This week, we get to learn a little more about D’s world as we chat with Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Mai Mckeon about everything from education to beauty standards to various procedures in the aesthetic field. She shares what first drew her to the aesthetic field and the value of having a mentor to learn from. They discuss the lack of advanced education and guidance in the field, what they wish they would have known going into it, and Mai’s go-to resources for learning new tips and tricks. They also dive into how beauty standards fit into their practice as well as their fears surrounding that, including honoring people’s natural beauty and saying no when they’re not comfortable doing something unrealistic. Mai also offers advice for taking the step into the aesthetic world, in addition to some quick skin tips for people not quite ready to walk into an office! Resources mentioned in the episode: Aesthetic Mentor Amie Martin Facial Aging & Injecting Anatomy Anatomy of Facial Expression A Practical Guide to Dermal Filler Procedures A Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures Find ptosis discussed in episode here To keep up with Mai, follow her on Instagram @maimckeon_np and if you’re in Chicago, go find her at The Fitz. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TheWoMed. Remember to submit your weekly Nurse D Energy, shoutouts, and Wo-No You Didn't moments to us on Instagram — we love reading and sharing them! Plus, be sure to follow your hosts personally @dmmaltby and @jaclyndarling_rn and be sure to check out @riothealers! WoMed Cover Art Makeup: Annelise Carey, MUA/LME @annelisemua Photography: Brooke Boling @honorcreative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices