Aesthetics Blog
Our latest Aesthetics News
Read the latest aesthetics news and articles to help you gain an insight into aesthetic medicine no matter where you are in your aesthetics journey.
Our team of expert trainers share their advice on a wide range of topics including, how to navigate yourself as a new aesthetics practitioner, valuable tips and guidance on maximising your training and support when launching and growing your aesthetic clinic. You will also find the latest Aesthetics news regarding regulations and licensing changes in the UK.
Pain Relief & Dermal Fillers
Pain relief using local anaesthetic for dermal filler injections
Dermal filler injections are more uncomfortable for the patient than other treatments such as BOTOX® treatment.
This depends on the area…
Facial Rejuvenation: Complimentary Surgical & Non-surgical Approaches
Latest developments in facial rejuvenation surgery
Non-surgical skin treatments and surgical facial procedures often go hand-in-hand. The former, if begun early enough, can be a preventative to ward…
Can Botox cause Brain Damage? As Allergan faces continued law suits, should Aesthetic Practitioners be worried?
It is perhaps unsurprising in America's compensation culture. A controversial product like Botox is a bit of a sitting duck for legal allegations and, in April this year, manufacturers Allergan found…
Can you learn to perform a “Botox Facelift”?
The procedure hailed the "Botox Facelift" is actually a more modern technique using Botox treatment to improve the jaw line and give it a better definition.
Botox works by weakening muscles and it is…
Botox for Asthma: The latest Botox buzz
First Migraines, now Asthma...what else can Botox Treat?
We are not skeptics about the wonders of Botox, or Botulinum Toxin Type A. We are, of course, already familiar with its potential for smoothing fine…
Entering the Medical Aesthetic Industry: Be Realistic, not Pessimistic!
Be Realistic...but Stay Positive: You Can Do It!
There has been a trend recently to draw awareness to the fact that entering the Aesthetic Industry is not always plain sailing.
Quite rightly, skeptics…
Correcting Difficulties Smiling After Azzalure
Question :
Dear Cosmetic Courses,
I attended your basic and advanced courses in 2005.
I recently treated a 37 year old lady using Azzalure 3 x 0.1ml (15iu in 0.1ml) bilaterally to her orbicularis occuli.…
Non-surgical & Surgical Procedures: Producing a harmonious youthful appearance to the face
The main factors that age the skin are sun damage, active lines (wrinkles), gravitational change from ageing and volume loss.
Each of these should be treated independently to produce a harmonious youthful…
Anti-Ageing for Men: What Doses?
In this blog we answer one of your most frequently asked questions, anti-ageing for men.
Question :
Dear Cosmetic Courses,
Please can you let me know the recommended doses for administering Botox…
Cosmetic Podcasts in the UK for Practioners
Our site features a number of audio Cosmetic Podcasts concentrating on the medical aesthetics industry in the United Kingdom.
These Podcasts are completely free of charge and are also available on iTunes…
Bruising with Botox: Fake Botox products like Fabtox
Question :
Last week my mum had what she was told was Botox.
She has since found out it was a product called "Fabtox" (which I have never heard of): a bespoke product made up of Vistabel.
Within minutes…
Practicing Botox & Dermal Fillers: Am I required to register with the Care Quality Commission?
Question :
Hi Cosmetic Courses,
I'm not sure whether you can help with this?
I have been asked by someone I will be working for, giving Botox /dermal filler injections, whether I am
registered with the…
