Difference between medical esthetician and others

HI Anna,

I'm looking into Esthetician Schools I live in Harker Heights but see the only schools really are in the Austin area. I have toured Baldwin Beauty College, Avenue Five Institute, and Paul Mitchell Academy. They all do have thier own unique appeal, But I'm very unsure about what school is going to offer me the best education. Since you have been in the buisness for years, what would be your best recommendation. I appreciate your time. Thank you so much!!!

Dear Dominique,
I believe the best of the three schools you mentioned would be the Avenue Five program. Make sure your instructor is truly a licensed facial aesthetic instructor, years of experience teaching, the curriculum provides you an opportunity to have an introduction into Medical Aesthetics, guest speakers and that the program provides you business concepts. I wish you all the best in the world of aesthetics.
Sincerely,
Anna D. Rinehart

"PJ" in Panama City, Florida said: I have worked in the plastic surgery field for over 20 years and at this time everyone wants to be a medical aesthetician. Unfortunately, the number of plastic surgeons is much less than the number of aestheticians that are being graduated. It is very difficult to get an office to hire someeone recently graduated. I think it is quite unfair that these schools are telling students that it is so easy to break into this market. As a manager for these physicians one needs to appreciate the fact that we are swamped with resumes for positions.

Ok than what field is booming? What fields are actually worth pursuing? Besides nursing and engineering. What fields exist in our nation's condition that does not require you to be a damn rocket scientist? Technology is moving way too fast for us to keep up. If you ask me college is worthless UNLESS you manage to pull off being excepted into nursing school, engineering school, or a computer/technology school.

Dear Kelly in Elgin,
Wrong information can facilitate a wrong mind set! Every licensed aesthetician seeking to be become qualified as a "medical aesthetician" needs clinical training, certification, and be able to perform clinical skin care management.Every competive clinically trained aesthetician does not have a hard time entering into a medical practice, hospital program or medical aesthetic practice. You have to have a clear idea of where you would like to practice your skills. Do not lump yourself into all those other aestheticians that cannot find jobs. Recognize your talent, skill set and write yourself out a plan. You do have to have the clinical skin care education to support your goals. You do not have to be a nurse or engineer.
Sincerely,
Anna D. Rinehart

First of all, let us all get clear here. A medical assistant (MA), licensed vocational nurse (LVN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), and physician assistant (PA) are all medical technical licenses respected nationally that all work under a physician. Any of these licensees can be called "medical estheticians" if doing skincare services in a medical setting if the physician so chooses to do so. Second, if a physician so chooses to hire a non medical licensee, like a cosmetologist or esthetician, he does so with great care as esthetics or cosmetology school simply DO NOT provide the clinical background needed to assist in pre and post operative esthetic procedures. Becoming a laser technician does not make you a medical esthetician either. It is tragic that the once laser machine companies that gave you free training in the doctor's office because the pysician bought the apparatus are now selling these unethical programs! As of yet, no state in the US offers a medical esthetician license! So to call yourself a Licensed Medical Esthetician (LME) is not only a lie, but grounds for malpractice. Medical estheticians are ususally certified by someone like an instructor, organization, or a school. So look at the credentials and experience of those groups before dishing out money for a title that was self created by the industry. Your best bet is the experience of the instructor teaching the course and his/her years of experience performing these post graduate protocols."Paramedical" was a designation created by the make-up industry to state that you knew paramedical make-up artistry (camoflauge) for burn surviviors, patients with vitiligo, etc...This term was coined my the great Marvin Westmore of The Westmoere Academy of Cosmetic Arts. The term paramedical esthetician (PME) is one misused by schools all over the country to sell very expensive degree and non-degree programs. These students truly believe that they are "Licensed Medical Estheticians".

