HI! I am a liscenced esthetician in Indiana and want to expand my carrer possibly in another state. What is the hour requirements for the states New York, Tennessee, and Canada compared to Indiana's 700 hours? Thank you for your time!
Nichole (Read Answer) |
I am interested in pursuing a degree Medical Esthetics. I currently have my license as an esthetician in NY (NYC area) and northern NJ. Are there any schools within the area that specialize in this field? If so, what are there names and which (if any) have the best reputation.
thanks
Ali (Read Answer) |
| What do you see as the latest and upcoming trends in the Skincare industry...apart from Botox? (Read Answer) |
I am an esthetician and just got a job in a doctors office to perform the microdermabrasian wih salt crystals on clients. I have never worked with the machine before and am nervous. Are there any tips you can give me about how to use the machine,how many times I would go over an area and also, what I need to know about my clients skin etc.
Thanks,
Sheila (Read Answer) |
Hello.
I am interested in becoming a Medical Aesthetician here in my hometown of Houston Texas (the heart of plastic surgery :) ). I read your response to the initial general inquiry about there not being specific programs or school for this but am in need of info on requirements and where to go for required schooling for general Aesthetician. Or Esthetician I should say...
Thanx , Kimberly (Read Answer) |
| I am opening a small day spa about 600 sq ft. I want to get some good retail and emphasize on that. I have looked at Babor, Yonka, Jan Marini and Sothys. Can you tell me what you know about these products? How many lines should I choose. I need at least one reasonable line for my clients. Thank you (Read Answer) |
I'm 19 years old, living in Los Angeles. =) and I'm extremely interested in advancing my knowledge in "medical aesthetics". I was wondering if you could assist me in receiving some information? I want to be familiar with what courses I'm required to take to enter in this profession. What courses did you initiate through and concluded with to obtain in this career? Because I have no clue on what to take and where to go…Can you please tell me information on the steps you took on becoming a medical aesthetician?…thanks for your precious time!!! =)
emodiaries917@aol.com
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HELP...who is the best person to help me figure out the best moisturizer for my skin? I always thought I was just a combination skin and until this past year, never did much for my skin, washed it with whatever was in the shower and moisturized it once in a while..that was it. Last year (at 48) I noticed dry areas and realized that my great complexion was no more. So I started takign better care of my skin, washing it in the morning and then moisturizing with BioTherm Source Therape. I thought it was great since it was mostly water based and I literally can NOT stand anything greasy feeling on my hands (I am a riot finding a good hand lotion)let alone my face. I get warm easy and feel like heavy stuff makes my skin feel like it is melting off my face. Biotherm was light, nongreasy AND felt great.
BUTTTT, the problem started last week. I had gotten lazy again, not moisturizing regularly and when I took my shower last Saturday, got out and put my moisturizer on. Ten minutes later, I sat down to put on my eye makeup and noticed patches of dry, flaky skin on my cheeks and by my mouth. I put MORE moisturizer on and within a few minutes, it was a little better, but still flaky.
I tried it several times and always the same...
I was thinking of going to a dermatologist, but my sister said going for a facial would do the same thing...they can tell you your skin type etc.
PLEASE HELP. I am not rich, can not afford to go to tons of different places, but I cant stand seeing these dry patches now.
I tried Neutroena for combo skin, but just tried that this morning, so dont have enough to iknow if this helps.
