What Makes A Successful Cosmetic Injector?

Today, cosmetic injections are a normal part of any health and beauty regimen.

Two of the most popular treatments in the medical aesthetics industry are Botox and dermal fillers, which must be administered by medical professionals who have attended medical aesthetics school and received their Botox treatment certification.

Knowledge of cosmetic injection techniques, the “danger zones” to avoid and what to do if complications occur, will ensure that you are well informed and prepared to deliver safe and effective treatments.

With over 15 years of excellence, the National Laser Institute offers Botox and dermal fillers training for medical professionals looking to break into the aesthetics side of the business. These comprehensive courses will teach you how to become a cosmetic injector and add these popular aesthetic procedures to their service menu.

Characteristics Of A Successful Cosmetic Injector

Being good at cosmetic injections isn’t just about “filling in” creases and cracks. Understanding what Botox and facial fillers can do and how they are being used is essential in achieving amazing results with these products. Here are just a few of the characteristics needed to be a successful cosmetic injector:

• Understand cosmetic injection techniques. Dermal fillers and Botox are different than the injections you receive when getting a vaccine at the doctor’s office. Cosmetic injections require attention to detail and proper cosmetic injection technique, which can only be learned when you enroll in a continuing education course.
• Communication. Communication between you and the patient is vital to the success of any cosmetic treatment. It’s essential that you understand the results your patient is looking to achieve. Likewise, it’s important for patients to feel comfortable asking all their questions and expressing their concerns.
• Knowledge of facial anatomy. Not only will there be less room for error in the treatment room, but you will also be able to create a customized treatment plan based on the unique anatomy of the patient’s face. During Botox injection training, you will learn how to identify key facial muscles and which treatment areas are safe for each product so that you can help your patients achieve their desired results.

The most important factor, however, is the training and education you receive. Medical aesthetics schools across the country offer curriculum for cosmetic injections like Botox, dermal fillers, Kybella and so much more! It’s essential that you receive training from a facility that supplements classroom education with hands-on training in order to feel comfortable and confident in your new skill set. While online courses are available, they don’t provide the in-depth training experience cosmetic injectors should have.

How To Become A Cosmetic Injector

Since cosmetic injections are considered aesthetic, training is a must! Physicians and nurses who wish to become a cosmetic injector must attend a medical aesthetics school, such as the National Laser Institute.

For the ultimate learning experience, our CE/CME training courses include classroom education and hands-on training so that attendees feel comfortable and confident in administering the procedures they learned.

In the classroom, your instructor will lead in-depth discussions about the medical aesthetics industry and cover topics like the anatomy of the face, proper cosmetic injection technique and how to minimize treatment complications.

Each medical aesthetics course supplements classroom learning with hands-on training in a medical spa environment so that you can gain real-world experience while treating scheduled clients. Your instructor will provide detailed demonstrations and offer one-on-one instruction while you administer various anti-aging services.

Medical Aesthetics Courses at National Laser Institute

Are you ready to supercharge your earning potential by incorporating cash-based services into your practice? If so, the National Laser Institute offers medical aesthetics courses for physicians and nurses who are looking to become cosmetic injectors and learn these popular anti-aging services.

In the classroom, you’ll take part in discussions, including the types of enhancements that can be achieved using Botox and dermal fillers. These conversations will help prepare you for clinicals. Here, you will treat real clients in a medical spa environment while receiving one-on-one instruction from your instructor.

By the end of your training experience at National Laser Institute, you’ll be able to:

• Recognize the unique characteristics of a cosmetic client
• Evaluate facial wrinkles and aging features that can be improved using various cosmetic injections
• Explain the contraindications of dermal fillers and Botox injections
• Demonstrate proper cosmetic injection technique for various anti-aging services
• Explain the anatomy and musculature of the face

One of the things that set us apart from other medical aesthetics schools is we spend millions of dollars each year in advertising to book real clients for you to work on! In addition to treating patients, you will have the opportunity to receive anti-aging services. To truly understand what your clients will experience, we believe it’s important to have the procedure yourself!

If you are interested in enrolling in a cosmetic injection course to become a cosmetic injector, we invite you to check out tens of thousands of National Laser Institute reviews from previous attendees like Dr. Ryan Krch who took several of our CE/CME courses and implemented what he learned in his own practice. You can hear about his experience in the video below!

Our NEW cutting-edge online experience will enable you to continue on your journey towards learning injections and more. During our CE/CME Online Cosmetic Injections Course you will receive a combination of online classroom and clinicals, including demonstrations on Botox, Dermal Fillers, Off Label Botox & Filler Injections, PRP, Sclerotherapy, Kybella & PDO Threads.

To learn more information about course options at National Laser Institute, fill out the form on the right or call 1-800-982-6817 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.