The health and beauty industry is continually growing. With so many famous faces in advertisements and influencers touting the newest products and techniques on social media, more people than ever are turning to professionals for the styles they want. But health and beauty is about more than just looks. The skin care field has made many strides in recent years, and medical estheticians are becoming increasingly important.
Here, Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes can help you understand more about this career and why our Master Esthiology program at our campus in Provo, UT, is a good choice for those looking to make a difference.
What Is an Esthetician?
An esthetician is a professional who has been trained to perform services and treatments on the skin. While these are generally related to beauty, the treatments can have various health benefits. A medical esthetician, also called a master esthetician, takes on many of the same roles, but focuses more on the health aspects. They provide treatments and services to help people with more serious skin conditions. These dermatological conditions may include swelling from recent procedures, discolorations in the skin, scarring, and more.
While estheticians mainly work in salons and spas, medical estheticians usually find themselves working in medical environments. They generally aren’t required to have any formal medical training. Common places you’ll find medical estheticians are dermatology offices, oncology offices, hospitals, medical spas, and plastic surgery clinics. This position is great for those who want to use their beauty skills to help change lives.
What Does a Medical Esthetician Do?
Medical estheticians can take on a variety of duties within a given day, all of which revolve around the patient’s needs. Services they perform include:
- Facials
- Makeup application
- Chemical peels
- Laser skin rejuvenation
- Microdermabrasion
- Microneedling
- Dermaplaning
- Body wraps
- Light therapy
- Electric current treatments
- Radiofrequency treatments
- Waxing
- Chemical hair removal
- Manual lymphatic drainage
- Eyebrow arching and extensions
- Aromatherapy
- Massage services
It will be important for you to be able to analyze the skin as well. While you don’t need a medical degree, you will need a solid understanding of different parts of the body and basic chemistry. It’s also imperative to be familiar with potential skin conditions and the proper services to help treat them.
How Do You Get a Medical Esthetics Job?
If you want a job in medical esthetics, you’ll first need to enroll in a Master Esthiology program. This is a great option for those just out of high school or those who are already licensed estheticians. These programs are more extensive than a standard esthiology program, providing more medical knowledge so students are better prepared for the workplace.
You will then need to pass state exams to get your license, which allows you to work as a medical esthetician. You can then look for further training programs or gain experience in a related role to help boost your resume.
Why Choose Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes?
At Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes, our students get extensive and in-depth instruction along with hands-on, practical training to prepare them for the challenges of this profession. Our instructors provide each student with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. You’ll work with high-end Aveda products, which will help you hone your craft.
Our Provo, UT, campus features a 1,200-hour-long program that helps you learn the medical-grade techniques you’ll need to master to excel in your field. We also help teach state laws and sanitary practices to help ensure you’re complying with important regulations. You’ll also work with real customers in our student salon, making it easy to transition to the real world.
Enroll in Our Master Esthiology Program
Medical estheticians have rewarding roles in the health and beauty industry, providing medical treatments to help people fight aging or recover from procedures. At Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes, we offer a fun but challenging program to help you break into this field.
Our students enjoy great benefits, including the chance to study abroad or attend Fashion Week in New York or London. We even provide financial aid for those who qualify. Contact us today to learn more about our programs or to get started on enrollment.