PLEASE...any advice where I should go to help..
thank you..
wendy (Read Answer) |
| Dear Cheryl, I am a cosmetologist in Boston . I am interested in becoming a medical esthetician then moving to Calif. I am thinking about going to Catherine Hinds school wich is the only accreded school in New england for medical esthetics. Should I just do regular esthtics then get traing? or is it worth it to stay with my original idea? Thank you very much ncioletrabucco@hotmail.com (Read Answer) |
| Cheryl, I'm looking into taking advanced esthetics education with Victoria Rayner so that ultimatly i could work in plastics. From what I understand this is a relatively new field, and there aren't any real standards as far as compensation and education (cosmetology school vs. higher education and advanced training) For someone like myself who has a 4 year degree in Nutrition and is will to take advanced training and aspiring to work as a skin therapist in a medical setting, would you say there are avalable job opportunities as well as salary growth? Is it worth investing time and money into this career? (Read Answer) |
"if you have received this - I am sorry for the duplication"
Dear Ms. Whitman,
I am an Esthetician working within a Day Spa. I have a question for you regarding the usage of salicylic acid.
I would like to know what concerns I should have with skin contact of SA on a daily basis. I work with many products that contain SA. I am planning on having a baby within the next year.
I have read many articles that state SA should not be used by pregnant women. I am using it several times a day - and am obviously exposed to it - thru skin contact -(fingers, hands).
Should I be concerned? What do you suggest?
Thank you,
Regards,
K (Read Answer) |
| I am a nurse practitioner. My area of expertise is urology. I am interested in changing specialties and entering the cosmetic dermatology field. I have many years experience in the operating room as a first assistant. I would appreciate your advice on changing over to the cosmetic dermatology field. I am interested in chemical peels, sclerotherapy, fotofacial etc. (Read Answer) |
| Hi Cheryl, I was wondering if you could recommend any schools that stand out in the Chicagland area or Milwaukee, WI area where I could become a licensed esthetician? Thanks, Michelle (Read Answer) |
| Another question I have is regarding a school I am considering in Milwuakee. It's the Institute of Beauty and Wellness, however, it is an Aveda school. Would I be destined to work in Aveda salons forever? Michelle (Read Answer) |
I would like your professional opinion on the Micro Ablation from Allied Health. www.alliedhealth.net
Thank you. (Read Answer) |
| How does one become a licensed medical esthitician? Is it any different from obtained a normail license, meaning extra training after graduation? (Read Answer) |
| I have recently been promoted to spa manager and I'm still a bit green when it comes to ideas for marketing. I have tried searching the net for ideas but haven't been successful as of yet. We have in the past done promotions such as a free brow wax on your 10th brow wax for example. We have also given gift certificates to fundraisers, etc. Around the time of special occassions such as mother's day we offer packages that clients families can purchase. What I'm after is something new and exciting to offer clients. Do you have any ideas? (Read Answer) |
| I want to work in a medical spa. I have a degree in nutrition but my passion lies in skin care. I am a licensed Esthetician but it has been so difficult to get into the medical vs. spa atmosphere. I live in Michigan and was wondering how to get more experience so that medical businesses will take me seriously? Also are there any schools that I can attend/classes/seminars that I can got to for a short period of time to learn? (Read Answer) |
| I would like more information on how to become a licensed medical aesthetician in the state of Alabama. (Read Answer) |
Dear Cheryl,
Hi!
I'm an aesthetician in New York state and have my own skincare spa. I have a P.A. on staff who does Botox and permanant cosmetics. Can I call my spa a "Medi-Spa" ?
Thanks in advance!
Kelly (Read Answer) |
| I am graduating this May from high school. I want to become an esthetician, but I want to do it all. I want to do the skin care, laser hair removal, Botox, and permanent make-up. I live in Louisiana, and there really aren't any esthetician programs, so I was thinking about Southeast Texas or Houston. I don't even know where to start to pursue this career nor do I know where a good school is. Please fill me in about these concerns. (Read Answer) |
| I was curious if you could provide me with any information about esthetician schools in West Tennessee. I have been looking all over and I have been unable to find anything. Maybe you could help. Thanks Katie Mayo (Read Answer) |
Hi, im armin from the Philippines. i would like to ask your help, im planning to put up a facial and body massage center, but my knowledge as far as i know is not that enough to handle this kind of business. I would like to ask how to do an effective, and proper way to do facial treatment, and what material or machine shall i use. Hope you could help me on this.
