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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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Dr Olha LIVE Webinar | Dentists into Aesthetics

Dr Olha is an aesthetic dentist, clinic owner and expert trainer for Cosmetic Courses, her vast experience and knowledge has established her within the aesthetic and dentist industry, along with being a key opinion leader through media outlets such as Channel 4 and BBC Radio.

Olha’s webinar will be aimed at dentists who are interested in pursuing a career in aesthetics, she will discuss the benefits, training routes plus much more!
A must see for those wanting to develop a greater understanding of aesthetics and be able to ask Olha questions!

Find out more about dentists in aesthetics here!

View our online academy here!

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Cosmetic Courses are now an Allergan Appointed Training Provider

Cosmetic Courses are delighted to announce they are working with Allergan and are now an Allergan appointed training provider for medical aesthetics.

Established in 2002, Cosmetic Courses is the longest established training provider for Botox and Dermal filler training. With the demand for Botox and Dermal Filler treatments increasing Cosmetic Courses ethos is experience, quality and success. Training only registered medical professionals their passion is to make the aesthetics industry safer by providing high quality treatments and training.

Allergan Appointed Training Provider

Allergan’s spark initiative has been developed help the next generation of aesthetic professionals start on the right path of their aesthetics career. The aim of the initiative is to build the skills and confidence of new medical aesthetics professionals, to elevate the quality of medical aesthetic treatment outcomes to patients and to encourage the ethical growth of medical aesthetics careers and businesses.

John Campbell, Allergan’s Spark Innovation Manager “It is great to welcome Cosmetic Courses as an Allergan Appointed Training Provider. They have been involved from the very early stages to help develop what is now the Spark initiative. Its great seeing Spark move from an International ran pilot to essential a UK launch with a new website.”

Mr Adrian Richards, Clinical Director of Cosmetic Courses adds “This initiative developed by Allergan is very exciting and we are really pleased to be part of it. Working in the industry for 16 years now we understand how challenging it can be for medical professionals to make the transition into the aesthetics industry. Being the UK’s longest established training provider we have developed our courses over the years to incorporate the theory, practical and business to give delegates the best start to their new career. Working together with Allergan and being the first appointed provider is great news for Cosmetic Courses and we are really excited about the Spark and the future this has”.

For more details on the new Spark initiative and to start your journey visit https://eu.allerganspark.com/. For full details on our range of courses visit our courses page

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New Product Range: EYN – Everything You Need

We are excited to announce that we have launched a brand new skincare line exclusive to Cosmetic Courses available for our models to purchase and delegates to stock within their own clinics!

At Cosmetic Courses we have always been passionate about skincare we believe that a good skincare routine combined with aesthetic “tweakments” can change your life, we have also proven that incorporating results driven products into your routine after aesthetic procedures can help elongate results.

 The EYN Range

EYN skincare has been specifically developed to maintain good skin health on a daily basis. The EYN range targets each layer of the skin to thoroughly hydrate and repair, targeting ageing. Providing affordable clinically proven products that work together to achieve brighter and healthier skin.

As we age we lose moisture and elasticity in our skin which causes wrinkles and other signs of ageing to appear. EYN skincare range re-hydrates skin with a series of clinically proven ingredients. It includes lightweight non-oily hydrators and skin revitalising serums to stimulate collagen and elastin, whilst helping skin to repair and renew more rapidly.

The range has been developed with your daily skin health needs in mind and will help refine prose and minimise fine lines and wrinkles as well as address any pigmentation issues.

The Products:

EYN-Product Range

H2∞: Endurance Moisturiser

This luxury silky moisturiser contains clinically proven ingredients to keep your skin optimally hydrated and in peak condition. H2∞ contains tripeptide-1 and tetrapeptide 7, biomimetic peptides to help stimulate growth factors and collagen synthesis, to protect and help restore the skin’s natural moisture barrier and suppress inflammation. Natural tara seed extract works deep within the skin to boost moisture levels and help prevent future dehydration. It’s also high in vitamin C and B. Apply to clean skin on face and neck as required.

Reveal: Glycolic Wash

Contains the natural clinically proven AHAs, glycolic and citric acid to gently remove the build-up of dead skin cells together with salicylic acid to remove impurities and excess oil. This combination will cleanse the skin and increase cell turnover revealing new younger looking cells while preparing the skin for the further application of recommended daily care. Massage one pump onto dry skin. Leave on the skin for a few minutes to get to work before rinsing with warm water and patting dry. Do not use as an eye make-up remover. Can be used once or twice daily.

