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A Career In Medical Aesthetics: Job Outlook

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If you haven’t already heard, the medical aesthetics sector is expanding and doesn’t appear to be about to stop.  More than ever, companies in the health and beauty sector are eager to increase the range of services they offer to clients by hiring cosmetic laser professionals for their clinics.

 

Positions Available in Medical Aesthetics

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revised its predictions for jobs in the skin care sector in March 2017. By 2024, there will likely be an additional 6,600 jobs in the sector, a 12% increase from 2014. The market for medical aesthetics is currently worth $16 billion. 

Here are five of the most popular fields that are always wanting to hire cosmetic laser technicians and skin care specialists, should you be interested in a new career in medical aesthetics:

  • Services of a Personal Nature (28,970 jobs)

  • Clinics and Doctors’ Offices (5,050 jobs)

  • Drugstores, Beauty Supply Shops, and Other Health and Beauty Products (3,770 jobs)

  • Lodging for Tourists (2,140 jobs)

  • Clinics and Offices of Other Medical Professionals (1,420 jobs)


Explain the role of a Cosmetic Laser Technician.

A cosmetic laser technician specializes in skincare and usually works in a medical spa, where they use laser therapy for hair removal, skin tightening, and body contouring, among other aesthetic uses. Customers with skin care concerns will be assessed by you, the cosmetic laser technician so that you can devise a customized treatment plan for them.

It’s safe to say that eliminating unwanted hair with a laser is the most prevalent application of lasers in the beauty industry. Tattoo removal and wrinkle reduction are two more highly sought-after procedures.

If you are considering a career as a cosmetic laser technician, you can choose from several different certification programs. Coursework required for certification may vary by state, but it often covers things like laser safety, patient care, the science behind lasers, and any potential side effects or complications from using them.



Pursuing a Profession in the Field of Medical Aesthetics

Most people who are interested in working with aesthetic lasers take our Comprehensive Laser Course. Laser hair removal, tattoo removal, CoolSculpting, radiofrequency skin tightening, and other popular cosmetic procedures will all be covered in detail while students gain hands-on experience in the classroom.

Students will receive practical experience in a medical spa setting by providing services to predetermined clientele during clinical. Each student receives individualized guidance from our qualified instructors as they carry out their treatments.

We also provide in-depth Botox training for doctors, nurses, and other medical pros, covering a wide range of injectables and other procedures such as dermal fillers (Restylane, Restylane Lyft, and Juvederm), PDO threads, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and more.