Medical Esthetician
Practice advanced esthetics within clinical medical environments.
What Does a Medical Esthetician Do?
Discover what this career path involves
Clinical Medical Estheticians work in physician practices providing skincare services that complement medical treatments. They perform pre and post-procedure care, advanced facials, and device-based treatments under medical supervision. This healthcare setting offers benefits, regular hours, and collaborative team environment.
Salary & Job Outlook
Financial rewards and career growth potential
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - Skincare Specialists in Healthcare
Medical practices increasingly employ estheticians. Those with clinical training and experience access rewarding healthcare positions.
Work Environment
Where you could build your career
Dermatology practices
Plastic surgery offices
Medical aesthetic clinics
Oncology support services
Wound care centers
Academic medical centers
Expect clinical healthcare settings with medical protocols.
A Day in the Life
A typical week as a Medical Esthetician
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Clinical esthetics operates at medical-grade level with physician oversight. Precision, documentation, and patient safety are paramount. Transforming problem skin changes lives.
Key Skills
Skills you'll develop and use in this career
Medical facial treatments
Pre/post procedure care
Device operation
Medical documentation
Patient education
Physician collaboration
Requirements & Licensing
Your path to becoming licensed
["California esthetician license", "Medical esthetics certification", "Clinical experience preferred", "Medical terminology knowledge", "HIPAA compliance", "Team collaboration skills"]
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