Laser Training Certification In Dallas
Cosmetic laser treatments are more popular than ever, thanks to improved technology and more affordable pricing. Demand for services such as laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal has drawn a growing number of health and beauty professionals, including estheticians looking to expand their skills, to laser training in Dallas.
The medical aesthetics industry itself has grown alongside the popularity of laser training and if you want a career in the field, Dallas is a great place to start.
Our guide below covers how laser certification works, what you will learn, how estheticians can benefit and what to look for in a Dallas medical aesthetics school.
Laser Certification vs. Esthetician School
Unlike an esthetician school, which can take many months, getting your laser training certification in Dallas at National Laser Institute takes about 16 days.
Many laser technicians later attend esthetics school as well, which gives them broader knowledge of epidermal and dermal treatments, cosmetic lasers and facial treatments.
The two paths of laser certification and esthetician school complement each other: laser training can get you working quickly, while esthetics education builds out the rest of your skin care knowledge.
Whichever path you choose, combining both gives you a well-rounded skill set that employers and clients will value.
3 Ways Estheticians Benefit From Medical Aesthetics
If you are already an esthetician, adding laser skills can change your career in the following ways:
- Higher earnings. Laser treatments typically require two to three visits to reach full results, and the treatments carry high profit margins.
- Expanded services. Offering cosmetic treatments helps you retain current clients and attract new ones.
- A point of difference. Laser skills make you more marketable, whether you open your own business or seek employment.
How To Become A Cosmetic Laser Technician
Training is required before you can offer laser treatments. National Laser Institute’s laser training courses are designed to build the skills needed for the role, and each one combines classroom instruction with hands-on training.
Requirements vary by state, so confirm what applies to you before you enroll.
In the classroom, you will study:
- Laser biophysics and how lasers interact with skin tissue
- The Fitzpatrick scale for skin typing
- Types of laser devices and how they work
- Potential side effects and how to manage them
- Skin disorders
- How to conduct patient consultations
In the second half of the course, you will move to laser demonstrations and treat scheduled clients for real-world experience. Students also receive treatments themselves, so you understand exactly what your clients will experience.
Comprehensive Laser Training From Experts in the Field
The program itself combines hands-on training with lectures from cosmetic laser experts. You will learn laser handling, laser safety, and how lasers interact with different skin types and tissues.
Our comprehensive laser training course covers a range of treatments in a luxury medical spa setting, with small class sizes and instructor support throughout.
The first part of the course is either web-based or classroom-based, taught by instructors with 7 to 20 years of industry experience. The remaining days take place in the medical spa, where you treat clients that National Laser Institute books for you.
Laser Treatment Modalities
Students learn a wide range of modalities, so graduates can offer clients more than a single service:
- Laser hair removal
- IPL skin rejuvenation
- Laser spider vein removal
- Acne reduction treatments
- Cellulite reduction
- Fat reduction
- Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening
- And much more
Our Comprehensive Laser Course is the most popular option. It covers a wide range of treatments and equipment, and includes hands-on work with booked clients in a medical spa setting.
Medical Aesthetics School In Dallas
National Laser Institute in Dallas, Texas has more than two decades of experience in cosmetic laser education and is often called the “Harvard of laser schools” and a gold standard of education.
We train hundreds of students per month across two locations, Dallas and Scottsdale, Arizona. Our Dallas campus is located at 3850 W. NW Hwy, #1100, Dallas, TX 75220.
Career Support After Graduation
Our Graduate Services Department assists graduates with job placement and sends job leads to alumni. Past graduates have gone on to work in physicians’ offices, fitness centers, laser clinics and medical spas. Some graduates even go on and open their own businesses.
Having a team behind you after you graduate takes some of the guesswork out of your first job search, and it means your education does not end the day class does.
What To Look For In A Dallas Laser School
Before you enroll anywhere, compare programs on the points that matter most:
- Both classroom and hands-on clinical training
- Small class sizes and experienced instructors
- Training on multiple laser modalities
- Real client experience under supervision
- Job placement support after graduation
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enroll in laser training?
Laser courses are open to estheticians, medical professionals, cosmetologists, entrepreneurs, and career changers. In most states you need to be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED, though some states have additional requirements, so check your state’s rules first.
Do I need to be an esthetician first?
No. Many laser technicians start with laser training and add esthetics education later, while others do the reverse.
Will I treat real clients?
Yes. The second half of the course takes place in a medical spa, where you treat scheduled clients under the supervision of experienced instructors.
What can I do after certification?
Graduates work in laser clinics, medical spas, physicians’ offices, and fitness centers, or open their own businesses where state law allows.
Get Started Today At National Laser Institute In Dallas
If you are interested in laser schools, a medical aesthetician school or our cosmetic laser courses, fill out our form today! Call 800-982-6817 to speak with an Admissions Advisor to get started.
About the Author
Louis J. Silberman is the CEO and Co-Founder of National Laser Institute, the pioneer of the medical aesthetics training industry and the largest educator in the country. NLI also operates one of the busiest medical spas in the country, seeing up to 3,000 clients per month. Louis Silberman is also an entrepreneur who has been named Ernest and Young’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year Semifinalist.
