April, 2007

A Clinical Overview of Injectable Micro-Implant Fillers (Radiance, Radiesse, Artecoll, Aquamide, Silicone)

Many injectable micro-implant fillers are available on today’s market including Radiesse, Artecoll, Aquamide and Silicone. Let's take a closer look at each of these so that as an aesthetician, you are educated and prepare to answer any questions your clients... (Continue reading)

Permanent Cosmetics: Aesthetician Training in Micro-Pigmentation

Permanent cosmetics are becoming quite popular and provide another service to be offered by aestheticians.  This process also called permanent makeup, derma-pigmentation, micro-pigmentaiton, and cosmetic tattooing, is essentially a method of applying tattoos that mimic traditional makeup.  Eyelining or eye... (Continue reading)

New Advances in the Treatment of Cellulite: VelaSmooth

New advances in the treatment of cellulite, a must know aspects of continuing education for the esthetician, involves a product called Velasmooth.  Developed by Syneron Medical Ltd, an Israeli company, Velasmooth offers a modern and non-invasive treatment utilizing an innovative... (Continue reading)

Clinician Education: The THERMAGE Procedure for Skin Rejuvenation

The Thermage procedure, gaining in popularity, is a non-invasive treatment that results in tighter skin, renewed facial contours and healthier collagen. Only available in the offices of physicians who specialize in cosmetic procedures, Thermage uses a technology called ThermaCool, a... (Continue reading)

Increase Business Revenue: Use the Same Beauty Products & Sell them to Clients for Home Care

What beauty products do you use yourself?  As an aesthetician you have an example to set to your peers, your clients and others both within and outside of the field.  When you recommend a product to a client they will... (Continue reading)

The Advantages of Working as an Aesthetician at a High End Spa

There are many advantages to the aesthetician who chooses to work in a high end spa, functioning as an employee or associate of a spa rather than being self-employed with a solo smaller practice.  One of the most obvious benefits... (Continue reading)

Aestheticians Must Lead By Example: Look Good & Put Your Best Face Forward

Aestheticians must lead by example.  You need to look good and as an aesthetician, you need to put your best face forward.  Taking care of your own skin, looking fresh when you show up for work, making a positive impression... (Continue reading)