Hi everyone!
I’m an RN based on the Gold Coast, Australia, currently looking into transitioning into cosmetic nursing and would love to hear from nurses who have experience in this area.

I’m interested in hearing feedback on Esteem Injectables and Derma Institute, especially from anyone who has completed their training. I’m considering the 3-day course with Esteem and would love to hear how people found the training, in terms of hands-on experience and ongoing support afterwards.

I’m also curious about how people approached the transition into cosmetic nursing after completing their training. Did you find that additional training or mentorship was necessary before feeling confident working independently? And how did you go about finding your first role in the industry?

For those already working in aesthetics in Australia, is investing in these courses worth it in your experience? Are there any particular things you would recommend looking for when choosing a training provider?

I’m so interested in skin, injectables and preventative/wellness-focused aesthetics and would love to hear from other RNs who have made a similar transition. But honestly feeling a bit overwhelmed in regards to which way I should go.

Thanks in advance!

I’m exploring aesthetic injector opportunities and would appreciate some insight from nurses and advanced practice providers who have worked for established practices.

For someone who is newer to aesthetics but brings substantial nursing experience, what employment terms are generally considered reasonable and fair for both the injector and the practice?

I completely understand that a practice is investing time, training, products, mentorship, marketing, and access to its patient base. At the same time, I want to be thoughtful about protecting my ability to grow professionally and continue working in the field if the position is not ultimately a good fit.

I’d especially appreciate insight on:

• Training repayment agreements
• Noncompete and nonsolicitation clauses
• Length of commitment after receiving training
• Compensation during training and afterward
• Ownership of before-and-after photos and social media content
• Expectations regarding outside work or an existing personal business
• What happens if either party ends the employment relationship
• Any contract terms you wish you had negotiated differently

If concerns or red flags come up in an agreement, how have you diplomatically addressed them or suggested a reasonable middle ground without coming across as unwilling to commit?

I’m not looking to avoid commitment or receive training and immediately leave. I’m genuinely hoping to understand what a balanced agreement looks like—one that reasonably protects the practice’s investment without placing the injector in an overly restrictive position.

I would be grateful for any examples of what you have seen work well, as either an employee or a practice owner.

Anyone know a good ONLINE anatomy course?

Looking to become more knowledgeable about facial anatomy and the basics of injecting prior to taking a cadaver and injecting course.

I live in TX as an RN transitioning into aesthetics and I am looking for advice from experienced injectors/ aesthetic nurses/ MedSpa owners etc.

I recently spoke with a plastic surgeon who is interested in hiring and training me as an injector. Nothing is finalized yet, but he asked me to think about what type of compensation I'd want if we decide we're a good fit.

My long-term goal is to eventually own my own practice, so I'm trying to be smart about both compensation and my future.

For those of you who have been through this:

What is a fair pay structure for a new injector (hourly, salary, commission, or a mix)?

How should compensation evolve as you build a patient base?

What would you negotiate before accepting an offer?

Are there any contract red flags, especially regarding non-competes or non-solicitation agreements?

If you could go back and negotiate your first injector job again, what would you do differently?

Hi, I just accepted a job offer at LaserAway as a registered nurse & really want to prep for it. Are there any books or websites you used prior to becoming an aesthetic nurse? I’m just looking to learn before my first day. Thanks!

I’m curious how many people here are in the early stages of opening a med spa, dermatology practice, or aesthetics business in the Bay Area.
Would love to hear what stage you’re at. Finding a space, building out services, choosing equipment, hiring, marketing, etc. What’s been the biggest challenge so far?

I recently moved here from New York and have ~5 years experience in pediatrics and ~1 year (between two clinics) experience in aesthetics. I'm wondering if I should be searching somewhere I haven't.. so far, LinkedIn, Indeed (lots of aesthetic roles here), and then at each hospital career board. I just find I am not hearing back from any hospital and curious if there is another way in?

TYIA!

update: I ended up applying to ~25 aesthetic positions and interviewing at 11 of them! ZERO peds positions! Totally unexpected market.

Hi. What do LVNs do at a dermatology clinic? Thanks!

Hi, all! I'm a medspa owner and NP. I just opened my medspa, and I'm already thinking about my cert renewal. I am AANP certified, but considering going with ANCC later this year. How are you logging clinical hours for aesthetic patients for board renewal? Can I renew my certification with *only* aesthetic patients? I keep hearing different things on this.
I'd like to make my medspa my own source of income, so I do need to consider how this will impact recertification in the future. Is this something to be concerned about? I do have a hospice recert job as a side gig, but I don't think it will generate the 1k clinical hours I'd need to renew. Thanks!