Protect SPF 50: Daily Tinted Broad Spectrum Sun Protection

A highly effective photo-stable broad spectrum, lightweight physical sunscreen, containing a combination of clinically proven filters to protect the skin against the harmful effects of UV rays. It is water resistant and contains clinically proven AHAs, citric and lactic acid to gently increase cell turnover. It is light and easily absorbed with a natural tint to give an even appearance while having a hydrating effect on the skin and protecting the DNA.

R+: 1% Liposomal Retinol Serum

A powerful and highly effective serum containing one per cent liposomal retinol, a stabilised vitamin A derivative which has been clinically proven to increase cell turnover. R+ will reduce pore size, resulting in firmer younger looking skin as well as reduce visible signs of ageing including pigmentation and uneven skin tone. Apply to clean skin at night. Use as directed. It is also important to use SPF 50 sunscreen, as retinol increases the skin’s sensitivity to sun exposure. For external use only.

c20: Maximum Strength Vitamin C Serum 

Clinically proven L-ascorbic acid at its peak concentration of anti-oxide the activity which is quickly absorbed to remove free radicals preventing skin damage, helping to brighten skin & maintain a youthful appearance. The formulation is supported with ferulic acid to create this light effective day cream.

REFINE: Intensive Eye Serum

Refine is an intensive eye serum which actively works to rejuvenate and repair the signs of ageing. Containing a unique blend of ingredients including vitamin E to hydrate, almond oil to repair and protect against the signs of ageing & lactic acid which has gentle resurfacing properties to diminish the appearance of crows feet & visibly improve clarity & tone.

To find out more & purchase your products please contact the team on 01844 390110 / [email protected] or pop into either our Buckinghamshire or London City clinic.

@cosmeticcourses #EYN

 

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Hamilton Fraser Annual Survey Results

“Aesthetic practitioners happy but need more business support”

Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance recently carried out an anonymous online survey of more than 300 Cosmetic and Aesthetic Practitioners (CAPs) across the UK. Here are the results:

Demographics

Practitioners are distributed evenly throughout the UK and Ireland, although there is a notably slightly higher percentage (14%) that operate in the North-West, with Cheshire and Liverpool leading the way with requests for cheek and lip plumping and filler.

Most CAPs come into the industry in their 30s and 40s seeking a new challenge, and three-quarters say they are happy, with aesthetics medicine meeting their expectations as a job. Most CAPs (78%) are part time, and 71% work alone, which correlates with the majority practising in their own home clinics or offering mobile services. One in seven practitioners is male.

More than two thirds of those surveyed had been practising for less than four years, and nearly 40% less than a year, which suggests that as a job or career there are relatively few barriers to entry.

Treatments and Complications

The results showed that three-quarters of patients seek treatment due to their concerns over the signs of ageing, with 82% of CAPs providing dermal fillers and 81% carrying out procedures using Botulinum Toxin.

Fewer than a fifth of CAPs had experienced complications when carrying out a procedure in the last five years, the vast majority of which were minor (expected and self-limiting) or moderate (where the patient was distressed but the issue was resolved). Most of these complications were to do with prolonged swelling and, as with most concerns reassurance of the patient was the best way to manage the issue.

Where others were needed to manage the complication, most CAPs sought guidance from aesthetic doctors or nurse colleagues. Where complications were reported (in less than half of all cases), most CAPs contacted the product manufacturer about the issue, finding them supportive in 90% of cases. When insurers were contacted a slightly lower 81% of CAPs were happy with the support they received.

Whilst 92% of CAPs have medical malpractice insurance in place – with most paying between £500-£700 per year – it means that some 8% of practitioners have no malpractice insurance at all, which is a concern.

Training and Continual Professional Development

Training and Continual Professional Development (CPD) remains an issue for CAPs. Four out of five have been to at least one training event in the last two years, with over half undertaking more than three days’ CPD in the last year alone, yet there is still a great need for both training and support.

The survey showed that some 70% of respondents said they would like more support when setting up their business whilst 88% said they would attend local evening events to learn more about running a successful practitioner business, and most were interested in learning about Training, CPD and business planning

Surprisingly 58% of respondents aren’t members of any relevant professional bodies or associations at all.

For those wanting to learn more about developing a CAP business and finding out where training can be accessed, the second annual Aesthetics Business Conference will be held on 26th September, 2019, at the Royal College of Physicians. The conference offers a full day of educational sessions from leading industry experts in a variety of fields and provides attendees with eight hours’ worth of accredited CPD points. https://www.aestheticsbusinessconference.co.uk/

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New Podcasts with Mr Adrian Richards, Ron Myers & Naomi Di-Scala

We kicked off the new year with something new at Cosmetic Courses, we went LIVE! Live stream

Clinical Director of Cosmetic Courses, Mr Adrian Richards was joined by two special guests Ron Myers (Consulting Rooms) & Naomi Di-Scala (Hamilton Fraser) for the live broadcast shown across our Youtube & Facebook page.

