Milady's The Clinical Esthetician: An Insiders Guide to Succeeding in a Medical Office

Milady's The Clinical Esthetician: An Insider's Guide to Succeeding in a Medical Office is a guide to working with and for a physician in a medical setting, while managing a skin care business. It offers in-depth methods for problem solving practical matters such as building a business plan, buying and selling products, dealing with office politics, applying tried and true treatments, and protocols, while increasing profit. Dietz depicts how a practitioner can become a liaison between the patient and doctor, offering a valuable service to the relationship, while building a prosperous business. In addition, topics such as office politics and rules and regulations are covered. Case studies are included, as well as chapters on handling difficult patients and situations.

This textbook for beauty operators interested in establishing a practice within a medical setting begins with the practical considerations of communication, business planning, office politics, and adherence to regulations, then describes treatments for particular skin care conditions and pre- and post-operative care. Color photographs support the text. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR