology. We've carefully selected our technology partners - Cutera, Candela Exceed Medical Microneedling, Galderma, and Evolus injectable products - to give you hands-on experience with industry-leading tools.

Our focus goes beyond devices; we emphasize the science and skills behind each procedure. This approach empowers you with versatile expertise that's transferable across aesthetic brands and protocols. With each new advancement in cosmetic devices and treatments, you'll be prepared to seamlessly integrate into any medical practice, supporting physicians and surgeons and enhancing patient care with confidence.

Program offerings

MedAesthetics Licensure Program

Sciton Advanced Training 

Laser Training Program

Health Professional Laser

Intro To Injectables

Advanced Laser Mastery

interested in medical aesthetics but not sure where to start?

Embarking on a career in medical aesthetics can be both exciting and overwhelming, whether you’re just entering the professional world or looking to expand your existing healthcare skills.

At our academy, we’re here to make your journey easier. If you’re new and want to explore how a career in medical aesthetics can transform your future, we invite you to book a tour of our state-of-the-art training facility.

Current healthcare professionals who have questions about licensing and certifications can reach out to our knowledgeable team for guidance. Let us help you take the first step toward an enriching and successful career in medical aesthetics.

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What Others Are Saying

Stephen P. Beals, MD PC  

 

Erin Has worked with me for 7 years and built a great reputation among the staff and her patients. Erin has extensive knowledge and expertise in her field of lasers and aesthetics. She is a joy to work with and I am excited about her journey into teaching. Erin’s courses will help prepare you and will give you a clear advantage in job placement for medical aesthetics. Plastic surgeons will appreciate the additional knowledge that Erin’s courses provide.

Gina Viviano, RN  

Erin Cooper has been our office educator for several years now. She has an extensive background in product, services and technology. We have acquired 5 new technologies in the last two years, and she has taught our staff how to operate and develop custom protocols for each of these advanced technologies. Erin has been an asset to the Dr. Beals team, and he expects the best!

Kerry Page, LME, CLT

I’ve had the pleasure and good fortune to work with Erin over the last 6 years and I have to say, she has a wealth of knowledge. A scientific brainiac of sorts when it comes to skin and technology for treatments. I have been a licensed aesthetician and certified laser technician in the medical field for over 19 years and have met and been around numerous professionals in the industry. Erin is probably the most knowledgeable aestheticians I have ever met.  She is an outstanding clinical trainer.  She really cares about making sure her students fully understand technology,  techniques, safety and various potential results. She is also a research fanatic.  A true expert in every sense of the word. I highly recommend Erin as a trainer, advisor or any other position in the skin care industry.

Kendra St. John, RN, BSN

The education and advanced training I've received with Erin is priceless. Using her years of hands-on experience combined with hard scientific evidence, Erin has come up with protocols and treatments that you're not going to find in any textbook, or from any other aesthetician or laser technician.I love Erin's approach to teaching. She is such a wealth of knowledge and knows the science behind what she's doing. She not only tells you what and how, buy why. She meets you where you are, and expands your practice from there, answering all your questions along the way.If you really want to stand out in your field, I really can't recommend Med-Surg Aesthetics and Laser Academy highly enough.

Malia Oliver, Business Owner

Erin is one of the most educated, compassionate and talented laser and aesthetics educators I’ve ever met. She personalizes education to each student's needs - based on desired career path and background. She’s always realistic and upfront about the industry and what to expect along the way. Her passion for the medical aesthetics industry as well as her students is unprecedented in today’s day and age.