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33-week Medical Aesthetics Diploma Program in Hamilton

Medical aesthetics is one of the fastest-growing fields in beauty. Our 33-week Medical Aesthetics Diploma combines online theory learning with hands-on training, giving you the skills and confidence to work in medical spas, clinics, and beyond.

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Why Choose Medical Aesthetics?

This program prepares you for an exciting career where you help clients feel confident and achieve real results. With an IBI diploma, you’ll graduate ready to work in medical spas, dermatology clinics, physicians’ offices, or even launch your own business.

  • Starting salaries: $45,000 – $70,000+
  • Entrepreneurship: Unlimited earning potential depending on services offered

Modules Overview

Learn how to identify and treat various skin concerns with an emphasis on cosmeceutical and medical-grade product lines. Using Dermo28’s skincare line, you will learn the skills to treat all skin types with traditional and advanced facial treatments. A strong emphasis is placed on practical training.

  • Proper client selection
  • Consultations for medi-facials
  • Classic facial
  • Advanced facial
  • Facial with high frequency
  • Extraction and implements
  • Skin analysis
  • Client charting and consultations
  • Ingredients and product knowledge
  • Natural and organic skin care
  • Advanced skin care modalities
  • Adult acne treatments
  • Advanced exfoliation techniques
  • Wound healing and advanced skin care theory
  • Medical-spa terminology

A thorough understanding of the function of skin care products, their chemistry, and ingredient selection will be studied. Learn to professionally match performance ingredients with skin type, skin conditions and treatment goals to enhance your sales skills for retail and service revenue.

  • Skin care chemistry
  • Natural and organic skin care with respect to botanical ingredients
  • Essential oils
  • Cosmeceutical skin care ingredients
  • Functional vs. performance ingredients
  • AHA’s, BHA’s, retinoids and other medical grade ingredients
  • Features and benefits of skin care ingredients and products
  • UVA vs. UVB rays
  • Sunscreens
  • Client consultations, treatments, and product prescriptions

Learn how to identify and treat various skin concerns with an emphasis on cosmeceutical and medical-grade product lines. Using Dermo28’s skincare line, you will learn the skills to treat all skin types with traditional and advanced facial treatments. A strong emphasis is placed on practical training.

  • Proper client selection
  • Consultations for medi-facials
  • Classic facial
  • Advanced facial
  • Facial with high frequency
  • Extraction and implements
  • Skin analysis
  • Client charting and consultations
  • Ingredients and product knowledge
  • Natural and organic skin care
  • Advanced skin care modalities
  • Adult acne treatments
  • Advanced exfoliation techniques
  • Wound healing and advanced skin care theory
  • Medical-spa terminology

You will learn various body contouring modalities on-trend in today’s Medical Aesthetic field, such as laser lipolysis, cryolipolysis, radiofrequency, and electric muscle stimulation. In addition, you will learn about nutrition and how to assist clients in creating a long-term weight loss plan to achieve realistic body expectations.

  • Adipose, subcutaneous tissues, and cellulite
  • Coolsculpting consultation, assessment, and treatment plan
  • Radiofrequency treatments
  • EMS treatments
  • Food to consume for optimal weight loss
  • Nutrition plans for safe/effective weight loss

Chemical Peels treat acne, acne scarring, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and dryness.

  • Client consultations
  • Pre and post-care instructions
  • Skin typing
  • Intro to chemical methods of exfoliation
  • Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation
  • Chemical peel protocols
  • Practical application of glycolic, lactic, and salicylic peels
  • TCA peels
  • Benefits of a chemical peel
  • Proper handling of client records
  • Indications and contraindications

Microdermabrasion uses an applicator with an abrasive surface to gently exfoliate the outer layer of the skin. This treatment rejuvenates the skin while targeting sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, melasma, and other skin-related conditions.

  • Client consultations
  • Pre and post-care treatment instructions
  • Skin typing
  • Intro to mechanical methods of exfoliation
  • Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation
  • Technologies in medical clinics
  • Proper handling of client records
  • Indications and contraindications
  • License and insurance
  • Introduction to micro-needling
  • Learn to perform traditional spa massage techniques on the face and body
  • Body systems
  • Types of massage movements; effleurage, petrissage, friction, percussion, vibration
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Intro to reflexology
  • Intro to lymphatic drainage
  • Sanitization
  • Homecare and follow-up treatments
  • Pre and post-treatment
  • Practice on clients

Using the latest techniques and products in the industry, learn spa, shellac, French, and classic manicures and pedicures. Use the latest techniques and products in the industry.

  • Manicures:
    • Hand and arm massage
    • Basic manicure
    • French manicure
    • Man’s manicure
    • Spa manicure with paraffin treatment
    • Nail repair
    • Shellac manicure
  • Pedicures:
    • Basic pedicure
    • French pedicure
    • Man’s pedicure
    • Spa pedicure treatment with paraffin
    • Shellac pedicure
This advanced module will prepare you to enter the dynamic industry of make-up artistry. Various looks are covered, including day, evening, bridal, glamour and fashion using the most current techniques. Highlighting and contouring, smoky eye, cut crease, and false lash application are all taught.
  • Learn waxing hair removal services on the face and body. Special attention is given to brow shaping, and Brazilian waxing as these treatments are most sought after by clients.
  • Types of hair growth and abnormal conditions
  • Bacteriology, sanitation, and sterilization
  • Soft wax and hard wax
  • Client consultations
  • Waxing hair removal on different body parts.

