Are you an esthetician working in the medical industry or a medical professional offering skin care services? Then “Aesthetics Exposed” is a must-have!
Aesthetics Exposed is a complete and essential guide for estheticians and medical professionals who want to learn the business, treatments and skills required to master skin care in a medical setting and beyond.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Aesthetics & Cosmetic Medicine: The Framework
1 Cosmetic Medicine Meets Skin Care
2 The Legalities of Aesthetics in a Medical Setting
3 OSHA: Safety Regulations
4 HIPAA: The Privacy Act
Part 2 The Aesthetic Consultation
5 The Science of Beauty
6 The Client Experience
7 Effective Consultation Techniques
8 Skin Condition Analysis
Part 3 Aesthetically Challenging Skin Concerns
9 Acne
10 Rosacea
11 Hyperpigmentation
12 Aging Skin
Part 4 Professional Skin Care Treatments
13 Chemical Exfoliation: AHAs, BHA, TCA, & Jessner’s
14 Microdermabrasion
15 Dermaplaning
16 Micro-needling
Part 5 Laser and Light Therapy
17 Laser Safety Regulations and Considerations
18 Light Physics
19 Visible Light Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
20 Laser Resurfacing: Ablative, Non-ablative, & Fractionated
Part 6 Complementing Medical Procedures with Skin Care
21 Neurotoxins
22 Soft Tissue Fillers
23 Facial Cosmetic Surgery
24 Pre- and Post-Surgical Treatment: MLD and Camouflage Makeup
Part 7 Innovative Skin Rejuvenation Techniques
25 Five Steps to Making a SMART Purchase
26 Devices: From Tightening to Rejuvenation, From Medical to Spa
27 Effective Formulations and Breakthrough Ingredients
28 Focusing on the Eyes
Part 8 The Road to Success: Skin to Win
29 Landing Your Dream Job
30 Easy and Efficient Business Building
31 Retail: Educating vs. Selling
32 Tools for Client Retention
Appendices
A Medical Terminology, Recognizing Instruments
Used in Aesthetic Medicine, and Anatomy & Skin Physiology
B Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
C Intake Forms, Consents, and Checklists
(including Fitzpatrick Charting)
D Documentation Practices
Glossary
Review Question Answer Key