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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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Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance Annual Survey

Over the past decade, the number of individuals entering the aesthetics industry has increased dramatically, as has the demand for aesthetic procedures.

As the marketplace continues to grow, the Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance team want to ensure that their customers and those within the industry, have access to all of the educational resources that they need.

Naomi Di-Scala, Aesthetic Insurance Manager of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance says, “We want to share our industry experience and knowledge with the wider cosmetic community.

Whether you’re interested in learning about business planning, how to start out as a practitioner or patient selection, we are here to help.”

In order for us to establish the educational materials that will be most beneficial, we have created a survey that we would like aesthetic practitioners to fill out. This is your opportunity to participate and the time invested will help us shape our products around you. To thank you for your time, enter our prize draw where 6 people have a chance to win £50 Amazon vouchers. To complete our survey click here.

About Hamilton Fraser

Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance has been providing insurance since 1996. Alongside Medical Malpractice, we offer insurance for Clinic and Surgery, Directors and Officers and Cyber Liability. This enables you to create a bespoke policy tailored to meet your specific needs and requirements. At Hamilton Fraser not only do we offer competitive premiums, but we also believe in providing expert customer service, to ensure that you and your business have the right protection.

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Will the accessibility of high st retailers offering aesthetics affect me?

Superdrug Aesthetics

This month it was announced that Superdrug will start offering Botox and dermal filler treatments to its customers. With this concern was raised on the general safety of the idea and a point was raised on will the increase of easily accessible clinics create a downfall in private practices.

Its not a shock to hear that aesthetic procedures are becoming increasingly popular by the month, with appointments being made just as frequently as eye brow waxing. The accessibility of these treatments has become more apparent now more than ever. The younger generation know more about injectables then they do algebra and the older generation are looking for quick fixes to restore their youth especially when superdrug aesthetics exists. With no real regulation set in place yet, the competition for clinics is a hard game and now more than ever do practitioners need to be thinking out of the box to keep their clientele.

Our tips for keeping ahead of competition…

Continue your professional development

The industry continues to grow and you shouldn’t stop your knowledge from growing with it. By continuing your professional development you are advancing your skill set, either by attending additional training courses in other treatments, refreshing your knowledge in what you already know, joining aesthetic association society’s and attending conference. By keeping afloat in the world of aesthetics not only are you furthering your knowledge but you are making sure they you aren’t left behind as the industry advances and grows!

Expand your treatment menu

Filler and Botox can do amazing things, let alone all the additional skincare treatments but are you offering all of these amazing things to your clients? Not only will you attract new clientele with your additional treatments but you are also able to use them to up sell to existing customers with their treatment plans. Do you think the lady who has been coming to you for 2 years for lip filler would be interested to know you now offer non-surgical rhinoplasty to help straighten her nose that she always complains about?

Stock products

Alongside your treatments we recommend you also stock products. Choose a brand you believe in and want to work with, from here you should contact a representative of the brand to set up a partnership. By choosing brands that aren’t accessible to the public in pharmacists you are giving customers a reason to come to you. Upsell your products with your treatments, for example if you offer Chemical Peels and have advised them to wear sunscreen everyday, make sure you stock this! They are more likely to buy from you because they trust you.

Keep your patient and practitioner relationship strong

The best form of marketing is word of mouth from happy patients. If your patient feels valued and they are pleased with their treatments they are likely to tell their friends and family, after all their face is your biggest advert. Make sure to keep your relationships strong by offering a friendly and safe environment for your patients. A strong bond between patient and practitioner out weighs accessible high street.  Aesthetic treatments are a sensitive procedure and should be treated so.

It’s important to remember that competition is not to be seen as a negative and practitioner should not automatically assume they are at risk. It’s a chance to evaluate what you are offering and your own personal development! So even though superdrug aesthetics may exsists you can still thrive. 

Continuing your professional development with Cosmetic Courses

Cosmetic Courses is an internationally recognised training provider teaching medical professionals in aesthetics. We offer over 26 courses over 7 locations and an online learning academy. Our ethos is experience, quality and success which shines on to our training and support given throughout our delegates journeys!

