Cosmetic Courses Kick Start Your Aesthetic Career

10 Steps to Kick Start Your Aesthetic Career

It’s been a challenging couple of years for many with a rise in people looking for different career directions. If you have reached a point in your professional career where you are looking for a new challenge or seeking some new skills the aesthetic industry could be the next step that you are looking for. 

It can be daunting entering a new sector or starting up a new business. You need to consider your options and know what you are entering into.

Here is our 10 step guide to kick start your aesthetic career:

1.Researching – is there a demand/ much competition in your area?

In order to succeed within your aesthetic business, you need to make sure that there is a demand for your services. It is crucial at this point to conduct market research and use the collated data to inform your business strategy. It is also a good time to look and see how many other businesses exist and what they are offering to give you that competitive edge.

2.Training in the correct field

In order to avoid no further delays, it is best to make sure that you have completed as much training as you can beforehand. When getting started within the aesthetic industry, we recommend that you start with our introductory Foundation Botox and Filler course  and then build on your skill set and portfolio with more advanced treatments.

3.Business Structure

You need to decide if you will operate as a Sole trader, Partnership or Limited Company. Each with their own set of pros and cons it would be up to you to decide which structure would be best for your business going forward. Now is a good time to get an accountant and decide with him the best way to set-up your business (this can save you money in the long run).

4.Creating a business plan

A business plan is the most important part of setting up a business, as this is the vital document needed for securing the investment to get started. This plan should include your business objectives and will provide you with the clear direction. In addition to this you will need to consider a time frame to plan out how long you want to take to reach your end goal. This plan can also assist you in thinking about the worst case scenario and can allow you to devise a contingency strategy for any unforeseen events that may occur.

5.Naming your business & creating a logo

It is important to ensure that you have an effective name and appealing company logo. This should reflect and portray the type of business that you want to be. A unique name and logo needs to be thought about carefully to ensure that there is no confusion with competitors. If you have the same name or a logo that is similar, this may result in legal action and loss of sales. When creating the logo, it’s a good idea to name the business so that people know what you do. Make sure that you research different designers and shop around to ensure you are getting the best for your business and allocated budget.

6.Funding your business

Many people tend to use their own savings when starting up their own business. In some cases there are grants available, or you may look to take out a loan from the bank (this will require a business plan) Alternatively, you may know someone that is looking to invest their own money into a new business.

7.Finding a location

It is important to consider where your business will be based. How easy is it to get to for your clientele? Is there plenty of parking? Does it fulfil your requirements? Can you look at expanding when the time comes? Do the costs fit in with your budgets? When choosing the correct location and place, it is always worth taking along a trusted friend, colleague or family member with you – two heads are always better than one and it can help you to visualise the final look.

8.Registering your business

You are legally required to register your business with either Companies House or HMRC before you can start trading. Depending on the type of business structure that you decide will depend on the documentation that you will need. There are certain deadlines that you will need to meet when completing this and all the information that you will need to know and the relevant dates can be found on the Government website.

9.Registering your domain name and website

It’s now common practise for many of your potential customers to research online before contacting you. Your website is therefore very important as it will become the key source of receiving enquiries. Use your website to give potential clients all the information they need about your business, your employees, treatments and services that you offer. You will need to register and purchase your domain name for your website first, and then pay for this every year after.

10.Gaining the correct insurance

To be able to practice in Aesthetic Medicine and kick start your aesthetic career, you must have medical indemnity insurance, public liability insurance, building and contents insurance. If you practice without the correct insurances and end up with a claim, this can result in heavy fines and your business may not be able to continue.

Aesthetic Training with Cosmetic Courses |  kick start your aesthetic career!

Here at Cosmetic Courses we offer support right the way through your aesthetic career from choosing which course to start with, creating tailored training packages to meet your requirements and business support to help you become a successful practitioner. But what makes us stand out from other training providers? We are one of the only aesthetic training providers led by a Consultant Plastic Surgeon, we have been training delegates since 2002 so we know what it takes to become a safe and competent injector and we place a real emphasis on practical-based training.

If you would like more information on the courses that we offer to help you get started in aesthetics then please feel free to contact one of our course co-ordinators: 01844 390110 / [email protected].