Thank you very much for your time. i really appreciate your help. more power!
armin perpuse, Philippines
(adp@bulacan.ph)
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Hey Cheryl, I'm a senior in highschool and I am interested in becoming an aesthetician. Please tell me what exactly that would entail. And can't seem to find any school in southern louisiana. Can you help me?
Thanks! (Read Answer) |
I am starting scholl in two weeks to become an esthetician. I heard someone talking about furthuring their studies to become a paramedical esthetician. What is that exactly and what kind of job can they get?
Teresa (Read Answer) |
Hello.
I am interested in becoming a Mediacl Aesthetician in Laredo, Texas. I am currently an RN, but am interested in a school here in Texas, and want to know the requirements to practice here.
Thank you,
Rosalinda (Read Answer) |
HI there...
I was wondering if you had any information about IPL or photorejuvenation. Do you know the company names that sell the machines or where I could buy one. Also, what do you think of photofacials compared to microdermabrsion. thanks Mary (Read Answer) |
I am interested in gettin an aesthetician license in Texas. What are the steps that I need to take to do so? I have no idea where to begin and where the classes are given. Any help would be appreciated.
Kelli (Read Answer) |
| Can you get me the guidelines on whatit takes to turn a dayspa to a medispa in North carolina if you have a physician who wants to be your medical director? I have contacted the nc medical board and they have told me there are no guidelines. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks Wendy (Read Answer) |
Hi Cheryl, I received my esthetician license four years ago, I worked in a spa while I was going to school to get my license. Soon after I graduated from school and received my license I was given an opportunity as a private flight attendant that I just could not pass up. I have now been around the world and am ready to settle down and get back into the world of esthetics. I have always been interested in the medical side of skin care and like the clinical aspect. What do you reccomend that I do? Should I get my paramedical license? I am very ready to get back into skin care, but I feel a bit rusty and I am not sure where to begin.
Thank you for your help,
Robin (Read Answer) |
| I am a LPN/aesthetician working in a derm office. I am in the baby stages with BIG future plans of a medical spa. My Dr. and I are trying to come up with a fair hourly rate + commision on procedures and on product sales. We are in southern Louisiana. ?????? (Read Answer) |
| I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL SPA SOCIETY (Read Answer) |
Dear Cheryl,
We are planning to open a Medical Day Spa in Maryland. We are trying to find manufacturers of Cryotherapy (cold therapy) equipment for the skin treatments. We would prefer to deal directly with manufacturers because we need to have in-depth knowledge about the equipment for our concept. Thank you so much for your time and we look forward to your response.
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I am going to school to become a licensed aesthetician. I would like to focus on the medical side of aesthetics. Do you have to attend a school to become a 'medical aesthetician'? I would like to know if I would be able to perform actual laser hair removal and microdermabrasion? I would also like to know if I would be able to give injections such as Botox, or would I need a special license or course in the medical field to give injections? I live in the state of Texas. Who would I need to contact to find out about state requirements, other than the Texas Cosmetology Commission. I have searched their site and they do not have the answers I am looking for.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Angie
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| I am a registered Dental assistant interested in becoming an esthetician and eventually a medical esthetician To become medical is there extra schooling, or is it an on the job training sort of thing? Is this something that could be combined with my husbands dental practice down the road? I have been hearing about these new Dental spas. What do you think of them? Thanks for your time. Staci (Read Answer) |
hello sir i am a non graduate student with commerce stream and i had done diploma in beauty and hair treatment and diploma in cosmotology but i want to become a cosmetic surgeon though i didn't have science subject ,will it be possible to do so or is there any way to do so plz give me proper guidence to be a cosmetic surgeon.
thanks
sunil sharma
sunil_sunny79@yahoo.com (Read Answer) |
| I had a jesner peel done on my neck and was told it'd make my neck look like a baby's butt. I have discoloration from the sun on it. All the peel did was cause aging. I'd like to know why and is there anythig I can do to improve my neck texture and get rid of the discoloration without hurting it further. Thank you. (Read Answer) |
| I already own a well established Day Spa but would like to incorperate a medical spa into it as well.How can I get started? (Read Answer) |
| Hi Cheryl, can you tell me a little more about a medical spa? Thank You. (Read Answer) |
I am a beauty therapist from Australia, that now lives in California.I have been a beauty therapist for 6 years and have an Associate Diploma in Health Sciences-beauty therapy. Do I need a licence to practice in a spa in California? What is the minimum wage I can expect?
