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Dr Olha Vorodukhina Success Story

At Cosmetic Courses, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing the success of our Trainers that came through as delegates! Most of you will know Dr Olha, Dentist and Aesthetic Practitioner. Olha joined the Cosmetic Courses Expert Faculty in 2014 and trains delegates in numerous courses ranging from Foundation all the way to Expert level.

What is your medical background?

I am a Dental surgeon that graduated in 2005 from Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy, ORE Kings College London 2013.

Why did you decide to go into aesthetics?

Since the age of 17, I have always been interested in skin care and skin health. Back in my student years I was a model and had my own model agency in Ukraine. From this, I understood beauty standards in various aspects of our life. In 2009, I moved to the UK with my husband who was an MSK consultant that offered training in aesthetics. We started a business that I took over and successfully run today. The combination of the required skills and being in the right place at the right time really drove this success. This involved having a strong knowledge of the head and neck anatomy, facial proportion, and angles. Combined with the manual skills as a Dentist and a comprehensive understanding of beautification and beauty proportions for different age groups combining my fashion and medical knowledge which really helped me set my business apart from others. This solidified my choice of a career in Medical Aesthetics.

What training did you take?

I have completed many training courses in my professional career and will continue to actively learn and develop new skills as there is always room to learn more. My journey began by booking a micro needling course in 2011 with Cosmetic Courses. In 2013 I attended injectable training courses within aesthetic medicine. All of my training was completed with Cosmetic Courses. I have also attended training courses ran by Allergan Medical Institute, Sinclair College, Dr.Jacques Otto and SkinMed.

Do you still go on courses and why?

As an educator myself, I always need to have evidence-based knowledge and be able to answer the questions my students may have. Therefore, I always attend training courses and conferences to keep my knowledge up to date.

What is your advice for anyone starting out?

To decide if aesthetics is the right career path for you, you need to try it. If you have been thinking about it for a while, I would encourage you to book a course as it can open a whole new world of amazing opportunities.

Your opinion of the industry?

The aesthetics industry is fast growing as it becomes a part of our lifestyle and is seen as regular care for a lot of people. We all want to feel younger than our biological age so why should we not look it? Therefore, I see the aesthetics industry growing more in the future. I think that there will be a time soon when the industry will have better regulation. This means that only medical professionals with the appropriate training will be able to offer treatments so that the patients enjoy quality treatments that are safe.

Training with Cosmetic Courses

If you would like to find out more about training with Cosmetic Courses and create your own success story, talk to the team today: 01844 390110 / [email protected]. You can also view all of our aesthetic courses here! We also have an Online Academy where you can learn from the comfort of your own home.

Find out more

The Aesthetics Knowledge Hub is a great place for you to find answers to frequently asked questions. We recommend having a look at the Aesthetic Training Knowledge Hub.

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Safety in Beauty Best Independent Training & Education Award 2022

We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for the Safety in Beauty Best Independent Training & Education Award 2022.

Established in 2014, The International Safety in Beauty Diamond Awards were created to reward those for their rigorous commitment to a stonewall belief in the solid pillars of safety, excellence, and dedication. The awards were put together to pay tribute to those that are responsible for transforming and empowering people’s lives in the most positive and safest ways.

Their united belief in raising industry standards is something we really stand by. As a company our passion is to make the aesthetics industry a safer place. We are bridging that gap by providing delegates with the highest quality training delivered by our experienced trainers who all have a wealth of knowledge within aesthetics and are highly accredited in their medical professions. Their teaching methods and flexibility they offer truly benefits delegates as they learn in the most beneficial and productive way to become safe, confident practitioners.

We pride ourselves on the standard of the training we deliver. As a Cosmetic Courses delegate, you can expect to learn in a state-of-the-art training clinic, receive unlimited support and train on live models. We have been accredited with JCCP (Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners) and CQC standards for both our practical and online training courses and our training facilities. Learning in a clinical environment is a huge advantage for delegates and really helps them develop confidence in their ability. We offer unlimited support to delegates as they embark on their aesthetics journey thus helping to shape a safer future for the industry. Providing live models as patients in all our skin, dermal filler and Botox training days gives delegates the maximum experience when learning.

This award means a huge amount to us as we both share the same goal in raising industry standards and helping to shape a safer future within aesthetics. We will continue to provide the highest quality of Botox training and aesthetic medicine courses across the United Kingdom, offering medical professionals comprehensive hands-on experience with industry expert trainers.

We would like to wish everyone short-listed the very best of luck!

Vote for us on the Safety in Beauty website by clicking here.

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Webinar | A Career in Medical Aesthetics – Watch Now!

At the end of June 2022 we held an online webinar titled “A Career in Medical Aesthetics” led by Medical Director Mr Adrian Richards, Clinical Lead and Aesthetic Doctor Dr Fiona Durban and Clinical Lead Aesthetic Dentist Dr Olya Vorodukhina.

This webinar was aimed at medical professionals looking to go into the exciting world of aesthetics. With the live broadcast being split into training, treatments, business advice and common pitfalls. It was also a great opportunity to hear from our clinical team about their own experiences and the advice they can give to any budding aesthetic practitioners.

