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Milady Advanced Esthetics, 3rd Edition
An essential resource for the ultimate esthetics professional.
Educate your students on advanced procedures like dermaplaning, cosmetic microneedling, radio frequency facial treatments, and non-ablative laser rejuvenation. Offer this performance-driven education that celebrates all skin tones and types, and prepares estheticians for thriving careers in day spas, med spas, or even specialty medical practices.
Give your students the elevated education they crave and give your program a competitive advantage for years to come.
Discover the Benefits of Milady Advanced Esthetics, 3rd Edition
Comprehensive tools for all types of learners.
With a robust suite of print and digital resources, students and instructors will have the tools they want and need to teach and learn successfully.
Unlock potential for thriving esthetics careers across all types of settings.
With the ever-increasing popularity of advanced esthetics services, this 3rd edition will better prepare estheticians for thriving careers in a variety of settings.
All in-demand procedures included.
The curriculum includes 33 advanced procedures that will prepare estheticians for elevated careers. Newly added step-by-step procedures include: Dermaplaning, Hydrodermabrasion, Radiofrequency, and Cosmetic Microneedling.
Esthetics education for all skin types and tones.
Each chapter has been reviewed by an award-winning esthetician and delivers on our ongoing commitment to cover all skin types and tones.
Experience a fresh, dynamic layout.
Simplified imagery to aid comprehension, a better balance of theory topics and procedure content, and treatment-specific chapters to make it easier for instructors to customize their curriculum.
Streamlined learning, tailored teaching.
Revised and reorganized content to make teaching, learning and studying easier. Customize how you teach treatment-specific chapters based on your state's requirements. CIMA users have the ability to hide non-relevant chapters.
Contents & Procedures
Contents
- Client Safety & Infection Control
- Advanced Histology of the Skin
- The Impact of Hormones on the Skin
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Laser, Light Energy, and Radiofrequency Therapies
- Skin Analysis: Skin Typing and Disorders of the Skin
- The Impact of Skin Care Products and Ingredients on the Skin
- Botanicals and Aromatherapy
- Working in a Medical Setting
- Medical Terminology and Pharmacology
- The Esthetician’s Role in Pre- and Post- Medical Treatments
- Exfoliation, Extractions, and Masks
- Exfoliation Devices
- Advanced Skin Care Massage
- Lasers and Light Treatments
- Skin Tightening and Non-Invasive Body Contouring
- Skin Needling
- Advanced Hair Removal
- Advanced Makeup
- Body Treatments in the Spa
- Complementary and Alternative Healing Therapies
- Ayurveda Theory and Treatments
- Professionalism and Business
Procedures
- Proper Hand Washing
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Tools, Equipment and Surfaces
- Policy and Procedure for Operating Autoclaves
- Blood Exposure Protocol
- Cleansing the Face with Product
- Powder Alginate Mask
- Extractions
- AHA Treatment
- Jessner’s Solution or 20% BHA Treatment
- Crytsal-Free Microdermabrasion (Diamond Tip)
- Hydrodermabrasion
- Ultrasonic Facial
- Dermaplaning
- Stone Massage for the Face
- Foot Reflexology Massage
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- IPL/BBL Photorejuvenation
- Laser Hair Removal Treatment
- LED Skin Treatment
- Non-Ablative Laser Rejuvenation (Collagen Synthesis)
- Microcurrent Facial Treatment
- Radio Frequency Facial Treatment
- Cosmetic Microneedling
- Brazilian Wax with Hard Wax (Female Anatomy)
- Brazilian Wax with Hard Wax (Male Anatomy)
- Hand Sugaring on the Legs
- Airbrush/Camouflage Makeup
- Dry Exfoliation with Mud Mask
- Seaweed Body Wrap
- Herbal Body Wrap
- Slimming Body Wrap (Contour Wrap)
- Reiki Gemstone Facial
- Basic Marma Point Facial
Clear and upfront pricing with no hidden fees, contracts, or commitments.
For the Student
CIMA Digital Course
- Easy, intuitive navigation for distance or in-person learning.
- Access to robust, built-in instructor resources.
- Powerful self-service analytics, time tracking, and reports.
- Comprehensive device and browser compatibility.
- 2-year access.
Printed Access Code (PAC)
ISBN: 9798214049618 • List: $335.95 USD
Student Seat
ISBN: 9780357928479 • List: $335.95 USD
CIMA Exam Prep
- Hundreds of multiple-choice questions with unlimited attempts.
- Three modes: chapter review, chapter test, and comprehensive test.
- Full visibility to students’ activity.
- 2-year access.
Printed Access Code (PAC)
ISBN: 9798214049632 • List: $49.95 USD
Student Seat
ISBN: 9798214062853 • List: $49.95 USD
eBook
Digital version of Advanced Esthetics textbook. No other activities or videos.
ISBN: 9780357928387 • List: $215.95 USDTextbook
Preview the English Sample Chapter »
ISBN: 9780357873069 • List: $215.95 USD
Workbook
- Detailed exercises for both practical and theory content.
- Activities include fill-in-the-blank, true/false, matching exercises and various activities within the workbook that cater to different learner types.
- Helps students stay organized and aids comprehension.
Preview the English Workbook »
ISBN: 9798214049571 • List: $125.95 USD
Exam Prep
- Helps students prepare for their state board exams.
- Hundreds of multiple-choice questions, similar to the ones asked during the State Board Exam.
- Using CIMA? The test bank is included and can be added by educators.
- Looking for a digital version? Get CIMA Exam Prep instead. Now available on CIMA.
Preview the English Exam Prep »
ISBN: 9798214049588 • List: $70.95 USD
CIMA + Textbook
Printed Access Code (PAC) + Textbook
ISBN: 9798214581972 • List: $435.95 USD
Student Seat + Textbook
ISBN: 9780357928561 • List: $435.95 USD
CIMA Esthetics Fundamentals + Advanced Esthetics
Includes Foundations, Esthetics Fundamentals, 12th Edition and Advanced Esthetics, 3rd Edition.
Student Seat
ISBN: 9798214515496 • List: $671.95 USD
Student Seat + Foundations, Esthetics and Advanced Esthetics Textbooks
ISBN: 9798214515502 • List: $871.95 USD
For the Instructor
Instructor Resources (such as Instructor Support Slides and Lesson Plans) are built right into the CIMA digital learning platform and available for free to CIMA users. Using print? Purchase instructor resources and get access online through CIMA.
Course Management Guide
Includes detailed Lesson Plans, Instructor Support Slides, answer keys to review tests and student workbooks, test bank to create tests and quizzes, new & condensed rubrics.
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Online Access
ISBN: 9780357928486 • List: $384.95 USD
Instructional Videos
- Procedural videos from multiple points-of-view for maximum student comprehension.
- Successfully capture visual and auditory learners.
Online Access
ISBN: 9798214501253 • List: $1,199.95 USD
Course Management Guide + Instructional Videos
Online Access
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