A Comprehensive Guide to Equipment (Milady's Aesthetician)

The skin care industry is constantly expanding with newer equipment and technology. A Comprehensive Guide to Equipment, part of Milady's Aesthetician Series, addresses the ever-increasing questions about technology information and how to apply and use it in everyday practice as a professional beauty consultant. Aestheticians will welcome this easy-to-read companion that guides readers through the process of evaluating, purchasing and using equipment from the basics such as treatment beds and skin analysis equipment to advanced equipment including oxygen equipment and microdermabrasion.

Suzanne Schmaling is a seasoned veteran in the esthetics market, having been teaching and consulting since the early 1980s. She has extensive training from various organizations, such as: Medical and Aesthetics Associates, Esthetics Technology Institute and Power Peel Training Workshop focused on technology training and esthetics machinery.

Section I: The Importance of Esthetic Equipment Chapter 1: How to Decide What Machines to Invest In Chapter 2: Good Business Practices Chapter 3: Guidelines and Rules Chapter 4: State by State Licensing Information Section II: Treatment Room Basics Chapter 5: Magnifying Lamp Chapter 6: Skin Analysis Equipment Chapter 7: Treatment Beds and Chairs Chapter 8: Wax Heaters Chapter 9: Steamers Section III: Optional Equipment Chapter 10: Hot Cabinet Chapter 11: Brush Machine Chapter 12: UV Sanitizer and Autoclave Chapter 13: Vacuum/Spray Chapter 14: Lucas Spray Pulverizer Chapter 15: Infrared Heat Lamp Chapter 16: Electric Mask, Mittens and Booties Chapter 17: Paraffin Wax Heater Section IV: Electrotherapy Equipment Chapter 18: Theory and Principles of Electricity Chapter 19: High Frequency Machine Chapter 20: Galvanic Current Chapter 21: Micro Current Section V: Advanced Technological Equipment Chapter 22: Oxygen Machines Chapter 23: Light Theory Chapter 24: LED Light Chapter 25: Ultrasound Chapter 26: Microdermabrasion Chapter 27: Electrical Desiccation Section VI: Esthetic Equipment for a Medical Practice Chapter 28: Lasers and Intense Pulse Light Section VII: Body Equipment Chapter 29: Body Treatment Equipment