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Performing a Skin Assessment

Clinical lead of Cosmetic Courses Mel Recchia RN INP talks us through how to perform a beneficial skin assessment prior to treating your patient in their first consultation with you. 

Addressing skin concerns, skin needs and the fitzpatrick scale.

Watch below:

Want to delve deeper into skin? We are now offering ONLINE courses covering skin peel, microneedling and skin anatomy.


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Why is it important to perform a skin assessment?

Prior to any treatment regime it is very important you do a skin assessment, this will vary depending on treatment but there are a number of general areas to look out for.

The assessment is done after their medical questionnaire. Taking into context their age, lifestyle and skin type, then breaking it into certain skin conditions such as acne, dry/dyhdrated skin or rosacea – directing us to the appropriate treatment for the patient.

One of the main areas to look at during the assessment is the fitzpatrick scale. This looks at the colour of patients skin and their tanning ability, ranked from 1 (palest) to 8 (darkest), looking at where the patient falls on the scale can help decide the correct treatment.

Not only is this a great way to develop a treatment plan but also works in educating the patient in their skin and what it needs!

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Botox Training Online | Cosmetic Courses

Cosmetic Courses are excited to bring their award-winning Botox training online. Working with our expert trainers we have built an online platform available to access anytime, anywhere providing you theoretical training from basic to advanced Botox training. botox training online

Botox injections are one of the most popular treatments within the aesthetic industry, our courses start from basic to advance. A great way to understand the treatment deeper and also a handy source to recap back to whenever you need too.

Foundation Online

  • Pre course material
  • Covering basic Botox treatments – upper face
  • Basic filler treatments – around the mouth
  • Quiz to test your knowledge
  • Course presentation led by Mr Adrian Richards
  • Video demonstration of reconstitution and injections
  • Certificate of completion


Foundation Training | Online

Advanced Botox Online

  • Basic Botulinum Toxin Recap
  • Quiz to test your knowledge
  • Course presentation led by Dr Fiona Durban covering: brow lift, bunny lines, peri-oral, mouth corners, gummy smile, puckering chin, Masseter, Nefertit & Hyperhidrosis
  • Video demonstration
  • Certificate of completion


Advanced Botulinum Toxin | Online

Our CPD certified online training can be referred back to at anytime after completion, there is also no time limit on when you need to complete, that way you can take your time and get the most out of your learning.

Once you have completed your online course you will be instructed to take part in an online test, you have as many chances as needed to complete this test. Once you have successfully completed you will be contacted by a member of the Cosmetic Courses team who will arrange to send out your part 1 certificate of theoretical training. They will also discuss your options on attending a practical session to practice what you have learnt on live models with the supervision and guidance from our expert trainers in one of our training centres across the UK.

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Dermal Fillers Courses Online | Cosmetic Courses

Whether you are looking for personal development or more from your professional life, our dermal fillers courses online will provide you with essential theoretical skills and business knowledge to kick start your aesthetic career. And all while staying at home! dermal fillers courses online cosmetic courses

Dermal Fillers Courses Online

Our academy offers a variety of different learning methods including, interactive presentations including patient assessment, facial ageing, MD Codes, consultation & expectation advice. But also a demonstration and a quiz to test your knowledge! 

Our dermal fillers courses online cover a wide variety of basic to advanced sought after treatments including the ever popular lip filler course online:

Cheek Filler | Dermal Fillers Courses Online

  • Interactive presentation including patient assessment, facial ageing, MD Codes, consultation & expectation advice + much more!
  • Top Model Cheek video
  • Cheek demonstration video
  • Downloadable PDF’s
  • Quiz to test your knowledge
  • Certificate on successful completion


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Introduction to Lip Filler Online

  • Interactive presentation including patient assessment, MD Codes, complication & product selection + much more!
  • Lip demonstration video
  • Lip MD Codes video
  • Downloadable PDF’s
  • Quiz to test your knowledge
  • Certificate on successful completion


Introduction to Lip Filler | Online

Facial Aesthetic Contouring Online

  • Interactive presentation facial ageing, MD Codes, cannula techniques, chin, cheek and jaw contouring + much more!
  • Cheek, chin and jaw demonstration video
  • Downloadable PDF’s
  • Quiz to test your knowledge
  • Certificate on successful completion


Facial Aesthetic Contouring Course | Online

Our online training is the start of your journey into aesthetic medicine. Our highly skilled and qualified team will provide you with full support and first-hand advice. Built by our expert trainers to provide you up to date, innovative training. 