Thank you Ann (Read Answer) |
Hi,
This is probably an odd question--
I am currently a nursing student (going for my rn) and wanted to know if you know of any medispas that employ nurses. I am not looking for a position at this time. I just wanted to know if such a position exists. Trying to figure out which direction that I want to move towards after I graduate. Please let me know if such a position exists and what are the kind of experience would be needed.
Thank you so much!!
Stephanie (Read Answer) |
Cheryl,
I don't think my first question went through. My question is when opening a spa that provides laser treatments,(IPL) hair and tatoo removal, microdermabrasion, etc. what involvement does the Physician or Practicioner have to have. We are getting training in the use of the laser, botox and collagen injections also. The consultant says the Dr. only has to be present on the initial injections and does not have to be present in the operation of the laser. I am curious about fees to pay the doctor for his/her services, insurance and malpractice issues, and if the doctor has to be licensed in that particular state. We are looking in North Carolina and there are no specific regulations. Can you give me any advise?
Jgodfrey (Read Answer) |
| I am a licemse esthetician and just finished attending a 100 hour school in permanent makeup. I have worked in the pharmaceutical category selling cosmeceutical skincare to plastic surgeons and dermatologist. I am looking for a position in a physicans office. Is there a web site that specializes in this type of job? (Read Answer) |
Hi Cheryl, Hopefully you will be able to help or at least point me in the right direction. I am a lisenced Nail Specialist for 5 years and Esthetician for 6 months. I have recently gotten a job in a Resort Day Spa doing both nails and skin care. A problem I am coming across with where I am working now is that I am being scheduled for more nail appointments verses facials or body treatments which is not giving me as much hand on experiance as I would like. That is not what really concerns me though. I have noticed most of our clients for skin care come to relax and don't take skin care very seriously. I am discovering that I would like to work more to help people with skin conditions and who are serious about preventing the signs of aging verses helping someone sleep for an hour. Which makes me think I would like to work in a Medical Spa or with a Dermatologist/Plastic Surgeon. My question is how do I go about looking for one who needs an Esthetician??? And that would hire one who has only 6 months of experiance??? I have looked on the internet hopeing to find something to point me in a direction and have had no luck. Any advice you can give would help.
Thanks,
Nikki (Read Answer) |
| hi Cheryl. I am a registered nurse in Tennessee. I want to change professions and go into skin care and learn the ropes! laser, peels, everything. Do I need to go to school for this or can I traning on the job. What do you recommend? (Read Answer) |
dear charly ,
thank you very much for your consideration buti am interested in working in the UK and i want to know if i had 1000 hours working with LPG and LIFT6 would be enough to work as a estetician in the UK? (Read Answer) |
| Hi Cheryl, I am a licensed esthetician in Massachusetts. I am interested in furthering my education in the Medical esthetics field. Do you know what schools in my area offer such a program and what courses would I need to gain employment in this field? (Read Answer) |
DEAR CHERYL,
I AM A COSMETOLOGIST AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT SERVICES I CAN OFFER IN A DAY SPA SETTING WITHOUT CHANGING MY CURRENT LICENSE. (Read Answer) |
Hi Cheryl,
i have only a semester left of nursing school to obtain my BS in nursing and have realized that i would like to get into medical esthetics. would you recommend working withen a hospital for a few years on a medical floor before entering the esthetics field. i would love to jump into it right away but am unsure if having my degree is enough to land me a wonderfull job. thanks for the input.
