Washington Laser Institute offers a comprehensive advanced medical esthetics training for the DOL approved Master Esthetician License. Washington Laser Institute has the largest number of cosmetic lasers and medical energy devices for hands on learning.
New Washington State Esthetic law now requires 450 additional hours beyond the basic 750 hour esthetic license. Washington Laser Institute offers a comprehensive hands on laser training to meet this requirement.
Unique master esthetic training program at Washington Laser Institute provides the esthetician with a quality curriculum and the structure and organization of medical or nursing programs for an optimal learning experience.
Washington Laser Institute is a premier licensed DOL Master Esthetician laser training center. We prepare you for the NIC written and practical examination.
Washington Laser Institute graduates are sought after because their practical knowledge and hands on experience make them a coveted member of any skin care team. Financial benefits of a program make an impact on the progressive esthetician.
Washington Laser Institute is the only physician-owned Master Esthetics school in Washington State. Our campus in Federal Way — 20 minutes from Seattle — houses over 25 medical-grade laser and energy devices in a full working clinic. All didactic and clinical hours are taught on-site by physicians and licensed master esthetic instructors. No externships. No traveling between locations. Everything happens under one roof.
We offer two pathways to the Master Esthetician license:
Starting fresh? Our 1,200-hour Combined Master Esthetics Program is built for students entering with a high school diploma and no prior license. You'll train in holistic European skincare — aromatherapy, Ayurveda, oncology esthetics, manual lymphatic drainage — and build a deep foundation in skin science, anatomy, and device safety before moving into hands-on laser, IPL, radiofrequency, HIFU, microneedling, and medium-depth chemical peel training. You graduate as a Master Esthetician, prepared for the NIC written and practical examinations and ready to work in a medical spa from day one. Call (855) 755-1064 or visit our 1,200-Hour Combined Program page to learn more.
Already a licensed esthetician? Our 450-hour Master Esthetics Program is designed for working estheticians ready to advance. The curriculum is didactic essentials and heavily immersive. You will perform laser hair removal across all skin types, IPL, radiofrequency, and RF microneedling, skin rejuvenation lasers, tattoo removal, pigment and vein treatments, skin tightening, body contouring, and cellulite reduction. Small groups, real clients, real devices. Call (855) 755-1064 to discuss schedule options and enrollment.
Washington Laser Institute is all-inclusive and self-contained. Our fully equipped classroom provides focused learning, and our clinic floor houses multiple laser wavelengths, diode lasers, IPL, RF monopolar, bipolar, and microneedling devices, HIFU, chemical peel systems, and body contouring platforms. We prepare you for the WA State Master Esthetic Practical and Written Examination administered by NIC. A passing grade is required to obtain your Washington State license.
Washington Laser Institute offers a 1,200-hour Combined Master Esthetics Program. Students can enter with proof of a high school diploma and graduate as a Master Esthetician. Your training is immersive, utilizing over 25 medical-grade laser and medical energy devices, with a foundation in holistic European skincare including aromatherapy, Ayurveda, and oncology esthetics. Washington Laser Institute is the only physician-owned esthetics school in Washington. If you're considering a career in medical esthetics and want to start at the top, call us at (855) 755-1064 or visit our 1,200-Hour Combined Program page to learn more. Already a basic esthetician and want to advance your career? Call to discuss the 450-hour advanced program leading to the Master Esthetics license.
Dr. Emily M. Sabbagh - Instructor for Washington Laser Institute
Dr. Emily M. Sabbagh has a unique career specializing in expanded Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, laser surgery, and education. Traditional oral and maxillofacial surgery training encompasses the entire functional aspect of the face. Detailed knowledge of facial movement, muscle attachments, and facial esthetics is a must in this specialty. This speciality enabled Dr. Sabbagh to better address the concerns of the patient. Cosmetic lasers provide an adjunct to traditional surgical procedures. Dr. Sabbagh first utilized lasers during her maxillofacial residency. Over the past several years, she has incorporated multiple medical light and energy devices in her everyday practice, allowing her to offer customized treatment options to all her patients. Dr. Emily M. Sabbagh holds a masters degree in biochemistry, a medical degree/Maxillofacial Surgery residency and a dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University, respectively. She taught at a college and postgraduate level as an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at City University of NY. She has a Master's degree in Biochemistry and has been published in the prestigious Journal of Biological Chemistry. She is a Licensed Instructor in Washington State as well as a Master Esthetician. Dr. Sabbagh holds active medical licenses in Washington, New York, and California. She holds active dental licenses in AZ and WA. She holds an active Anesthesia license in WA. She is a member of the American Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Association of Cosmetic Surgeons, and International Association of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine. She is an Ambassador injector for Merz Esthetics and a Merz Esthetics speaker.
