Microdermabrasion can be performed either at a spa or specialist clinic or at home with the use of a microdermabrasion kit. Home-based microdermabrasion treatments involve purchasing a home microdermabrasion kit and following the instructions contained within it. Usually, home microdermabrasion involves applying a facial cream which is contained within the kit.
Professional microdermabrasion performed at the spa or a dermatology clinic involves the use of traditional microdermabrasion machines which are specialized pieces of equipment whose use requires special training.
With this in mind, you should consider obtaining microdermabrasion training from a certified institute if you wish to become employed at a spa or dermatologist’s clinic.
If you wish to be able to carry out professional microdermabrasion, you need to contemplate:
State laws regarding facial procedures in the area in which you reside.
Obtaining certification in all procedures, not just microdermabrasion. Esthetician schools tend to teach you not only microdermabrasion techniques but provide you with overall training in cosmetics. Consequently, if you enrol on a recognized course, you should expect to cover a wide range of procedures. Courses are widely available and typically last three years in duration.
A two day 14 hour standard microdermabrasion training course is available to those who already possess training and experience in cosmetic procedures.
If you are considering enrolling on a course which will teach you microdermabrasion techniques, you should ensure that the course will teach you the following skills:
Skin examination – you should be taught about the different skin types a person may have and at the end of the course you should be able to recognize the type of skin a patient has.
Patient interaction – you should be taught how to explain the risks and possible side effects associated with treatments and you should learn how to make the patient feel as relaxed and as comfortable as possible.
Handing machinery – you should be taught the correct way in which to handle specialized equipment and possess the ability to recognize differences between brands.
Equipment up-keep and maintenance – you should be taught how to clean and sterilize equipment.
A microdermabrasion training program will typically amount to $300. Costs vary depending upon location.
The National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers / Distributors and Associations (NCEA) body imposes a structure for microdermabrasion courses