Blogs by Clinical Director of Cosmetic Courses, Mr Adrian Richards

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Botox® Training for Medical Professionals

Whether you are looking to kick-start your career in aesthetics or wanting to build your personal development and professional skills, try our award-winning Botox® training for medical professionals. We offer our foundation course to surgeons, doctors, nurses and dentists who have an up to date registration.

As an established training provider for over 16 years, Cosmetic Courses has trained over 6000 professionals in Botox ® and dermal filler techniques, supporting them to set up their own successful clinics.

Benefits of Enrolling on Botox® and Dermal Filler Training

Botox® and dermal fillers demand is increasingly high, showing to be a beneficial area to train in. The majority of UK cosmetic treatments undergone are non-surgical, so you’ll be entering into a thriving industry that’s set to grow even larger. Our highly qualified team provide all the training and support required, offering their expertise and advice to guide you on your journey into aesthetic medicine.

Benefits include:

  • Gain the skills and confidence to enter aesthetic medicine
  • Become your own boss and work flexible hours
  • Have more control over your career and future
  • Provide the care you want to give – including spending more time with patients
  • Enjoy fewer regulations than when working in the NHS
  • Receive your professional certification at course completion
  • Unlimited support and aftercare are available for both your clinical needs and business

We’ll help you to become fully equipped to forge the career you want in non-surgical cosmetic treatments and aesthetics, whether as a surgeon, nurse, doctor or dentist.

Why Choose Our Botox® and Dermal Filler Training Course?

Combining both practical skills and business knowledge, our popular Botox® and Dermal Filler Course can help you begin to build a career in aesthetics. Our Botox® Training for Medical Professionals will introduce you to basic dermal filler and Botox® treatments (Juvederm and Allergan Botox®) which are highly sought after in the industry, giving you the foundation knowledge you’ll need.

Training involves:

  • A one day course
  • Interactive training in small groups
  • Led & supervised by an expert trainer
  • Practical, hands-on training for dermal filler and Botox injections using live models
  • Fully functioning clinic environment
  • CPD certificate provided on successful completion
  • Held in a number of locations (Belfast, Buckinghamshire, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham and London)
  • Starter kits and supplies available to purchase or order upon completion

You’ll learn everything from facial anatomy and injection techniques to aftercare and how to market your own practice. The CPD certificate you receive is insurance company recognised (we partner with leading aesthetic insurance companies), allowing you to practice the techniques you’ve learned straight away once you have the right insurance in place.

Continue Your Aesthetics Training

You can choose to build on your aesthetics training later on, including our Foundation Follow on Day, bespoke one-to-one course, introduction to lip augmentation and Level 7 Qualification in Injectables (the foundation course is Part 1 of this).

Thousands of medical professionals have put their trust in us thanks to our renowned expert faculty at Cosmetic Courses. A hand-picked team from all different medical backgrounds chosen by Medical Director  and Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr Adrian Richards.

Book Your Botox Training Course Now

If you’re looking for the right dermal filler and Botox training for medical professionals, book our course now.

Mr Adrian Richards, Clinical Director of Cosmetic Courses joined by Allergans’ John Campbell discussing Aesthetic Industry Challenges .

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In this podcast Mr Adrian Richards, Clinical Director of Cosmetic Courses discusses Aesthetic Industry Challenges with John Campbell from Allergan.

Who are Allergan:Aesthetic Industry Challenges

Allergan are the company behind the majority of products and technologies that drive the advancement of aesthetic medicine.

An AbbVie company, they develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Including facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more.

With research and development function focused on driving innovation in aesthetics, they are committed to providing the most comprehensive science-based product offerings available.

About Cosmetic Courses:

As the UK’s largest aesthetic training provider our award-winning courses cover a variety of Dermal Filler and Botox training to skin rejuvenation from beginner to advanced for surgeons, doctors, dentists and nurses.

We are proud to also be an Allergan appointed training provider only using genuine Allergan Botox® and Juvederm® Dermal Fillers to provide the highest quality training and results for our patients.

Our ethos is experience, quality and success which runs through the heart of our teaching. Our passion is to make the aesthetics industry a safer place by providing delegates with high quality training from our vastly experienced and skilled trainers led by clinical director Mr Adrian Richards.

Since 2002 Cosmetic Courses has continued to provide the highest quality of training across the UK, offering medical professionals comprehensive hands on experience with industry expert trainers helping to shape a safer future within aesthetics.

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

 

“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/

We are back once again at ACE this year with Clinical Director Mr Adrian Richards discussing “Creating Quality Content with Video” on Saturday 2nd March at 10:30-11am in the Business Track session.

It is common knowledge that video content often performs better than text, however is it as easy as pressing record? Knowing how to produce and market quality video is often more of a challenge than it initially seems. This Business Track session will be led by Adrian Richards who has significant experience using videos in all his businesses. He will share his expertise on the secret to successful video marketing for aesthetic businesses and the type of content which performs best in video format.

Find out more about the 2 day Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition held on the 1st and 2nd March at the Business Design Centre, Islington and how to register your attendance for free here!

We look forward to hopefully seeing you there!

 

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! 

In December 2018 we held a Charity Raffle throughout the month. Delegates, models, staff and suppliers were able to purchase tickets from our reception to be entered into a price draw which gave the chance to win a prize a day throughout the month. We had exciting prizes on offer from treatments, restaurant vouchers & free hair cuts!

We are please to announce that we successfully raised £178 which we be split between the two chosen charities.

Our Charities:

Florence Nightingale Hospice FHNC-logo

Based near our Buckinghamshire clinic, the Florence Nightingale Hospice provides support and care to patients staying with them and an at home service to those with life limiting illnesses. Also offering a Bereavement Support Team to those going through a loss.

Prestige WorldRide  prestige worldride

23 year old Alex Clark is currently on a 21,500 mile journey around the world!  His journey is to raise money for The Jack O’Donnell Foundation & Sponsor a Gambian Child, two charities he holds close to him.

You can follow Alex’s progress here & find out more about his life changing adventure on Instagram @prestigeworldride.

Thank you to everybody who took part & keep your eyes peeled for out next charity fundraiser!

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!

On Saturday 1st December we were delighted to attend the Aesthetics Awards 2018, even more so that we were once again finalists for Best Independent Training Provider, a prestigious award which is an honour to be a finalist for.

We are over the moon to announce that this year we WON “Best Independent Training Provider” at the awards. As a company we are very excited to of taken home this award and even more so we have been blown away by the support shown by our delegates, models and partners. We would not be here if it wasn’t for your constant support.

At Cosmetic Courses we live by the ethos experience, quality & success, which runs through the heart of our teaching. Our passion for the exciting world of aesthetics shines onto our training offering medical professionals comprehensive hands on experience with industry expert trainers. Along with providing high quality treatments to our models whilst teaching them what to expect with aesthetics, leading a safe practice both practitioner and patient wise.

We always look forward to attending the awards as they are a fantastic well run event which brings together the industries finest, celebrating the past year!

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.