Roanne, San Jose CA (Read Answer) |
Cheryl,
Can you tell me the compensation range for a medical spa executive in Midwest? Spa will focus on healing therapies for pain management in addition to "regular" aspects of medical spa. It's size will be approximately 50,000 sq feet.
Thanks (Read Answer) |
| Dear Cheryl, I am fascinated by the field of dermatology and would love to be a medical esthetician, but I have no idea what it takes to become one or what type of schooling is required. I live in Tennessee. Could you please give me some suggestions? Thanks, Ashley (Read Answer) |
| I am a certified occupational therapy assistant with 10 years experience and have recently made a career change. I will soon be licensed as an aesthetician. I am very interested in getting into a medical spa. Any suggestions on where I could apply? (Read Answer) |
| I have been working in the spa industry on a 50/50 split and now have an oppurtunity to work for a plastic surgeon setting up a skin care center in office doing facials, massages and laser hair removal. What is the going rate for esth. in the med. industry? I'm in the DC metro area. (Read Answer) |
| I am a medical esthetician for the past 3 years. I am interesting in finding the general salary for an esthetician working in a Medi-Spa. I enjoy my job but I feel I am underpayed at 10% commision on products and 40% on services. I hardly make any money. Thank you! (Read Answer) |
| r there any schools in sac for esthicians (Read Answer) |
hi Cheryl,
I am a RN, living in northern NJ. I want to incorporate my nursing with becoming an esthician. Are there any schools for rn who want to pursue the field of an esthician?
Thank you,
Dolcia@optonline.net
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Cheryl,
I am in the process of starting a MedSpa. I have chosen at this point to offer laser hair reduction, IPL therapy, Botox, and microdermabrasion. My question is, do you think I am making a mistake by not adding massage and or water therapies to my menu of services offered.
Thanks,
Doug (Read Answer) |
Hello Cheryl...
I am from Toronto, Canada. I don't know if you have any Canadian information or leads that you can advise me of regarding the growing feild of medical aesthetics or any known Societies that have been formed up here in Canada?! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I work in a newly opened Medical Clinic, and I am the one interested in expanding the clinic to offer medical aesthetic services. Our physicians do not have very much knowledge concerning this industry, therefore the advice that you have given others to gain their training from the Physicians at their workplace would not apply to me. I am taking a few individual aesthetics courses right now to be certified for Electrology, laser hair removal, microdermabraision , however I am interested in finding out more in terms of Glycolic peels, laser skin resurfacing etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated ..thankyou! you can reach me also at nsarin1@hotmail.com
regards,
Nitasha (Read Answer) |
| Hi my name is Eileen, I have a Question First I have passed my state board as an esthetician in july and in the mean time have been working as a makeup artist in a department store. I know that Im interested in the medical aspect of an esthetician. What training do I need, how do I go about finding a job in this field? also if you have any additional advice to give me that would be greatly appreaciated. thanks Eileen (Read Answer) |
Hi Cheryl,
Are there esthiticans that work for cosmetic Surgeons, if so what are they called? I would like to work with a cosmetic or plastic surgeon.
Thanyou joanne
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| What is the most effecient way to market a new medispa. We are currently operating as a day spa but my husband (plastic surgeon) has built a surgery center onto our spa. (Read Answer) |
Hi Cheryl.