If you would like to find out more about training with us then please speak to a member of the team today on 01844 390110 or email us at [email protected].  

 

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Are High Street retailers offering aesthetic treatments safe?

With the news of Superdrug offering Botox and dermal filler treatments hitting the headlines, concern has been raised about the safety of aesthetic procedures and the standards set for them.

At Cosmetic Courses we are passionate about leading a safe example in aesthetics. We want both our delegates and models to be informed and educated to ensure they make the right decisions when it comes to treatments.

It’s important when you choose your aesthetic practitioner and clinic to think of the following:

  1. “Is my practitioner medically qualified and currently registered?”

    The aesthetic industry has just begun a register available to the public for practitioners completing higher qualifications (Level 7); this is still in the works though! That doesn’t mean you can’t do your own investigating, you can search the registration for nurses, dentists and doctors online, this will show you if they are currently registered. You can then ask the practitioner where they completed their training and what training they underwent for aesthetics including what level and how many patients they have treated so far. By asking these questions you are ensuring you know your practitioner and they are safe! We recommend you only have injectables done by medical professionals in case of complications and to ensure the upmost safety of your procedure.

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  2. “Will they offer a consultation?”

    Before you treatment it is important you go for a face to face consultation. This will allow you to meet your practitioner, ask any questions you may have, share what you want to achieve and discuss your issues whilst also being able to seek advice from the practitioner. They should also offer you a cooling off period, this is when they give you some time to think after the consultation before booking in.

  3. “Is the clinic clean?”

    When you go for you consultation, get a real feel for the clinic. Is it clinical? Is their visible health and safety precautions in order, are all the consumables stored correctly and clinically and does the clinic look clean!

  4. “Do they have any examples of their work?”

    Even before you make your initial contact with the practitioner find examples of their work either from social media or their website. A good artist likes to show of their work, the same goes for a good practitioner. Real life examples of what they have achieved on their own patients, not celebrity faces who they have not done treatment for but are using as an example. If you can find them, call up and ask where you can find them!

  5. “What products do they use?”

    Ask your practitioner what products they will be using, the longevity of the products and if they have examples of their work using the product. Do your own research about the products being used, search them on the internet to find out more information and read reviews!

Staying informed will help you stay safe!

Cosmetic Courses is an internationally recognised training provider teaching medical professionals in aesthetics. To aid our training we require models to receive non-surgical aesthetic treatments for a substantially reduced price. Although our prices are reduced that does not mean our standards are. Cosmetic Courses models still receive the same undivided attention as they would from a private clinic with their safety at the forefront of what we do.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a Cosmetic Courses model please contact the team on 01844 390110 or [email protected].

 

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JCCP Removes Beauty Therapists off Injectable Register

On the 31 July 2018 the JCCP (Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners) Trustee Board considered whether beauty therapists should be eligible for entry to their injectable register. This came from concerns raised by a wide range of stakeholders and patients who called upon the JCCP to review their position whilst further evidence was collected about beauty therapists administering the injectables. 

Professor David Sines, chair of the JCCP explained, “Many stakeholders have requested that the JCCP should review their position with regard to registering non-health care practitioners in the area of injectables.”

At the beginning of August 2018 the JCCP announced that they will only allow medical professionals such as doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and appropriately qualified allied health professionals who are registered with Professional Statutory Regulated Bodies (PSRBs) to join the ‘injectable and dermal filler’  practitioner register on meeting the necessary pre requisites for their listed modality.

Practitioners joining the register for injectable procedures at Level 7 will have to provide evidence that they are registered Health Care Practitioners. It is important to note, however, that this does not mean that non-HCPs cannot register at Level 7 (or Levels 4-6) for other modalities, which do not involve injectable procedures.

Professor David Sines confirmed, “The JCCP Board has taken time to review the representations it has received and has agreed to restrict entry of non-healthcare practitioners to the Level 7 injectables and dermal filler parts of the JCCP Register at this time. These changes will now be implemented.” He went on to say that “as a non-statutory  voluntary register with no requirement for practitioners to join the JCCP is not authorised to impose any restriction on the legal practice of any Aesthetic Practitioner, irrespective of their background. For the avoidance of doubt the JCCP acknowledges that no legal statute exists in the United Kingdom to restrict the right of either Beauty Therapists or other persons to deliver these treatments”.

