Medical Esthetic Textbooks

From PCI Publishing
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Emergency Medical Care for Your Salon & Spa
by Susanne S. Warfield with Donald Sudy, M.D.

This book provides an overview of some possible injuries that may occur in a spa or medical spa setting, along with First Aid treatment and risk management & follow-up guidelines. If you don't have a plan in your facility–this is your first step!

Ebook (for immediate download)
Cost: $39.95

For hardcopy, please visit
http://pcijournal.com/emergency-medical-care-for-your-salon-spa.html

 

 

Guide to Product Selection
by Sarah Burns

This book provides the reader with A-Z information on products, development, labeling, inventory, retailing and merchandising. A must-have book to learn the ins and outs of how to select products for professional and retail in your salon, spa or medical setting.

Ebook (for immediate download)
Cost: $42.95

For hardcopy, please visit
http://pcijournal.com/guide-to-product-selection.html

 

 

 

Legal & Liability Issues of a Medical Spa
by Paula Cohen and Susanne S. Warfield

What Is A Medical Spa?

See NCEA's position on what is a medical spa and the industry's regulatory information source–Warfield–will take you through the Federal, State, City and Local checklists that you need to be aware of to open a medical spa. This book has been used by attorneys to guide them through the
muddled waters of who governs what and who is responsible...make sure you know the issues!

Ebook (for immediate download)
Cost: $99.95

For hardcopy, please visit
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Esthetician’s Guide to Working With Physicians
by Susanne S. Warfield

If you're a professional esthetician hoping to expand your business within the medical community, you need this book. Warfield takes you step-by-step by examining your career options, putting together a resume for the medical profession, how to get an interview, what to negotiate in an employment agreement and much more. This book is a essential for the esthetician looking to work in the medical field.

Ebook (for immediate download)
Order the Estheticians Guide to Working with Physicians ebookand get the companion Student Workbook FREE (available only as ebook).

Cost: $54.95

For hardcopy, please visit
http://pcijournal.com/estheticians-guide-working-with-physicians.html

 

 

Laser Safety for the Salon, Spa & Small Medical Clinic
by Judi Nicholson R.N. B.S. & Susanne S. Warfield

If you are considering having a laser in your salon, spa or small medical clinic, this book will update you on the latest lasers and how they would fit into your environment. The licensing and regulatory requirements, including following of the ANSI Standards for laser safety, which are included under the OSHA General Duty Clause are reviewed.

Ebook (for immediate download)
Cost: $39.95

 

 

   

Guide to Building a Medical Esthetic Practice
by Susanne S. Warfield

This complete guide will take the physician, esthetician, accountant and health attorney through the necessary steps of designing a business plan for incorporating skin care services into a medical practice. The legal and liability chapters will identify the areas that need to be researched on a Federal and State basis. Warfield also helps the physician determine physical plant requirements, how to hire an esthetician and what to negotiate in an employment agreement. Service and product proforma assumptions are also provided with a sample financial plan.

This book is must read by the physician/esthetician incorporating skin care services within a medical facility.

Ebook (for immediate download)
Cost: $99.95

For hardcopy, please visit
http://pcijournal.com/guide-building-medical-esthetic-practice.html

 

 

Physician's Guide to In-Office Dispensing
by Inga Ellzey & Susanne S. Warfield

For the physician who is setting up in-office dispensing of products from their practice, this book is indispensable.

The authors take you through the steps of deciding what products to dispense, selection of a product and the how-to of setting up the business of selling products from your practice. Manual and computerized inventory control systems are discussed and a sample inventory form is given. Gearing up with staff and space requirements as well as internal marketing, patient education tips, make this book the most comprehensive overview of the business of dispensing available to the physician.

Only available in Ebook format

Ebook (for immediate download)
Cost: $79.95

 

 

OSHA Manual on Bloodborne Pathogens
Published by Paramedical Consultants, Inc.

This book is required for every employer and skin care professional to be compliant with the Bloodborne Pathogen Act. This comprehensive book is tailored for the skin care specialist and gives specific examples and guidelines that are pertinent to the skin care industry and what OSHA will be looking for in the case of an inspection.

Ebook (for immediate download)
Cost: $42.95

For hardcopy, please visit
http://pcijournal.com/OSHA-manual-bloodborne-pathogens.html

From Milady
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Building Your Medispa Businsiness

Milady’s Aesthetician Series:
Building Your Medispa Business

Building Your Medispa Business, part of Milady’s Aesthetician Series, focuses on the planning process of owning and operating a spa business. This book emphasizes the key components an individual will need when developing their business plan, beginning with what type of spa they envision. This comprehensive book includes new cutting edge information on operating a profitable spa with topics on employee hiring, training, employee management, customer service, and overall operations. In addition to the above topics, it focuses on developing marketing plans, setting quality standards, and understanding spa operations and legal issues. This unique reference will provide aestheticians who are considering opening a spa with the information they need to make informed choices giving them the greatest chance of seeing their business last and be successful.

ISBN 10: 140188167X
ISBN 13: 978140188672
Copyright: 2009

Hardcopy
Cost: $55.95 (plus $6 shipping)
Seven to ten business days for delivery

 

 

Common Skin Diseases

Milady’s Aesthetician Series:
Common Skin Diseases: A Handbook for the Aesthetician

Chronic Diseases of the Skin: A Handbook for the Aesthetician is designed to offer the aesthetician with the tools needed to work with clients who present with unfamiliar or unusual skin lesions. This book addresses the common and not-so-common diseases and disorders that are seen on the skin, what they look like, and what to do about them. With the aid of photographs, descriptions, and illustrations, this book will help the clinician to know what they are looking at and what recommended action should be taken. It offers advice on how to avoid giving medical advice and medical diagnosis, and aides in understanding the common course of a disease, what to expect, treatment of the disease, and client prognosis. In addition, this handbook outlines the common course of a disease, what to expect, treatment of the disease, and client prognosis.

