Medical Esthetician vs. Esthetician
Medical Esthetician versus Esthetician, do you know the difference?
While some facials, spa treatments, creams and techniques are applied in a spa setting, others may be applied in a medical spa. What are the differences between the estheticians that are treating your skin in each environment? In essence, it’s the difference between a spa esthetician and a medical esthetician.
Let’s talk about the core differences between a medical esthetician vs. esthetician found in a spa or salon.
What is a medical esthetician?
A medical esthetician will provide advanced, medical-level skincare. They are trained to be familiar with body chemistry, nutrition, pharmacology and advanced makeup techniques, working with chemical peels, exfoliants and other, more intensive treatments. They can work for doctors and on patients with more complex skincare needs.
What is an esthetician?
A non-medical esthetician, on the other hand, primarily provides skincare services to those with healthy skin in a non-medical settings. They will likely work in a spa, salon, business or other non-medical setting. They’ll be familiar with facials, waxing, extractions and some basic chemicals, but not have the training to work alongside a dermatologist. They might not be comfortable with, for instance, advanced chemical peels, or acne treatment.
What does a medical esthetician do?
Medical estheticians are professionally trained and able to provide skin care consultations, administer noninvasive skin care treatments (chemical peels, laser treatment, micro needling, hair removal an so many more treatments.) They also can personalize a skin care regimen based off of your personal needs. This could include treatments and which medical grade skin care products would best meet you skin care needs.
The medical estheticians at The Anllo Center are well versed in your skin care goals. They are incredibly knowledgeable in skin health and work together as a team to provide you with the best skin care possible. Don’t hesitate to call and schedule with our educated lovely team.