Who are the JCCP?

The JCCP (Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners) was developed to give voluntary regulation to the unregulated world of aesthetics. Just like you can search for Doctors on the GMC register to check their registrations, you will be able to search for aesthetic practitioners on the JCCP register to check they have met the required standards. In order to be on the register practitioners must successfully demonstrate the necessary qualifications, training and experience. One of the most popular options is to complete the Level 7 Certificate in Injectables for Aesthetic Medicine.

What is Level 7?

The Level 7 Certificate in Injectables for Aesthetic Medicine is an Ofqual regulated qualification, developed by the regulated Awarding Body Industry Qualifications. This competence based qualification is aimed at doctors, dentists, nurses and midwives who hold a current professional registration.

We our proud to offer the certificate using our 16 years of experience we have re-designed the Level 7 Qualification keeping in line with the HEE guidelines to provide you with a clear, comprehensive pathway to achieve this certificate.

To find out more about completing the Level 7 certificate with Cosmetic Course you can find out more by clicking here or you can speak to one of our dedicated Level 7 coordinators on 01844 390110 / [email protected].

 

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We’re Moving | Aesthetic Courses Buckinghamshire

It’s comes as no surprise to hear that over the last few months Cosmetic Courses has grown greatly and with our growth we make it our top priorityaesthetic courses buckinghamshire to provide you with the high standard of service that got us here, so our aesthetic courses Buckinghamshire have moved!

We are delighted to announce that our National Training Centre in Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire is moving to a new address. Only a stone’s throw from our previous aesthetic courses Buckinghamshire centre, our new location has been purposely built to accommodate our growing company and to deliver the high standard of service and facilities that makes us who we are.

From the 30th April all aesthetic courses Buckinghamshire, correspondence and appointments will be held at:

Cosmetic Courses
Unit E3 Regent Park
Princes Estate
Princes Risborough
HP27 9LE

Where is the training centre located?

Our Buckinghamshire training centre has easy access from major motorways including the M40 which is about 20 minutes away and only 40 minutes from the M25. We are also in very close proximity to the main London airports including Luton and Heathrow. Princes Risborough train station is a 9 minute walk to our training centre, the station is on the Chiltern line which runs between London Marylebone and Birmingham Moor Street meaning it is easily accessible from both cities.

Our new centre holds 6 state of the art treatment rooms, our own lecture theatre & a brand new comfortable spacious reception area, all of which provide us with the opportunity to offer more courses and appointments for both our delegates and models.

If you would like to find out more about our move please contact us on 01844 390110 or [email protected].

Please note, ALL BUCKINGHAMSHIRE courses from the Monday 30th April 2018 will be held at our NEW training centre.

 

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Adrian Richards to Talk at ACE 2018

Clinical Director of Cosmetic Courses, Mr Adrian Richards is set to speak at the Aesthetic Conference & Exhibition 2018. 

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Consultant Plastic Surgeon and the Clinical Director of Cosmetic Courses, Mr Richards was named as one of the world’s Top 100 Most Influential Cosmetic Doctors by Realself  and is the author of over 30 publications. Mr Richards has thoroughly enjoyed talking at ACE for the last few years and is eager to get back to the lectern this year

The exciting session will look at the key elements required to set up and run a successful clinic. Focusing on different representations as well as looking at how to portray yourself and your clinic to build a sustainable business in the industry. Within this talk he will look at the do’s and don’ts of running a clinic and will also discuss his concept of ‘under promising and over delivering’ when meeting patient expectations.

You can catch Adrian’s talk on Friday 27th April @ 15.00 – 15.30 titled “Why Under Promise and Over Deliver in your Clinic”. 

About ACE

Taking place on Friday 27th April- Saturday 28th April located at The Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 0QH.

The ACE 2018 programme offers a varied and interactive range of educational sessions to suit aesthetic professionals at every stage of their career. By registering for free, delegates can attend: Expert Clinic sessions featuring practical workshops and demonstrations on the Exhibition Floor, Masterclasses, held in the gallery consisting of presentations from leading industry KOLs, and the Business Track sessions, situated on the ground floor of the Exhibition, with talks from experienced practitioners, consultants and advisors.

