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How to Become a Medical Aesthetician

Written by Terri A. Wojak, L.E.

The term medical aesthetician is not recognized by regulating boards, since there is no separate or advanced licensure to become a medical aesthetician. When discussing, medical aesthetician simply refers to an aesthetician working in a medical setting. There are several roles an aesthetician can have in a medical setting, depending on the practice needs and individual state regulations. Performing facial treatments and recommending skin care…

Published in Medical

What's the Scope? Understanding State by State Scope of Practice Laws

Written by Cynthia Malcom, L.E, L.E.I, L.M.

A skin care professional who does not have in-depth medical training in physiology means an increased risk for side effects and poor results and could result in permanent problems from injectables, deeper layer chemical peels, and machines that are more than a class one medical device. This article will explore the regulations of popular aesthetic practices within varying states. Cosmetic professionals, like aestheticians and cosmetologists,…

Published in Continued Education

The New Client Consultation: Key Questions That Will Win Customers Every Time

Written by Douglas Preston

No matter how excellent our technical skills, every aesthetician knows that the real key to a successful practice is client retention. While this may not be so important when working in a resort setting or on a cruise ship, those with stationary practices in a local community are highly dependent on attracting and retaining a client following. Repeat customers provide professionals with years of reliable…

Published in Spa Boss

Must-Have Marketing Measures for Client Loyalty and Spa Success

Written by Erica Connor

To stand out in the flood of e-mails clients receive, businesses should employ impactful subject lines that encourage opens by inviting clients into the space for personalized experiences.In today’s highly competitive spa industry, success is reliant upon effective marketing with a focus on the client experience. Improving market conditions continue to increase the number of skin care professionals and spas at an average annual rate…

Published in Business

Ten Thousand Waves Spa

Written by Jeremy Lawrence

Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains in New Mexico and a short drive from Santa Fe’s downtown is Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa and Resort. A luxury mountain spa that feels like a Japanese onsen, this coming year the spa will celebrate its 38th year. “The Waves,” as the locals call it, is a unique phenomenon in the spa world. The…

Published in Spa Highlights