As a nurse for more than 7 years, Marichu Cortes learned many of the skills that have served her well as the owner of MC Aesthetics, a medical spa in Thousand Oaks.
“I always wanted to go into the beauty industry, and I felt in order to be a great aesthetic nurse, you have to start from the beginning,” she says. “Being a floor nurse gave me a great foundation.”
She left nursing 7 years ago, and during that time has honed her aesthetician skills by working in plastic surgeons’ offices and other private med spas.
“I always knew I wanted to open my own place and take only the good things I’ve learned. Plus, instead of building someone else's empire, I wanted to make my own.”
MC Aesthetics opened earlier this year, and here, Marichu shares her passion for helping others look and feel beautiful.
Q. How do your background and skill set heighten the care you give your clients?
A. It's not just injecting and poking somebody in the face. There's an art to it. The face is very vascular and there are many different capillaries, muscles, and nerves.
It's also important to really make sure that whatever I'm doing for my clients, they're well-informed and well-educated. I’m very thorough with my consultation. If somebody comes in for say, Botox, I fully assess their entire face and let them know their options.
My motto is education, consultation, communication, safety, comfort, and results.
Q. What are some of the most popular services and procedures you offer?
A. Sculptra® is a poly-L-lactic acid collagen stimulator that helps stimulate a person's own collagen. It provides a full-face rejuvenation and adds volume, plumpness, and tightness all over the face for a more natural look. It also lasts for many years.
Of course, a lot of people love Botox® and fillers, so I would say those are the top three.
Q. Do you provide all of these services personally?
A. Yes, I'm the only injector here.
Q. What is the atmosphere of MC Aesthetics?
A. When clients walk into my medical spa, I want them to be wowed from start to finish. There's so much competition in this area, so you have to be able to stand out and provide not just gold services, but platinum services.
Q. What else makes MC Aesthetics stand out from other similar places?
A. Most don’t do follow-ups, which I believe are extremely important. I also make myself available to my clients at any time of the day. My turnaround time to answer a text, phone call or email is less than 24 hours, and I usually answer within an hour or less. I'm very prompt about answering questions and allaying concerns.
I'm very blessed that I found my passion because I love what I do, and all of my clients tell me that it shows. I love waking up every morning and walking into my own practice. It’s pretty awesome. Of course, it's a lot of hard work, but it's worth it.
Learn more at MCAestheticsInc.com and @mcinjexions.