Why Doctors are Becoming Botox Practitioners

Over recent years there has been a noticeable trend of individuals working in the healthcare sector making the transition to the aesthetics industry.

Doctors, with their breadth of knowledge and skill, are becoming more and more aware of their worth and are choosing to attend Botox courses for doctors to broaden the list of services that they can offer and the career paths in front of them.

By doing so, these people are leaving their chosen fields that they have worked so hard, and for so long, to become leading figures in to work in a completely new industry either full or part time.

But why are so many doctors making this switch? Carry on reading to find out!

The power to run your own business

The healthcare sector is notorious for its sheer amount of red tape and bureaucracy getting in the way of what healthcare is all about – helping people.

Many doctors are choosing to leave this officialdom behind and have decided that they would rather answer to nobody but themselves in their profession. By becoming a trained Botox practitioner, they now have the power to do just that.

Before undergoing training to deliver Botox injections, a doctor will already hold a prescribing qualification. This is useful because Botox is a prescription only medicine. By being qualified to administer and prescribe Botox, doctors would have the skill and training to fully operate a Botox business by themselves.

Running your own business comes with its own unique set of challenges, but for people who are tired of dealing with administration above them, it can be a dream.

Not only will all of the profit from your services be yours, but you will also be able to choose your own staff if you decide to have a team working with you.

A unique benefit of working in the aesthetic industry is that you will have a steady stream of repeat customers. On average, Botox patients will return to their clinic three or four times a year to begin with. This means that you can have a reliable source of income while running your business, which takes away from most of the stress that comes with being a business owner.

And when you have the clients coming in, you can offer them more and more services to choose from which are not mutually exclusive and can even benefit each other. By doing this, you could easily have a six-figure income per annum, depending on how much you choose to work and your expenses.

The flexibility to choose your own hours

Doctors, and other individuals working in the healthcare sector overall, are renowned for their devotion to their work. While this devotion is admired by both the general public and healthcare employers, working such long, arduous hours can really take a toll on even the most dedicated professional.

A doctor who is trained in Botox and aesthetic procedures has the power to choose when and where they work.

If they would rather perform aesthetic treatments full time with complete autonomy then they can open their own business. If they would rather not have the hassle that comes with owning a business, then they can seek to be employed in the industry instead. And if they want complete freedom in their profession, then they can be self-employed and operate in other businesses clinics.

When a Botox practitioner starts to develop their own loyal clients, they can see in advance what their schedule looks like and can work other aspects of their life around this. If they would like some time away from work then that is up to them and they can plan their time off around their customers’ appointments.

This flexibility to work and even having the power to push appointments back without the consequences that come with delaying urgent medical appointments can be incredibly freeing for doctors. It allows them to enjoy their work more without severe amounts of pressure hanging over their necks.

The development of personal skills

To attend the necessary training courses to become a Botox practitioner, one should already be a healthcare professional. Not only is this best practice, it is also law and regulation.

This ensures that only trained, experienced, and qualified professionals are delivering aesthetic treatments, which is important to maintain the integrity of the industry and keep patients safe.

As a doctor, you will already have much of the comprehension and abilities that are required to be a Botox practitioner such as injection skills and knowledge of facial anatomy. By rounding off this knowledge by attending a Botox course, you can develop your own skills and give yourself much more value when compared to your peers.

On top of this, working in the same industry for many years can become dull for people seeking a challenge with their profession. Learning a new skill is exciting, and having the ability to put this skill into practice with your job can be very stimulating and rewarding – mentally as well as financially!

And becoming a Botox practitioner is not just all about the money. For some doctors, being able to work closely and develop relationships over the long-term with their patients is their favourite part of their job. The aesthetics industry promotes the development of these relationships massively by encouraging repeat visits from clients.

Doctors can help their patients overcome very specific issues that may have been plaguing their confidence and affecting their lives for years. Seeing their patients, who they have since become close friends with, find a new lease of life following their aesthetic procedures can an incredibly gratifying experience.

So that’s why doctors are becoming Botox practitioners!

Working in the aesthetics industry is not for everyone. But at the same time, neither is working in medicine. Any current doctor or medical professional should consider whether working with Botox could be for them if they want to receive any of the benefits listed above.

At the end of the day, Botox administration is just another skill that can be added to a healthcare professionals’ repertoire, and is capable of diversifying as well as increasing their income while potentially working less hours.