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Peptides are everywhere right now. Clients are asking about them, providers are adding them, and many estheticians are wondering if they should bring them into their business.

In this episode, Allyson is joined by peptide expert Jennifer from LEMD to break down what peptides are, how they work, and how estheticians can offer them as an additional revenue stream without adding more time to their schedule.

They discuss how this model works for solo estheticians, those without medical directors, and anyone looking to increase income through recommendations rather than services.

• What peptides are and how they work
• How LEMD’s telehealth model functions
• Whether estheticians can offer peptides without a medical director
• How peptides fit alongside skincare services
• How this creates revenue without adding appointments
• The types of peptides available (topical, oral, injectable, nasal)
• Education and support available for providers

Peptides are chains of amino acids that act as messengers in the body, helping regulate functions like skin health, energy, recovery, and aging. As we age, these signals decrease, and peptides help restore that communication within the body.

They can support:

• Skin tightening and anti-aging
• Hair and nail health
• Energy and recovery
• Weight management
• Overall wellness

This model works as a recommendation-based revenue stream.
You introduce peptides to your client, they complete a medical questionnaire, and a licensed provider handles prescribing and fulfillment.

This allows estheticians to:

• Offer additional services without more time
• Stay within scope of practice
• Provide wellness-based recommendations
• Create passive-style income

The entire process happens through telehealth with providers in every state.

Estheticians can earn:

• 20–40% commission on sales
• Weekly payouts
• No inventory required
• No treatment time added

This makes peptides an easy add-on conversation during appointments.

Peptides can be recommended alongside:

• Anti-aging facials
• Acne treatments
• Skin tightening goals
• Post-treatment support
• Wellness-focused clients

Example:
Client wants tighter skin → recommend skincare + peptide support
Client working on aging → combine facial plan + peptide protocol

This creates ongoing conversations and additional income opportunities.

Options may include:

• Injectable peptides
• Oral drops
• Nasal sprays
• Topical skincare peptides

Each option is prescribed through a licensed provider based on client needs.

Estheticians do not prescribe peptides.

Instead:

• You recommend
• Client completes questionnaire
• Medical provider reviews
• Prescription approved if appropriate
• Product shipped directly to client

This keeps everything compliant and within scope.

Providers receive:

• Training resources
• Educational webinars
• Product education
• Marketing materials
• Business support

This allows estheticians to confidently introduce peptides to clients.

This may be a good fit if you:

• Want additional revenue without more hours
• Are fully booked but want to increase income
• Have clients asking about peptides
• Want to expand into wellness
• Don’t have a medical director

Peptides can be a simple way to increase revenue by adding recommendations to your existing services without adding time to your schedule.