First I want to say what a beautiful smile you have :) In December 2003 I received my license as an Estetician. I just landed a job in salon/day spa that is a chain. The pay is average but has great medical benefits. I started a career in Skin Care late in life. I'm fifty now and was working in an office for over 25 years. I have always believed in good skin care and taking care of yourself. Starting out in a new career is scary especially when your approaching individual much younger than you are telling them about how important it is to take care of your skin. I feel we should be a walking advertisement on the benefits of taking care of your skin. It's easy to say when your young like most of the other estheticians or women who my age has had extensive plastic surgery but what happens when your the average women of 50 who hasn't had anything done. I am not finacially able at this time to do anything except for the basic microderms and peel. My skin is nice but I can't say I'm a walking advertisement. Can you give me any advise on what to do. (Read Answer) |
| i need your help. im planning on going to school to become an esthetician. i keep hearing about estheticians wanting to work for a dermotologist or a plasic sergeon. i just wanted to know what are the duties and do they have to do special training. please email me at mellibean03@yahoo.com. thank u melinda (Read Answer) |
| im living in california.i want to know what are the duties as a medical esthetican for a dermotologist and plasic sergeon? and what kind of training do i need? i heard first you have to become an esthetician then get training in the medical part. but where? i also heard it would be cheaper to get licence as a medical assistant then you can get the training from the doctor you are working for. please tell tell me the right way to go about this? thanks. mellibean03@yahoo.com (Read Answer) |
| hi what is the best dermotolgist products for chemical peels and acne. thanks (Read Answer) |
| I AM A LPN IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND I'M REALLY INTERESTED IN ESTHETICS AND PERMANENT MAKEUP. MY QUESTION IS WOULD I HAVE TO WORK UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A PHYSICIAN TO DO THESE PROCEDURES OR CAN I OPEN MY OWN BUSINESS? (Read Answer) |
Dear Mrs Whitman,
congratulations for a very informative and interesting website.
We would like to introduce a line of totally Natural Personal Care products to the US - specifically in high end spas and resort spas. To do so, instead of using standard distribution circuits, we would rather use a direct approach using knowledgable consultants with the proper knowledge of that specific segment of the industry and capable of opening the right doors at the right level.
Would you be able to recommend anyone?
We thank you for your time. (Read Answer) |
Hi Cheryl- I am a Day Spa Owner/MediClinical Aesthetician. I am wanting to private label my own clinical skincare line. I am currently using a private label clinical skincare line and I am wanting to go beyond them and get it myself in bulk and do my own packaging. The lady that I am using her private label skincare line will not give me the manufacture/lab that she is using. I am looking for certain skincare products such as Pumpkin Peel,EGF Cream,Vitamin C Serum,Spin-Trap Eye Serum,Vitamin A Serum,BPO Acne Lotion,BPO Cleansers,Glycolic Cleanser,Salicylic Cleansers,Toners,Glycolic Peel,Lactic Peel,Sulfur Masks Etc. I am really having a hard time finding this Lab or Manufacture that makes these products. I have been on every spa,esthetic conference/Show website from the Dallas show to the Vegas show that lists all the exhibitors and I have found no leads. Can you point me in the right direction. Thank you for your time. Shannon
rollands@seagrovefl.net
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Hi, I am starting esthician school on Fed 10th and I was wondering how much the starting pay is. I have heard it ranging from 15k -27k so I am very confused.
thanks
Nicole (Read Answer) |
I am looking to incorporate massage and facial services to our Medical Spa. I would like to know what percentage of revenue an average day spa generates from both massage services and facial services. Also, what type of profit percentage can be expected on such services. I appreciate any info you may provide.
Sean Miller (Read Answer) |
| I would like to know specifically how it is that hydroxy acids stimulate collegen production in the skin. Thanks, Nicole (Read Answer) |
| Hello, I am currently looking for a cost and time effective way to sterilize our equipment without sacrificing the safety of our clients. I have heard of a Compact Sterilizer which is a cross between a dry heat and a bead sterilizer as one option. (Read Answer) |
| Where in Los Angeles area can I obtain excellent Botox training? I am a registered nurse working for a doctor. (Read Answer) |
| I am starting my own "mobile spa" where a massage therapist and myself will go into peoples homes for services and parties. Do you have any pointers or things I need to be aware of for going into peoples home? ANY recommendations or ideas are welcome. Any marketing ideas are also welcome!! (Read Answer) |
| What schooling do you need to become a cosmetic dermatologist? What's the difference between cosmetology and cosmetic dermatology? What are the main focuses for this profession? (Read Answer) |
I currently work to a plastic surgeons office as a skin care specialist. I perform chemical peels, microdermabrasion and consults on skin care and products. I have only been trained in this field and have no license or certification. I have alot of experience in dermatology and in plastics. I would like to get my esthetics license. There are no schools in my area offering the course. I stay so busy with my schedule and can not take the time to travel for school. OK--so my question is ... Do you know of any online courses or something I could do to maybe qualify to take the state boards to gain my certification. I am in North Carolina.
