Life of a PA| How I got Into Aesthetics

[@TheGisell23]

Yes please make a separate video about owning your own aesthetic practice and specifically how you started yours!!! Love your videos 😉

[@brionnavlogs]

This!!

[@Misscorri01]

i wanted to be a PA in derm, surgery, or plastics with my own aesthetics business. Seeing that i can be a PA and work in this field this is my dream career. I thought about becoming a licensed esthetician but dont know if that considered PCE or HCE

[@itsKendraLynne]

Hmm that’s a great question! I would call some school you’re interested in and see if they’ll accept that as your hours. Also, if you do find out, let me know please ☺️💕

[@Realitysua_]

what does PCE and HCE mean?

[@rochelleolivia]

@@Realitysua_ patient care experience and Healthcare experience

[@dtae7855]

I would love to know more about starting an aesthetic business/ office as a PA! It is something that’s not talked about much for PA’s even tho I’ve seen that it’s possible. Awesome video as always!

[@cheerleadergonenerd3344]

Great tip about getting licensed as an electroligist first! That's exactly what I did and I opened a laser hair removal clinic and school. After 10 years I decided to go back to school to become a PA. I was offered a derm position before even starting PA school based on my laser experience and being known in the field, having written articles for Dermatological magazines and through Electrolysis, Esthetician, and Derm speaking engagements. I also own and operate a school where I teach Dr's and other allied health care professionals how to use lasers. I'm now transitioning my laser school to an online platform. I have so many Dr's and clinics backlogged waiting to send their employees to my online laser classes, of which, my hair removal course should be up and running by October '19. No pressure.... 😓😅. I also have tattoo removal, pigmented skin lesions, and vascular lesion classes following with some other side courses such laser safety officer training, etc. I never imagined when I started this whole journey that I'd ever end up here. I'm so excited for the future and I'm very interested in learning more about your injectables class! If anyone is interested in learning more about lasers you can reach me at [e-mail].

[@itsKendraLynne]

Such an amazing story!! Maybe we could help each other out! I'm thinking of developing an online training course now for injectables. E-mail me at [e-mail]

[@411foryou]

8:30 Yes tell us more about your practice on the side

[@shoppingtildrop]

Thank you for making this video! You are my PA inspiration, Kendra! I’m currently on a pre-PA track and I hope to work in dermatology or aesthetics one day!

[@itsKendraLynne]

Aww thank you so much!! That means a lot! Def routing for you on this journey 🤗

[@DrAdnan]

Aesthetics seems really profitable nowadays

[@itsKendraLynne]

Yea! Everyone’s into looking their best maintaining their skin! 😁

[@SimpleSuzie123]

Awesome video Kendra! Aesthetics is my dream field. I really appreciate your advice.

[@itsKendraLynne]

Thank you so much for watching! 💕

[@i1x33feieeshay]

Yes please make another video on how to start a med spa and would love more info on your course. I'm actually an ER PA looking into aesthetics on the side with my sup phys. I appreciate any info!

[@itsKendraLynne]

Definitely will do!! Email me at [e-mail] to get on my course waitlist 🤗

[@alessandra1385]

Thank you for your tips and advice, I am currently finishing up my senior year and intend to start training in aesthetics ASAP I am looking forward to going into your field of Cosmetic Dermatology and earn a PA in the future. I live in South Florida and would LOVE to attend your courses to get some experience. ❤️

[@itsKendraLynne]

Hey love! Sorry for the late response. I do private training still in FL, but am thinking of developing a very detailed online course with HD vids. E-mail me if you're interested in either :) [e-mail]

[@becca99004]

Great video! Can you do an advice video for surgery? I remember you were in surgery prior to aesthetics

[@itsKendraLynne]

I would absolutely love to! Thank you for the video idea 🤗

[@yongk4416]

Yes I would like to know about your classes. I’m an NP student; expecting to graduate in June

[@itsKendraLynne]

I'm possibly going to develop a very detailed online course with high-def vids now so that I can reach more people! Let me know if that sounds appealing :)

[@priavattamparambil7593]

Can’t wait to take your classes one day! 😃❤️

[@anitaayala4924]

Definitely interested in taking your course!

[@mariahmaxey8097]

Hi . Love your video . I’m interested in being a dermatologist PA , i recently just decided to go to aesthetician school . I’m trying to see how can i combined both fields , in finding the perfect area for me . If i was looking into cosmetic derm pa . What other requirements should i look into after PA school to pull me closer to the cosmetic derm world .

[@itsKendraLynne]

Doing your electives in cosmetic derm and networking and taking courses to learn injectables :) Apply everywhere

[@amandawooodall3]

Hi Mariah, did you ever figure out how to merge the two? I'm currently in the same boat now!!!!

[@graced3233]

Hi! How did you work as a medical assistant? Did you have a degree or a certificate? I have been applying for hospital jobs but since I don’t have a certification or experience (just graduated HS), I can’t get a position. Great video!!!

[@itsKendraLynne]

Thank you so much!! I was not certified. I just applied everywhere whether or not it said that they required certification. Just not hospitals, bc they're more strict :)

[@evelyncerda3099]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@gemmac3664]

Thanks for this info! Did you end up making a separate video about owning your own practice? I'd love a video like that!!

