Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics in Richmond, VA

Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics

A division of The University of Professional Sciences
8547 Mayland Drive
Richmond, VA 23294

Experience Counts
Discover why training with one of the industries most sought after, highly educated & credentialed medical esthetician & author, Laura Todd, and her highly trained staff can give you that competitive edge! Important aspects of your overall educational outcomes include the actual facility, the educators and the environment in which you will be learning. We are dedicated to setting the bar in all components.

Laura's credentials include:

20 years experience in the industry.
Owns a medispa & stays current with industry trends.
Virginia's First Full Term Esthetician Seat, appointed by the Governor.
Participates in legislative issues: lobbied & implemented HB2510, establishing esthetics licensure for Virginia.
Author of Advanced Face and Body Treatments for the Spa, published by Thomson Delmar Publishing 7/07
Subject Matter Expert for Developing Virginia's Master Esthetician Licensing Examination. This examination is also used nationwide.
Holds several University degrees including Bachelors of Science and is a Masters Degree Candidate.

Payment Plan Available
Students who apply need to have outside funding in hand pre-arranged prior to application or pay half down prior to start and half down prior to completing fifty percent of the course. Our courses are taught at the university level and we expect our students to handle a rigorous curriculum. We only accept serious students. We do not offer government funding.

Testimonials from Recent Graduates
"After conducting in depth research & visiting several different esthetician schools in Virginia, I decided to attend IAME. Although there was another school only 20 minutes from my home, I traveled an hour passing several schools to receive the best education available."

"As an employer, I only hire IAME Graduates. We are a high end medical facility and require qualified estheticians!"

"When touring other schools in Virginia, I found that IAME's facility had more equipment than any other school in Virginia. Their curriculum and training represented what is necessary to succeed as an Esthetician in today's Spa."

"Thanks for helping me secure a job even before I graduated! I was impressed with how many Spa owners called and came to the school looking for your graduates!"

Accredited & Internationally Recognized Diplomas
Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics is accredited by ITEC, The International Therapy Examination Council. ITEC, affords our students the opportunity to Exam for an International Diploma, recognized worldwide. Our Certificate to Operate is from The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

Job Placement Assistance
Job Placement Assistance is available for those who qualify. We pride ourselves in assisting student with interviews or securing jobs prior to their graduation and offering top facilities access to highly trained professional.

Gaining that Clinical Edge
IAME provides you with state-of-the-art equipment & products reflective of what is needed to succeed in the current market place. Our small class sizes allow for greater instructor involvement, as well as in- depth student participation in lab. Our equipment is always on site and we never depend on equipment manufactures to demo what is required of your curriculum!

To ensure excellent clinical skills, we offer:

Many top product lines
Ample workstations
Oakworks electric spa tables
Multifunction Machines
Woods Lamps
Microdermabrasion, crystal & crystal free
Microcurrent
Ultrasound
Vascutouch
Lymphatic Drainage Machines
IPL & Lasers
LED

Comprehensive Curriculum
We pride ourselves in the fact that you are studying the most comprehensive, current information available in the esthetics industry.

We go above and beyond state requirements, providing you with the tools necessary to be the best skin care professional in the industry and are well known for setting the Gold Standard in the school industry.

Course Offerings
BASIC ESTHETICIAN (inclusive)
Treatments & Services you will be able to perform after completion:

Skin Analysis & Consultation
Skin Treatments (Manual)
Specialty Esthetic Massage such as Stone, European & Eastern Techniques
Specialty Masks & Treatments
Skin Treatments with the use of Machines: Steaming, brushing, vacuum, high frequency & galvanic
Make up & lash application
Hair removal: waxing, tweezing, manual & chemical hair removal
Lash & Brow Tinting
Lash Perming
Body Treatments
Back, Décolleté, Hand & Foot treatments & more!

Includes Introduction:

Advanced Extraction Techniques
Advanced Exfoliation Techniques
Microdermabrasion
Lymphatic Drainage
Microcurrent, Ultrasound, Light Therapy and many more!

MASTER ESTHETICIAN (inclusive)
Treatments & Services you will be able to perform after completion:

Microdermabrasion & Mechanical Exfoliation
Enzymes & Herbal Exfoliators
AHA & BHA Peels
Glycolic Peels
Salicylic Peels
Modified & Jessner Peels
TCA & Designer Peels
Light Therapy
IPL, LED
Ultrasound
Microcurrent
Advanced Treatments: Face & Body
Cellulite Treatments
Lymphatic Drainage: Manual & Machine & more!

Also includes Introduction to Medical & Clinical topics:

Advanced Cellulite Treatments
Clinical Exfoliation Techniques
Layered Technology & Layered Protocols
Advanced Pre & Post Operative Treatments, Fillers & Injectables
Assisting with Dermatological & Cosmetic Procedures
Lasers versus Light Therapy
IPL: Hair removal, Broken Capillaries, Vascular Blemishes, Pigmentated Blemishes
Laser Hair Removal

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