What is Esthetics? The profession of Esthetics or Beauty Therapy, as it is called in Europe and other countries, is based on the art of enhancing the visual appearance of the face and body. It is one of the fastest growing professions in North America today. The esthetic profession is multi-faceted and involves helping others to look and feel good about themselves, thus increasing their self-esteem and self-confidence. It is a very rewarding career, the work being exciting, fulfilling, and often demanding because of the diverse number of services that may be carried out throughout the course of a day. Females and males of all ages are seeking professional treatments for their skin and body, particularly the growing number of aging baby boomers who are looking for services to look and feel good for as long as possible.

Why Lam School? If you are seriously considering entering this exciting and rewarding profession, you could not have chosen a better institution to begin your career. Careful selection of the best school is vital in order to obtain the best education, which in turn will lead to a successful career. The Lam School of Advanced Esthetics has built a solid national and international reputation as the leader of skin care education in North America. Most of their students are referred by word of mouth and therefore the school has had little need to advertise. Students who chose the school have typically conducted a thorough research and have been told by professionals that the Lam School would be the best choice. The Lam School of Advanced Esthetics is at the forefront of the latest technology in skin care, and several Lam graduates have established themselves as leaders in the profession.

The profession has undergone significant changes within the past few years and the esthetician has gained more respect by both the public and the medical profession. Hubert Lam, the previous owner and Principal of the school, accurately predicted almost 20 years ago, that the esthetic profession will eventually become paramedical, and this occurrence is now being realized. The esthetician is now being perceived as a highly skilled health and beauty professional who practices a more holistic approach towards health, beauty wellness and anti-aging. Three groups appear to be emerging at the forefront:

1. Medical estheticians are those who work together with medical professionals and focus on pre- and post-operative care for the doctor's patients. They concentrate on skin problems such as acne, acne scarring, various chemical peelings and the preparation as well as after-effects of cosmetic surgery of the skin

2. Clinical estheticians work independently within a clinical setting such as a skin care clinic or salon. Although they also perform spa services, they concentrate mainly on clinical aspects of skin care.

3. Spa or salon estheticians are those who cater primarily for the rejuvenation or relaxation aspect of esthetics

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