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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.

Can Lumpy Lips from Evolance be treated with Juvederm?
Question :
Dear Cosmetic Courses,
I did the basic course with you a while ago and wondered if you can give me some advice please.
I saw a patient recently who received Evolance in her lips a year ago…

Dentists and the Medical Aesthetic Industry
It is a well known fact that great teeth can transform a face and takes years off.
A dentist is a highly skilled professional who understands the make up of the face better than most. Trained in the…

Aesthetic Nurse Libby Stewart Shares her Experience
Libby Stewart; as one of Cosmetic Courses’ most experienced Trainers, how did your career move from Mainstream Nursing into Aesthetic Nursing?
My career path into Medical Aesthetics is probably true…

What units of Azzalure are Equivalent to Botox (in areas other than the Glabellar?)
Question :
Dear Cosmetic Courses,
I have just seen your video on youtube about reconstituting Azzalure and it was very helpful.
I understand the units are not the same as Botox.
Could you point…

IHAS register in the UK – will it help reduce Bad Botox practice?
IHAS is the regulation authority for Botox and non-surgical treatments launched by the UK government.
This is supported by a website - "Treatments You Can Trust".
Under this voluntary scheme, clinics…

Train in Hyperhidrosis and Make a Difference!
Going into business with Botulinum Toxin does not have to be all about banishing wrinkles and filling-in frown lines.
To the contrary, a number of techniques with Botox (particularly the Advanced Level…

Cosmetic Courses join the Big Beauty Therapist Botox® Training Debate: Should Beauty Therapists be allowed to Inject?
Back in March, The Consulting Rooms’ Ron Myers reported on the medical aesthetic industry’s “hot” controversy: should Beauty Therapists be allowed to inject Botulinum Toxin and Fillers?
Traditionally,…

The Curse of Leslie Ash: Permanent Fillers cause Permanent Problems
When you set up your own Medical Aesthetics practise, you will quickly find a Ghost that haunts you. You will particularly experience her looming shadow if you decide to offer Lip Filler treatments. But…

Facial Fillers
When patients are looking for wrinkle and age spot reduction, they often look at fractional laser resurfacing and other skin invasive skin tightening techniques. Facial fillers, or dermal fillers, can…

Alternatives To A Face Lift: Injections and Fillers
Many people are fighting to reverse the effects of aging. Now with an alternative to plastic surgery, less invasive facial treatments are being sought after. Some of these include, laser treatments, injections…

Hold Back the Sands of Time with Pellvue
Individuals have always been trying to unearth ways to keep youthful and hold back the “sands of time.” Attain promising results from one of the latest non-surgical rejuvenator, Pelleve. This product…

Glycolic Skin Treatment
Now is the perfect time for a facial peel, in winter the skin can appear dull and ashy in appearance. Facial peels are a great way to rejuvenate the skin to reveal younger looking more radiant skin. Vegetable…