Creating a picture-perfect pout is one of the most satisfying services an aesthetics provider can deliver. Dermal fillers are quick, generally safe to inject, and the results can range from a subtle refresh to a dramatic plump. Providers and their clients can work together to determine the precise volume desired to ensure every client leaves smiling.

An effective procedure fills the gap between noninvasive facial rejuvenation and facelift surgery is thread lift. Thread lift procedures use variations of temporary sutures to lift portions of loose skin on the jawline, cheek, neck, and elsewhere.

A recent trend in aesthetic medicine involves bundling different procedures that complement one another. Microneedling and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) are separate aesthetic procedures that treat signs of aging, acne scars, and loss of volume in the skin. Since PRF comes from the patient's blood and promotes healing and collagen production, it has been a new popular add-on to incorporate into microneedling treatments

This week we are spotlighting our Carlsbad provider Jolene Retaskie, RN, BSN

A healthcare professional's journey into the aesthetics space is unique, which holds true within our amazing community of Portrait providers. Each of these talented injectors has a different story, perspective, and expertise. Every week, we will be highlighting a new provider to bring their journey in front of our audience. This week we will be talking to Gail Keir, RN, BSN

This week we are spotlighting our Walnut Creek provider Melissa Gorden, RN

Botox® parties provide a comforting environment for patients to receive their treatment in a fun and social setting, surrounded by their friends. A Botox® party can be hosted at a home, at a medical aesthetic practice, or providers and patients alike can get creative with other safe location ideas.

Mary Beth Hagen of TITAN Aesthetic Recruiting shares her top 3 tips for new aesthetic injectors trying to break into the industry.

In the ever-evolving aesthetics industry, growing a successful aesthetics practice is becoming more competitive with each passing year. The ongoing responsibilities of staying up to date on the latest treatments and injecting techniques, marketing your practice, and maintaining a busy schedule of patients is a never-ending juggling act that takes time and dedication to master Every established injector has their own way of managing the various aspects of their career. Gail Keir, BSN, RN has been an aesthetic injector in Orange County for over 18 years, balancing a robust aesthetic practice with family life as a mother of two college-age boys.