So, be careful choosing programs, courses or schools and always look at the credentials of the "instructor" teaching the course. Also, not to be rude, but a physician or medical licensee who does NOT practice esthetic medicine or esthetics CANNOT teach you about it either. This industry has grown largely due to the non-insurance cash profit it provides the medical office. Be careful of 1 to 2 day courses that cost a few thousand dollars. And under no circumstance should a medical esthetician "inject" anything without al leasts a medical assisting license. This is highly unethical and outside the scope of your practice. Also, estheticians please understand that physicians prefer "experience". Work anywhere and get experience first before you apply with a doctor. Also, you cannot dress, act or speak innapropriately and expect to work within a medical team, usually always run by his/her office manager which is always an RN. The terminology and spelling that you use on these blogs also are not acceptable in the medical office. Please be educated and mature. It does not hurt to be dually licensed in massage therapy, medical assisting or have certifications in micropigmentation (facial tatooing). Good Luck to all of you!
Tino Lerma
LE, LEI, LMT, LMTI, CEP
Medical Esthetic Educator
Global Anti-Aging Trainer

The problem with Florida is that here you have a state where a Facial Specialists (FS) has under 300 hours of training and yet there are schools that are offereing Associate Degrees in "Paramedical Skin Care" for tens of thousands of dollars. These graduates are told that they are "Licensed Medical Estheticians". There is no such license in the US. By the way, "paramedical" is a term coined by Marvin Westmore of The Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts. "Paramedical esthetician" or (PME) was a make-up artistry designation that let doctors know that you knew camoflauge make up (paramedical make-up). Again, we have an industrty using terms to make money. This is very sad.

Tino Lerma
LE, LEI, LMT, LMTI, CEP
Medical Esthetic Educator

Dear Tino,
You are absolutely wrong about Marvin Westmore coining the term "Paramedical" in his cosmetic camouflage program. Scott and White Hospital under the leadership of Anna D. Rinehart had created and established the first Paramedical Aesthetics program for physicians , nurses and aestheticians seeking a comprehensive clinical skin care program for hospital settings and medical offices throughout the United States. Aestheticians seeking the title Medical Aesthetician have to learn broad clinical skin care assessments, medically-oriented treatments , protocols and procedures before they can ever progress to "medical aesthetician" status. One hospital in the United States does provide a Medical Aesthetics Apprenticeship certification to help the aesthetician achieve their long term goals. Paramedical is very basic. Medical Aestheticians provide hospital systems a tremendous asset in various clinical departments outside of basic care.
Sincerely,
Anna D. Rinehart

Dear Tino,
Aestheticians in a medical environment should be instructed by a licensed Facial Aesthetics Instructor that has obtained a nursing background, a aesthetic license, a instuctors license, a CEU provider, a CIDESCO Diplomate and author of Medical Aesthetics. It is better to be instructed within a medical environment ( hospital setting )which the aesthetician will have cases to treat, manage and develop a clinical assessment mind set. Medical Aesthetics was given a definition, concept, infrastructure and skill differentiation since the mid 80s. Today, we have many whom think they are teaching other aestheticians "medical aesthetics" yet, they them selves have not been instructed by the leader of the industry. You can be a better teacher of the Practice of Medical Aesthetics through obtaining clinical experience with the author , leader and authority in the subject.
Sincerely,
Anna D. Rinehart

Dear Tino,
Aestheticians can become Medical Aestheticians through proper training, broad education and clinical experience.
Sincerely,
Anna D. Rinehart

I would be interested to know which states have a Medical Esthetician License available. Or are you just talking about a certification course?

lpt

Dear Anna Dee Rinehart,

I, indeed, remember your program at Scott and White and also remember the Clinical Skincare Specialist (CSCS) designation people were using after your program back then. You definately are a pioneer. Thank you for you input and opinion. I hold the first Full Curriculum Specialty Esthetics Instructor License in the state of Texas (1996)and have been teaching in the area of medical esthetics for 15 years all over the world. I come from the background of Terry Everitt, my medical esthetic teacher in the 90's, Christine Heathman, Paul Scott Premo, Dr. Pugliese, etc. and have been assisting the top physicians of their countries, among many others for quite some time. I have taught in 55 countries and work under a esthetic medicine physician and cosmetic chemist. I, like you have a passion for my industry. I also agree the hospital setting is a great place to teach medical esthetics, as it is taught in South America in extended programs, but I also believe that it can also be taught clinically in other settings as well. I am not here to promote myself in any way. I do however want to thank you for the insight you give these young estheticians everyday. It is invaluable information that they need to keep the image and respect that we work so hard in our careers to uphold. Keep up your good work and continued success in your career of teaching medical esthetics!

