What Is An Esthetician?
Whilst a cosmologist or an dermatologist is more widely understood, you might be wondering what an esthetician is. An esthetician is essentially a skin care specialist that operates within a beauty aesthetic clinic.
The title esthetician derives from the term ‘aesthetics’ and focuses on various beauty esthetics treatments including the health and beautification of skin to suit each client’s needs. A skincare therapist, such as an esthetician, assists with maintaining the skin through treatments such as facials, hair removal and makeup application.
Overall, they are a licensed wellness professional that specialises in skincare and focuses on non-invasive practices. The certifications an esthetician needs will vary from country to country, but in this guide you can find out what certifications a licensed esthetician in the UK will have.
Simply Be Skincare is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing aesthetic beauty clinic in Maidstone Kent, keeping client’s individual needs in mind at all times.
Find here a bit more detail on what an esthetician does.
Skincare expertise
Estheticians are able to partake in various advanced skin treatments to suit the needs of each client. Treatments often target the superficial layer of skin rather than using invasive surgery. However, not all estheticians specialise in the same treatments, so make sure to check out the specific services before deciding which esthetician to use. Here at Simply Be Skincare we specialise in specific procedures: A Lift Facial, Microdermabrasion & Lumineo LED Light Therapy. Some skin care treatments that estheticians often are:
Microdermabrasion: A high tech facial procedure that uses a diamond tipped wand to gently abrade the surface of the skin. This is a deeper form of exfoliation than your average facial scrub, leaving you with a soft, glowing complexion.
In addition to Microdermabrasion, Simply Be Skincare specialise in the following skin treatments in Maidstone:
A-lift facial: A way to combat signs of aging using nano current and microcurrent technology. It’s a non-invasive treatment that works wonders for your complexion. By stimulating collagen and elastin production, it helps bring back youthfulness and radiance to your skin. Say hello to a youthful glow with this rejuvenating facial!
LED light therapy: Another non-invasive skin treatment that utilizes different wavelengths of light to target specific skin concerns. From reducing acne and inflammation to stimulating collagen production and improving overall complexion, LED light therapy offers effective, gentle, and uplifting results.
Estheticians are able to provide specialist knowledge and specific recommendations for your skin type and needs. Before undergoing any treatment, you should have a consultation with your esthetician to spend time analysing which procedure is best for your skin.
Is an esthetician a Doctor?
It should be noted that estheticians are not doctors. A qualified esthetician is not allowed to diagnose or prescribe for any skin conditions as to do so they would need a separate set of qualifications.
In addition to this, they are unable to partake in any invasive surgery unless they have trained for this separately.
For example, an esthetician might be able to treat mild acne but will not be able to prescribe or treat moderate to severe acne that requires medicinal treatment. That being said, you can utilise many esthetician treatments for acne treatments alongside if you would prefer a natural, non medicinal treatment.
Esthetician vs Dermatologist – which do you need?
In contrast to a esthetician, a dermatologist is able to diagnose and prescribe medical treatment to various skin conditions. Dermatologists can help treat skin conditions or improve the appearance of skin similar to that of an aesthetician. A dermatologist treats medical issues in addition to cosmetic issues and they may also conduct minor surgeries to patients if required, such as procedures related to moles, cysts etc. Dermatologists require additional training that differs to an esthetician so be sure to see credentials from anyone who is offering these services.
Alternatively, estheticians are non-surgical and target superficial layers of the skin to enhance the appearance. Estheticians can be found in many salons, spas and skin care clinics such as Simple Be Skincare in Maidstone.
If you are looking to generally enhance the appearance of your skin then you will want a cosmetic Esthetician and can find skin care treatments in Maidstone through Simply Be Skincare, where we offer professional skincare treatments.
What certifications do you need to become an esthetician?
An esthetician is generally regarded as being a step up from being a beauty therapist. To become an esthetician in the UK, you must gain a certification through a nationally recognised beauty therapy course. A majority of spas and clinics will require their beauty therapists to have gained a NVQ 3 certification in beauty therapy. Whilst a NVQ specifically is not necessary, you must be certified by a recognised provider that is equivalent.
These certifications are essential for a business to operate legally and to insure therapists with all safety requirements in place.
Here at Simply Be Skincare we are proud to have trained and worked within the industry for over 10 years and have a number of professional qualifications as a result.
An esthetician will need further certifications in order to perform advanced treatments safely. For example, for the treatments including lasers you will need to complete training that certifies the handling of such equipment. Simply Be Skincare is a reliable aesthetic beauty centre in Maidstone and you can be rest assured that the clinic is licensed to operate with all the legal necessities.
Where can you find an esthetician?
Depending on the services the esthetician provides, you can find estheticians in:
-Beauty salons and spas
-Day spas
-Fitness centres or gyms
-Beauty clinics
How to make the most of your visit to an esthetician
An esthetician provides modern treatments for your skin, so it might be a tricky task deciding which esthetician to go for. Before deciding on an aesthetic treatment centre, make sure you have checked the following:
Check out the reviews of the Salon and decide if they reflect the authenticity of the esthetician. The clinic might even provide before and after pictures of past clients.
See if the salon is licensed and certified all Salons in the UK should be able to show proof for this.
Choose a Salon based on your specific skin concerns as many estheticians will have a specific treatment or area of expertise.
Feel free to make the most of the consultation! Ask lots of questions and if you have any concerns make sure to bring them up. Here at Simply Be Skincare we naturally friendly and are happy to share expertise.
It’s important that your esthetician is aware of any allergies or skin sensitivities you might have before proceeding with any treatments.
Make sure to enquire about any after care advice, post-treatment concerns and ask when it is likely you will see results.
Louise James, owner of Simply Be Skincare has been an esthetician for over a decade and specialises in modern skin treatments such as Microdermabrasion, LED light therapy and A-lift facials and hydro facials. If you are looking for a professional esthetician in Maidstone, Kent, do get in touch.
