Aesthetics
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The Role

The Aesthetics role at a glance

Aesthetic nurse practitioners deliver cosmetic and medical aesthetic care — neuromodulator and dermal filler injections, laser and energy-based treatments, skin rejuvenation, and medical-grade skincare planning — for patients seeking elective procedures.

The setting is almost entirely outpatient: medical spas, dermatology and plastic surgery practices, and NP-owned aesthetic clinics. Roles are consultative and elective, so patient communication, photography and outcome documentation, and repeat-visit relationships matter as much as injection technique.

Requirements & certification

• Graduate NP degree with national certification through AANP or ANCC (family or adult-gerontology track per the practice population)
• Aesthetics is learned in practice: employers screen for injectable training (neuromodulators and dermal fillers) and device experience, often via manufacturer-led programs
• The optional CANS credential through the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board recognizes aesthetic practice hours
• Active state APRN licensure; medical-director, delegation, and supervision rules for cosmetic procedures are set by state law — check your state board of nursing