Laser Technician Jobs & Market Analysis
Where will I work as a Certified Laser Technician? There are numerous possibilities for employment in this booming and ever-changing industry. Our graduates have obtained highly desired jobs in medical spas, day spas, physicians offices, salons, fitness centers, health and beauty establishments, treatment-specific boutiques such as tattoo removal and even National Laser Institute. In fact, many of our instructors came back to us after getting several years of experience in the field because they wanted to be a part of our fun and fast-paced working environment! Graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit can open their own location, rent a room in someone else s location or negotiate a partnership deal with a physician. One of the benefits of renting a room at an existing business is dealing with much less overhead, allowing the laser tech to focus on building their clientele rather than worrying about numerous fixed and variable costs. As in any other industry, the more advanced your skill set, the more attractive you are in the marketplace. While laser hair removal remains the most sought-after procedure, if a prospective employer knows that you re also proficient in photo facials, fractional wrinkle and acne scar reduction, tattoo removal, body contouring and skin tightening, you ll be an even more valuable applicant. Who is an ideal candidate for the Med Spa industry? The answer is simple: Anyone! One of the many things upon which NATIONAL LASER INSTITUTE prides itself is our diverse attendee population. Because we re an internationally acclaimed cosmetic laser and injectables training school, our attendees represent all parts of the world and many different backgrounds. We have recent high school graduates, stay-at-home moms seeking extra income and/or a career they re passionate about, cosmetologists, experienced aestheticians wanting to add laser services to their menus and even doctors and nurses seeking proven ways to increase their revenue stream.
But as varied as our attendees are, they typically have a few very important things in common: They love helping people look and feel their best They appreciate some flexibility regarding their schedules They enjoy learning new things and keeping abreast of industry trends They recognize that the med spa industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the entire beauty market and that earning potential will only increase in years to come! How Can I Maximize My Potential in this Growing Field? We get asked this question a lot, and National Laser Institute makes it a priority to help each and every attendee reach their professional potential. Our CEO/Owner Louis Silberman is a well-respected health and beauty entrepreneur who knows which marketing techniques work and which don t. From personal experience he knows both the joys and pitfalls of building a successful clientele and wants his attendees to benefit from his success. While we re proud to have received thousands of testimonials from attendees who absolutely loved attending our school, we know that training is only the first step in becoming a successful laser technician. You must also be prepared to win over potential employers, attract new clients, build a loyal clientele and of course, maximize your earning potential. As a National Laser Institute attendee, you ll receive so much more than a first-rate education from a top laser training and medical aesthetics institution. You ll also get all the marketing advice you need including: Extensive and highly informative marketing seminar Marketing DVD Client Development Kit including Business Plan Worksheet Product and Vendor Information an essential part of business development
Business Paperwork Package including treatment consent and new client forms Operation Materials including sample promotional materials You ll refer to these materials time and time again, saving you thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of research time in the long run. Medical Aesthetics Market Analysis Will the Medical Spa Industry Continue Growing? Without a doubt! This business has experienced nearly unprecedented growth in the past decade and is on target for continued increase. It s one of the few industries that not only maintained but also actually increased its profits during the recent U.S. economic recession. Even when times are tough, people will spend money to look and feel their best, especially in a competitive job market. Here are some fun and fascinating industry facts: The number of med spas in the U.S. has grown by more than 500% in the past 10 years. Revenue at med spas is expected to grow 18% per year through 2016.* Roughly 12 million non-surgical cosmetic procedures were performed in 2013.** The top five non-invasive procedures for 2013 saw growth or held steadily over the previous year:*** 1) BOTOX - 6.3 million procedures 2) Soft Tissue Fillers - 2.2 million procedures 3) Chemical Peel - 1.2 million procedures 4) Laser Hair Removal - 1.1 million procedures 5) Microdermabrasion - 970,000 procedures *Source: Marketdata Enterprises **Source: International Society on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2013 ***Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2013
Who Gets Medical Aesthetics Procedures These Days? One of the strongest features of this market is that it hits a highly desirable and widespread demographic: Almost everyone. Baby Boomers want anti-aging medical aesthetics procedures to look as young as they feel and stay competitive in the workplace; people in their twenties and thirties seek laser hair and tattoo removal as well as non- and minimally invasive procedures to enhance their natural beauty and stave off the early signs of aging. Both women and men (Brotox, anyone?) are getting more medical aesthetics procedures than ever before and thanks to marketplace competition, these treatments are now offered at numerous price points to fit most people s budgets. Plus, people look at cosmetics procedures much differently than they did ten or twenty years ago. The social stigmas of having work done, once associated with vanity or only for the rich and famous have dissipated significantly. Our population is living longer and wants to look good. It has become not only somewhat fashionable to get medical aesthetics procedures but improved technology provides quicker results with little or no pain and downtime. So, If You re Thinking About a Career in the Exciting Field of Cosmetic Lasers You re timing couldn t be better and it s so easy to get started. Just call us! Our admissions department is happy to answer all of your questions about becoming a certified laser technician. Maybe you re not sure just yet whether this is the right career path for you. Call us anyway! We ve helped thousands of people just like you make the right choice by providing accurate, timely and thorough answers to all of your questions. Don t wait another day. Call us now with all of your questions about become a certified laser technician!