Tino Lerma
LE, LEI, LMT, LMTI, CEP
Medical Esthetic Educator
Global Anti-Aging Expert

lpt in Bakersfield, California said: I would be interested to know which states have a Medical Esthetician License available. Or are you just talking about a certification course?

lpt

No states have a license just yet, but obviously there are some great full programs out there and single courses as well. Good Luck to you! Anna Dee can shed some light on the programs out there, including her own.

Tino Lerma
LE, LEI, LMT, LMTI, CEP
Medical Esthetics Educator

This email is forward to Anna D Rinehart
Dear Anna
I've been reading most of your comments and found it very helpful and inspiring, the way you gave out encouragement to everybody here is very kind a person of you. As others.. I decide to write you this letter in order to ask a professional like you for some reliable advises and suggestions.. I'm currently a licensed manicurist and esthetician working in a salon in Los Angeles.. I'm also studying for an RN degree since I really want to work in the medical field..but my job as an esthetician right now really make me fall in love with it.. I have to note that I'm a new hand in this skin care industry.. I just started to perform the service in about a year.. But the more I work on it.. The more I learn about it.. The more I get addicted to the industry.. So I think of studying and get trained to be a medical esthetician.. Is it a possible you think?
My husband is serving in the military so our family has to move every three years to different states.. We are going to move to Louisiana soon in the end of this year.. I think this will be one of the difficulties for me while pursuing the career.. Do you have any info about schools or institutes I can get trained to be a medical esthetician in Louisiana? And my status have to move around like this.. Is there any national certification or license I should get to be recognized and be able to work in different states.. If yes.. Can you tell me how? Or what should I do to become a medical esthetician with my situation like this.. I'm just so confused to set up a plan for myself..
I'm looking forward to your response which is valued and appreciated so much .
Sincerely,
Shirley
I'm looking forward to your response

Dear Shirley,
Please stay on track with your nursing program and do not worry too much about "medical esthetics" for now. This license will protect you in the future as this is a medical license and your esthetician license is not. Currently state legislation is changing around the nation and the term "medical esthetician" is being challenged by the state medical associations of certain states outlawing that term to a non-medical licensee. It is, for example, a misdemeanor fine in Arizona to call yourself a medical esthetician now, as it implies that you are practicing medicine. Also, recently in Texas, The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) stated that an esthetician license is not covered in a medical practice, only in a licensed salon or facial specialty salon. It also stated that a physician cannot oversee esthetic services. This area had always been grey for years but again, legislation is changing due to estheticians calling themselves "medical" or even "licensed medical esthetician", when there is no such license. I will be writing a series of articles on the subject and look for them starting in The February 2012 Medical Edition of Les Neouvelles Esthetiques. I do believe that this industry has "collective karma" and in the end, true clinical educators that have a love for the profession and are not just selling courses and titles that are not legal, will prevail when it is all said and done. Even though I teach for a skincare company currently, I never promoted the products I used when I taught a comprehensive 12 certificate, comprehensive Medical Esthetics Certification in the past. I spent 10 years in the formal classroom with hundreds of students before moving on to what I do now. Unfortunately, you still have to use products when doing skincare. What people in this industry will do, Shirley, is try to sell you on how much of an "expert" they are. True experts in any field do not promote themselves; they let you decide based on experien

experience and credentials! I wish you luck. Take good courses on chemical resurfacing, microdermabrasion, LED, ultrasound, clinical skincare assessment, etc., but DO NOT leave nursing school. Maybe one day, when I am not travelling so much around the world, I would love to teach those post graduate courses again, until then, I am obligated to my skincare company. Also, be diligent in checking to see if an esthetician in a medical practice or hospital setting is accepted in your state. Remember that once you are a true practicing nurse, you will not have to worry about legalities. If you want to invest in any post-graduate program, feel free to do so once doing your research; just remember that trademarked titles are not true licenses. If the education received is worth it to you, by all means, go for it!
Blessings and Good Luck to you dear Shirley.
Tino Lerma, LE, LEI, LMT, LMTI, CEP
Medical Esthetics Educator
Global Anti-Aging Expert

Also, dear Shirley, have you checked with Anna Dee Reinhart or Jeff Berns? Maybe if you are really interested, Anna Dee can come to you, if you get enough students for her in California. In the end, do not worry so much about the "title" because really a better name for what we do under a doctor is "Clinical Esthetics in a Medical Setting". If he wants to call you his "medical esthetician" as an esthetician, MA, LVN, LPN, RN or PA, he has every right.

