Facial Specialist Program
Florida's 220-hour Facial Specialist path — 149 hours online theory plus 71 hours hands-on. No medical background needed.
Get detailsTampa + Miami · Est. 2003
Turn Your Passion for Beauty Into a Career
Train hands-on with physician instructors in Florida's medical aesthetics industry — as little as 4 weeks — up to 8 weeks for the Facial Specialist program, no medical background required.
- Hands-on training on live models
- Hybrid schedules built for working adults
- $6,000 all-in with in-house financing
Founded in 2003 by Dr. Tali Arviv, MD and Rita Kruse.
Why Students Choose MedSpa Institute
Physician-Led Instruction
Curriculum built and taught under Dr. Tali Arviv, MD and Rita Kruse — you learn technique from clinicians who perform it daily.
Real Hands-On Clinicals
Small cohorts and supervised live-model practice, so you graduate having actually treated patients.
Finish Fast
The Facial Specialist program runs as little as 4 weeks — up to 8 weeks, with hybrid scheduling built around working adults.
State Licensing & Certification
No state exam required — Florida registers Facial Specialists with the DBPR on completion of an approved 220-hour program.
Modern Curriculum
Current devices, injectables, and protocols that medical spas actually hire for today.
Two Florida Campuses
Train in Tampa or Miami, with hybrid online theory so you spend campus time on hands-on work.
Our Programs
Injectable Comprehensive
Neurotoxins and dermal fillers in one intensive — facial anatomy, injection technique, and complication management.
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Advanced Microneedling & PRF
Collagen-induction therapy, device depth protocols, and PRF preparation with supervised live-model practice.
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Neurotoxin Certification
Focused neuromodulator training: dosing, dilution, upper-face patterns, and consultation workflow.
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