With twenty-two years of experience in Botox and Filler treatment training, it’s no wonder Esthetic Skin Institute is the premiere physician’s educator in the business.  Many of your clients seek firm, beautiful, wrinkle-free skin and as the talented physician you are, you simply want to provide them with the best service in the business. You […]

The art of PDO thread lifting is fairly new to the large market of skin treatments and enhancements.  If you have never heard of it before, PDO thread lifting is a service that provides the client with a minimally-invasive approach and presents similar results to a facelift. Even further, this procedure is regarded on the […]

Add To Your Dental Practice If you’re a practicing dentist looking to increase your skill set as well as open your practice to a wider range of patients, then Botox and dermal filler training are exactly what you need. Admittedly, it might seem like a strange idea at first, but the majority of dentists have […]

An immersive, hands-on course on Kybella and its applications If you’re a medical professional interested in expanding your aesthetic medicine expertise and skill set and being able to provide your patients with cutting-edge aesthetic treatments, then our new Kybella training course is just for you! This one-day comprehensive training and certification workshop will explore the […]

What Botox training can do for your practice If you’re a physician, nurse practitioner, nurse, physician’s assistant or dentist whose area of practice does not involve medical esthetics, the benefits of undergoing a Botox training course might not be immediately apparent to you. However, currently, Botox is currently one of the highest-value procedures in medical […]

We help separate the health from the hype No matter who you are or what your age is, it’s important to have a health and fitness plan to keep you looking good, feeling good and in the best health possible. But what’s a sound healthy practice and what’s just a hot new trend? It’s important […]

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Allergan, a company perhaps best known for being the makers of Botox, is in the process of being purchased by drug maker giant Pfizer, who produce, among other things, Lipitor, Viagra, Xanax, and Celebrex. In what would be easily the biggest buyout of the year, it has staggering implications for multiple reasons. First, it continues […]

How to make the most of Facebook, Twitter and more There is no longer any denying the power of social media and how it relates to marketing and advertising. Facebook, Twitter and even Instagram have the power to draw clients to your business and also work as a tool to educate people about your product […]

‘Blowtox’ does more than just prevent sweating Neal Colgrass writes, Women know what a workout can do to their ‘do—and now dermatologists have a treatment for it. Called “Blowtox” by some, it’s really a bunch of Botox injections in the scalp that prevent sweating and have the pleasant side-effect of keeping blow-dried or straightened hair […]

Interested in getting Credentialed as a Medical Esthetic Practitioner Certified? Upon passing the exam, you will be one of the thousands of certified aesthetic healthcare professionals by the American Academy of Medical Esthetic Practitioners (AAMEP). These licensed medical professionals who practice in their specific fields can already prove the importance of their certification in relation […]

INTENTIONAL VS. INCIDENTAL EXPOSURE When it comes to protecting yourself against sunburn, it is important to make the distinction between intentional and incidental sunlight exposure. Concerning intentional exposure, this usually deals with outdoor activities that typically require direct contact with sunlight for long periods of time. These recreational activities can include swimming, running, sports, and […]

Esthetic Skin Institute is pleased to announce they will be the only Continuing Education Provider to offer a Sculptra Certification! Program Overview Prerequisite Criteria: This course is geared toward experienced dermal filling agent injectors that have had uninterrupted injecting experience spanning 6 months to a full year. Target Audience: This course has been designed to […]

More Dialogue Needed about the Science and Genetics of Facial Aging, According to New Survey It’s common knowledge among women that the bond between a mother and her daughter is a strong one. Much is passed from one generation to the next. Daughters inherit everything from wisdom and advice to aging predisposition, as Galderma’s experts […]

When Vivian Cooke suffered from debilitating depression, nothing seemed to help. She searched for relief in massage therapy, physical therapy, and even aqua therapy without results. Then, suddenly, Vivian discovered Botox. Cooke has several Botox sessions each year to smooth out wrinkles through muscle paralysis and nerve blockage. The injections are given to the space […]

On May 28th, 2014 in Fort Worth, Texas, Galderma Laboratories L.P. or Galderma announced that one of its shareholders, Nestle S.A. Switzerland, agreed on a partnership with Valeant Pharmeceuticals International, Inc. or Valeant to allow Galderma to distribute key aesthetic dermatological products. This will give Galderma the commercial rights to products like Restylane, Sculptra, Dysport, […]

At 3.77 million procedures done in 2013, Botox is by far the most popular injectable cosmetic treatment on the market. That number is expected to continue to rise as it reached 6.6 million in 2014 and then 6.7 million in 2015. As more and more people take part in Botox procedures, most people probably know […]

Marketplace Disgrace In recent years, health officials have notified consumers about the existence of counterfeit Botox in the U.S. market. Issuing a statement on the matter, the FDA sent letters to some 230 doctors alerting them that they may be selling this illegal version from foreign suppliers. Fake Botox is a real threat. The statement […]

