When to See an Esthetician vs. a Dermatologist — Understanding Who Treats What (with Dr. Mark Lees)

When should you see an esthetician, and when is it time to visit a dermatologist? What does each professional actually do—and is the best skincare approach sometimes a combination of both?In this episode of the Facially Conscious Podcast, we explore these questions with Dr. Mark Lees, award-winning esthetician, educator, author, and founder of a nationally recognized clinical skincare spa in Pensacola, Florida. With over 30 years of experience training estheticians, nurses, and physicians, Dr. Lees is known for his ability to simplify complex skincare concepts into clear, practical guidance.Together, we discuss:The difference between estheticians and dermatologistsWhen acne, aging, or skin conditions require medical careHow professional skincare treatments support long-term skin healthWhy collaboration often leads to better, more sustainable resultsCommon misconceptions about who you “should” see firstThis conversation is especially helpful for anyone feeling overwhelmed by skincare advice or unsure where professional care fits into their routine. Rather than promoting quick fixes, this episode focuses on education, skin biology, and thoughtful decision-making—so you can approach skincare with clarity and confidence.Have a question? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LIKE, FOLLOW & REVIEW US ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & WHERE YOU LISTEN TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODCASTS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.faciallyconscious.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree | Facially Conscious⁠⁠⁠Join our new Patreon and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more content from Facially ConsciousFollow Our Hosts On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trina Renea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Medically-trained master esthetician and celebrities’ secret weapon⁠⁠⁠Linktree | Trina Renea⁠⁠⁠, @trinareneaskincare, ⁠⁠⁠trinarenea.com⁠⁠⁠ and Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Falls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Our educated consumer is here to represent you! @juliefdotcomDr. Vicki Rapaport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -Board Certified dermatologist with practices in Beverly Hills and Culver City @rapaportdermatology and ⁠⁠⁠https://www.rapdermbh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Gadberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Our resident skincare scientist and regulatory and marketing expert. @rgadberry_skincareingredientsCreditsProduced and Recorded by The Field Audiothefieldaudio.com