The videos are still available to watch on the above channels but to make it more accessible for you we have also uploaded them as podcasts which has been segmented for each of his guests.

You can listen here.

Keep yours eyes (& ears) peeled for more live streams and podcasts in the future but for now we hope you enjoy this insightful recording into the world of aesthetics, its future, its regulations and its ongoing growth! 

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Launch of our brand new Nottingham clinic!

On Saturday 19th January our brand new Nottingham clinic opened its doors for its official launch day! 

After a busy couple of months Dr Olha Voroduykhina (Midlands Clinical Lead) and her team were ecstatic to finally be able to show off all their hard work.

Due to their incredible expansion it was only right they moved to a bigger clinic, renovated to provide our high standards of training and accommodate their growth.

The day itself consisted of a welcome lecture held by Dr Olha, 1-2-1 consultations for models, opportunities for delegates to enjoy informal chats with trainers about their training and future courses, along with live demonstrations including one from a brand new aesthetic treatment coming to the clinic, the direct plasma pen (be sure to keep your eyes peeled for when we launch this!)

You can find out more about our brand new clinic by clicking here & we hope to see you there soon!

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What happened to Alexandra Cane from Love Islands face?

2018 Love Island contestant Alexandra Cane has made the headlines recently over her invasive skin treatment. Many of her 1.2M Instagram followers were shocked when she took to her Instagram stories to reveal the recovery process of the invasive procedure showing a red and “scabby” face. The reality star had chosen to undergo a Co2 Laser Facial after years of Impetigo, which had left scarring on her face.

Alexandra did not hide what she had done but instead decided to take her followers along with her throughout the process so they could understand why she had the procedure, what the procedure is and the downtime that comes with it along with the fantastic results at the end.

During mid recovery she said “This is the current state of my skin, it looks quite bloody. It’s starting to scab over now but all is good according to my consultant. Hopefully in a few days all of this scabbing should start peeling off. The sorest part is my eyes, but the rest of my skin feels pretty good” adding “This is how my skin is meant to look at the moment, please don’t worry, all is fine.”

Alexandra Cane laser facial pictures

So, what is the Co2 Laser Facial?

Co2 Laser Facial is an advanced, results driven skin rejuvenation treatment which treats skin problems such as fine lines, pigmentation and acne scarring through laser resurfacing.

The laser beams target the problem area causing trauma to the skin which stimulates the body’s own healing process in turn producing a natural source of collagen resulting in refreshed, glowing skin. With the problems areas minimised if not completely eradicated. A topical numbing cream is applied to the area of treatment and once the skin is numbed the lasers use beams of thermal energy to penetrate deep into the skin treating skin conditions which over the counter creams can’t.

The treatment costs around £3000 to receive and should only be administered by a trained professional due to its intensity along with the prolonged aftercare requirements.

Other alternatives to laser resurfacing?

As the laser treatment carries quite a big price tag there are alternative less invasive treatments which patients may prefer:

Chemical Skin Peel – A chemical skin peel is a clinical grade skin rejuvenating treatment used to target a number of skin conditions such as black head removal, oil congestion, dry, flaky skin, dull, dehydrated skin & pigmentation
If you just want a rejuvenating and anti-ageing effect then this will be a perfect treatment. The Neostrata skin peel works by penetrating into the epidermis reaching a deeper point than any home skincare products. This coupled with the microdermabrasion treatment unblocks pores leaving you with immediately clearer and brighter skin.
Cosmetic Courses price for treatment: £70 per treatment

Microneedling – If you suffer from fine lines, acne scarring or pigmentation then you may benefit from a Microneedling treatment. Using tiny needles on a roller or an electronic device over the skin causing pin point bleeding is creating on the skin. This ‘trauma’ causes stimulation of your natural collagen which will refresh and rejuvenate the appearance of your skin. Again patients will experience best results with a course of treatment and skincare.
Cosmetic Courses price for treatment: starting from £125 per treatment

To view more of our skin treatment alternatives click here or speak to member of the team today to see what we can do to improve your skin on 01844 390110 or [email protected]

Cosmetic Courses has been training medical professionals in the UK since 2002. As one of the longest-established providers we pride ourselves on the quality of our training and the products we use for treatment. This means that you are receiving the safest possible treatment as a model with us. The added bonus is that the treatment with us is a fraction of the high street cost.

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