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esthetician license with aa for nursing or bs for nursing?

I want to work in a medical spa, or plastic surgery office doing botox and laser treatments. Do I need my bs for that or can I be a rn with my aa in nursing?And is it better to work in my esthetician license first then my rn license?
I mean as an rn

Esthetician, RN, LPN?

Im looking into careers and cannot seem to find answers. I want to be able to help people with skin. facials, laser, botox, etc etc. I know there is an esthetician but doesn't make as much money as i'd like to make. I was going to go into an esthetician program and see how I like it working in a spa or somewhere and if I did like it continue with more education such as an RN or LPN. but my question is do most medical spas, and physicians want RN's or is a certified esthetician acceptable? I've heard of estheicians going into the clinical area getting more certificates in laser and botox, but I've also heard they would rather have RN's...is this true? Can an LPN perform these things with an esthetician license? I really need more information!! anything will help. please give me as much info as possible. thanks!
Also how much money does an RN or other nurse make in a spa or physicians office?

p.s. i've asked this question before and no one answered. ive tried searching online and couldnt find much.
@ pooky- thank you, ive just heard from numerous people that some clinics allow an esthetician with experience and certificates in botox and such to perform that. and then ive heard the opposite so its very confusing. can you tell me how you got into the door at a dermatologists office after becoming an RN, like are you certified in anything else and what you perform there? do you know anything about RNs in spas? much appreciated!!

Which spa package should I get?

Which spa package should I get? .. and maybe one for my mom for Mother's day this May...

The Aqua Medical Spa by my house is having a spring promotion... when finals are over ...I'm thinking of booking one of these packages with their medical esthetician Cathy... heard she's really good... but I can't decide on which one is the best deal.. I really want the 4th one with the botox... but not sure if that's a good deal...

so these are my choices.. I think they have it on their site... www.aquarx.com

1) I can get a 5 package for
- It's 50 minutes and I get: (Express Pore Purifying Facial + Express Stress Buster Massage)

2) ...a 0 package for 0
- This one is 100 minutes and I get: (Vitamin C anti-oxidant brightening facial + Deep Tissue Massage)

3) .. or a 9 package for just 5
- This one is 175 minutes and it includes (AQUA Ultimate 4 -layer facial + Brow Shaping + 80 min massage)

4) This is the one I really want....I can get a 50 package for only 5
- I get a "new image" with (Botox in 2 areas + Light Chemical Peel + 110 min massage)

What's the best bang for my buck?
I'm in Dallas, TX .. by the way

does and RN have to have more than an associates degree to be a medical easthetician?

Would i have to obtain at least a bachelors degree to work in a medical spa or for a cosmetic surgeon or would an associates degree be ok? I want to do botox, laser hair removal, cellulite reduction, etc....

Also, Medical Aesthetics RN OR Holistic RN?

Is it safe to use Glycolics and Botox during Chemotherapy???

We work in a medical Spa where we do these treatments, and my co-worker is going through chemo and wants to know if it is safe to do mild peels like glycolics and have Botox done.

Can a Practical Nurse use cosmetic lasers in Ontario, Canada?

I am a Practical Nursing student in my last year and I want to take an esthetician course next year. I am interested in becoming a Nurse Esthetician, but I was wondering if I would be able to take a course in Canada to be able to use cosmetic lasers, inject botox, and perform dermabrasions with the Practical nursing license rather than bridging to become an RN.
Also what other job opportunities are there in Canada with a Practical Nursing license and an Esthetician License?

If you could answer my questions it would be greatly appreciated! This is something I've been wondering about and can't seem to find the answers I'm looking for.
Thanks You.

estheticians? Dermatology?

I am wondering could I work in a dermatology office in the esthetics part of it (facials, botox, etc.) with just an esthetician license and micodermabrasion certification??

Medical Aesthetics Spa

They are all the rage. With an industry that is growing at a rate of 35% to 40% each year in gross sales volume, it is easy to understand why. With the fantastic appeal of a medical spa, it is also simple to comprehend why there are hundreds of new businesses established each year that are devoted to keeping us all looking and feeling younger.

Cosmetic surgery is not a new story, but the ability to obtain the benefits of many cosmetic medical procedures without the risk or inconvenience of anesthesia, cutting, potential infections, side effects or recovery time is a dream come true for thousands of people.

This, of course, raises the question, how does one break into the medical spa trade? To become a medical spa owner there many factors to consider and prepare for, as in any business. The first step is to narrow down a menu of services. In other words, decide what you are going to sell. There are more than a dozen different cosmetic medical procedures that are commonly practiced in a business of this type, but that does not mean that you have to or that you would necessarily want to become involved with them all.