Find out more about delegate’s most frequently asked questions on Aesthetic Training in our Aesthetics Knowledge Hub.

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The perfect course package to get started in Aesthetics

To help you begin your new career into the world of aesthetics we have developed an ‘Introduction into Aesthetics package’.

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Cosmetic Courses Aesthetic Training Courses with Live Models

Aesthetic Training Courses with Live Models

Since we began training in 2002  our aesthetic training courses have always been with live models.

We believe that the best way to learn and to leave feeling confident is to gain that real life patient and practitioner experience, something which makes our training stand out.

Along with the 1000’s of delegates we train annually we also treat over double that in patients every year. Over the years we have built a vast database of loyal models who trust in our service, from different age groups, ethnicities, and skin concerns.

Why Choose Aesthetic Training Courses with Live Models?

There are many reasons why you should choose a training provider that uses live models like ourselves, below are some of the points listed:

  1. Valuable patient and practitioner experiences from consultation, treatment plans, treatment, and aftercare.
  2. Understand the different types of patients, learning that aesthetics is not a one size fits all.
  3. Learn the importance of product selection and placement for each patient.
  4. Improve you bed side manner when treating and dealing with patients.
  5. Learn how to deal with possible post treatment issues should they arise
  6. See the effects of aesthetics treatments first-hand with your own work.

Prosthetic heads

We regularly have delegates attending our follow-on courses who have had basic level training on ‘heads’ with other training providers. They book with us to gain valuable hands-on experience but on attendance of our courses they feel their practical skills are inferior to those delegates who have completed training with us previously. Unfortunately, they often end up revisiting the foundation techniques on live models so that they feel confident to progress. Although the courses are often substantially cheaper using ‘model heads,’ we believe it is best to invest in the highest standards of training to help your aesthetic journey to thrive.

By training with live models and receiving this vital experience under the supervision and guidance of our expert training faculty you are experiencing real life situations that will leave you confident to start treating your own patients.

Prosthetic heads can be a great starting point for a nervous injector or those wanting to practice new techniques but it is important to also gain real life experience with live models whilst in the training environment too.

Treat under our expert trainers supervision

Our medical expert trainers will spend time ensuring the theoretical aspects of the treatments are understood and then they will perform a demonstration within your small group or 1-2-1 setting so that practitioners feel confident to move onto the practical session.

Our trainers will then assist you in performing your treatments on a live patient, standing by your side, and guiding you the whole time.

100’s of reviews from happy models

Our patient care and safety is important to us, each patient that comes through our door for treatment within a training setting is treated with the same care as if they were walking into a private clinic.

Each patient has also undergone pre assessment screening by our team to make sure they are eligible for treatment, completed our consent and medical forms along with participating in consultations with our medical team to discuss treatment options and what they want out of their time with us.

You can see for yourself with our 100’s of reviews by happy models here.

 

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Cosmetic Courses vaccines and aesthetics

Vaccines and Aesthetic Treatments

As vaccines continue to roll out in the UK many questions are arising on the side effects, one in particular about the use of aesthetic treatments alongside vaccines.

Can you have filler if you have had the vaccine?

It has been drawn to the industries attention of research carried out in the United States where in 15,184 patients who had the vaccine (Moderna) and then dermal filler, 3 of which experienced swelling in the area of injection, more than usual.

The three who experienced this were treated and monitored immediately with no adverse effects.

Media outlets who have noted this side effect have shared some misleading information, causing some aesthetic treatment goers across the globe to rethink the decision of having the vaccine in order to continue with their treatments.

Whilst we take all side effects seriously and continue to investigate, we do not recommend forgoing your vaccine in order to have aesthetic treatments.

From continued research and talking with leading pharmaceutical brands such as Teoxane, it has been noted that patients should wait 2 weeks after their vaccine before having the treatment or wait 3 weeks after the vaccine before having treatment.

Anything that stimulates our immune system such as a vaccine has the potential to cause our body to recognise filler as foreign which can lead to an inflammatory reaction. We can help to avoid this by leaving a gap between vaccinations and treatments.

Can you have botulinum toxin treatments if you have had the vaccine?

At present there is no information of side effects caused by vaccine and botulinum toxin treatment. As the injection is performed straight into the muscle it is bypassing the flowing nature of vaccine and filler placement.