THANKS,
B (Read Answer) |
| what do you think about microcurrent facials? have you heard about linda evans rejuvenique electric toning? what do you think? (Read Answer) |
| I'm opening a medical spa, and am trying to find a spa skincare line that will compliment the clinical skincare line that my dermatologist will be using. Is there a clinical line that could be used to accommodate both clinical and spa needs? The only thing I've found close is a Dermaquest product called Skin Therapie. Any thoughts? Thanks! (Read Answer) |
Hello.
I'm very interested in becoming an esthetician. Are there any schools in the Los Angeles area that you are fammiliar with and would recommend? Also, what are the technical diferences between an esthetician and a medican esthetician? THANK YOU! (Read Answer) |
I am a recent Aesthetician and graduated last April but have not been able to land a job where I would like to live, this past January I got a job here in Charlotte, NC one day a week with a new spa that has now been open one year. I am lucky if I have one client on that day, but it is some experience to put on my resume and better than not doing it at all. I have been trying to get a job in a high end spa in Charleston, SC but I think that because I don't have experience in the field that no one will give me a chance. I have lots of Management experience in retail sales and customer service. I have my license for both NC and SC. Is there any advice you can give me? I think I need a network of people to help introduce me to the right people. I have interviewed with many spa's there and they decide to choose others. If you can help me that would be grateful.
Thank you
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| We are a cosmeceutical skin care company founded by two nurses who treated burn patients for 15 years. The name of the line is L’Athene. We have distribution in select Nordstrom stores (the stores with advanced technology cosmeceuticals), doctor’s offices and spas. We are looking for good representatives and have not been successful searching on the internet. We are looking for a group of reps to follow up on existing accounts and to open new ones. Can you give us the names of some Representative firms who could cover one or both markets? We realize that groups that go into spas may not go into doctor’s offices, so we are willing to work with two different groups. You can call 1-800-272-5502 or email me at Lsnyder@lathene.com. Our President and CEO (Nancy Brown, RN and Lil Bogdan, RN) are willing to speak to you also. Thank you very much. Linda Snyder – Marketing and Sales Administration. (Read Answer) |
I am interested in starting an online business selling clinical skincare such as skinceuticals and cellex-c. Do you know if there are any requirements to sell these products? Many say that they are sold only to physicians, but I cannot believe that all those people who are selling online are physicians or skin care professionals.
Thanks,
Mary A (Read Answer) |
Hi Cheryl
I'm trying to figure out how estheticians are working in medical spas as estheticians. As far as I can tell, only NY and PA allow estheticians to work medical devices such as laser hair removal or microdermabrasion machines. In this day of lawsuits and malpractice, I don't understand how so many estheticians can be working basically illegally in most states. I understand they can be "physician's assistants" but does that not require so form of license as well? In particular, I'd like to know if Florida or North Carolina has recently addressed this issue and where most states stand on this issue? Thanks so much! KaT (Read Answer) |
Hi Cheryl,
I am about to graduate college with a BA in Business Management and I am confused about what I want to do. I love learning about the skin and love giving facials to everyone. I went talk to admissions at Aveda Institute about esthilogy classes. Oneday I would love to own my spa. Is their any books or reference you could refer to me to make sure esthiology is the career path I want to take. Also, what are the opportuinites that come with esthiology - what jobs and slararies are associated with this profession.