These courses allow you to follow quality training by a competent team at your disposal while staying at home. With these courses, you improve your skills and receive a certificate showing your successful completion of the theoretical element of your chosen course. Once you have completed your online courses you will be invited to attend a practical session at one of our clinics across the UK to practice what you have learnt on live models provided by us.

 

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Online Skin Course | Cosmetic Courses

Do you want to improve your knowledge of the skin? Master the art of Micro Needling and Skin Peeling? Maybe you just need a refresh. Our online skin course are available to access anytime, online skin course cosmetic coursesanywhere to help improve your skin knowledge.

Online Skin Courses

Our online academy has been built to provide you with with our award-winning training available to access on the move and at any time created by our expert trainers.

With our online skin course at the Cosmetic Courses Academy, you will learn how best to take care of different skin types. Depending on the program, you may learn about skin physiology and anatomy and how nutrition can help improve skin health. Some may learn how to apply services such as chemical peels or micro-needling treatments. Some programs may also discuss chemicals that should be avoided in skincare products and how to make natural products.

People who take this course benefit in that they can gain an education on their own schedule. Opening up the doors to all the different career paths available in the skincare industry! 

Online Skin Courses: Micro Needling

  • Skin Anatomy 
  • Pen VS roller 
  • Contraindications and indications 
  • Aftercare 
  • Quiz to test your knowledge 


Micro Needling | Online

Skin Peel

  • Chemical Peel Background 
  • The different ingredients 
  • Patient Selection 
  • Contraindications 
  • Aftercare 
  • Carrying out a peel 


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Skin Anatomy

  • Overview of the skin anatomy – structure and function
  • Skin classification
  • Hair types
  • Cardiovascular system
  • End of course quiz


Skin Anatomy | Online

There are numerous career opportunities in the skincare industry for individuals who have the proper training and education. Those who complete an online skin course have the possibility to find work in day spas, dermatology clinics, resort spas, wellness centers, skincare clinics, health stores, and for product manufacturers. 

Our academy offers you a unique and valuable experience. It’s the opportunity to educate yourself about medical aesthetic skin care at home! Our courses is the possibility to develop your knowledge but also to help you to practice at best the various skincare treatments.

 

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How to Perform an Effective Skin Cleanse | Fleur Nicholls

Skin expert of Cosmetic Courses Fleur Nicholls demonstrates an effective skin cleanse on her patient using NeoStrata Skin Cleansing Gel.

At Cosmetic Courses we teach all levels of skin rejuvenation from chemical peels to 8-point facelifts, what we have realised is that sometimes practitioners can miss the basics, like a perfected skin cleanse.

When treating your skin patients, whether it be for a peel, microneedling or other it is important to start with an effective skin cleanse, not only does this remove any make up, product or dirt but also sets a relaxed tone for the rest of the treatment.

Giving the patient an enjoyable procedure!

You can buy the NeoStrata Skin Cleanser used in this video by clicking here.

This soap-free, non-foaming gel formulation gently cleanses and prepares the skin to optimize the skincare regimen that follows. Formulated with a non-irritating Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA), known to lightly exfoliate without drying skin’s protective moisture barrier.

  • Formulated with a gently PHA exfoliant
  • Effectively removes makeup and impurities without irritation
  • Ideal for all skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin
  • Soap-free, fragrance-free

View all of our online skin courses by clicking here.

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Nurses into Aesthetics | Melanie Recchia Webinar

Missed our live with Clinical Lead of Cosmetic Courses Melanie Recchia discussing nurses into aesthetics? You can catch it here!

Find out more about nurses coming into aesthetics by clicking here.

Clinical Lead Mel Recchia hosted a free webinar where she discussed nurses into aesthetics, including available routes and advice to get you started.

Answering questions about a nurses journey within aesthetics, suitable for those wanting to dip their toes into the industry and even those who have started but are looking for support and advice.