ACE is a conference that the Cosmetic Courses team enjoy attending each year and have the pleasure to be part of. We highly recommend the two day event to our delegates as a chance to network with fellow practitioners, brands and gain valuable CPD whilst keeping up with industry knowledge.

Click here to register your place and to find out more about the Aesthetic Conference & Exhibition 2018.

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Success Story: An Interview with Dr Jake Sloane

At Cosmetic Courses we love hearing from previous delegates and seeing how far they have come since training with us. We caught up with Dr Jake Sloane who we trained in 2008 to see where he is now and what advice he has for those starting out in the industry! Jake Sloane

Dr Jake started his career in a number of surgical specialities including colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, vascular and trauma surgery. He now specialises in cosmetic medicine full time. 

Jake first qualified in cosmetic injectable treatments in 2008 and has attended numerous training courses led by some of the world’s leading plastic surgeons, doctors and aesthetic trainers. After his initial training with us Jake went on to set up a cosmetic injectables service in 2009 and quickly became known for his innovative style and outstanding results.

In 2015 Dr Jake moved to Sydney and since then has built a huge and loyal clientele across the city and beyond. He regularly sees interstate clients and is now sought out by celebrities who need ultra-subtle work carried out. As a result of Dr Jake’s growing reputation, he also attends closed-door events to be taught by one of the world’s leading cosmetic doctor, the Brazilian plastic surgeon Dr Mauricio De Maio, leading to Jake to create his signature ‘Liquid Face Lift’.

What made you decide you wanted to get into aesthetics?

“I had always wanted to be a general (not a plastic) surgeon and at first glance cosmetic work doesn’t seem related. But surgeons are practical-minded people, we like being hands-on and getting quick results! Facial aesthetics was an attractive proposition to me because I could treat people outside the chaos of the hospital-setting whilst utilisiling my anatomy and practical skills. I won’t lie, as a hard-working junior doctor, I also found it very attractive to be able to supplement my income and it helped me save much quicker for my wife’s engagement ring way back in 2010!”

Why did you choose Cosmetic Courses?

“Back in 2008, there was a much smaller choice of courses available. I’m amazed today how available (and variable!) they are. I was drawn to being taught by a plastic surgeon, not because of the stereotype but because I felt Adrian would have a better aesthetic ‘eye’ as well as the hands on experience.

I was also drawn to learning about both basic fillers and toxins with one provider, I thought that was good value at the time. However I appreciate training has been developed and specialised now which is a much more sensible way of learning about the techniques in retrospect.”

What were your first steps after completing training with us?

“I ran home and injected my mum!! In all seriousness, I lined up a few trusted family and friends soon after the course because I felt my practical skills and confidence needed to be developed over a period of time. Looking back on it, I wasn’t at all prepared at all to run my own aesthetics business as I was in the first year of being a VERY busy doctor.

In the beginning things were very slow and I desperately messaged and Facebooked anyone who would listen to me! I only saw one or two people a month and it dawned on me that the business side of things was what I really needed to work on.”

Where are you now?

“I juggled surgical training alongside facial aesthetics for 7 years before things got seriously difficult working in the NHS. In the end, I was extremely fortunate to be selected in a competitive process for a surgical registrar position in one of Australia’s most prestigious hospitals – Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. I worked there for two years but for a multitude of reasons (and having my baby daughter) I walked away from hospital life to finally focus solely on cosmetic medicine.

In Australia, we have a number of clinic chains – they provide laser hair removal, skin treatments but the biggest business is in cosmetic injectables. It is a huge market and I joined Laser Clinics Australia (LCA), the biggest entity of its kind world-wide as a cosmetic doctor last year. I also see my own patients privately outside of LCA so that I can develop my skills which are not offered there such as thread lifts and non-surgical blepharoplasties.”

What are your plans for the future?

“Having stepped away from hospital medicine, I’ve decided that there shouldn’t be any barriers whatsoever to my ambitions! It’s really nice that I’ve quickly become well respected for my work in Sydney and have started to see some celebrities and interstate clients who fly to see me. If given the opportunity, I would like to become a trainer and to work closely with Allergan to become a Key Opinion leader.