Tino Lerma

Laura in Surprise, Arizona said: I'm planning on going to school for estetics after i'm done with cosmetology school in Alaksa. My question is whats the difference between medical esthetician and the other types, and also is there specific schools to go to to become a medical esthetician rather than work in a spa and that sort of thing? One more thing about how much does an esthitician make?Thanks!!

Here in NC a cosmetologist can do everything , including what a esthetician can do under their cometologist license. Medical esthetetcian is usually a specially trained nurse (RN,LPN/LVN)

Big City RN in Mooresville, North Carolina said: Here in NC a cosmetologist can do everything , including what a esthetician can do under their cometologist license. Medical esthetetcian is usually a specially trained nurse (RN,LPN/LVN)

This then would be an Esthetic Nurse. The term "Esthetician" Relates to cosmetology. Just as there is no such thing as a "Medical Esthetician" this is equally said for a "Nurse Esthetician"

Dear Tino
I really appreciate your sincere advices to me.. If it's possible.. May I take you a little more time to tell you about my concern and struggle in finding a career which is both potential and I also have a passion with..I would like to hear about your point of view and experience as well as those from everybody here who's been there done that and now would like to share with me.. I take it all and I value all of them..So Tino , For the nursing program, it's been my long term goal to achieve, I'm taking the prerequisite now not yet in the program.. I'm working in a salon now as my part time job for living.. I gotta say that I love what I'm doing now as an esthetician and always interested in learning to upgrade my skills.. It's like I've got a chance to approach reality .. From that I know I like it.. For the nursing program, I'm pretty much just stay with the theory by now, i gotta wait till the time of my clinical training or internship come to know exactly how I really feel about the major Im pursuing.. I'm not sure if I will still stick with it by then... < sigh > I really dont want to go till almost the end to find out it's not suited me you know... What do u think Tino?
I hope to hear from you soon
And again , thank you so very much for taking your time to read this.. I appreciate your kindness
Hope you have a good one
Sincerely, Shirley .

And Tino.. I've been reread again and again your advice above trying to remember them as a little guide in planing my career path..

Dear Shirley,
I do try to give the best information to encourage other nurses and aestheticians to stay the coarse for pursuing their goals of becoming successful practicing skin care specialists. I know there is much confusion for aestheticians to understand that Medical Aesthetics is a true , valid multispecialialized foundation for the practice of clinical skin care management. I do not want to build my self up through spouting misinformation regarding the the titles that nurse-aestheticians use to seperate their skills from the general cosmetologist/aesthetician. I do want you to know that becoming a nurse is going to solidify that you are a nurse ( RN/LPN). You will be expected to work only under a nursing practice act of your state. Medical Aesthetics will be one day every bit as important part of the health care system as pediatrics/obstetrics etc. The aesthetician that has developed true clinical expertise, clinical documentation, certifications in as many skin care procedures as possible will be ready for the change in developing field of Medical Aesthetics. I want you to know that aestheticians can be extremly successful with developing a " business/practice" without ever becoming a nurse. You must have an education through " hands-on" patient treatments to know how we do not perform "facials" as we do perform comprehensive clinical skin care managemnt. It is different in its approach/outcome and efficacy. No matter what you do; do not give up your passion with the aesthetic field.
A degree in business, a aesthetic license and a medical background can prepare you the best for the vision of Medical Aesthetics.
My very best,
Anna D. Rinehart

I recently moved to the orange County area (Huntington Beach) and I would like to get some feed back on what's the best school to attend where I can pursue this...I want an ethetician license first than go on for my medical esthetician...

Thanks a bunch! : )

Thank you so much Anna!
Yes skin care specialist work in a medical setting is what I want to achieve.. Can you please inform me how can I reach to that level from where I am now...? I am a newbie in the industry for about a year..I'm carrying with me the desire to be successful in what I chose to do but just not yet to know which path I should follow to reach my goal..
Sincerely
Shirley

Dear Anna, Tino and everybody here with love!
May I ask what is the qualities and requirements to be a successful skin care specialist? I appreciate your feed back a lot.
Sincerely
Shirley

What do you think about Dermalogica advanced training course?

