Founded by Harvard-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Russo, our programs are designed to produce skilled, confident injectors who prioritize patient safety and clinical excellence.
All of our clinical training programs include live patient injections, with a low student-to-instructor ratio for personalized feedback and real-time correction. This ensures you gain the practical, hands-on experience needed for real-world success.
Yes, most of our courses are CME-accredited, providing you with the continuing education credits required for license renewal and professional development.
Our Student Advisors are available to guide you through the course selection process, ensuring you choose the training path that best aligns with your background and career goals. Schedule a Discovery Call to get personalized advice.
Novice injectors will take Introduction to Neurotoxins first and then move on to Introduction to Dermal Fillers. Taking inspiration from the Dreyfus and Benner models of skill acquisition, Aesthetic Mentor™’s curriculum is strategically set up to provide development from novice to expert level for better success.
Our Student Advisors are always available to help you customize your learning path.
Contact a Student Advisor: guideme@theaestheticmentor.com
Our curriculum is led by Board-certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Russo and taught by his team of clinical experts and instructors. Aesthetic Mentor™ also collaborates with industry luminaries to hold special classes, lectures, workshops, and roundtables. Be sure to sign up for email notifications to receive updates on available courses.
Aesthetic Mentor™ trains licensed medical professionals such as an LPN, RN, NP, CRNA, MD, DO, PA and DDS. Licensed estheticians are eligible to take some classes too, as noted in the class description. You must hold an ACTIVE MEDICAL LICENSE in order to participate in injectables courses. Please have your license number ready to submit for verification.
Hands-on participation in the training is based upon the Board regulations of the facility’s state and eligibility may vary. Review the event information prior to registering, and feel free to ask one of our Student Advisors for assistance.
No, you only require an active license to train. Aesthetic Mentor™’s training facilities have supervising physicians and authorized prescribers who use a proprietary EMR software system for charting and compliance. Your instructor will ensure proper charting and orders are occurring and delegate treatment plans to you. All training models are considered patients of the supervising physician.
Please note: LPN, RN, NP, CRNA, and PA licensed professionals require supervision as dictated by the regulations of your state Board in order to treat patients once your certification is complete. Cosmetic and aesthetic medical treatments must follow medical laws and protocols.
Providers trained in aesthetic procedures like neurotoxin, filler, PRP, body contouring, and laser often see a 30-40% increase in income after certification. Many report 6-figure earnings within their first year of practice.
Over 90% of our graduates find employment or launch their own aesthetic practices within 6 months of completing their training, thanks to the strong foundation and career support provided by Aesthetic Mentor™.
You’ll have access to our online resource center, job placement support, and ongoing career mentorship through the MAA Network, making your transition into aesthetics as seamless as possible.
The majority of our courses are hybrid, combining online didactic learning with in-person hands-on practicum.
On-location courses are hosted at one of our two locations:
Boston, MA
Hartford, CT
95 Glastonbury Boulevard. 3rd Floor, Suite 303
Class type and location are noted in the class description. On-demand and online portions MUST be completed prior to attending your on-location clinic training.
See our Course Calendar pages for location information!
Yes, clinic size is limited to maintain our 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio for an intimate learning experience.
All hands-on work will be performed on models under the supervision and coaching of a certified instructor. Models are provided for each course. If you know someone who is interested in being a patient model, please refer them to us. Consider your first model a lifelong patient!
The didactic portion of most courses is completed through our online learning platform. Online courses are broken up into short, easy-to-follow modules. You can work on the on-demand training on your own schedule, but each class has a completion deadline to keep you on track. The progress of your on-demand course is recorded. Once completed, you can return to any module for reference.
You should participate in the coordinating hands-on clinic portion of your course within a short period of time, waiting no more than 2-4 weeks, while the information is fresh in your mind.
Live courses/clinics are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Since these fill well in advance and models need to be arranged, you are advised to secure your spot as soon as possible. You will be able to pick your clinic date when registering. If your course has an on-demand component, you MUST complete it to attend your clinic. We cannot allow any student who has not completed the on-demand didactic to attend a clinic, and the cancellation policy will apply.
Information and instructions on how to receive your credits will be sent to you for each CME qualifying course. Courses must be completed in order to receive credit. Contact cme@theaestheticmentor.com for more information.
| On-Demand Training:
Course tuition is non-refundable once the training has been accessed. Once on-demand training has begun, you have agreed to complete the on-demand and on-location course in its entirety. No partial refunds will be considered.
| On-Location Training:
No refunds or changes will be honored within 7 days of the scheduled course or clinic date. No exceptions.
Cancellation or rescheduling requests within 8-10 days of the scheduled course or clinic date will result in a 10% cancellation fee.
| COVID-19:
All on-location events are subject to high-standard COVID safety and health measures. If you or a household member is exposed to COVID or exhibits any symptoms, please contact us at 339.674.1134 to discuss rescheduling.
Incomplete training, no-shows, or early leave will result in an automatic forfeit of tuition. CME certificates will not be issued for partial or incomplete training.
Although unlikely, scheduled course or clinic dates are subject to cancellation or change based on required minimums or limitations.
Cancellations and changes must be requested via email to guideme@theaestheticmentor.com
