Institute of Medical Aesthetics

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Our Mission

VKMD Institute of Medical Aesthetics is owned and operated by a dynamic duo who have built a successful medical spa in Colorado Springs. Our reputation for quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction is well-known in our industry. We have employed many estheticians over the years and have witnessed the deficiencies that exist in typical esthetics education.  Most esthetics schools provide only enough instruction to get students to pass their boards.  We opened VKMD Institute of Medical Aesthetics (VIMA) to create a higher standard in esthetician education.    At VIMA, passing your boards is just the start.  Our curriculum has been purposefully designed to provide students with real world experience through internships at our busy med spa (springsbodysculpting.com), resume building, business, and personal development.  These skills are critical to your success after graduation, which is where most esthetics schools fall short.    We highly encourage our graduates to never stop learning.  After graduation, expand your abilities (and your bottom line) by signing up for one of our advanced esthetics courses.  Planned course offerings include microdermabrasion, acne solutions, chemical peels, dermaplaning, laser, and device specific training.   Our commitment to your success does not stop at graduation!  Join our robust alumni support system which will provide a forum for sharing knowledge, networking, and personal support as you navigate your way into a successful career.    VKMD Institute of Medical Aesthetics is paving the way for a new generation of highly qualified estheticians.  We are excited about the future of esthetics and hope you can join us on this life changing journey. 

Upcoming Classes

June 2023

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Saturday

June 03 @ -

Chemical Peels: 3 days: 24 hours total: Sat/Sun/Mon June 3/4/5

June 2023

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Tuesday

June 06 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Esthetician Class – Starts June 6th

Length: 600 hrs To Be Completed Over 5 Months In-person 7 Credits / (210 Hours) Facials & Skin Care 3 Credits / (90 Hours) Hair Removal 1

August 2023

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Tuesday

August 01 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Esthetician Class – Starts August 1st

Length: 600 hrs To Be Completed Over 5 Months In-person 7 Credits / (210 Hours) Facials & Skin Care 3 Credits / (90 Hours) Hair Removal 1

Where Education Meets Excellence

VKMD’s 600 hour course is designed to give students everything they need to pass the esthetician state board exam and obtain a license to practice esthetics in Colorado.

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Dr. Matthew Dunham

Board Certified OBGyn and MedSpa Owner

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Frequently Asked Questions

We now offer In-house payment options to make it easier to get started with your education. 

  • 1 payment of $10,549.00 (We can suggest that most students will qualify for an unsecured/personal loan from their bank for this amount)
  • 2 payments of $5399.50.  First payment would be due prior to the start of classes, and the second is due 12 weeks later.  
  • 3 payments of $3683.00.  First payment would be due prior to the start of classes, and the remaining payments would be due at 8 week intervals.  
  • 4 payments of $2824.75.  First payment would be due prior to the start of classes, and the remaining payments would be due at 6 week intervals.  
  • 6 payments of $1924.83.  First payment would be due prior to the start of classes, and the remaining payments would be due at 4 week intervals.  
  • 12 payments of $1004.08.  First payment would be due prior to the start of classes, and the remaining payments would be due at 4 week intervals.  



* for all payment plans, tuition must be paid in full before students will be given their certificates of completion.  Financing fees may apply.

Students who cancel their contract by notifying the school within three (3) business days are entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid. Students who withdraw after three (3) business days , but before commencement of classes, are entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid less the registration fee or 25% of the contract price which ever is Iess The admission fee of $50 is non-refundable.

In the case of students withdrawing after commencement of classes, the school will retain the cancellation charge plus a percentage of tuition and fees, which is based on the percentage of contact hours attended in the Program/StandAlone Course, as described below. The refund is based on the official date of termination or withdrawal.

In order to graduate from a this program, students must complete the required 600 hours/ 20 credits, pass written and practical examinations and satisfy all financial obligations to the school. Upon graduation, a record of completion will be awarded. Certification of hours will not be provided until all tuition charges have been paid in full.

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