42% of adults between the ages of 35 and 50 are interested in anti-aging and skin rejuvenation treatments, with the vast majority opting for surgical or nonsurgical procedures. In the 35-50 age range, over half had considered or tried anti-aging injections like Botox, Dysport, or Restylane. More and more doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are enrolling in medical esthetician programs to learn how to inject Botox, utilize lasers, and perform other cosmetic injectable and laser procedures in response to the increasing demand for these services over the past decade.
Estheticians vs. Medical Estheticians
Differentiating between estheticians and medical estheticians is important. Laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, laser vein reduction, laser stretch mark removal, and more are all possible because medical estheticians focus on the dermal and epidermal layers of skin. Facials, waxing, and other superficial skin treatments are the exclusive focus of an esthetician’s education. Attending a medical esthetician school is a great way for medical professionals to learn new skills, such as how to use lasers and injectables, in the field of medical esthetics.