Esthetics Career Options

If you are thinking of changing careers, or if you are tired of office stress, a cramped cubical, and you want the flexibility to work only when you want while gaining complete control of your schedule with a lucrative professional-level income, then becoming a Licensed Master or Medical Esthetics may be the ideal answer for you.

If you are just out of High School and want a fast track to a rewarding and lucrative career, Esthetics may be for you. Esthetics is a well respected career that you can start right away unlike most college programs...our programs provide you direct training for your desired career. Classes can be completed in as little as four to six months. Esthetics may be your answer if you are looking for a lucrative interim vocation while pursuing a degree from a colloege or university.

If you want to travel the world or work on luxury cruise ships or in a destination spa, and you are looking for a life-long career of satisfaction and financial independence then IAME's ability to afford its students the opportunity to test as an International Esthetician through ITEC are endless.

Experience Counts

As an established learning institution, our students benefit from our knowledge and influence within the market. You only have to ask one of our graduates to learn how becoming a graduate of IAME has opened doors, provided them with an unparalleled foundation as an esthetician, and helped them secure fabulous career opportunities in the industry.

Training with renowned Author & Medical Esthetician Laura Todd & other industry experts at IAME offers you opportunities beyond your average school curriculum.

Laura's resume include:

• Owner of a Medical Skin Care Spa & Clinic.
  
• World renowned Author of Esthetic Textbooks: Advanced Face and Body Treatments for the Spa & Milady's Standard Esthetics Advanced.
  
• Serves as a textbook reviewer & continues to contribute to esthetics texts currently being used in schools across America.
  
• Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor, Medical Esthetiian and Laser Technician.
  
• 20 years experience in the industry & trained in Italy on advanced European Skin Techniques.
  
• Participation in legislative issues; lobbied for HB 2510 (established two-tier licensure for Virginia).
  
• Appointed by the Governor to serve as Virginia's First Full Term Esthetician Seat to the State Board that regulates Esthetics in Virginia.
• Was an integral part of developing Virginia Esthetician regualations as a Board Member.
• Served as a subject matter expert in the development of the National Master Esthetician Licensing Examination.
• Appointed by the American Association of Cosmetology Schools to serve as Virginia's state relations committee representative.
• Executive Director of The Virginia State Association of Skin Care Professionals, she continues to serve as an advocate for Virginia's Estheticians and ensuring the highest regulatory standards.

Accredited & Internationally Recognized Diplomas

Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics is Richmond Virginia's only Esthetics accredited esthetics school. Accreditation and our high standards is what sets us apart from the other schools who have not met an outside accrediting agency's standard. We are also accredited internationally by ITEC, The International Therapy Examination Council. ITEC, affords our students the opportunity to Exam for an International Diploma, recognized worldwide.

Payment Plan Available

Payment plans are availible and because we are accredited, we are in the process of applying to offer Financial Aid.

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!

Course Offerings
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.

BASIC ESTHETICIAN: Learn Spa & Relaxing Treatments
Treatments & Services you will be able to perform after completion:

• European Based Methodologies
  
• Skin Analysis & Consultation
  
• Manual Facial and Skin Treatments
  
• Specialty Masks & Treatments
• Machine based Facials & Skin Treatments
  
• Make up, Lash & Brow Treatments
  
• Hair removal
• Body Treatments

MASTER ESTHETICIAN: Learn Anti-Aging & Results Oriented Treatments

• Microdermabrasion
• Enzymes & Herbal Exfoliators
• Alpha & Beta Hydroxy Peels
  
• Jessner & Modified Jessner Peels
  
• Trichloracetic Acid Peels & Designer Peels
  
• Light Therapy Treatments (LED)
  
• IPL Hair Removal & Facial Treatments (intro)
  
• Ultrasound
• Microcurrent
• Advanced Face & Body Treatments
  
• Cellulite Treatments
  
• Lymphatic Drainage: Manual & Machine & more!

MEDICAL ESTHETICIAN: Learn Medical Spa Treatments

• IPL Hair Removal, Skin & Facial Treatments
• Laser Hair Removal & Skin Rejuvenation
• Treating Broken Capillaries, Leg Veins & Pigmented Blemishes
• Assisting with Botox & Fillers
• Layering Treatments & Protocols
• Medical Based Skin Care Treatments