[@hafsahassan1796]

After you graduated from PA school how long did you have to wait to get this job in aesthetics? Also did you get trained for aesthetics on the job?

[@ShesJustLivin]

We love you Kendra!!! ❤❤

[@itsKendraLynne]

Aww thank you so much babe!! Love yaaa 💕

[@meghamathew6716]

could you please explain how to become an aesthetic pa right from high school, it would really help me out a lot.

[@giannaelise5248]

I am interested in taking your course!

[@jerardogomez1724]

this video has a lot of great tips thank you!

[@itsKendraLynne]

Thank you for watching!! 🙏🏼🤗

[@thaisscheffer5362]

When you talk about electives are you talking about in college as an undergrad or graduate study or even in PA school?

[@itsKendraLynne]

Electives in PA school ☺️

[@broschoe]

I want to be an aesthetic PA but I used to do phlebotomy and would get so scared poking people with needles, the training was terrible and the environment was very fast paced with multiple people at a time so maybe that contributed to it... but I also hate needles when I get poked. How do I overcome this?? I really love doing all the different facial treatments but I know no one will hire if I don't feel comfortable with doing fillers and botox.

[@alialgabri21]

When you worked as a MA, were you certified or trained on the job? Thank you!

[@itsKendraLynne]

I was not certified, I was trained on the job, but had worked as an MA in OB/GYN previously (also still not certified)

[@bpeoples4043]

What state did you work in?

[@MHSMagicLuver]

So I’m not sure if I’ll want to do aesthetics but I believe I want to do a derm rotation (it can help in almost any field since people will ask you about rashes/moles) and I may do derm but later after I have worked for years. After working say 15-20 years or so would be getting into derm for the first time you would be able to make a good amount right? Just based on general experience. Also does that hurt? It looks very painful but i know they are numbed.

[@itsKendraLynne]

I would say no to the getting in easily and paid more if you work longer in another field then transition. Dermatology is a whole other world and takes years to really master. That’s why derm is the hardest residency to get into. Starting as soon as possible is best, but that’s where the determining if the lower payment is worth it. I really do think there should be a residency for derm.

[@beuati4lbliss]

What are your recommendation on transitioning from an emergency medicine PA to Derm or aesthetics?

[@itsKendraLynne]

Definitely start training in injectables and start networking as well! Aesthetic conferences are a great place to go and try to network :)

[@jeanettemld09]

@@itsKendraLynne Any recommendation on botox/filler training companies?

[@Youresthiemma]

What would the benefit be of having an esthetician license and being a PA?

[@itsKendraLynne]

You would know a lot about skin care! You’d be a great cosmetic derm PA or even in to dermatology as well ☺️

[@roshnipatel4019]

Hi Kendra! I am a 3rd year PA student and have a plastic rotation in a few months. I am interested in your course on the use of injectables and the facial anatomy. Can you please provide more info on how I can attend these online courses? Thank you!

[@muserfame9071]

I thought PA school was only 2-2.5 years

[@asjiajohnson6622]

New grad NP here.....I would love to know more about your classes, or other companies that you would recommend for newbies! ❤️

[@AshleySanchez-cd8ym]

Thanks for the amazing video! Do you have an email where we can send you a few questions about being pre-PA? I would love the feedback 💕

[@itsKendraLynne]

Sorry for the late response!! [e-mail]

[@laurenzaucha5486]

Ah can you add me to the list for your programs?! I am a PA in general surgery looking to transition to cosmetics. Thank you!

[@itsKendraLynne]

Of course!! 🤗

[@mckenziautumn8829]

I’ve always wanted to be an esthetician bu steer from it because I feel like I csnt make a living off of it with having to rent spaces or clients cancelling and it scares me off with having to file my own taxes as a self employed worker. Does any one have any advice or suggestions to help me hold onto my dreams?

[@princessgoodridge750]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@itsKendraLynne]

Of course 😘😘

[@taliaepps6670]

I would love to do a course like that!!! 😍

[@nursemoriaheva4439]

When are the courses dropping?

[@itsKendraLynne]

Moriah Eva Aiming for mid June!! 🤗

[@haileyruiz6225]

What undergrad major would you recommend for this career option?

[@TheAggie4lyfe]

When you say you went out and did trainings who did you do those through?

[@itsKendraLynne]

I could’ve sworn I replied lol. I did empire medical training, but I don’t really recommend them. Not enough anatomy or hands on

[@soccerchickcrc20]

I am interested in the course!!:)

[@itsKendraLynne]

Thanks babe! I'm thinking about creating an online course. It'll prob take some time before I get it together though, but I'll def keep you updated :D

[@brwnskn8313]

I want to know about your courses

[@JaideRenee]

Im interested in your future courses

[@christinamarie9249]

I’m interested

[@ebonimurphy7037]

I thought a medical director wasnt necessary for an NP in a full practice state? Thats what I was taught.

[@itsKendraLynne]

Not sure about NP laws. I’m a PA ☺️

[@tqdinh2]

Dog logic: let me out human lol

[@411foryou]

Automatic-Like Club

[@fallonelle]

pls add me to the course list

[@jenniekim1294]

Can you make another video about starting your own practice!!

[@itsKendraLynne]

Of course I can! 🤗