Is starting at a medspa the best way?

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Specializes in Nursing.

Hello! I recently took a course/workshop for botox injections, laser, and chemical peels. I would like to get my feet wet and start learning botox - and I found a med spa that will train me and help me get going.

The pay is pretty low, but it would help me get some learning under my belt.

I work full-time in a hospital as an RN, so this is definitely more of a side-hustle.

I guess I am wondering - am I wasting my time trying to do Botox on the side? What is the larger picture of this? Is this really just going to side-track me and take me away from other goals? What is the "opportunity cost" to consider?

Do you think aesthetics nursing as a side-hustle is a good way to go? I could probably make more money picking up extra shifts at the hospital, but sometimes the hospital environment is a little too intense!!!

Thanks for any advice. Anne Marie

Hello! I recently took a course/workshop for botox injections, laser, and chemical peels. I would like to get my feet wet and start learning botox - and I found a med spa that will train me and help me get going.

The pay is pretty low, but it would help me get some learning under my belt.

I work full-time in a hospital as an RN, so this is definitely more of a side-hustle.

I guess I am wondering - am I wasting my time trying to do Botox on the side? What is the larger picture of this? Is this really just going to side-track me and take me away from other goals? What is the "opportunity cost" to consider?

Do you think aesthetics nursing as a side-hustle is a good way to go? I could probably make more money picking up extra shifts at the hospital, but sometimes the hospital environment is a little too intense!!!

Thanks for any advice. Anne Marie

This seems like something everyone wants to try, but no one finds sustainable. The saying, "Don't quit your day job." springs to mind.

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Specializes in L&D.

I am interested in doing the same thing. I just registered for a class for Botox and dermal filler training in March. Excited to get started! Tired of hospital nursing

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Specializes in retail.

hi, I'm thinking of taking a botox and filer class as well. What class did you take? how was it?
thanks.

I'm looking at one by the AMET, it's $1650 for a one day class.
Also, Dr Martin's is 2 days and lots of didactic video, in Barrie, Canada, near Toronto, land looks very comprehensive, but it's $4500 - yikes!

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I know this is an older thread, but I’m curious if anyone has completed any trainings (particularly Botox and fillers)? If so, would you mind giving any feedback? Would you recommend the training company you used? Did it help you to enter the field of aesthetics? Thanks so much for any feedback you can provide!!

Specializes in Nursing.

Hello, The course I took was with American Board of Aesthetic Medicine in San Diego, CA. It was about $2,500 and covers: Botox, Restylane/Juvederm/Radiesse, Laser/Light therapies, IPL, Radiofrequency/RF, Chemical Peel.

https://abamedicine.com/events/aesthetic-medicine-training-certification-step-1-56/

I suppose I would give it a 7/10 stars if I needed to rate it. It did help me get my foot in the door, and I have been working as a nurse injector on the side for about 1 year now. Still learning a ton - I do botulinum toxins and laser treatments - but haven't branched out into fillers yet!!!

I can only dip my toes in the water because I need my full time gig with paid time off and health insurance!!!

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Specializes in Nursing.
On 11/29/2018 at 9:11 PM, Sour Lemon said:

This seems like something everyone wants to try, but no one finds sustainable. The saying, "Don't quit your day job." springs to mind.

Hello Sour Lemon - Yes I totally agree!!! I am continuing to work on the side as a nurse injector - but most definitely a side-hustle. The tips are nice - and I appreciate that I can go in for 4 or 5 hours to the medspa without too much commitment. It works for me!

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