Thank you
Ashley (Read Answer) |
Hello.
My name is Jonathan Rivkin MD. I am a licensed and board certified internist in CA. I want very badly to open a medical spa, and I have experieinced some difficulty in the coverage for malpractice for this endeavor. Do you have any knowledge in this area?
DR. Rivkin (Read Answer) |
Hi Cheryl,
I just graduated and I understand what the defination of "Licensed esthetician." I also see the titles od "Clinical Esthetician" and "Medical Esthetician," and even "Clinically Trained Medical Esthetician." My question is what do these titles represent? Is the separate licenses for medical training? Does it vary by state? Do you know specifically what Florida's definations are? Thanks! (Read Answer) |
I am making plans to open a medical day spa. My brother is a dermatologist and is willing to invest some time and capital into the business, but he has his own full time practice and would not be able to be present every day. How would I find the legal boundaries of offering medical treatments (botox, laser, chemical peels, etc) via estheticians and nurses in the spa? And am I required to have a physician physically on the premises every day? Are there different regulatory issues for each state? I live in Missouri.
Thanks,
Jackie (Read Answer) |
One more question regarding the medical spa with regard to having a physician involved in the business. I understand that most medical spas are owned by the physicians themselves. In my case, I would be employing the physician/nurses/estheticians to administer the treatments in my non-physician business. What type of payment method is generally used in this type of scenario? Is it flat fee? Or commission based? Or percentage of profits on the treatments? And what kind of costs should I prepare myself for with this?
Thanks again,
Jackie (Read Answer) |
Hello cheryl,
What is the best way to approach a doctor for medical treatments in a spa? Do I call around in the area? Place an ad in the paper? and after I have contaced them what advantage is it to them to perform these services in my spa verses their practice? Any advice greatly appreciated as this is the last reasearch I need for my business plan.
Thank -you
C. Reiselman (Read Answer) |
| Hello. I am very interested in pursuing a career in the skin care industry. The problem is I'm really not sure where to begin. I've been researching cosmetology schools on the internet, but there's just so many it's overwhealming. I'd like to go into the esthetics field (maybe medical esthetics)and someday own my own spa. But where should I start? I want to attend the best school and get complete training in all different areas of skincare so i can be prepared for the industry. I live in California. Do you have any advice for me and can you please recommend some reputable schools? Thank you so much for your help! =) (Read Answer) |
Hi there Cheryl. I've been offered a position with a medical spa that offers laser hair removal, foto facials, microdermabrasion, botox, collagen, stretch mark removal, etc. I am new to this industry, I was previously a booking agent for makeup artists, hair stylists & wardrobe stylists. Anyway, I was curious as to what a typical salary is for this position. They offer a base salary, plus commission, and I've been told that this position does very well financially. One thing that concerns me is that the spa is located in a mall in Beverly Hills. There are a million spas like this in Beverly Hills, that are NOT located in a mall. It's grand opening is when I begin working, so there is no previous history in this area to compare to. They do have several spas in Washington, Oregon, Nevada & Northern California - all are very successful.
I just wanted to get your opinion. I know this industry makes billions of dollars each year, I was just curious what you thought of these circumstances.
Thanks so much!! Have a great day!
Tami
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| Dear Cheryl: I am currently in the business plan stages of opening an upscale med day spa in Tampa Fl. The MD also Director who was to partner with me has backed out.....What is the going rate for a Medical Director, MD doing all med spa services, 5 days per week. Thanks....Demetrios (Read Answer) |
| Hello my name is Dawn I am wondering if you may know any good medical offices that I may work at around the cleveland area as an esthetician in a plastic surgeons office?! thanks for your time (Read Answer) |
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Can an medical esthetician work at a day spa performing the same task a in a docotor s office even if she is an RN? what are the regulations? (Read Answer) |
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