When developing a menu of services, there are number of things that you will need to evaluate. Demographics are a major part of this process. Is the community you are considering working in comprised of an older or retirement aged crowd? If so, you are likely to find that anti-aging service will be very popular. The elimination of wrinkles and the tightening of lax skin, for example, are going to provide this segment of the population with a great deal of benefit. This same group, however, may not find services such as laser tattoo removal, permanent laser hair removal or acne reduction incredibly appealing. A neighborhood full of young families may have a significant interest in these procedures.

In addition to demographics, you will need to become familiar with local regulations regarding who may perform these procedures. This varies from state to state, and may ultimately limit what kinds of procedures or equipment you can utilize depending upon what professional licensure you hold. All states require the involvement of a medical doctor in a supervisory role, but many states allow services to be delegated to other appropriately qualified personnel.

Once you have completed a menu of services, this will dictate what kinds of equipment you will need to invest in to have the right tools available to work with. There are dozens of different models for nearly every application, so be sure to do your homework. Next you will need to identify a suitable facility and begin the construction phase.

Perhaps the most important stage of the development of a medical spa is staff technical training. Proper training leads to positive treatment results and helps to minimize risk of patient injury. Once you have laid out a marketing plan, staffed your facility, acquired the necessary insurances, completed your building construction, furnished the facility, set-up your utilities, and verified local licensure and compliance issues, you are ready for opening day.

It might help to enlist the guidance of a qualified medical spa consultant as well. With an industry that is heading towards an estimated 0 billion in annual revenue, the demand is currently exceeding the supply and the market is ready for more reputable and well prepared service providers to fill their needs.

Medical Esthetician School

As one of the fastest growing industries in the nation, the field of medical aesthetics has been and will continue to be subject to tremendous change. As the world of advanced skin care and anti-aging services develops and matures, new methods, technologies, and business concepts will emerge.

Roughly fifteen years ago the early medical aesthetic pioneers began to work with energy based devices such as lasers in an effort to hone these technologies into useful tool that could be utilized to create changes in human tissue. The first accomplishment in this area of research came in the form of the closure of vascular lesions. These include spider veins, or telangiectasia, vascular birthmarks and angiomas.

A laser was used to create heat in order to photo-cauterize the broken or dilated capillaries, thus triggering the bodys natural healing process of a damages structure. This process had been performed for several years prior to this time in ophthalmic surgical procedures, but never previously for a cosmetic benefit.

This breakthrough and the subsequent public demand for laser vascular lesion reduction services led to the establishment of the first of what we now commonly refer to as medical spas. Years later the fundamental concepts that provided for this tremendous shift in the cosmetic medical industry produced new applications and new laser and energy based technologies that account for the basis of the more than 3000 medical spas that stretch across the country today.

Present day cosmetic medical laser technicians can use a specific form of energy to tighten skin, stimulate the production of collagen to eliminate wrinkles and fine line, remove tattoos or unwanted hair, or a myriad of other highly sought after services.

One of the important factors that all of these services have in common is that they can be performed without the use of anesthesia, without the pitfalls of surgery, and with no down time or recovery period. These are known as non-invasive procedures.

As a result, we will find in the coming years that these services are no longer exclusive to the physicians office. The medical aesthetics industry is in the midst of a significant shift. This shift can be seen in the increasing prevalence of non-physician owned medical spas in more retail oriented locations. These businesses are now common place in shopping malls or retail centers. This is truly only the beginning.

The next phase of growth for this industry is going to be found in our traditional spas and salons. There is a large influx of inquiries about medical aesthetic services coming from spa and salon professionals. These individuals are beginning to view the procedures as simply more advanced versions of the skin care and aesthetic services they have been providing for decade, but now with much better tools.

The likelihood is high that as more and more non-medical businesses get involved with these services, more of their peers will have to strongly consider whether they want or need to keep up with the competition. This will breed additional growth until it simply becomes common place and almost expected of these businesses to have these resources available for their clients.

What type of Dr. Does Lip injections for fuller lips? Anyone know?

What type of Dr. Does Lip injections for fuller lips? Anyone know?
I am trying to figure out to go to a Plastic surgeon or a Medical spa or what?????? What are these Dr.s Called that do small cosmetic procedures i.e Botox, Lip injections, etc..So Where do I look? Thanks to all and God Bless! I just don't know where to look or what type of Dr does these small procedures