Dear Shirley,
The best qualities of an aesthetician to become successful are as follows; 1.) Clear & concise vision to become successful within a Medical Aesthetics practice/strive to be an exemplary skin care specialist 2.) Establish a mission that you write down and strive to achieve daily/never mind other aestheticians walking in a mainstream role 3.)Goal oriented. Write down your goals for a 1-2-3- and 5 year plan. Place a diary in your drawer and compare/contrast/adjust those goals as need be based on what is being achieved at your present role 4.)License/certifications/competency in all your skills. Compete with yourself to be better than last year. 5.) Be communicative. Have a strong ability to speak with higher executives (interpersonal skills) as well as be able to speak with every social level. Know the issues of skin care concerns.6.) Always look on the positive side of issues that may arise in your daily environment. 7.) Maintain a relationship with your faith in God. You will find your role as a maturing skin care specialist practicing within the Medical Aesthetics specialty will require you to encourage, inspire, and support women beyond "routine facials". The requirements to be a successful skin care specialist has more to do with all these things than just state laws and regulations. I have been on this road for a documented 29 years. I have grown beyond my own dreams through competing with myself. I personally think my vision, mission, interpersonal skills, dreams, study of skin care issues, medical background, aesthetic license and writing has pushed me to stay competive. In this new field of aesthetics, push yourself to stand out above the competion. Never underestimate how honesty, integrity, loyalty and providing superior service can help you to become a successful skin care specialist. Always treat each of your clients as though it was their first visit, give your best every time, never overcharge your clients, and finally remember God has a p

Dear Shirley,
I am sorry that the last response to your questiosn regarding the requirements for a successful skin care specialist was a bit long therefore it cut the answer off at the very end. Let me just say that God has a plan for our happiness and success. He wants us to each receive our dreams. Keep God always first and he he will guide your path. I wish you to have all the success you seek in this field. Remember always, that aestheticians wrote the book in Medical Aesthetics and developed this road to be a specialized field for nurses and aestheticians. There is real meaning behind " nurse-aesthetician". It means that this person graduated from both nursing and aesthetics. Laws do not dictate your success. Many aestheticians that claim they know so much because they give " product/equipment" pushing classes all over the world . This is not knowledgeable in the medical aesthetic field of study. I think the nurse-aesthetician that wrote the book in Medical Aesthetics, practices the treatments, procedures and protocols and teaches within a medical health system should know what is needed for any one desiring to become a superspecialized skin care specialist. Keep the passion and keep moving forward.
All my best,
Sincerely,
Anna D. Rinehart

Dear Shirley,
There are many characteristics that make a great and successful esthetician!
1) Discipline (Using aggressive acids and advanced machinery that can cause complications when misused or providing post-operative care to skin that is still in wound healing stages requires special care and caution).
2) Patience (One of the best things an esthetician can learn to do is to follow clients through full clinical skin care programs for home care and professional treatments while taking good pictures and keeping accurate documentation. Nothing happens overnight).
2) Cleanliness (Asepsis/Sterilization is vital in a clinical/medical setting. Unsanitary people do not do well in clinical/medical esthetics).
3) Professional dress (Light make-up, hair pulled back, clean short nails and ironed scrubs are typical in a clinical/medical setting).
4) Professional demeanor (Gossiping does not work well in professional, clinical environments. True generosity and a heart full of compassion are great attributes to have as many of your clients may be hurting physically after certain surgical procedures).
5) Ability to work within a team (In a clinical/medical environment, you may not have the final say and working as part of a medical team is vital. Your client is the doctor's patient and often an RN will be your direct supervisor).
Many clinical educators and esthetic physicians work for skincare lines because without clinical/medical skincare, post-operative healing formulas, professional acids or advanced equipment, estheticians would only have their hands and the field of clinical/medical skincare would have never been born. (We would still be facialists doing feel good services only). I came to this site to help others due to a request from a colleague. I have a busy global teaching schedule but it is passionate students like you that allow me to stay up at night after a long day and give out advice I know will be beneficial. Bless you and good luck.
Tino Lerma, Medi

Dear Anna and Tino with all my respect!
I couldn't say how thankful i am while reading all the feedbacks as long as all the advise from you guys... Just let you know that I already noted them down in my lil' handbook where I keep my favorite quote and goals :)... If I can really reach to a certain high level successfully one day in what I'm choosing now.. I won't forget those great people like you.. Thank you so much again and keep up your good work
Sincerely,
Shirley

Jeff,
I have read through most of the posts on this board and learned quite a bit! My question is about Dallas. I am a military wife and have just enrolled in a local school to get my esthetics license. I too, would like to get into the medical end in the future. We will most likley be moving to the Dallas area in two years when my husband retires. Where would you recommend I continue my education in the Dallas area?

