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)

Spa Review Series: Obagi Skin Care Products for Medical Aestheticians

Obagi Skin Care products, for use by medical aestheticians, were created by Dr. Zein E. Obagi, an expert in skin care and an internationally known dermatologist, educator and many say innovator.  Board Certified of the American Board of Dermatology and... (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)

The Aestheticians Dilemma: Working in an Unethical Environment

An aesthetician is a professional, with high professional standards to adhere to. Much like a nurse, a physician, an attorney, an educator or any other professional, the aesthetician must adhere to a high standard, with a loyalty to both the... (Continue reading)

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