Mel Recchia qualified as a Registered Nurse at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in 1997. Following qualification, she worked at Stoke Mandeville in the Burns unit, looking after burn injured patients and patients undergoing cosmetic surgery. She then went on to work in Accident and Emergency for 7 years. Before embarking on her nursing career, Mel worked as a Beauty Therapist in various clinics as well as running her own salon. Keen to share her knowledge and experience, she went on to pursue a Certificate in Education which enabled her to train others in beauty therapy.

Mel made the move into aesthetic nursing in 2007, managing 2 successful cosmetic & aesthetic clinics in Northamptonshire & Buckinghamshire and is committed to ongoing education for herself and others. Mel is fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and an active member of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) where she has recently been invited to be a co-opted member of the board. She has also undertaken the V300 independent nurse prescribing course.

Mel’s passion for aesthetics has led her to become a valued member of the Allergan Faculty.

Her wealth of knowledge and experience makes her the perfect person to talk to when thinking about nurses into aesthetics.

Find out more about our Foundation Botox & Dermal Filler course, your first step for nurses into aesthetics.

 

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Preparing for Return to Practice | JCCP

We were delighted to host a live webinar with Professor David Sines CBE from the JCCP, Mr Adrian Richards & Alison Telfer. If you missed it, you can watch below!

Click the link to see the full document: Preparing for return to practice


The document provided by the JCCP covers:

  •  Standard precautions
  • Transmission
  • Hand hygiene
  • Respiratory secretions and cough hygiene – ‘Catch it, bin it, kill it’
  • Clothing (also below)
  • Triage
  • Triage
  • Bookings and payment
  • Temperature screening
  • Reception Areas
  • Staff
  • People that are not involved in direct patient care
  • Staff working directly with patients
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Training
  • Plume generating procedures: laser and ablative plasma
  • Procurement, supply and risk assessment
  • Treatment specific Risk assessment and access to appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
  • Fit testing
  • Sessional use of PPE
  • Donning and Doffing
  • Disposal of PPE
  • Cleaning and Waste Management
  • Equipment
  • Cleaning in common zones
  • Cleaning in treatment rooms
  • Room ventilation
  • Cleaning solutions
  • Audit
  • Consent
  • Education
  • Skin preparation
  • Testing
  • Time management
  • Risk assessment

who are the JCCP?

The JCCP has been established to assist members of the public who are seeking/considering or undergoing non-surgical and hair restoration surgery treatments (Injections, Fillers, Lasers, Peels and Hair Restoration Surgery) with advice on patient safety matters and how to gain access to registers of approved practitioners. Find out more about the JCCP here. 

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Video of Skull Anatomy | Mr Adrian Richards

Clinical Director and Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr Adrian Richards talks through the skull anatomy. Discussing the key areas to keep in mind when performing aesthetic treatments.

This video on skull anatomy covers:

  • Frontal Bone
  • Parietal Bones
  • Temporal Bones
  • Occipital Bone
  • Ethmoid Bone
  • Sphenoid Bone, Mandible
  • Maxillae, Vomer
  • Palatine, Nasal Bones
  • Zygomatic Bones
  • Inferior Nasal Conchae
  • Lacrimal Bones

At Cosmetic Courses we are passionate about education thats why we have come up with a variety of different outlets to bring you the latest in aesthetics learning. Including our brand new online academy which you can access by clicking here! 

Want to take your first steps in aesthetics?

Our Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler Training Course is your starting point in entering the world of aesthetics. This one day course will cover the basics of botulinum toxin injections and dermal filler whilst addressing complications, skull anatomy, patient interaction plus so much more. Find out more about our Foundation course by clicking here.

Why train in aesthetics?

As one of fastest growing industries across the world, the demand for aesthetic treatments has sky rocketed. At Cosmetic Courses we only train medical professionals such as doctors, dentists and nurses on our courses, entering the world of aesthetics can be seen as welcome break for the day to day life of the NHS. Also allowing you to become your own boss. Our courses cover every element you need to be a successful and safe practitioner, our team of expert trainers are highly esteemed within their respected industries and aesthetics, giving you the latest high standard of aesthetic training.

Train online cover skull anatomy:

Along with our practical courses we also offer an online academy. Available anytime, anywhere covering a whole range of areas for every level. This handy resource can be referred back to whenever needed as well. As part of our online academy we offer an Aesthetic Complications course covering aspects like skull anatomy, how to identify a complication, Hylase protocol plus so much more. Find out about our online academy by clicking here! 

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