To aestheticians,
I recieved a request for an aesthetician/cosmetologist job/role in Austin, Texas. Is there anyone out there that would like to apply to work within a med-spa/ with various basic skin care services that are being performed. This physician needs a cosmetologist/aesthetician or other that knows basic skills and be able to perform possibly nails.
Sincerely,
Anna D. Rinehart

Tino Lerma in Dallas, Texas said: No states have a license just yet, but obviously there are some great full programs out there and single courses as well. Good Luck to you! Anna Dee can shed some light on the programs out there, including her own.

Tino Lerma
LE, LEI, LMT, LMTI, CEP
Medical Esthetics Educator

Hi Tino,
I was wondering if you are familiar with Dallas Center for Advanced Medical Aesthetics? I am considering this course.
Thank you for your time in this matter.
Valerie

Heather B in Nashua, New Hampshire said: I am looking to go to school for esthetics..but I really want to learn absolutly everything about it..spa esthetics..medical esthetics ect.. I live in the awful state of New Hampshire and ive been reasurching schools in NH and MA. Can anyone give me some info on a really good school in NH or MA where I could learn everything about esthetics!Im currently interested in The institute of esthetics in concord NH. help :-)

or even any other school in the U.S...maybe in Las Vegas

I live in NH as well but work in MA. I attended the Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics and they have a pretty comprehensive program and the staff is really nice and helpful. If you want a bit more focus on makeup artistry I would choose Elizabeth Grady. Both are good schools.

i have been an esthetician for 4 years now and earlier this year i also got my CMA (certified medical Assistant). i am wanting to go into medical esthetics but i know here in OKLAHOMA there are no schools for that and not sure what the laws are as far as being able to preform lasers or not. I have someone i could stay with in Seattle and was wondering what schools were there and if i were to move there would my license be valid. I know if i have to i can go to the laser institute in Dallas for 2 weeks also. Any suggestions?????

Dear Amy D.,
You can recieve specialized medical aesthetics certifications through a medical environment at the hospital in Killeen, Texas. You would be accepted into the Medical Aesthetics Apprenticeship program if you want specialized training, hands-on and diversified clinical procedures.
Anna D. Rinehart, CIDESCO

Dear Anna D.,

Thank you for sharing your expertise, guidance, knowledge and intensely pioneering spirit with me this past week. I have learned much from you and, in particular, how much more there is still to learn in order for me to become a competent and skilled medical aesthetics professional. Many thanks to you for your encouragement and direction--you've re-energized me to decide and push toward a goal to specialize and hone my skills in electrolysis and (most likely) tattoo removal.

I know I am only a neophyte in this area though I definitely agree with you in terms of tremendous market demand and growth potential for skilled aesthetic professionals who can provide effective, economical, readily accessible services--in a humanly personalized way.

I came to this online forum to read about the professional organization you advocated not realizing I would find out so much more. I'm very appreciative to you, Anna D., your department and to the Metroplex Health System/Advent Hospital (?correct?). Until we talk again, take care.

Mary Wingate, RN

Dear Jena,

In the state of California, in order to preform procedures under a medical director, for things such as chem peels, botox and fillers, laser procedures and on and on. It is not within your scope of practice as an esthetician. In order for you to do so you need to be a licensed nurse with specialized certification courses in dermatologic procedures. Start with obtaining your LVN and then get specialized certification courses such as IV certification. After you receive those you can get certification for cosmetic procedures and your RN. Invest in your future its worth it, as well as research what your nursing scope of practice acts are in the state of California. I hope this is helpful information for you.

Dear Anna and Jeff,

I wish this forum was available a long time ago but better late than never...I've had the same questions that everyone else had in this forum. I couldn't get any straight answers and now I know why, verrrry confusing even with all the research I did.. I never had the courage to actually go for it considering how expensive it was.

I have my bachelors in psychology then worked as a research assistant. Ive become unemployed this past year and decided to go back to what I always wanted to be....