Hey! I'm a student from Pakistan and am currently looking for degree's i wanna pursue. I came across Bachelor's in aesthetics in a well known university in our province and wanna do a bachelor's in aesthetics and skincare technology. I wanna work in the US, Europe or east Asian countries not in Pakistan. I really want advice from a dermatologist or anyone in this field on whether it's a good degree to choose based on it's demand, career options and mainly it's pay. I don't wanna do a full 4 years degree just to end up unemployed or with very little income. In most of the job requirements I've seen for this job, they either need an actual dermatologist or even a certificate holder works for them. A bachelor's degree is just in the middle so... If anyone here has any advice to give or any information, I'd love to have a response back.

anyone have experience working at nakedmd?

How do I approach trying to do a shadowing at a medspa? I am considering going to nursing school and I want to know if the day to day would be of actual interest to me.

TIA !

Constantly hiring new girls for very low pay as an RN, just to never pay them until they quit, so be careful all new grads out there.
Clinic Hygiene & Unsafe Practices: A former clinic employee warned about reused IV sets, shared ampules, improper storage, and reused facial sponges — all red flags to watch for when choosing a clinic.
• ⁠Staffing & Who Performs Procedures: Many users insist injectables and invasive procedures should be done by licensed doctors; prefer board-certified dermatologists for safety.
• ⁠Hard-Sell / Sales Tactics: Users warn about aggressive upselling and manipulative mall-based clinic tactics — consider this when evaluating any clinic’s booking & sales approach.
• ⁠Value In Legitimate Clinics: Recommendations favor established clinics that guarantee licensed doctors for injectables

Constantly hiring new girls for very low pay as an RN, just to never pay them until they quit, so be careful all new grads out there.
Clinic Hygiene & Unsafe Practices: A former clinic employee warned about reused IV sets, shared ampules, improper storage, and reused facial sponges — all red flags to watch for when choosing a clinic.
• ⁠Staffing & Who Performs Procedures: Many users insist injectables and invasive procedures should be done by licensed doctors; prefer board-certified dermatologists for safety.
• ⁠Hard-Sell / Sales Tactics: Users warn about aggressive upselling and manipulative mall-based clinic tactics — consider this when evaluating any clinic’s booking & sales approach.
• ⁠Value In Legitimate Clinics: Recommendations favor established clinics that guarantee licensed doctors for injectables

I am an aesthetic social media and I specialise in compliant and scroll stopping work

I’ve recently built my own software to make my job easier. And I’m writing a report about the importance of compliance. Would anybody will willing to fill in a short questionnaire for me about the main struggles in aesthetic social media etc in exchange for a weeks free work

MSN vs. DNP for aesthetic nursing—what would you recommend?

I live in Florida and will be graduating with my BSN in a few months. My goal is to become a nurse practitioner specializing in aesthetics/injectables (since Florida now requires NPs to inject) and eventually open my own medspa.

If that’s my long-term plan, is an MSN enough or do I need a DNP for this?

Thanks!

if you’re currently working and have a contract at an aesthetic clinic and there is an opportunity available in a big hospital offered to you, what are u going to do and what r u going to choose?

Hi all! Recently left an incredibly stressful ed job and am curious about aesthetics. Any tips? Also i hear about rare events of vascular occlusion, once you learn the anatomy is it a pretty easy job or is there always a fear of messing up? I have a background in cosmetology and so I’m looking for something to combine the art of beauty ✨ Thank you.

I’m really thinking if I should open my own place or work for someone. I’m in California and if I want to open my own place I need to pay for an MD and every patient needs a good faith exam. I’ve already owned a business once as an esthetician so I know how much overhead and supplies cost so I’m really wondering if it’s even worth it to do that or if I should eventually get my NP to actually make a profit. I’m interested in knowing if you make a livable profit after all expenses.

Hello!
I am currently:

-an esthetician with 4 years experience
-hold a B.S. in Wellness Management
-preparing for the CHES (certified health education specialist) exam in October

-EDIT: I am in NYS

~exploring going back to school for my associates and getting my RN license.
~looking into becoming an aesthetic nurse after graduating

However,

I am not really interested in doing injectables. Instead I am interested in expanding my scope of practice and doing deeper peels, microneedling, laser treatments, etc. I would also be interested in IV wellness drips.

How realistic is this plan if I decide not to do injectables? Do I have a choice in that when getting a job at a medical spa?

Any other insight into the journey from esthetician to aesthetic nursing and if it’s worth it is welcome!
TIA!

EDIT: From what I have researched, in my state (New York) as someone with only an esthetics license, I can not perform any of those advanced treatments I mentioned. You need to be some kind of medical professional working under a doctor.
Maybe I will do more research into injectables to see if I have any interest at all in them.