What is stopping you from pursuing success in a biomedicine career? The account below is from Mileia Gaia, who is from Xinguara, in Pará. She traveled more than 1,200 kilometers (about 750 miles) to reach Goiânia (GO) and attend the Clinical Immersion classes of the Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Biomedicine.
That is because, besides traditional work in laboratories, blood banks and testing, biomedical professionals can choose the field of aesthetics, which is a historic novelty in health. Mileia found this out in college and has now decided to invest in the new career.
The biomedical professional's clinical analysis routine
At first, she was thinking of studying dentistry. But since she lives in Xinguara, she couldn't find schools that offered that option. From there, she began looking for a program with a similar curriculum.
“So, I identified more with biomedicine. After I started the program, I was simply charmed and fell in love with it. Right now I'm in biomedicine, I work in a laboratory, in clinical analysis.”
The routine of a clinical biomedical professional is intense anywhere in the country. That is also the case in Xinguara. Mileia, for example, works from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. “Sometimes when on-call coverage is needed, I'm also available.”
But the biggest problem isn't the work or the hours, but especially the lack of recognition for this professional. On the national average, a newly graduated biomedical professional earns R$ 2,400.00 and a clinical analysis biomedical professional earns R$ 2,700.00.
The aesthetic biomedical professional featured in this text saw that the math didn't add up: it was a lot of work for a salary that didn't match that routine. That was when she decided to reevaluate her work and remembered a subject that was part of her undergraduate curriculum: Aesthetic Biomedicine!
Aesthetics as an alternative for professional recognition
“When I was in college, I got to know the field of aesthetics because we had that class. And since then, I fell in love and was enchanted by the world of aesthetics. So, since college itself, I was already researching and looking into the subject.”
She says a professor recommended a Higher Education Institution that offered the Aesthetic Biomedicine Course: “As soon as I finished my degree, I enrolled and started right away. I've fallen even more in love with the field of aesthetics and everything it can give us.”
The aesthetic biomedical professional mentions the method used in class. “I found the methodology that Dr. Ana Carolina Puga created very good. We had a class yesterday. It's very dynamic, explanatory and makes it easier to understand the step-by-step of the markings. It helps a lot.”
Besides feeling valued in her profession, Mileia says it is very rewarding to bring self-esteem to people through aesthetic procedures. She has a preferred area in mind. “But I identified with facial work. I really liked the filler part.”
The effort to build a healthier career
Determined to change her life, Mileia Gaia knows the next steps will require even more dedication. At the same time, she sees advantages and a promising future with Aesthetic Biomedicine, especially when comparing today's work routine with the chances of growth in aesthetics.
“In my current routine, it's complicated to balance everything: work, my son, my husband and the postgraduate program. Even so, I always try to set aside a little time for each thing.”
In addition, one of the challenges is distance, because she lives in Pará and does her Clinical Immersion in Goiânia. “That's more than 1,200 kilometers. It's very hard having to leave my son. It tugs at my heart a little. But we have to persevere and have faith that everything will work out.”
The aesthetic biomedical professional says that at first she plans to balance her job with aesthetics. “Because at the beginning it's not easy to start a business. So I plan to work in aesthetics on weekends until I can adapt and get going in the field.”
With her feet on the ground, she says her goal now is to achieve her biggest dream in the coming months: having her own aesthetics clinic. “I already have several plans and several dreams. And everything is coming together and working out.” In Brazil, an aesthetics clinic can bring in more than R$ 45,000.00.
Aesthetics for other health professionals
If you who are reading this are in health but not in biomedicine, know that other categories of professionals can also benefit from specializing in aesthetics. For example, Aesthetic Pharmacy, Aesthetic Nursing, Aesthetic Biology, etc.
“I recommend aesthetics because sometimes we're not very well valued in our field. Especially for me, living in a small town. My eyes lit up when I saw this growth opportunity,” says Mileia.
And the aesthetic biomedical professional feels energized as she already plans her future. “I see big plans and projects. So anyone who dreams of having their own business and a higher income, I highly recommend it.”
Irving Malaguti
NEPUGA content team — Núcleo de Especializações Ana Carolina Puga.
