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As the medical aesthetics industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds, one of the most in-demand jobs is that of a laser technician. Learning on how to become a laser technician is a smart, near recession-proof, career choice. Laser technicians work within the health and beauty industry, and they help give people a new…

If you have a passion for all things beauty, chances are you have considered a career as a cosmetologist or as an aesthetician, or even a dermatologist. So, what’s the difference between these three great career options? And how to their respective jobs compare to one another? We’ve got you covered! We’ve put together this…

Acne. Just that word can send shivers down our collective spines. Acne is a skin condition that impacts millions of Americans every year. In some cases, acne treatment may require seeing a dermatologist or a licensed aesthetician. In this post, we are going to cover how a licensed aesthetician can treat acne through cosmetic (rather…

Are you considering a career change or looking to start a career that is rewarding, well-paying, and provides a lifetime of learning opportunities? One of the fastest growing jobs in the health and beauty industry is that of a medical aesthetician. Medical aestheticians are seeing an increase in demand as advancements in technology and treatment…

Does this sound like you: You enjoy helping people achieve life long health, oriented goals, but you don’t want to put yourself at unnecessary risk at catching illness or disease? If you are a nurse, or have ever considered becoming a nurse, you know that with it comes long hours and ultimately burnout. Instead of…

Non-invasive cosmetic treatments are gaining in popularity rapidly. This is one of the many reasons the demand and job market for licensed medical aestheticians is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade. Throughout this post, we are going to cover in detail just exactly what is a medical aesthetician, why they do, and how…

I want to talk a little bit about the patient’s choice to have a procedure or treatment. In every consultation, it should be your goal to help your patient reach THEIR skin health goals. If patients ask you what you think they should do, you should hand them a mirror and ask them to point…

Patients in search of medical aesthetic and laser treatments are plentiful these days. The medical aesthetics space has become a billion-dollar industry. Unfortunately, the internet seems to be the first place people go to for information instead of a trained professional. After patients exhaust themselves trying to figure out what services they need in order…

I was treating a patient the other day who is in her mid 30’s with very healthy skin. She is regular about her skin care treatments and religious about her home care. She is seemingly doing great but asked me if she should be doing peels. In her case I advised against it and asked…

“Adverse event” is the way we describe an undesirable outcome after treating a patient. A good provider will tell you that results driven medical skincare treatments almost always come with a risk for some adverse event. NOBODY wants that to be the case, but each and every body you treat is different, and every rule…