Saturday, September 15, 2012

What exactly is an Esthetician vs Aesthetician

An esthetician is a cosmetologist who focuses on skin care. An esthetician can perform facials and microdermabrasion treatments, and apply makeup. They can also perform body wraps, wax eyebrows, as well as administer aromatherapy treatments. Generally, estheticians are involved in all aspects of caring for and beautifying a person's skin.

 About.com defines it as:
 Estheticians, also called skin care therapists, work at salons, day spas, and medi-spas. Estheticians are trained in the cosmetic treatment of the skin. They perform various cosmetic procedures including facials, body treatments, and waxing. Most estheticians offer a variety of specialty spa treatments
                
All estheticians must be licensed in the state that they are working in.  A good esthetician also completes many hours of post-graduate education, and strives to stay abreast of the latest developments in skin care.

Estheticians are not medical doctors so they can't diagnose skin conditions, prescribe medications, or suggest treatment for any skin condition outside of cosmetic products. They can perform treatment complementary to a doctor's treatment (like extracting blackheads and gently exfoliating the skin). Some estheticians work closely with dermatologists, either in-office or through a referral system.

Estheticians specialize in cosmetic, rather than medical, skin care treatments. So while they can't prescribe acne medications or treat serious acne, they can help you care for your skin and perform professional treatments. 

Aestheticians are licensed skin-care specialists. They treat facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance. Medical aestheticians work with patients whose skin or appearance is affected by trauma or medical procedure, such as surgery. Required courses in a medical aesthetics program often include skin analysis and massage, skin treatment administration, hair removal, cosmetics, makeup application, and customer service.

Medical estheticians must hold a state license to practice skin care, and tend to focus on helping patients care for skin before and after procedures, treating skin disorders and working with cancer or burn patients. Medical estheticians in plastic surgery offices tend to focus on patient skin care and education.

Medical estheticians working in a plastic surgeon's office perform certain services under the supervision of the doctor. These duties include medical peels, photo light facials and exfoliations, all of which require sterile preparation. Other duties include professional extractions and detailed skin analyses, the latter helping patients improve their skin by using products tailored to them. In many offices, estheticians are also responsible for applying post-procedure skin care products.


Who Is Licensed to Give Botox Injections?

Botox is the most widely accepted dermal filler used by Dermatologists and Cosmetic Surgeons for skin rejuvenation, and wrinkle correction. Botox is also used for treatment of migraine headaches, muscle spasms and excessive sweating. When you decide on treatment, look for an experienced injector,


Most states allow only licensed physicians to inject Botox. There are some exceptions where qualified and trained health care professionals like nurses, physicians assistants, medical assistants and nurse practitioners are licensed to inject Botox. The state medical board will be able to guide you on the regulations for your state.


States allowing for other health care professionals to inject Botox require a doctor be on site to supervise injections. Only a doctor can order Botox from the manufacturer. Strict supervision of doctors by Allergan, the makers of Botox, help protect and insure you are not at risk when you decide to get treatment. Florida, Texas, California and Oklahoma are a few of the states allowing for injection by other health care professionals.

Read more: Who Is Licensed to Give Botox Injections? | eHow.com
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