Building Your Medispa Business, part of Miladyas Aesthetician Series, focuses on the planning process of owning and operating a spa business. This book emphasizes the key components an individual will need when developing their business plan, beginning with what type of spa they envision. This comprehensive book includes new cutting edge information on operating a profitable spa with topics on employee hiring, training, employee management, customer service, and overall operations. In addition to the above topics, it focuses on developing marketing plans, setting quality standards, and understanding spa operations and legal issues. This unique reference will provide aestheticians who are considering opening a spa with the information they need to make informed choices giving them the greatest chance of seeing their business last and be successful.

Peels and Chemical Exfoliation, one of fourteen titles in Milady's Aesthetician Series, successfully exposes the reader to a broad understanding of the use of specific peeling agents and how they react on the skin. In this text, the author addresses the advanced educational needs of aestheticians and nurses in such settings as medical skin care facilities, day spas and resort spas. Through specific case studies, clinicians will improve their knowledge of the peeling process. These studies validate and underscore the clinical information. Unique to this publication is an expanded chapter dedicated to peeling agents, indications for use and predictable outcomes. Finally, policy and procedure guides show the clinician, physician or facility how to implement ideas and programs.

An introduction to the different muscles and bones in the human body and how they function.

An introduction to the parts of the brain and how they function. Thoughts and feelings, movements, and brain injuries are discussed.

Lasers and Light Therapy is the first of its kind, offering a unique approach into the science and technology of laser and light systems. The reader will be exposed to all aspects of this specialized field whether one is working in a medical spa, day spa, or medical clinic. This book is designed to address areas of hair removal and facial / body rejuvenation from a beginning conceptual level into practical hands-on application. Detailed information of treatment protocols is explored starting with the initial consultation and skin care, to the selection of the appropriate cosmetic device, to the delivery of the laser/light technology. The management of the client's goals and maximization of each treatment's outcome is also emphasized for the reader. As one gains knowledge of this exciting new specialty, the selection and acquisition of the appropriate cosmetic device is also thoroughly examined. Business management and marketing strategies are provided to guide the reader into creating an exciting, revenue generating opportunity.

This guide is designed to act as a quick drug reference for the aesthetician who requires information on drugs, their purpose, drug interactions, and potential effects and side effects, especially as they pertain to skin conditions. This unique resource highlights drugs that will impact the skin, and as such, the ability to treat the skin with traditional topical or clinical treatments familiar in the spa or medical spa. Designed to increase knowledge in specific categories that are beneficial to patient care, the guide is organized to include coverage of common drugs for women; drugs used in the aging process; drugs used for autoimmune diseases; drugs for bacterial infections, viral infections, and fungal infections; drugs that affect the skin; drugs used for skin therapies; illegal drugs; and over-the-counter drugs. Special features of this reference guide include charts and illustrations for visual learning and a dictionary of drugs, their purpose and possible reactions.

The second edition of Microdermabrasion, one of fourteen titles in Milady's Aesthetician Series, takes a unique and highly effective approach in addressing the advanced training needs of aestheticians working in medical skin care facilities, day spas and resort spas. Individuals will begin to understand the indications, contraindications and significant medical information necessary for clinical microdermabrasion. A host of case studies helps the reader evaluate and interpret the material. Clinicians will be able to work through specific case histories to improve their knowledge based on their own relevant experiences. Specific instructions for procedures are outlined in working documents, making the implementation process easy for the clinician, physician or facility. The approach used in this book is unique, using policy and procedure guides as well as case studies to create a real-life study of microdermabrasion.

Permanent Makeup: Tips and Techniques focuses on the newest techniques and the latest trends in permanent makeup that will give the reader a strong foundation and vital knowledge about this growing industry. Permanent makeup, while being one the hottest procedures in the aesthetics industry today, is also one of the most technique-sensitive. There is high demand for good permanent makeup artists in plastic surgeonas offices, cosmetic dermatologistas offices and spas. This text is designed to fully prepare the reader with comprehensive information, allowing them to move successfully into this exciting profession. All of the latest information regarding FDA and state laws and current studies is included. The reader is also introduced to the anatomy and physiology and how it relates to permanent makeup, and exercises are included to help reinforce the information. There is also a section on tools and how they relate to the procedures, as well as information on inks and their different pigments, organic and inorganic pigments, and the various results achieved. With photos included to help illustrate the techniques, this book is an absolute necessity for the permanent makeup professional.