Learn a theoretical orientation to a variety of injectable treatment options.

  • Uses of botox and dermal fillers
  • Licensure and liability issues
  • Anatomy and physiology of the face
  • Product storage and precautions
  • Patient consultation and proper selection
  • Possible side effects
  • Potential results and time frames
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Pricing and costs
  • Consent forms and pictures
  • Patient pre-treatment care
  • Preparation of the treatment area
  • Post-treatment follow up
  • Frequently asked questions
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  • Learn to perform traditional spa massage techniques on the face and body
  • Body systems
  • Types of massage movements; effleurage, petrissage, friction, percussion, vibration
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Intro to reflexology
  • Intro to lymphatic drainage
  • Sanitization
  • Homecare and follow-up treatments
  • Pre and post-treatment
  • Practice on clients

This 1000-hour (33 weeks) diploma program is available in full-time and part-time schedules at our Mississauga and Toronto campuses. The Hamilton campus offers a full-time schedule only.

Is a Medical Aesthetics Diploma Right For You?

Take the International Beauty Institute “Medical Aesthetics Career Training Readiness Quiz”

This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.

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what are the Admissions Requirements?

Our team is here to guide you through the entire process—from applying to securing financial aid. Full-time Medical Aesthetics Diploma students may qualify for loans, grants, or awards granted under the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). 

Admission Requirements:

  • Personal interview to determine goals and suitability
  • Grade 12 graduate or mature student status
  • Advanced Academic Standing
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Visit Our Hamilton Campus

Our state-of-the-art Hamilton campus is located at is located at 1550 Upper James St Unit #300, Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6.

Campus tours are available Monday through Saturday. During your visit, you can:

  • Meet our expert instructors
  • Explore the classrooms, labs, and spa equipment
  • Watch students in action and get a feel for the training environment
  • Ask any questions about admissions, financial aid, or program details

Book your tour today and see what your future career in medical aesthetics could look like.

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What are the Career Opportunities with a medical aesthetics diploma?

With your diploma, you’ll be career-ready for:

  • Dermatology clinics
  • Medical spas & laser clinics
  • Physicians’ and surgeons’ offices
  • Day spas, wellness centres & destination spas
  • Skin care & equipment companies
  • Starting your own aesthetics business

Why Study at International Beauty Institute?

At IBI, you’ll receive training that sets you apart:

  • Curriculum aligned with the latest industry standards and treatments
  • Training with medical-grade products and advanced technologies
  • Hands-on practice in real-world settings
  • Small class sizes led by expert instructors
  • Student perk: 20% discount on all retail skincare products during your program

We proudly serve students from Mississauga, Toronto, Hamilton, Oakville, Burlington, Niagara, and surrounding areas.

    Ready To Take The First Step Toward Your Future?

    Begin your journey toward a rewarding career in medical aesthetics with International Beauty Institute. We offer financial assistance for those who qualify, because career goals should be within everyone’s reach.

    If you have questions about our programs or campuses, our admissions team is ready to help. Whether you’re just exploring or ready to apply, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

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      FAQ About International beauty institute's Medical Aesthetics Diploma

      Medical aestheticians perform advanced skin care and cosmetic treatments such as facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, body contouring, and laser procedures. They often work in medical spas, dermatology clinics, physicians’ offices, and wellness settings.

      The diploma program can be completed in approximately 33 weeks (full-time), with part-time options available depending on the campus.

      The program combines online theory with hands-on, in-person training at our Hamilton campus.

      Graduates work in medical spas, dermatology clinics, physician practices, day spas, and wellness centers, or may choose to open their own aesthetics business.

      You’ll gain practical training on real clients using industry-standard equipment, along with professional skills in client care, consultation, and spa operations — ensuring you’re ready for the workplace.

      You’ll graduate with an International Beauty Institute Diploma in Medical Aesthetics, recognized by employers across Ontario’s medical spa and aesthetics industry.

      Applicants must have a Grade 12 diploma or mature student status and complete a personal admissions interview.

      Alumni Success Stories

      “I have been attending IBI for the past 6 months in the Medical Aesthetics and its been everything I have dreamed of! All of the teachers are very knowledgeable and helpful. My advice to anyone thinking about coming to this school would be do it now! No better time than the present.”

        – Nadia,  Medical Aesthetics Graduate

          Alumni Success Stories

          “I have been attending IBI for the past 6 months in the Medical Aesthetics and its been everything I have dreamed of! All of the teachers are very knowledgeable and helpful. My advice to anyone thinking about coming to this school would be do it now! No better time than the present.”

            – Nadia,  Medical Aesthetics Graduate

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