International Beauty Institute is proud to deliver a well-rounded professional Diploma program in Medical Aesthetics at its Hamilton campus. The program’s objective is to provide individuals with knowledge of both traditional and advanced aesthetic treatments.
Once complete, students will have proficient knowledge of various professional and medical-grade product lines and ingredients.
Our Medical Aesthetics course will equip students with the knowledge for providing traditional aesthetic services such as facials, body treatments, make-up applications, nail treatments, and waxing.
Students will also learn advanced therapies used in the medical spa environment such as:
- Microdermabrasion
- Chemical peels
- Laser hair removal
- Photorejuvenation
- Acne treatments
- Skin tightening/body contouring
- Other medical aesthetic therapies and modalities
In-depth practical applications including client consultations, sanitization and sterilization practices according to the Ministry of Health, and professionalism in the workplace, are emphasized throughout the program.
Students will be well prepared for a career in the aesthetics and medical aesthetics industries. This comprehensive program is designed for those who wish to begin a career in a spa, medical spa, doctor’s office, or home-based business.
What Is Medical Aesthetics?
Broadly speaking, medical aesthetics includes all advanced skin treatments that are focused on improving the cosmetic appearance of patients. Medical aesthetics sits in a niche in between the beauty industry and plastic surgery.
Typically a medical director presides over the medical spa or medical clinic in which these advanced skin care treatments are performed.
Acne, wrinkles, skin tags, hyperpigmentation, and sun damage are just some of the skin concerns that can be treated with medical aesthetic modalities.
Medical aestheticians provide their clients with effective solutions without requiring any surgery.
Typically a medical director presides over the medical spa or medical clinic in which these advanced skin care treatments are performed.
Acne, wrinkles, skin tags, hyperpigmentation, and sun damage are just some of the skin concerns that can be treated with medical aesthetic modalities.
Medical aestheticians provide their clients with effective solutions without requiring any surgery.
Prerequisites for the Medical Aesthetics Diploma
- Personal interview to determine goals and suitability
- Grade 12 graduate or mature student status
- Advanced Academic Standing
Medical Aesthetics Program Modules
Skin Care
Product Performance & Skin Care Formulations
Laser
Body Contouring
Chemical Peels
Microdermabrasion
Skin Care
Learn how to identify and treat various skin concerns with an emphasis on cosmeceutical and medical-grade product lines. Using Dermo28’s skincare line, you will learn the skills to treat all skin types with traditional and advanced facial treatments. A strong emphasis is placed on practical training.
- Proper client selection
- Consultations for medi-facials
- Classic facial
- Advanced facial
- Facial with high frequency
- Extraction and implements
- Skin analysis
- Client charting and consultations
- Ingredients and product knowledge
- Natural and organic skin care
- Advanced skin care modalities
- Adult acne treatments
- Advanced exfoliation techniques
- Wound healing and advanced skin care theory
- Medical-spa terminology
Product Performance & Skin Care Formulations
A thorough understanding of the function of skin care products, their chemistry, and ingredient selection will be studied. Learn to professionally match performance ingredients with skin type, skin conditions and treatment goals to enhance your sales skills for retail and service revenue.
- Skin care chemistry
- Natural and organic skin care with respect to botanical ingredients
- Essential oils
- Cosmeceutical skin care ingredients
- Functional vs. performance ingredients
- AHA’s, BHA’s, retinoids and other medical grade ingredients
- Features and benefits of skin care ingredients and products
- UVA vs. UVB rays
- Sunscreens
- Client consultations, treatments, and product prescriptions
Laser
Learn laser and light therapy treatments for laser hair removal, photorejuvenation, photofacials, pigmented lesion reduction, vascular lesion reduction, acne reduction, skin tightening, body contouring, and cellulite reduction. A strong emphasis is placed on practical training.
- Laser history
- Laser physics and tissue interaction
- Types of lasers and light therapy devices
- Laser mediums
- Laser wavelengths and effects on tissue
- Indications and contraindications
- Regulatory requirements
- Laser safety
- Client assessment, consultation, and documentation
- Skin typing using the Fitzpatrick and Lancer Scales
- Hair reduction (Diode Laser)
- Photorejuvenation/Photofacials (IPL)
- Pigmented lesion reduction (sun damage, freckles, discolouration, birthmarks)
- Vascular lesion reduction (broken capillaries, cherry angiomas, spider veins)
- Acne reduction (pustules, scarring, pigmentation)
- Skin tightening, body contouring and cellulite reduction (Radiofrequency)
Body Contouring
You will learn various body contouring modalities on-trend in today’s Medical Aesthetic field, such as laser lipolysis, cryolipolysis, radiofrequency, and electric muscle stimulation. In addition, you will learn about nutrition and how to assist clients in creating a long-term weight loss plan to achieve realistic body expectations.
- Adipose, subcutaneous tissues, and cellulite
- Coolsculpting consultation, assessment, and treatment plan
- Radiofrequency treatments
- EMS treatments
- Food to consume for optimal weight loss
- Nutrition plans for safe/effective weight loss
Chemical Peels
Chemical Peels treat acne, acne scarring, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and dryness.
- Client consultations
- Pre and post-care instructions
- Skin typing
- Intro to chemical methods of exfoliation
- Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation
- Chemical peel protocols
- Practical application of glycolic, lactic, and salicylic peels
- TCA peels
- Benefits of a chemical peel
- Proper handling of client records
- Indications and contraindications
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion uses an applicator with an abrasive surface to gently exfoliate the outer layer of the skin. This treatment rejuvenates the skin while targeting sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, melasma, and other skin-related conditions.
