Comprehensive Facial Aesthetics Training
Master medical grade chemical peels, microneedling, microdermabrasion, and cosmeceuticals. Hands-on skin rejuvenation certification for healthcare professionals.
AAOPM
Certificate
Upon Completion
1-Day
Intensive Course
8am - 5pm
Hands-On
Live Patient Training
Included
25+
US Locations
Nationwide
Course Overview
Comprehensive Facial Aesthetics Training & Certification
This facial aesthetics certification course is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and registered nurses seeking comprehensive training in medical grade chemical peels, microneedling, microdermabrasion, and cosmeceuticals. Our hands-on skin rejuvenation training provides everything you need to add these high-demand facial aesthetic procedures to your practice.
Master AHA peels (Alpha-Hydroxy Acids), BHA peels (Beta-Hydroxy Acids), and TCA peels (Trichloroacetic Acid) for treating sun damage, hyperpigmentation, acne, fine lines, and wrinkles. Learn advanced microneedling techniques for scar revision, collagen induction therapy, and skin tightening. This esthetician certification course covers skin type classification (Fitzpatrick, Lancer), treatment protocols, and contraindications for safe administration.
Facial aesthetic services including chemical peel exfoliation, microneedling, and microdermabrasion procedures are the second most popular non-surgical procedures performed in the United States. Over 10 million of these procedures are performed annually and can be administered therapeutically as well as a preventative measure for skin rejuvenation. Patients of all ages are looking to preserve, protect, and correct their skin.
The AAOPM Facial Aesthetics Training compliments other aesthetic services such as Botox and dermal filler treatments, allowing you to have a more complete aesthetic offering. These procedures can be administered by RNs, PAs, NPs, and other licensed medical professionals within your practice, transforming a cost center into an income-producing profit center.
Medical grade chemical exfoliation treatments allow for complete penetration of the epidermal layers and can effectively treat conditions that day salon treatments cannot: solar lentigos (sun damage), dyschromias, adult acne, age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, scars, and skin tonicity issues.
Flexible Training Options
Choose Your Learning Format for Facial Aesthetics Training
Whether you prefer hands-on training with live patients or the convenience of remote learning, we have a format that fits your schedule and learning style.
Most Popular
In-Person Training
Get hands-on experience performing chemical peels, microneedling, and microdermabrasion under expert supervision. Practice skin assessment, proper technique, and patient communication in a clinical setting.
- Live patient treatment practice
- Direct faculty supervision & feedback
- 25+ locations nationwide
- Small group sizes (8-12 attendees)
- Network with fellow practitioners
Remote Option
Livestream Training
Join our interactive livestream sessions from anywhere. Watch live demonstrations, ask questions in real-time, and complete your didactic training remotely.
- Learn from home or office
- Live Q&A with expert instructors
- HD video demonstrations
- Interactive case discussions
- Complete didactic portion remotely
Eligibility
Who Should Attend This Course?
This facial aesthetics course is ideal for medical professionals looking to add skin rejuvenation services.
This course is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Valid medical license required.
Course Information
About the Comprehensive Facial Aesthetics Training Course
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion, you will become proficient in the following areas:
- Understand the correlation between pH, mechanism of action, and acid concentration of the various acids and their use for medical conditions and aesthetic skin rejuvenation.
- Learn the various skin classifications used as treatment parameters including Fitzpatrick, Lancer Type, and Burton Scale for acne applications.
- Become proficient in applying various chemical peels including techniques, supplies, protocols, and aftercare. Experience these peels during hands-on training sessions.
- Receive training to follow standard of care protocols for exfoliation treatments. Understand the science behind AHA, BHA, and caustic acid solutions including contraindications.
- Master microneedling and combination treatments for enhanced skin rejuvenation, scar revision, and collagen induction therapy.
- Learn about microdermabrasion technologies including crystal systems, diamond tip, hydrodermabrasion units, and infusion systems.
- Understand cosmeceutical retail strategies and how to incorporate physician-grade skincare products into your practice for additional revenue.
- Receive marketing techniques and materials to make facial aesthetic procedures financially rewarding. Learn to create "Patients for Life."
Course Details
What makes performing facial aesthetics so rewarding is that patients of all ages benefit from these treatments. Chemical peels and microdermabrasion remain the gold standard in dermatological care due to their controlled response and excellent rejuvenation qualities, increasing collagen production over time.
Newer microneedling procedures eliminate stubborn static rhytids and create a collagen remodeling effect with additional uses for acne scars and cellulite. After initial therapeutic treatments, maintenance procedures create ongoing revenue streams for years to come.
Medical grade chemical exfoliation treatments are not day salon treatments - they allow complete penetration of the epidermal layers for treating various skin disorders. Learn to safely administer various peel types, understand skin types, and recognize contraindications for use.
All course materials are included within the program including medicines, standard protocols, prescribing information, and administrative forms (informed consents, medical questionnaires, pre/post treatment information, brochures) needed to immediately start performing these cash-basis procedures.
The training focuses on popular medical grade chemical peels including AHA (Alpha-Hydroxy Acids), BHA (Beta-Hydroxy Acids), Caustic Acids (TCA and self-neutralizing derivatives like VI Peel), and combination peels (Jessners). Special considerations cover treatment beyond the face including neck, decollete, and hand areas.