All the questions I had were answered in the 2 hours of reading these posts. Its nice to know that Im not the only one out there . I am grateful to live near Catherine Hinds and Elizabeth Grady. I heard many great things about these schools. I had no idea how lucky I am compared to others that are struggling to find a great school.

I plan on attending one of these schools to then further my credentials when the time comes.

I just wanted to let you guys know how grateful I am.

Thank you
Sandy

Sandy in Woonsocket, Rhode Island said: Dear Anna and Jeff,

I wish this forum was available a long time ago but better late than never...I've had the same questions that everyone else had in this forum. I couldn't get any straight answers and now I know why, verrrry confusing even with all the research I did.. I never had the courage to actually go for it considering how expensive it was.

I have my bachelors in psychology then worked as a research assistant. Ive become unemployed this past year and decided to go back to what I always wanted to be....

All the questions I had were answered in the 2 hours of reading these posts. Its nice to know that Im not the only one out there . I am grateful to live near Catherine Hinds and Elizabeth Grady. I heard many great things about these schools. I had no idea how lucky I am compared to others that are struggling to find a great school.

I plan on attending one of these schools to then further my credentials when the time comes.

I just wanted to let you guys know how grateful I am.

Thank you
Sandy

Having a background in psychology will actually be very helpful in discussing and marketing esthetic services (especially in anti-aging, pre and post operative procedures and relating to oncology). In understanding the motives involved in people seeking our services can help tremendously.

Jeff

Ms. Anna D Rinhart,

Could I please have your email address so I can contact you directly?

Thank you

Dear Amy,
You may contact me directly through the e-mail address anna.rinehart@ahss.org
May God Bless your path,
Anna D. Rinehart

Dear Sandy in Rhode Island,
Keep going forward! You are such an amazing winner already!
Sincerely,
Anna D. Rinehart

Can someone please suggest good school in Dallas area. Want to do it but gets really confused with all the option that we have here in Dallas with ogle, Paul mitchell, ITS acedomy Plano, the salon professional acedamy.

Finding the best school for you is tricky. Especially when you don't know much about the industry and field.

What area are you interested in? Cosmetology, esthetics, etc.
Have you interviewed the schools. If so, who did you talk to? (teachers, students, etc?) Remember, people in admissions are there to sell you.

Is this for yourself or a member of your family?

Email me privately and I will give you some helpful advice.

Jeff

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Hi Jeff and Anna,

After reading through this thread and reading your great responses and words of encouragement, I myself need your candid advice. I left a hospitality sales career after 10 years to follow my dream of working in skin care. I got my esthatics license last November and am currently working on an on-call basis at a local hotel, while still pursuing a position with a medical office or medi spa. Omaha is a little behind the times with esties working in a medical environment. They areout there, but not many and it's super competitive. I know I need to get some solid experience that will help me lead onto such a position, but I am getting a little concerned about the job market. My question to both of you is should I concentrate now on getting a sales or rep position while I get that experience and if so, what is the best way to find a rep position with a good skincare line? I know I need to be out in the field to network and make those connections, but do most professional lines need a minimum number of years in the field before they'd even consider me? I have a very successful sales history and I thought with a license and some experience, I would be a good fit for a company. Your advice would be golden. Thanks again! (Sorry so wordy!)

Anna D. Rinehart in Killeen, Texas said: Dear Tino,
Aestheticians can become Medical Aestheticians through proper training, broad education and clinical experience.
Sincerely,
Anna D. Rinehart

Hi there, I was hoping to gain insight on how to pursue a career in medical aesthetics. After going through this forum I have learned great information about this exciting field, but am still slightly confused as to what the best route to get into the industry is?
A little about me, I am currently studying for my BSN, which I will obtain in December of this year :-) I originally decided to get my BSN a few years ago to pursue a career in aesthetics and throughout schooling and training I had decided on focusing on hospital intensive care nursing. After selecting my last clinical placement I had realized that... Yes I like ICU work but I am most passionate about skincare, the latest techniques/ technology to enhance skincare, and most importantly helping people to uncover and realize their true beauty! So now I have decided to focus back on my initial intention of obtaining my BSN for medical aesthetics. The question that I have is 1) should I wait to do any aesthetician training until I graduate in December or 2) should I start an aesthetician school now while I have the summer off from nursing school?
Any information or guidance would truly be appreciated as I am at a standstill on what to do next :-) Thank you for your time!