Breaking into aesthetic medicine can feel overwhelming for new injectors. In this episode, Kathy sits down with Payton Amato, a nurse from EVOLV Medical Aesthetics, accelerated her development in aesthetics through continued training at MINT Aesthetics. Payton, completed two six-month mentorship programs concurrently—one focused on injectables and one on laser—to rapidly build her skills and clinical confidence.

She shares how hands-on training, repetition, and education transformed her consultations from treatment-based conversations into comprehensive facial planning. The conversation also explores how social media helped her grow her patient base, why quick online injector courses fall short, and how confidence changes patient trust. 

Hear the real experience of a MINT trainee and how the experience shaped the trajectory of her career. This is the perfect tell-all for anyone considering training for themselves or their team.