According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS, laser hair removal and laser skin therapies, were amongst the highest non-surgical cosmetic procedures performed last year and will continue this trend in the years to come. Along with this data and the continued exponential grown of the medical aesthetics and wellness industry, the demand for Medical Esthetic Laser Technicians continues to dramatically increase. Esthetic Laser Technicians are wanted for career opportunities at top medical spas (a.k.a. MedSpas / MediSpas), cosmetic medicine practices, as well as physician supervised wellness centers.
The Role of an Esthetic Laser Technician
While working as a Esthetic Laser Technician , you will have the opportunity to work alongside a Medical Director (usually a Board Certified Physician), as well as Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Medical Aestheticians / Estheticians, and Medical Massage Therapists. Your responsibilities will revolve around treating patients with both medical conditions as well as cosmetic needs. Under supervision, you will be able to utilize medical grade lasers as well as products. These lasers and products produce greater results than anything available at a Day Spa.
Your day-to-day tasks may include some of the following: under supervision performing laser hair removal, laser vein removal, laser / IPL skin resurfacing, and more.
What is a Esthetic Laser Technician's Salary?
The compensation for a Medical Esthetic Laser Technician varies from state to state, and whether you are a part-time or full-time employee. It is generally provided as a salary plus percent commission on services and product sales. If working with a large facility or franchise location, medical insurance and 401K benefits may also be included. (Aesthetic Jobs hopes to have a more detailed salary report after conducting a worldwide salary survey in 2007.)
Note: Commission percentages may be lower than at a Day Spa, but note that the price of Medical treatments and products is greater than that of day spas. Also, due to its medical nature, the chances of repeat customers is also greater. Therefore, in the end, a career with a medical aesthetics practice may work out better financially.
Medical Esthetic Laser Technician Training
It is highly recommended that Laser Technicians obtain training prior to searching for a new a career as a Medical Esthetic Laser Technician . If interested, please visit the Aesthetic Jobs.com Medical Aesthetics & Wellness Training Directory to find the right training opportunities available nationwide.
How can Aesthetic Jobs.com help find the right opportunity?
Aesthetic Jobs.com provides a central location to meet for Medical Esthetic Laser Technicians and the employers that wish to hire them. Take the first step by registering an posting your resume online. You will then be able to apply to current job openings, as well as setup job alerts to notify you when new jobs are posted.
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