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Mastering Medical Esthetics is a comprehensive guide for estheticians working in the medical field. This ground-breaking book delves deep into the esthetics industry, discussing everything from how to assist a physician on a day-to-day basis to regulations and legalities.

• Discover how to properly consult with patients to determine the best treatments using proven methods!
• Learn about the options available to the medical esthetician—what you can and can't do in the office.
• Further your knowledge about skin physiology and treatments.

Topics include:

• Dermaplaning
• Botulinum Toxin
• Laser Skin Rejuvenation
• Chemical Peel
• Filler Under Eye Rejuvenation
• Filler Cheek Augmentation
• Microdermabrasion
• Brown Spot Removal
• Filler Lip Enhancement
• Broken Capillary Removal
• Skin Tightening
• And much more!

• PART I: Introduction
  • Medical Esthetics
  • The Cosmetic Patient
  • OSHA Regulations and Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
  • The Importance of Diet, Exercise and Sleep
  • Product Chemistry
• PART II: Cosmetic Treatments Performed by Estheticians
  • Chemical Peels
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Dermaplaning
• PART III: Cosmetic Treatments Performed by Medical Professionals
  • Lasers
  • Hair Removal
  • Soft Tissue Fillers
  • Botox: The Surprising Neurotoxin
• PART IV: Cosmetic Surgery and Post-surgery Treatments
  • Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
  • Lymphatic Drainage Massage
  • Camouflage Makeup Techniques
• PART V: Treating Common Skin Conditions
  • Acne
  • Rosacea
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Cellulite
• PART VI: Appendixes
  • Medical Terminology
  • Common Medical Instruments
  • Medication Routes and Common Abbreviations
• Glossary
• Answers
• Index

Steven H. Dayan, MD, FACS, is a recognized expert and leader in the field of facial plastic surgery, and is one of only 2,700 members of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His knowledge, research experience and approachable manner have propelled him to acclaim as a national and international lecturer. Dayan also has a passion for education, which led him to open True University in Chicago, a medical aesthetic training center that teaches estheticians how to appropriately work with physicians. He also is the medical editor of Merge magazine and a 2010–2011 member of the Skin Inc. magazine editorial advisory board.

Terri Wojak is a licensed esthetician with more than 11 years of experience. She has knowledge in all aspects of the skin care industry, including education, sales, medical aesthetics, management and ownership, and she is the director, as well as an educator, at True University in Chicago.