Do you have a specialty? What made you choose that?

Your wisdom needed for the next issue of ASCP Skin Deep magazine! If you have a specialty in your practice, what made you decide to focus on that? (If you don't, is there something you'd like to specialize in, some day? A particular service, or even a particular type of client?)

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Permalink Reply by NBSkinCare on January 9, 2015 at 7:57pm

I am Certified as an Acne Specialist! LOVE what I do!
I got into treating Acne after I dealt with adult onset acne that just wouldn't budge. It was stubborn and embarrassing. Once I got clear it was obvious that I could help my clients with their Acne, too, so I sought out the education and the right product line (Face Reality) and I have been specializing in that for 2 years.
I own a spa and Acne Clinic now and while I still do facials here and there, my days are mostly full of acne treatments :)

Nicole

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Permalink Reply by Maya on January 11, 2015 at 10:24pm

I am certified Laser Technician as well as an Electrologist.I work in a chain of medical spa and trained and qualified all advance skin rejuvenation treatments but i personally love doing laser hair removal.

I feel really good when i help people unwanted or excessive hair removal .My clients are from all skin types of skins and ethnesities but specially my AA clients coming with lower face excessive hair growth causing them scaring, bumps and ingrown problem .Laser treatment is a blessing for these clients.They are super happy with the results,No tweezing or waxing any more.

I still love doing facials and my clients love my deep cleasing and relaxing facials but most of my schedule i am busy in Laser hair removal and i love helping my people.

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Permalink Reply by Maya on February 4, 2015 at 11:22pm

Hi Cathy

Would you mind sharing what type of antiaging service you do?

wold love to hear from you.

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Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on February 5, 2015 at 6:40pm

I LOVE working with acne and that is because I love working with the people who are struggling with acne. Seeing someone go from embarrassed, withdrawn, and self-conscious, to confident and happy is such a pleasure! I also really like project-oriented work, and I see each acne struggle as a project that I work on over time to get the desired outcome. Even though it costs me a client, nothing makes me happier than to "graduate" an acne client - switching them from 2-week facials to just seasonal tune-ups.

I am starting to have the same type of approach towards pigment work. I think it comes down to a certain compassion for people who have something on their skin that they feel stands between them and the rest of the world. I like to break down those barriers so people are confident in their relationships with themselves and others. The best is knowing that your client is a real person with some insecurities, issues, and things you can help with. Any time I start getting frustrated or burned out, I return to that sense of love and compassion for the people I work with.