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JCCP Update: Ban On Remote Prescribing

The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners otherwise known as the JCCP was launched in 2018. The ‘not for profit’ organization was made to bring ‘self-regulation’ of the non-surgical aesthetic sector within the UK with a strong focus on patient safety.

Recently we published two blogs outlining the new guidelines from the JCCP, one of which was the new licensing scheme. A new breakthrough within the industry where any aesthetic treatments performed without the legal licensing required would be considered an offence. The licensing scheme is to protect the general public by practitioners needing to show a certain standard of understanding along with premises standards.

Since this was announced there has been further updated guidance in which cosmetic treatments, such as Botox and topical anaesthetic will no longer be allowed to be remotely prescribed (ban on remote prescribing).

The press release (JCCP Update: Ban On Remote Prescribing) published by the JCCP states:

In line with several Professional Statutory Regulators (the General Medical Council and the General Dental Council and in accordance with guidance set down by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society) the JCCP and the CPSA have set down their decision not to endorse or permit the remote prescribing of any prescription medicine when used for specifically for non-surgical cosmetic treatments. In such circumstances when a prescriber delegates treatment to other practitioners, then the JCCP would remind the prescriber that the patient remains under the oversight of the prescriber, requiring that the prescriber must be familiar with the patient through an initial face to face consultation and diagnostic assessment of the patient’s suitability for treatment. This applies to the routine/planned administration of medicines that are used specifically for cosmetic purposes, such as botulinum toxins, injected local anaesthetic or topical adrenaline, and the emergency use of medicines such as hyaluronidase.

Professor David Sines CBE – Executive Chair of the JCCP said,

“The JCCP recognises the important role that professional prescribers make to public protection and of the contribution that they make to the development and maintenance of a robust and effective patient safety culture in the aesthetic sector. The JCCP (and the CPSA) continue to strive to promote and develop standards and best practice across the whole of the non-surgical and hair restoration surgery sector and to promote and publicise the same to the public. The JCCP’s primary purpose is to raise public awareness and improve patient safety. The publication of our revised guidance on ‘Responsible Prescribing for Cosmetic Practitioners’ demonstrates our continuing commitment to signposting and promoting safe and effective practice within the aesthetic sector. We have worked closely with a range of statutory regulators and professional associations over the past three years to promote safe and effective practice in prescribing. We commend the adoption and application of this revised Guidance Statement in accordance with our shared aim of protecting the public”

Find out more about the JCCP here.

 

You can find the latest updates in the Government Guidelines Knowledge Hub.

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What should I do after my Foundation course?

At Cosmetic Courses one of our most popular training courses is our Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler Training Course. It’s the first step in entering the exciting world of aesthetics and provides you with the fundamentals of aesthetic medicine along with business and marketing advice. The course covers basic Botulinum Toxin treatments and filler around the mouth. 

After completing the Foundation course some delegates may feel overwhelmed of what do to next. We spoke to Abi one of our course coordinators and Lucinda from our marketing team who outlined the most popular next steps after Foundation training to help grow and flourish your aesthetic career!

What courses do you recommend delegates go on after their Foundation training?

“I would recommend our intermediate training course to consolidate the knowledge gained already. From here most delegates then decide to undergo introduction to lip training to learn about this popular area and implement into their clinics. A popular next step would be one of our bespoke training days, these days allow you to choose what you wish to learn, whether that be recapping from other courses or choosing some new areas!

Now you have your core training, there are two different routes you can go down, either you start to incorporate skin into your practice with a course like Chemical Peel Training or you decide to advance your injecting knowledge further with our advanced or contouring course.

At this point you will of covered all popular areas of Botulinum Toxin and filler along with skin treatments and now would be looking at one of our expert courses!” – Abi

In terms of marketing, what should delegates be doing after their Foundation course?

“To start with I would recommend setting up social media pages for the business as soon as you can. Social media is a free way to get your message out and bring clients in. Using social media to showcase your training and treatments along with before and afters will help grow your business from your phone! Before and afters can be hard to come by in the beginning but its important you practice what you have learnt so by inviting friends and family in for treatments and using them as case studies across your marketing helps not only build your confidence but gets your services out there!

List your business on local listing sites too to help grow your visibility, these are mostly free and will help get your name out there.

A good tip is to look at your competition, what are they doing that you could do? Also look at bigger clinics that inspire you as you build your business.”

Unlimited support:

Our team are always on hand to support you every step of the way, from what to train in next to business and marketing advice. Talk to us today: 01844 390110 / [email protected]

Find out more:

The Aesthetics Knowledge Hub is a great place for you to find answers to frequently asked questions. We recommend having a look at the Business and Marketing Knowledge Hub. Here you will find out key information on the aesthetic industry.

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Cosmetic Courses CQC Registered “Good”

We are delighted to announce that our head office in Buckinghamshire received the title of “good” by our CQC inspection.cqc cosmetic courses

Date of inspection visit: 25 April 2022

This report describes our judgement of the quality of care at this service. It is based on a combination of what we found when we inspected, information from our ongoing monitoring of data about services and information given to us from
the provider, patients, the public and other organisations.

