Ginille Brown’s plan was to work in family medicine or an emergency room. But when someone suggested looking into a position at a med spa specializing in cosmetic procedures, the work quickly caught her attention. As a nurse practitioner, Brown admits she judged the aesthetics field at first, assuming it was a space reserved for celebrities and whoever gets to count themselves among high society, Brown tells TODAY.com.
To live up to this standard, Brown has an intense vetting process for the procedures she provides. “I do a lot of research before I commit to any treatments,” Brown says, including testing the on herself. Black and Filipino, Brown’s own skin makes a great sample. She'll also try them on family members and other people she trusts to give honest feedback. When Brown reviews the clinical trials for new devices and products, she takes a close look at demographics.