beauty and aging
Healthy Skin Dos and Don'ts
| Skin Care Professional | Reason to Visit | Special Training |
| Dermatologist | Prevention and treatment of hair, nail conditions. | After medical school and internship, completes three-year residency in dermatology. |
| Dermatologic surgeon | Surgical and non-surgical skin treatments. | Same as dermatologists; many also complete one- or two-year fellowships in dermatologic surgery. Many are members of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). |
| Plastic surgeon | Cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. | After completion of medical school and internship, three-year residency in plastic surgery, often followed by fellowships in subspecialties. |
| Esthetician | Facial and non-invasive, non-medical skin treatments. | Cannot prescribe medication; should not use complex machines like lasers. Depends on state licensing laws. All states except Connecticut license estheticians, although requirements vary. |