ISBN 10: 140188170X
ISBN 13: 9781401881702
Copyright: 2007

Hardcopy
Cost: $55.95 (plus $6 shipping)
Seven to ten business days for delivery

 

 

Cosmetic Surgery and the Aesthetician

Milady’s Aesthetician Series:
Cosmetic Surgery and the Aesthetician

The Cosmetic Surgery Patient: The Aesthetician's Role, one of twelve titles in Milady's Aesthetician Series, is the most up-to-date handbook on plastic surgery for the aesthetician. Designed for daily use, this book will help the aesthetician provide clients with accurate and professional answers to the most popular questions about cosmetic surgery procedures. Detailed procedure descriptions, illustrations and before and after photographs help to educate the aesthetician about common procedures. This book focuses on the role the aesthetician can play in the care of the cosmetic surgery patient, from skin care, to referring a client for surgery, to post-operative care.

ISBN10: 1401881688
ISBN 13: 9781401881689
Copyright: 2008

Hardcopy
Cost: $55.95 (plus $6 shipping)
Seven to ten business days for delivery

 

 

Botox Dermal Fillers and Sclero Therapy

Milady’s Aesthetician Series:
Botox, Dermal Fillers and Sclero Therapy

Botox ®, dermal fillers, and sclerotherapy, one of twelve titles in Milady's Aesthetican Series, discusses the hottest procedures in the non-surgical aesthetics industry today. This guide looks into each and every aspect of these exciting procedures including patient selection, patient satisfaction, and recovery time. All the reader's questions will be answered and deep discussion of the differences and unique qualities of each procedure will lead the reader to a complete understanding of these cutting edge processes. Included are many thorough case studies, as well as invaluable before and after photos that will allow the reader to actually see results, leading to an enhanced understanding of the material. Facial anatomy is also covered in the book, leading to an understanding of how the facial muscles interact and how the face ages. The reader will be able to determine the best course of action for each patient, how these techniques are better than surgery, and what the results will be.

ISBN10: 1401881696
ISBN 13: 9781401881696
Copyright: 2006

Hardcopy
Cost: $55.95 (plus $6 shipping)
Seven to ten business days for delivery

 

 

Medical Terminology

Milady’s Aesthetician Series:
Medical Terminology: A handbook for the Skin Care Specialist

Medical Terminology: A Handbook for the Skin Care Specialist explores medical terminology in the spa and medical office setting, starting with basic language and moving into the more advanced. The reader will benefit from the in-depth look into the roots of words, the Latin and Greek languages they come from, and learn roots making deciphering the terms easier. End of chapter exercises provided as an independent study tool that will allow the reader to review terms on their own. As the terms are more clearly understood the reader will be able to work them into their own everyday language. Most importantly, the terms included are the most up-to-date and relevant to the aesthetics industry and will leave the reader with the most cutting edge information necessary to succeed. The text is fun and easy to use and will provide all of the tools necessary to fully educate the aesthetics professional in the ever-important area of terminology.

ISBN 10: 1401881718
ISBN 13: 9781401881719
Copyright: 2006

Hardcopy
Cost: $55.95 (plus $6 shipping)
Seven to ten business days for delivery

 

 

Common Drugs and Side Effects

Milady’s Aesthetician Series:
Common Drugs and Side Effects: A Handbook for the Aesthetician

This guide is designed to act as a quick drug reference for the aesthetician who requires information on drugs, their purpose, drug interactions, and potential effects and side effects, especially as they pertain to skin conditions. This unique resource highlights drugs that will impact the skin, and as such, the ability to treat the skin with traditional topical or clinical treatments familiar in the spa or medical spa. Designed to increase knowledge in specific categories that are beneficial to patient care, the guide is organized to include coverage of common drugs for women; drugs used in the aging process; drugs used for autoimmune diseases; drugs for bacterial infections, viral infections, and fungal infections; drugs that affect the skin; drugs used for skin therapies; illegal drugs; and over-the-counter drugs. Special features of this reference guide include charts and illustrations for visual learning and a dictionary of drugs, their purpose and possible reactions.

ISBN 10: 1401881726
ISBN 13: 9781401881726
Copyright: 2008

Hardcopy
Cost: $55.95 (plus $6 shipping)
Seven to ten business days for delivery

 

 

Advanced Hair Removal

Milady’s Aesthetician Series:
Advanced Hair Removal

This extensive manual provides a modernized approach to hair removal and dispels the rumors, old wives tales, and half truths about hair growth, hair removal, and the techniques that are associated with the procedures. Deigned to act as a resource for students and practicing aestheticians, Advanced Waxing and Hair Removal discusses the must-know subjects of anatomy and physiology; patient interviewing; charting; techniques; and how to grow a hair removal business; and includes patient studies, photographs and recommendations for treatment. Illustrated are the processes of hair removal by following several candidates through different hair removal techniques and provides many illustrations to observe the results. Documentation of treatment plans, interviewing techniques, and patient recommendations are made available to the reader. In addition, the book discusses the use of lasers, who can perform this procedure, how it works, and why it may be the single prong in the hair removal plan for a patient. With its simple, non-intimidating approach, this handbook provides the reader with advanced, updated, and need-to-know information about the hair removal process.

ISBN 10: 1401881742
ISBN 13: 9781401881740
Copyright: 2007

Hardcopy
Cost: $55.95 (plus $6 shipping)
Seven to ten business days for delivery