Procedures Covered
Chemical Peels
- AHA Peels (Glycolic, Lactic)
- BHA Peels (Salicylic)
- TCA Peels (Caustic)
- Jessner's Peel
- VI Peel (Self-Neutralizing)
Microneedling
- Collagen Induction Therapy
- Scar Revision
- Static Rhytid Treatment
- Skin Tightening
- PRP Combination Therapy
Microdermabrasion
- Crystal Systems
- Diamond Tip
- Hydrodermabrasion
- Infusion Systems
- Combination Protocols
Skin Conditions Treated
- Solar Lentigos (Sun Damage)
- Hyperpigmentation & Dyschromias
- Adult Acne (Non-Inflammatory)
- Fine Lines & Wrinkles
- Acne Scarring
- Skin Texture & Tonicity Issues
Cosmeceuticals
- Physician-Grade Product Selection
- Retail Strategy & Pricing
- Pre/Post Treatment Products
- Marketing Materials
- Brand Partnerships
Course Agenda
8:30am - 9:00am
Registration and Welcome
9:00am - 10:00am
Introduction to Facial Aesthetics: Overview of skin anatomy, skin types (Fitzpatrick, Lancer), skin classification systems, and patient assessment techniques.
10:00am - 11:00am
Chemical Peel Science: Understanding pH, acid concentration, mechanism of action. Review of AHA, BHA, TCA, and combination peels. Contraindications and safety protocols.
11:00am - 11:15am
Break
11:15am - 12:15pm
Microneedling & Microdermabrasion: Techniques, indications, device selection (crystal, diamond tip, hydrodermabrasion), depth settings, and combination therapies.
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Cosmeceuticals & Business: Physician-grade skincare products, retail strategies, pricing and packaging, marketing materials, and creating recurring revenue streams.
2:15pm - 5:00pm
Hands-On Training: Live patient demonstrations and supervised practice of chemical peel application, microneedling techniques, and microdermabrasion procedures. Small group rotations with faculty.
DISCLAIMER: This is a summary agenda. The full course agenda will be emailed a few days prior to the course. Contact our office with any questions.
Your Investment
The Business of Facial Aesthetics
Facial aesthetics is a $10B+ industry. See what practitioners are earning with these in-demand procedures.
High-Demand, Cash-Pay Procedures
Chemical peels, microneedling, and microdermabrasion are quick procedures with excellent profit margins and recurring patient visits.
$150+
Chemical Peel
$300+
Microneedling
$200+
Microdermabrasion
Calculate Your Earning Potential
Daily
$1,000
Weekly
$3,000
Monthly
$12,000
Yearly
$144,000
ROI: Pay back your $1,799 in just 2 days
Recoup Your Investment Quickly
With just a few facial aesthetic treatments, you can cover your training cost. Plus, maintenance treatments create recurring monthly revenue.
Course Investment
$1,799
Comprehensive Facial Aesthetics Training FAQs
Facial aesthetics training teaches medical professionals how to perform non-surgical skin rejuvenation procedures including medical grade chemical peels, microneedling, and microdermabrasion. AAOPM's comprehensive course provides hands-on training with live patients and covers the science, techniques, and business aspects of these in-demand procedures.
The Comprehensive Facial Aesthetics Training course costs $1,799 and includes all course materials, medicines, protocols, administrative forms, hands-on training with live patients, and an AAOPM certificate of completion.
The course covers AHA peels (Alpha-Hydroxy Acids like glycolic and lactic), BHA peels (Beta-Hydroxy Acids like salicylic), TCA/caustic acid peels, self-neutralizing peels like VI Peel, and combination peels like Jessner's. You'll learn pH levels, concentrations, indications, and contraindications for each type.
No prior aesthetic experience is required. This course is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners looking to add facial aesthetics to their practice. A valid medical license (RN, NP, PA, MD, DO, DDS, DMD) is required.
Microneedling (collagen induction therapy) uses fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen production. The course covers device selection, depth settings, indications (scars, wrinkles, skin laxity), contraindications, and includes hands-on practice during the afternoon session.
Yes, a significant portion of the course covers physician-grade cosmeceuticals. You'll learn about product selection, retail strategies, pricing, marketing materials, and how to incorporate skincare product sales into your practice for additional revenue.
The Comprehensive Facial Aesthetics Training is a one-day intensive course running from approximately 8:30am to 5:00pm. Morning sessions cover theory and science, while afternoon sessions focus on hands-on training with live patients.
Yes, upon successful completion of the Comprehensive Facial Aesthetics Training course, you will receive an AAOPM Certificate of Completion that you can display in your practice and add to your professional credentials.
Facial aesthetic procedures effectively treat sun damage (solar lentigos), hyperpigmentation, dyschromias, adult acne, age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, skin texture issues, and overall skin rejuvenation. These medical-grade treatments produce results that day spa treatments cannot achieve.
AAOPM offers Comprehensive Facial Aesthetics Training in 25+ major US cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Orlando, Houston, and many more locations nationwide. Livestream options are also available.
Ready to master facial aesthetics?
Register now for the AAOPM Comprehensive Facial Aesthetics Training Course and add high-demand skin rejuvenation services to your practice.
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