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Qualified beauticians are most often found at skin-care salons or day spas. They give a wide range of facial treatments for a wide range of problems, from mild to moderate acne, to light wrinkling, to melasma;  what they cannot do is perform surgery, work with lasers, prescribe medication, or diagnose dangerous skin ailments, such as cancer.

A good beautician will tell you to visit your doctor if he or she spots something suspicious on your face, and your doctor may in turn refer you to a dermatologist if you need specialist treatment. Think of a beautician as a skin-care partner. Most likely you will be visiting your beautician weekly, twice-monthly, or monthly until your problem is controlled. After that, you will go less frequently for follow-up and maintenance visits.

Many beauticians and dermatologists use a Wood’s lamp to view a patient’s sun damage. The lamp projects a long wavelength of blue light deeper into the skin than visible light; sun damage shows up as dark, mottled areas.

Visiting a Beautician

If you decide to work with a beautician, a plan of specific cleansers, creams, sunscreens, and other regimes designed to treat your skin may be recommended. Beauticians rely on professional treatment lines that are available for use only under a beautician’s supervision. These professional products generally contain moderate levels of active ingredients; you may experience better or faster results from them than from over-the-counter products.

Don’t be shy when visiting a beautician or dermatologist. To help him or her choose the safest, most effective treatment plan for you, you must speak up about your lifestyle and your health. Don’t forget to mention allergies, reproductive plans, current medication, and even how many glasses of alcohol you drink in a week.

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