Aesthetics is like a lot of industries in that the terminology doesn’t always make sense from the outside looking in. At AesthetiDocs we’re going to make things as transparent as possible.
An aesthetics practitioner is essentially a healthcare professional who specialises in non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
The two key terms to remember there are “non-surgical” and “cosmetic”. In simple terms, practitioners will provide treatments to achieve a certain desired look or aesthetic goal. These treatments can help people obtain a desired aesthetic look, in turn promoting better self-confidence and well-being as a result.
Aesthetics practitioners will typically work in medical aesthetics clinics, beauty salons, or private practices.
Medical Aesthetics
The industry can sometimes also be referred to as Medical Aesthetics, or as the aesthetics industry.
It will generally involve non-invasive or minimally invasive treatments and procedures aimed at enhancing an individual's physical appearance. These procedures will primarily focus on rejuvenating or improving the skin, reducing the signs of ageing, and enhancing natural beauty features.
Common aesthetics treatments can include facial injectables such as botulinum-toxin injections, dermal fillers, Skin Boosters, Polynucleotides, micro needling, skin resurfacing treatments , chemical peels, laser treatments, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and various skin rejuvenation therapies.
Daily Role of an Aesthetics Practitioner:
That’s the basics of what an Aesthetics practitioner is, but what do they actually do?
The daily responsibilities of an aesthetics practitioner will change depending on the clinic, the individual, and the local market, and will normally include:
- Consultations: Meeting with clients to assess their needs, discuss treatment options, and establish realistic expectations. Practitioners must consider the client's medical history, skin type, and aesthetic goals during these consultations.
- Performing Procedures: Administering various non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as injectables (e.g. botulinum-toxin and dermal fillers), laser therapy, chemical peels etc.
- Patient Education: Providing clients with detailed information about the procedures, potential side effects, and aftercare instructions. This is important both for general safety and wellbeing, but also to achieve the best desired results possible.
- Maintaining Safety Standards: Adhering to strict hygiene and infection control protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of clients. Every clinic should adhere to typical medical standards.
- Documentation: Maintaining thorough and accurate records of client consultations, treatment plans, and procedures performed. Compliance with regulatory and legal requirements is essential.
- Continuous Learning: Keeping up to date with the latest advancements in the field of medical aesthetics, attending training courses, and obtaining relevant certifications to maintain and improve their skills.
- Business Operations: For practitioners in private practices or those managing their clinics, responsibilities will also include general business operations activities including business management, marketing, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Patient Care: Providing post-treatment care and support to clients, addressing any concerns or complications that may arise after a procedure.
Starting an Aesthetics Business
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