October 31, 2022
Benefits of Becoming a Medical Esthetician
Becoming a medical esthetician can help licensed estheticians build more advanced skincare knowledge, expand the types of services they understand, and explore opportunities in medical spas, dermatology offices, plastic surgery practices, clinics, or other advanced skincare settings. The term “medical esthetician” is often used to describe estheticians who work with more advanced skincare treatments, but exact requirements and scope of practice can vary by state.
Advanced esthetics training may introduce treatments such as microneedling, chemical peels, laser therapy, dermaplaning, LED light therapy, advanced extractions, and other specialized services. This type of education can help students strengthen their technical skills, better understand skin concerns, and continue growing in the esthetics field.
At MedSpa Institute of America, the Advanced Practice Esthetics Program is designed to help students build on their esthetics foundation through hands-on training, small class sizes, and advanced skincare education. This guide explores the potential benefits of becoming a medical esthetician and what students may learn through advanced training.
Medical Esthetician Benefits at a Glance
| Benefit | What It May Mean |
|---|---|
| Advanced Skincare Knowledge | Students can build a deeper understanding of skin concerns, treatment planning, product knowledge, and advanced skincare techniques. |
| Expanded Service Knowledge | Training may introduce services such as microneedling, chemical peels, dermaplaning, laser therapy, LED light therapy, and advanced extractions. |
| Hands-On Training | Practical training can help students apply what they learn while receiving guidance from instructors. |
| Career Setting Options | Advanced training may support future opportunities in medspas, dermatology offices, plastic surgery practices, clinics, spas, or salons, depending on state requirements and employer needs. |
| Client Care Skills | Students can strengthen consultation, safety, sanitation, treatment preparation, and client communication skills. |
| Small Class Sizes | Smaller classes can give students more opportunities for instructor guidance, feedback, and hands-on practice. |
| Continued Growth | Advanced esthetics training can help licensed estheticians continue developing their skills and exploring new areas of skincare. |
Increased knowledge of skincare
Becoming a medical esthetician will give you a deeper understanding of skin care. Medical estheticians go beyond the traditional services one can perform as a basic esthetician. You’ll be able to perform more advanced skincare treatments. Some of these treatments are:
- Microneedling
- Chemical peel treatments
- Laser Therapy
- Dermaplaning
- And more!
Increased services provided
As a medical esthetician, you’ll be able to offer more services to your clientele than a basic esthetician. As you offer more services, you’ll widen your client base while giving you better business opportunities. Your advanced skill sets will set you apart from other estheticians, which will attract new clients. People typically prefer seeing one esthetician for all their skincare needs, and providing these extra services could make you that one esthetician.
Increased level of service
Even if you’re not planning on offering new services, it’s still worth becoming a master esthetician. You’ll have a deeper understanding of the existing services you’re already offering. You’ll provide better service for your clients and you’ll be as confident as ever. You also will be able to charge more per service, which may increase your potential earnings.
Access to higher pay
The more knowledge and experience you have, the better the job opportunities. As a medical esthetician, you’ll be eligible to apply for better-paying jobs. Higher education is never a bad thing when it comes to looking for higher pay. And the amazing thing about becoming a medical esthetician is that the more years you spend working, the more you can expect to earn.
New job opportunities
As a medical esthetician, you’ll be able to work outside of a salon or spa if you want. You can provide skincare in these settings:
- Dermatology
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Plastic surgery offices
- Medical spas
- And more!
You might also consider owning your own spa or salon! Although you don’t need to become a master esthetician to become an entrepreneur, it helps if you want to start your own beauty-related business. The opportunities are endless and the more knowledge you receive, the more opportunities you will see.
Why MedSpa Institute of America
Our programs at MedSpa Institute of America are all focused on student success and future potential employment. As part of our program, you may receive hands-on experience through our continued mentorship and unique internship program.
With a 500-hour program, this can be completed in a little less than four months and is recommended for anyone who has either completed a standard esthetics program or is about to complete one. We offer various start dates throughout the year with both a full-time and part-time option.
Here is what you canlearn from our Advanced Practice Esthetics Program:
- Microneedling
- Carboxy Therapy*
- Microcurrents
- Dermaplaning
- High-frequency technology application
- Medical grade chemical peels with Glytone*
- Advanced extractions
- BB Glow Semi Permanent foundation*
- Plasma Pen*
- LED light therapy
- PRP*
*offered exclusively at MedSpa Institute of America
Get started on your journey today!
There are numerous benefits to becoming a medical esthetician. What’s stopping you from changing your career and pursuing your dreams? If you are interested in becoming one and want more information, we’re happy to help. Contact us for any questions you have about our programs and schedule a tour. We can’t wait to help you pursue your passion in beauty!
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