botox/aesthetics

Hi James,

I currently work part time for a Plastic Surgeon here in Hawaii doing skin care, including Botox, laser, etc. Allergan, the company that makes Botox, sent training material and the rest of my training was hands on.

I know in California and probably other areas, RN's are doing well in aesthetics. I guess it depends on your interests, I couldn't do it full time as it isn't too stimulating for me and it can be very repetative.

Hope this helps. Good Luck!

Hi all

have been thinking about going into the aesthetic side of nursing and was wondering if anyone had any info/experience of giving botox, courses or working in the industry. any help would be appreciated. thanks

Jimbo

Hi, I am new to the aesthetic side of nursing after 12 years of critical care. I have been working in a clinic that treats vericose veins and myself and one other nurse are doing the "extra" stuff ---Botox, scerlotherapy, derma fillers, etc....I was looking into getting into this area and paying for my own classes to get certified. My suggestion is to get hired or talk with a med-spa, or aesthetic clinic on your job desires...AND have them pay for your training--this ended up saving me around 10,000 once airfare and hotel expenses were added ontop of the courses. There are several different schooling, I was confused on the "certification" and whether it was required. To answer this question--every state is different. Good luck. Another way is to get hired by a plastic surgeon or out patient surgery for cometics. Build a good solid relationship with the doc or doc's and they will invest in you if you show them your commitment to this feild.:)