Medical Esthetics 101
The current interest in medical esthetics is driven largely by advancements in this area.
Scientific developments in products, equipment, and techniques
The laws that define what an esthetician is legally allowed to do is called what?
Scope of practice
These two medical specialties are most commonly associated with esthetics.
Dermatology and plastic (cosmetic) surgery
This federal law protects patient health information in medical settings.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
This quality helps estheticians gain trust and credibility when working with physicians and nurses.
Professionalism
These procedures helped open a new market by offering results with little to no downtime.
Noninvasive procedures
This governing body typically regulates esthetician licensure and scope of practice.
The state board of cosmetology
This specialty focuses on diseases of the skin, hair, and nails and has expanded into cosmetic dermatology.
Dermatology
Medical records serve as legal documentation of this.
Patient care and treatment history
Partnering with a nurse or physician to create new treatment systems demonstrates this key professional skill.
Collaboration
Name two age groups that have significantly contributed to the demand for medical esthetic treatments.
Baby Boomers, Generation X, or Generation Y
If an esthetician is unsure whether a service is permitted under their license, they should contact this authority.
State licensing board
This term is sometimes controversial because it may reduce the perceived professionalism of medical services.
Medical spa
This medical professional typically completes eight years of education beyond high school.
A physician (MD)
This type of comment can have serious legal consequences in a medical setting.
A careless or inappropriate remark about a patient
Unlike traditional spa treatments, many medical esthetic procedures are perceived as offering this advantage.
Faster or more immediate results
In a medical setting, estheticians must be aware not only of their own license limits but also of these factors.
The roles and responsibilities of physicians, nurses, and other medical staff.
A major concern in poorly regulated medical spas is estheticians performing this without proper training or supervision.
Medical procedures or medical services
In many medical esthetic practices, this professional may serve as the esthetician’s immediate supervisor.
The nurse
This charting protocol helps ensure documentation is objective, legal, and clinically appropriate.
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Beyond aesthetics, medical esthetic treatments have demonstrated tangible results in addressing these conditions.
Hair reduction, dyschromias (hyperpigmentation), and muscle relaxation
If an esthetician performs duties outside their legal scope of practice, this may occur.
Legal consequences or liability issues
Before working in a medical spa, estheticians must understand that regulations vary by this factor.
State law
This benefit comes from learning in a diverse esthetic classroom with varied backgrounds
Broader perspective and improved workplace adaptability
Medical practices typically follow this management structure, where authority flows from the physician or administrator.
Top-down hierarchy