Overall rating for Cosmetic Courses – good, judged on:

  • Are services safe? Good
  • Are services effective? Good
  • Are services caring? Good
  • Are services responsive to people’s needs? Good
  • Are services well-led? Good

The CQC inspection of Cosmetic Courses:

CQC carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at Cosmetic Courses on 25 April 2022. Cosmetic Courses was registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in November 2019. CQC carried out this first rated inspection as part of their regulatory functions.

The inspection was undertaken to check whether we were meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

Cosmetic Courses is registered with CQC under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 in respect of some, but not all, of the services we provide. We provide a range of independent dermatology services, including non-surgical cosmetic interventions, which are not within CQC scope of registration. CQC did not inspect, or report on, those services that are outside the scope of registration. Although not regulated by CQC, we still work hard to ensure these areas of the company still withhold the same high standard as those regulated.

Cosmetic Courses is registered with the CQC to provide the following regulated activities:
• Surgical procedures
• Treatment of disease, disorder or injury

CQC inspected treatments relating to medical conditions which include treatment for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), non-surgical thread lifts and surgical removal of minor skin lesions.

CQC Key Findings for Cosmetic Curses:

  • The service had clear systems to keep people safe and safeguarded from abuse whilst using the service. The service used recognised screening processes to identify patients who could be at risk of body dysmorphic disorders.
  • Patients received effective care and treatment that met their needs. The way in which care was delivered was reviewed to ensure it was according to best practice aesthetic medicine guidance. Staff were well supported to update their knowledge through training.
  • Patients were provided with information about their treatment and with advice and guidance to support them to live healthier lives. This included comprehensive after-care advice post-treatment.
  • Feedback from patients was consistently positive and highlighted a strong person-centred culture.
  • The service did not provide treatment where they felt it was not in the patient’s best interest. Staff were motivated to prioritise the needs of their patients.
  • Services were tailored to meet the needs of individual patients and those attending training courses. They were delivered in a flexible way that ensured choice and continuity of care.
  • There was an overarching provider vision and strategy with evidence of good local leadership within the service. There were clear responsibilities, roles and systems to support good governance and management.

Areas of outstanding practice:

There was a fully embedded focus on continuous learning and improvement which included training registered medical professionals (such as surgeons, doctors and nurses) looking to expand their aesthetic skills. At the time of the April 2022 inspection, the service offered over 27 continuing professional development certified aesthetic courses which included free ongoing support following completion of the chosen training courses. The service had been recognised and presented with various aesthetic sector awards. The most recent award was in March 2022, when the service was “commended” at the Aesthetic Awards 2022. This category looked at the independent training provider whose training programme was considered to have advanced the education of medical aesthetic professionals most
effectively during the last 12 months. Judges looked for engaging methods of delivery, a high-quality, generic programme, a continuous development strategy and achievement of measurable outcomes.

 

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Using Dermal Filler In The Jaw | VIDEO

Clinical Director of Cosmetic Courses and Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr Adrian Richards discusses the use of dermal filler in the jaw in this video.

The number one area for dermal fillers as we’ve mentioned before is the cheeks. The number two would be the lips and number three jaw.

If your patient is looking to define the jaw, we can use dermal filler injections in this area to make it more prominent.

Dermal filler would draw her jaw backwards and give a her a defined jawline, whilst accentuating the angles of the face.

When treating the face, it is important to look at the face as whole and adopt a holistic approach. This means that if you are treating the jaw, perhaps the cheeks would benefit from some additional volume to produce a proportioned face.

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Using Dermal Filler In The Lips | VIDEO

In this video, Medical Director of Cosmetic Courses Mr Adrian Richards looks at the use of dermal filler in the lips. By using different techniques including needle and cannula practitioners are able to reshape, define and add volume to the lips. Fast becoming one of the most popular treatments, lip filler can look subtle or dramatic depending on the clients preference.

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Where Can You Place Dermal Filler? | VIDEO

In this video, Medical Director of Cosmetic Courses Mr Adrian Richards discusses the use of dermal fillers.

Whereas botulinum toxin relaxes the muscles to reduce fine lines, dermal filler adds volume to the desired areas. By strategic placement of dermal filler you can treat a multitude of areas. A common procedure is cheek filler, not only are you enhancing the cheeks but you are also pulling the sides of the face back which in turn is lifted the lower face, especially lines around the mouth.

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Treating a Gummy Smile with Botulinum Toxin
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Treating a Gummy Smile with Botulinum Toxin | VIDEO

In this video Medical Director of Cosmetic Courses, Mr Adrian Richards looks at using Botulinum Toxin to reduce the appearance of a Gummy Smile. Some patients can feel insecure about their smile and show a lot of their gums. Otherwise known as a gummy smile. By using Botulinum Toxin to the muscle above the lip it can lower the lip and reduce the appearance of gums when the patient smiles.

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