For those of you who may not have come across Dr Mauricio De Maio’s work and the ‘MD codes’, I would urge you to do so.”

What advice would you give to those starting out in aesthetics?

“For those totally new to aesthetics, it might sound silly but the injecting is the easy part. It’s the business side of things that 99% of people will struggle with. Doctors are notoriously terrible at managing themselves, their diaries and often quite tunnel-visioned about how the world works!

Before you book for a course, I’d strongly map out on a piece of paper a list of specific questions and answer them before doing the course. Consider things like:

  • Where are you going to work/be employed?
  • Write out a business plan. This could be as simple as having an intended net profit and listing your known expenses. This way you can see how many patients you’ll need to see in a year to get yourself there. So make it simple and attainable!
  • Ask yourself, how much time can I really dedicate to injecting? (many people juggle aesthetics with their ‘real’ job)
  • Be brutally honest with yourself, are you doing it for the perceived easy money or do you truly have a passion for injectables? I’ve seen a huge number of people train only to drop out or lose their path because they had no plan or real desire to be an excellent injector.
  • Find out where will you will buy your stock, sundries and insurance – you’ll need to have enough money to buy an initial volume of stock which often scares people. Don’t fret, it will usually keep for two years and doesn’t need to be used straight away.
  • Pick one main conference a year and go, network, meet like minded professionals and see what’s new
  • Pick one or two reputable brands (Allergan, Galderma, Merz, etc) and stick to them.”

 

Aesthetic Training with Cosmetic Courses

Are you thinking about getting into aesthetics? Our one day Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler Training course is your starting point for a career in medical aesthetics.

Whether you are looking for personal development or more from your professional life, our award-winning Botox and Dermal Filler Training Course will provide you with essential practical skills and business knowledge to kick-start your aesthetic career. The Foundation Course is also part 1 of the full Level 7 Qualification in Injectables if you choose to go down this route.

Speak to one of our friendly advisors today to make your next step: 01844 390110 / [email protected]

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5 Steps for the Perfect Consultation

The consultation is an incredibly important part of your work. This is where you meet potential patients, find out their needs and begin a treatment plan. There is a lot that must be addressed with a consultation to ensure both patient and practitioner are confident to start their journey together. 

Nowadays anybody, anywhere can access aesthetic treatments. Uninformed decisions can leave patients damaging their bodies whilst trying to conform with celebrity standards. As a practitioner in this area it is your duty to assess each patient as an individual, help them to make informed decisions and be aware that sometimes you need to say the word “no”. You will also need to be able to suggest other treatments which may be more suitable for your patient or even refer to independent specialists.

Nuffield Council on Biothetics Report

Within recent weeks we saw Nuffield Council on Biothetics released a report on “Cosmetic Procedures: Ethical Issues”. A report which we encourage all of our delegates to read. Within this report they address the factors which an individual may make whilst deciding to have treatment. From social media “likes” to virtual reality apps, aesthetic treatments are more apparent now than they ever have been. Valid points are made throughout the report and practitioners are encouraged to open their eyes wider to the reasons people may be coming to them for treatment. In conjunction with our online training module specifically made for consultation advice and guidelines, we support all topics raised and have pin pointed 5 steps to ensure you and your patient get the best out of a consultation.

5 steps for a perfect consultation:

  1. Consent & safety: 

In order for your patient to give consent to any treatment they must make a voluntary, informed decision supported by their own capacity. This is a must as nothing can be done until consent has been agreed. Patients have the right to withdraw their consent at any time and the same goes for a practitioner refusing consent.

  1. Capability & limitations:

Work within your skills and knowledge. Resist feeling pressured by peers or patients to deviate far outside of your comfort zone. We are all bound by our professional bodies conduct and should abide by these within our practice. Feel confident in your practice as your name and reputation are based on the outcome of the treatment.

  1. Psychological: 

As a practitioner you need to have a clear understanding as to why your patient is considering aesthetic treatments. It is important that you listen to their concerns and are aware of the outcome they are hoping to achieve. Assess the situation. What is their reason for treatment? Are they making this decision due to peer pressure or a possible psychological reason? Do they have realistic expectations and do you feel you are the right practitioner for them?  You must conduct a duty of care to your patients and to refuse treatment where you see best.

