Also called: Med Spa Founder, Aesthetics Clinic Owner
Owns a medical spa offering treatments like Botox, lasers and facials, working with a supervising medical director.
She starts with a staff huddle about the day's 40 appointments, checks the laser maintenance log, meets a sales rep about a new device, and reviews ad spending. Some owners are nurses or doctors who still treat patients part-time.
Very wide range: a small clinic may net under $100k, while busy multi-location med spas earn much more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 8 years after high school. No single path: owners are often estheticians, nurses or physicians; state rules require a licensed medical director for injections and lasers.
Ways in: Certification, 4-year college, Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration, Nursing, Esthetics (trade school).
Growing much faster than average. Medical aesthetics has been one of the fastest-growing beauty businesses.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI chat, booking and ad tools trim front-office staff; treatments, medical oversight and client trust stay human.
Classes: Biology, Business, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.
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