BHUPENDRA C. K. PATEL, MD, FRCS
Medical Director at The Skin Institute
Master students at The Skin Institute have the rare opportunity to interact with and shadow Dr. BCK Patel, a world- renowned specialist in reconstructive facial plastic surgery. Dr. Patel is chief of oculoplasty at the University of Utah Medical Center and at the prestigious John Moran Eye Center located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Patel has published over a hundred peer-reviewed scholarly articles, designed surgical instruments, developed surgical techniques, lectured and performed demonstration and/or charitable surgery in over 48 countries, written more than 20 books and book chapters and trained over one hundred fellows from all five continents in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face.
Academic Appointments: Professor and Chief, Div. of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery & Fellowship Director for Overseas and Local Fellows.
Our master students assist Dr. Patel by prepping patients for treatments like Botox injections, laser treatments, sclerotherapy, and fillers. They enjoy listening to him as he consults with patients regarding their concerns and anti-aging needs. A highlight for the master students is observing Dr. Patel perform treatments with the Aerolase Neo laser, which has transformed many patients with melasma, acne, scarring, and unsightly veins. Because he is a teaching professor, he enjoys sharing his experience and knowledge with our students. Physicians worldwide travel to Salt Lake City to learn new methods from Dr. Patel. It is a rare privilege for the students at The Skin Institute to have personal access to him. Students will also have the once in a lifetime opportunity to observe Dr. Patel in surgery for an even more in depth education.
Founder of The Skin Institute
The Skin Institute, a professional esthetics school, was opened by Mary Ronnow (Master Esthetician) in 2002 to meet the ever-increasing demand for professional estheticians. The school trains students in European facial massage, aromatherapy, waxing techniques, chemical exfoliation, professional make-up, body treatments, microdermabrasion, and medical aesthetics including camouflage make-up, laser hair removal, microneedling, dermaplaning, and more. The school uses the professional lines of Image Skin Care, GlyMed Plus, PCA Skin, Eminence Organics, Elta MD, and Alastin.
The Skin Institute offers a basic esthetics license and the prestigious master esthetics license, as required by Utah State licensing requirements to perform more advanced treatments. Each program takes 600 hours to complete. Courses are licensed by the State of Utah and are designed for reciprocity across state borders. Class size is limited to facilitate instructor/student interaction and hands-on training.
Located in St. George, Utah graduates can explore career opportunities at local spas such as Red Mountain and Amira or venture to Nevada and work in the elegant spas of Las Vegas.
For more information about The Skin Institute, contact us by phone or sending in your request today!
