Esthetics for RNs

[NancyRN]

I have been getting acid peels and permanant makeup at a plastic surgeon's office. The nurse who does them has been trained by the doctor. She was just in the right place at the right time; she had no prior plastic surgery experience. She's told me how much she loves her work.

I've noticed quite a growth spurt of day spas offering acid peels (Although I would only get a peel from someone operating under the supervision of an MD). The day spa where I get my hair done has plans for offering botox injections soon.

Does anyone know where I can get training in medical esthetics? I've looked online and all I find are very expensive schools out of state which seem to be set up in the manner of a vocational school. As an RN I don't need anatomy classes. I just want to learn to give peels and botox.

Thanks for any input you might have!

[anhedonia]

Check out the website for AMEN.

QUOTE=NancyRN]I have been getting acid peels and permanant makeup at a plastic surgeon's office. The nurse who does them has been trained by the doctor. She was just in the right place at the right time; she had no prior plastic surgery experience. She's told me how much she loves her work.

I've noticed quite a growth spurt of day spas offering acid peels (Although I would only get a peel from someone operating under the supervision of an MD). The day spa where I get my hair done has plans for offering botox injections soon.

Does anyone know where I can get training in medical esthetics? I've looked online and all I find are very expensive schools out of state which seem to be set up in the manner of a vocational school. As an RN I don't need anatomy classes. I just want to learn to give peels and botox.

Thanks for any input you might have!

[laserRN]

Yes, go to www.estheticskininstitute.com. They have been training for years.

There is also a national association, Association of Medical Esthetic Nurses, AMEN....http://www.amen-usa.org. Hope that helps.

I have been getting acid peels and permanant makeup at a plastic surgeon's office. The nurse who does them has been trained by the doctor. She was just in the right place at the right time; she had no prior plastic surgery experience. She's told me how much she loves her work.

I've noticed quite a growth spurt of day spas offering acid peels (Although I would only get a peel from someone operating under the supervision of an MD). The day spa where I get my hair done has plans for offering botox injections soon.

Does anyone know where I can get training in medical esthetics? I've looked online and all I find are very expensive schools out of state which seem to be set up in the manner of a vocational school. As an RN I don't need anatomy classes. I just want to learn to give peels and botox.

Thanks for any input you might have!