- Client consultations
- Pre and post-care treatment instructions
- Skin typing
- Intro to mechanical methods of exfoliation
- Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation
- Technologies in medical clinics
- Proper handling of client records
- Indications and contraindications
- License and insurance
- Introduction to micro-needling
Body Treatments
Manicure & Pedicure
Make-up
Waxing Hair Removal
Botox & Dermal Fillers
Medical Spa Operations
Body Treatments
- Learn to perform traditional spa massage techniques on the face and body
- Body systems
- Types of massage movements; effleurage, petrissage, friction, percussion, vibration
- Indications and contraindications
- Intro to reflexology
- Intro to lymphatic drainage
- Sanitization
- Homecare and follow-up treatments
- Pre and post-treatment
- Practice on clients
Manicure & Pedicure
Using the latest techniques and products in the industry, learn spa, shellac, French, and classic manicures and pedicures. Use the latest techniques and products in the industry.
- Manicures:
- Hand and arm massage
- Basic manicure
- French manicure
- Man’s manicure
- Spa manicure with paraffin treatment
- Nail repair
- Shellac manicure
- Pedicures:
- Basic pedicure
- French pedicure
- Man’s pedicure
- Spa pedicure treatment with paraffin
- Shellac pedicure
Make-up
This advanced module will prepare you to enter the dynamic industry of make-up artistry. Various looks are covered, including day, evening, bridal, glamour and fashion using the most current techniques. Highlighting and contouring, smoky eye, cut crease, and false lash application are all taught.
Waxing Hair Removal
- Learn waxing hair removal services on the face and body. Special attention is given to brow shaping, and Brazilian waxing as these treatments are most sought after by clients.
- Types of hair growth and abnormal conditions
- Bacteriology, sanitation, and sterilization
- Soft wax and hard wax
- Client consultations
- Waxing hair removal on different body parts.
Botox & Dermal Fillers
Learn a theoretical orientation to a variety of injectable treatment options.
- Uses of botox and dermal fillers
- Licensure and liability issues
- Anatomy and physiology of the face
- Product storage and precautions
- Patient consultation and proper selection
- Possible side effects
- Potential results and time frames
- Indications and contraindications
- Pricing and costs
- Consent forms and pictures
- Patient pre-treatment care
- Preparation of the treatment area
- Post-treatment follow up
- Frequently asked questions
Medical Spa Operations
Learn to open your own spa/medi-spa business. You will prepare a professional business plan which can be used to seek funding for a future business endeavour.
- Introduction to small business finance
- Interpersonal skills training
- Consultative sales training
- Small business management specific to the spa/medi-spa industry
- Building a business plan
- Rules, regulations, and proper insurance coverage
- Sales and revenue-generating techniques
- Marketing and advertising strategies online
- Resume building and cover letters
- Interview techniques (“mock interviews”)
- How to register a business online: business names and HST requirements
- Implementing new product lines
Medical Aesthetics Program Length
| Module | Hours | |
| Skin Care | 120 hrs | |
| Product Performance & Skin Care Formulations | 120 hrs | |
| Laser | 120 hrs | |
| Body Contouring | 30 hrs | |
| Chemical Peels & Microdermabrasion | 120 hrs | |
| Body Treatments | 120 hrs | |
| Manicure & Pedicure | 90 hrs | |
| Make-up | 60 hrs | |
| Waxing Hair Removal | 30 hrs | |
| Intro to Botox & Dermal Fillers | 30 hrs | |
| Interpersonal Skills | 15 hrs | |
| Consultative Sales | 25 hrs | |
| Medical Spa Operations | 120 hrs | Total | 1000 hrs (33 weeks) |
Full-time: Monday – Friday
Medical Aesthetics Diploma Requirements
To achieve a Medical Aesthetics diploma from the International Beauty Institute, a student must obtain a minimum overall average of 70%, with no grade less than 60% in any theoretical or practical examination.
Medical Aesthetics Program Cost in Hamilton
For program cost inquiries, please fill out an application. An International Beauty Institute admissions advisor will contact you about the next steps in your enrollment!
Register Now
Ready to start your career? Register online! Have questions? Contact our Hamilton campus at (289) 674-0888.
Students enrolled in Medical Aesthetics Diploma Full Time may be eligible, if qualified, for loans, grants, or awards granted under the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Contact the Hamilton campus for more details.
Career Opportunities in Hamilton with a Medical Aesthetics Diploma
- Dermatology clinics
- Skin care facilities
- Aesthetic laser clinics
- Medical spas
- Plastic surgeons’ offices
- Physicians’ offices
- Day spas
- Wellness centers
- Destination spas
- Skin care line representative
- Equipment representative
- Entrepreneur
Potential Salary for Graduates in Hamilton
Spa: Starting salary of $45,000-70,000
Entrepreneur: Salary options are endless depending on services offered
Hamilton Campus Location
Our new state-of-the-art facility in Hamilton is located at 540 Upper James St. with a bus stop right outside the entrance. Easy access from downtown!
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Why International Beauty Institute?
Our advanced curriculum will help you prepare for any career in the ever-evolving aesthetic industry, adhering to the highest global standards. Always on the pulse of change and innovation, our staff is committed to giving you a well-rounded education to guide you to your dream job!
- Learn with the most modern technologies available.
- Use the most advanced skin care and make-up products on the market.
- Develop the most skilled techniques through in-depth programs that provide “real-life” training.
- Perfect your craft alongside experienced instructors in small class sizes.
Currently service Mississauga, Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Hamilton, Oakville, Burlington, Niagara, and surrounding areas.
Our Team
International Beauty Institute Instructors are spa owners, employees, and entrepreneurs with hands-on industry experience.
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