There’s a global understanding of trying to find ways to save money. However, sometimes it’s best to leave it to the professionals. A perfect example is Botox. Experts are concerned over different at home treatments that are affecting people with permanent paralysis, and in some cases death. Research shows that an alarming 13 percent of […]

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It is commonly known that Botox helps to smooth out wrinkles. However, Botox is also a potential for soothing the pain of cancer, arthritis, and migraines. All of this can be seen without side effects. How Botulinum is the main ingredient in Botox injections. Generally, it is used to prevent wrinkles by disabling messages sent […]

In a deal that could net Medytox up to $362 million, the Seoul-based company will license to Allergan exclusive global rights outside Korea to develop and commercialize unspecified neurotoxin product candidates now in development phases, including a potential liquid-injectable product, the companies said today. In return for the license, Allergan will pay Medytox $65 million […]

Botulinum Toxin Type A, commonly known as “Botox”, is a naturally occurring protein used for medicinal purposes since 1980. Before then, this toxin was feared for causing botulism, a potentially fatal disease to humans. That is until ophthalmologist Alan Scott created an injectable solution made from botulinum toxin in his workshop, for use on patients […]

AAMEP Members and Guests, On behalf of the officers at AAMEP we would like to thank you for your support. We have prepared a very exciting program with interesting presentations and live demonstrations. We are confident you will find the information educational, stimulating, and FUN! We are proud to offer 9.5 CE’s and CME’s for […]

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Allergan, Inc., (NYSE: AGN) is pleased that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee has voted unanimously that the benefits of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC, an injectable hyaluronic acid dermal filler for cheek augmentation to correct age-related volume deficit in the […]

Laurie Barclay, MD, Alan Matarasso, MD, Lauren Zeifman, rPA-C Editor’s Note: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy involves the injection of the patient’s own platelets and fibrin for the cosmetic treatment of wrinkles or scars in the face, hands, and neck. Known to some as the “vampire facelift” (a term trademarked by Alabama cosmetic surgeon Charles Runels), […]

Freezing the fat away: Study suggests cryolipolysis is safe and effective for noninvasive body contouring Since the approval of the first cryolipolysis device in 2010, what have been some of the trends in fat removal through controlled cooling? Have physicians seen the same safety and efficacy in practice as they have in clinical trials? And […]

As the three thin needles at the tip of what looks like a futuristic electric toothbrush start to fur up with ice, I begin to feel a bit queasy. These needles will be jabbed into my face, to freeze and disable – albeit temporarily – the nerve that enables me to lift my eyebrows. Am […]

PRP Therapy featured on “The Doctors Show” on CBS. View it here.

Outlook for NP’s All across the country some 155,000 NP’s give physicals, stitch wounds, prescribe drugs and manage chronic illnesses. They do almost everything that a primary care physician does. These Nurse Practitioners are playing an increasingly important role as the pool of primary care doctors shrinks. Many practices are in partnership with a physician, […]

This was a great article written about AAMEP in 2004, in the years since AAMEP has done some amazing things. Esthetic Nursing Gets a Face Lift By Christina Orlovsky, senior staff writer Sasha Parker, RN, was burnt out of nursing. After more than 15 years working with plastic surgeons in the specialty of plastic peri-operative […]

The American Academy of Medical Esthetic Professionals, having recognized the need for certification in aesthetic practice, has developed such a program in accordance with commonly accepted aesthetic guidelines. Realizing that many medical practitioners practice medical esthetics and the knowledge required to administer these non-surgical medical aesthetic procedures safely are the same for all medical practitioners, […]

The Esthetic Skin Institute, a highly accredited resource for medical aesthetics training and certification for medical professionals, owes its success to its founder’s unique combination of skills and experience. Working as a registered nurse in Florida in the 1990s, Sasha Parker discovered that she also had a keen interest in skin care and holistic health. […]

Think about adding nutraceuticals to your practice as an adjunct to your current offerings. Learn how to improve your patients’ health and quality of life. Nutraceutical Therapy is the practice of repairing the body’s faltering defense with neutraceuticals and micro-nutrients that are native to your own biochemistry. Therefore, the use of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and […]

The aging process brings with it the formation of lines, wrinkles, facial sagging, and folds. This is due to the loss of collagen and elastin in our face which reduces the volume and elasticity in our face. Many of you have probably heard of the liquid facelift, which patients are opting for over facial surgery. […]

Many physicians disagree or argue over what the best forms of treatment are for their patients – However, everyone can agree that regular exercise can save lives. Millions of health studies make the case, prove and show that physical activity is beneficial for your heart, your bones, your joints, your brain, and more. And yet, […]

By Kelly Soderlund, ADA News staff Boston­, Massachusetts dentists can administer Botox and dermal fillers to patients as part of their overall dental treatment plan, per a new state regulatory policy. The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry approved the policy unanimously March 6, joining at least 20 other states that address the issue of […]