  1. Communication: 

The goal is to make your patient understand everything about the decision and treatment even if it is a refusal to do it. You must spend time talking through every step of the process including the treatment process, aftercare, possible complications and include previous before and after photos where you can. The greater knowledge and understanding of the procedure your patient has, the more informed decision they will make. This will also help to prevent post-procedure regret.

  1. Do not rush: 

We advise that you do not rush into treatment and allow both yourself and the patient time to consider the treatment. We also recommend that for continuity of care your patient should see the same practitioner throughout the process. This will help build a strong patient and practitioner relationship and will also help to avoid any potential pitfalls.

Cosmetic Courses Online Training Academy

Why enrol to Cosmetic Courses Online Academy?

  • Learn key areas of aesthetic medicine including pharmacology, anatomy, consultation skills, managing possible complications and much more
  • You can complete the course anywhere in your own time
  • You can regularly refer back to specific modules when needed
  • Built on the philosophy of blended learning, the courses are created to keep the interest of the delegate and meet all learning needs
  • There are games and quizzes throughout the modules to test your knowledge and an end of course test to show successful completion
  • The unique “Contact your Mentor” feature gives you access to our team for advice and help
  • 8 modules including a short course introduction into Botox & dermal fillers
  • Level 7 online training modules included within the academy

 

Find out more about our online training academy by clicking here or speak to a member of our friendly team on 01844 390110 or [email protected] 

 

 

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70% of People are Looking for Cosmetic Procedures

A few years ago, we would mention the word Botox and people would look in disbelief as if we were muttering a spell.  Aesthetic treatments were seen to treat only the wealthy and famous. We watched as celebrities continued to look effortlessly young, but not once did we consider the treatments ourselves. Fast forward a few years and the words “cosmetic procedures” is on everyone’s lips. So why has it changed? 

The Growth of Cosmetic Procedures

A recent report by ASDS (American Society for Dermatologic Surgery) saw that 70% of individuals surveyed are now looking for a cosmetic procedure. The online survey was taken by 7322 individuals all expressing their reasons as to what they thought about the treatments.

So why is it now so popular? 

A few reasons that have come to light from recent articles, surveys and reports such as the Nuffield Council on Bioethetics – Cosmetic Procedures: Ethical Issues are the following:

  • Self confidence
  • Celebrity influence
  • Physcological reasons
  • Media
  • Career reasons
  • Low cost
  • “Quick fixes”

Cosmetic procedures are also easy to reach. A quick google in your area and lists can appear of local practitioners all willing to make your vision a reality. A large part of the decision is also from the fact that cosmetic procedures in aesthetics are temporary. Results will last for an average of 3 months with the option to “top up” the treatment to maintain it’s effects.

7 in 10 are Considering a Cosmetic Procedure

Whatever the reason for your decision to consider treatment, you are not alone. Long gone are the days of this hushed topic. People now proudly show off their new features achieved with the power of the needle. Women are no longer swapping knitting patterns but practitioner details.

You are not alone in your consideration to have cosmetic procedures.

Here at Cosmetic Courses we focus on our patients. We teach our delegates how to perform treatments but also how to look after their patients. We guide them through their treatment and help them to make a decision. We work strongly by the belief that only the patient can decide what they want and encourage our delegates to listen and advise.

Top Tips for your Decision…

If you are thinking of getting a cosmetic procedure we ask you to think of the following in order to aid your decision:

  1. Why do I want this?
  2. What do I want to achieve?
  3. Have I researched this treatment?
  4. Am I prepared for the change?

A good practitioner will help you in your decision and will only carry out treatment as they see fit and when you are confident in your decision. 

Non-Surgical Treatments as a Model at Cosmetic Courses

If you’re one of the 70% interested in trying out a new cosmetic procedure becoming a model is a safe and cost-effective way of trying the latest techniques and products available.

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.

If you would like to speak to one of our consultants or to book in for any of our Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetic Treatments please call us now on 01844 390110 or register here to receive further information.

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