Can you have chemical peels, microneedling and laser treatments if you have had the vaccine?

Again, there have been no side effects bought to the industries attention on the combination of vaccine and skin treatments. As skin treatments are on the surface and superficial layers of the skin it does not affect vaccine placement, therefore skin treatments can carry on as usual.

What can I do as practitioner to ensure patients safety?

We understand it can be daunting, especially scrolling through social media and the news finding false and scaremongering information.

Firstly, we recommend talking to your insurance provider, making sure you are ready to go and you are covered for any reactions that may happen.

Update your consent forms to state about waiting times after treatment and receiving the vaccination.

Make sure you talk to your patient about the side effects that have been highlighted, transparency is the best when it comes to situations like this and your body language will say the most. Just by informing them and having them sign to say they have understood will cover you and ensure patient and practitioner safety.

At present, the swelling side effects are treated like nodules using antibiotics and hyalase with monitoring by the practitioner to ensure a safe recovery. If swelling does not improve then a course of steroids in recommended.

Lastly, make sure you are well trained to deal with complications, and you have spent time understanding the latest information, continued learning will help you to make the right decisions and perform safe treatments.

Our support lines are open for our delegates on 01844 3901110 / [email protected]

Find out more about our online complications course and enrol here: https://academy.cosmeticcourses.co.uk/aesthetic-complications-online

Please note this article was published in April 2021.

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Cosmetic Courses Level 7 Diploma, JCCP Accredited
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Cosmetic Courses Level 7 Diploma, JCCP Accredited

At Cosmetic Courses we continue to strive to offer the best for our delegates, ensuring our courses and qualifications leave you feeling confident and qualified. We are pleased to announce that our new VTCT OFQUAL regulated Level 7 Diploma in Injectables for Aesthetic Medicine now has JCCP approval.

What is the Level 7 Diploma in Injectables for Aesthetic Medicine?

The Level 7 Diploma in Injectables for Clinical Aesthetic Treatments is an VTCT awarded qualification. This competence based diploma is aimed at doctors, dentists, nurses and midwives who hold a current professional registration. It has been created in line with the HEE and JCCP guidelines relevant to the administration of Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers.

The diploma will provide you with the relevant knowledge and practical skills to safely perform the following procedures independently:

  • The use of Botulinum Toxin to treat glabellar, frontalis and crow’s feet
  • The use of Botulinum Toxin to create a brow lift
  • The use of Dermal Fillers to treat nasolabial folds, marionette lines, oral commissures, lip augmentation and basic cheek augmentation

This Diploma is an industry-recognised qualification for both medical professionals considering a career in aesthetic medicine as well as those who are already practicing but are looking to obtain formal recognition for their knowledge and skills.

Who are the JCCP?

The JCCP (Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners) was developed to address the ongoing issues with the lack of regulation within the aesthetic industry. Working to bring awareness of safety within the surgical and non surgical sector through accredited qualifications and by educating patients in their practitioner choices.

What does it mean for the Level 7 to be JCCP accredited?

“There are many high-quality training providers working in non-surgical aesthetics however there are many who are offering sub-standard and unrecognized qualifications, supported by questionable accreditation routes and who are using misleading marketing tools to attract trainees.” – JCCP website on training providers.

At Cosmetic Courses we are proud of our JCCP accreditation as it means we have passed and met all requirements ensuring we are offering exceptional training for our delegates.

Our team have worked hard in ensuring our centres, support teams, trainers and qualifications meet all requirements to maintain the highest standards of education within the medical aesthetic industry.

The JCCP Education and Training Provider Register has been established to:

  • Enable Education and Training Providers in aesthetics to demonstrate ‘best practice’ in education and training provision.
  • Identify courses, programmes and qualifications that have been accredited by recognized awarding bodies.
  • Enable practitioners to clearly evaluate the value and status of education and training programmes on offer.
  • The JCCP has established strict entry requirements & premises standards for the Education and Training Provider Register

Talk to one of our dedicated Level 7 coordinators today to find out more about the diploma are available routes for you: 01844 390110 / [email protected].

Find out more about delegate’s frequently asked questions on the Level 7 Diploma in our Aesthetics Knowledge Hub.

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