Cosmetic Courses at CCR Expo 2016 – UPDATE

CCR expo 2016 is one of the highlights of the year in aesthetics, and is just around the corner. This year CCR expo (Clinical, Cosmetic and Reconstructive expo) took place on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th of October.

Our CCR Experience 2016

We are delighted to announce that we had a very busy few days at CCR Expo, with popular talks by Dr Olha, Adrian Richards and Mel Recchia. We would like to say a big thank you to all that attended for making it such a great experience for us! It was really touching to be able to speak to so many of our previous delegates and to find out how far they’ve come since training with us and hear all about their exciting plans for the future.

180 leading suppliers attended CCR Expo this year and it was great to talk with some of the other industry experts and find out more about new and exciting treatments, as well as sharing our thoughts on the ever-changing training environment.

As one of the hottest aesthetic treatments, Dr Olha’s talk on lip augmentation was appreciated by many at the exhibition, with delegates even having to stand up to watch the talk. This sparked a great deal of interest in our Lip Augmentation Masterclass. We also had a great turnout for our Medical director, Adrian Richards and Lead Trainer of Cosmetic Courses and Aesthetic Nurse, Mel Recchia who shared their combined knowledge on Surgical v Non- Surgical Approaches to Facial Rejuvenation.

One of the major benefits this year for us at CCR Expo was learning more about the business side of the industry. The team always enjoy learning new skills that we can not only use in house, but can also share with our delegates. The expert speakers covered a variety of areas including advertising and marketing for your aesthetic clinic which we will be integrating into our course content to help you boost the performance of your business.

We are pleased to say this with another very successful year for the team at Cosmetic Courses.

If you were unable to  join us at CCR and you have any queries, please feel free to contact us on 01844 390 110 or send us an email at [email protected].

What is CCR Expo?

CCR expo is the UK’s largest medical aesthetic exhibition with over 5000 practitioners and 200 suppliers coming together to create one of the industries most respected events of its kind. CCR expo consists of two days of high quality CPD certified educational content along with live demonstrations and exhibitions of the leading surgical and non-surgical services and products.

The exhibition will be held at London, Olympia. The vast majority of the exhibition will be free to attend, however, additional cost events include BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) annual scientific meeting, as well as the application only BCDG (British Cosmetic Dermatology group) expert session, which provides attendees with the up to date expert knowledge on key areas of cosmetic dermatology.

Cosmetic Courses at the CCR Expo

This year we will be located at stand D130, so if you are attending the exhibition, please do come and say hello.

Make sure you don’t miss out on our talk on Lip Augmentation, with aesthetic dentist and trainer Dr Olha Vorodukhina on Thursday the 6th of October at 11:45-12:00.

The increasing number of celebrities revealing their perfect pouts after having lip filler treatment has meant that Lip Augmentation is a very lucrative procedure and one of the most popular treatments in aesthetics at the moment. If you are interested in training in Lip Augmentation we offer a Lip Masterclass course with Dr Olha at Cosmetic Courses.

Clinical Lead Mel Recchia and our Medical director Mr Adrian Richards, will also be hosting a talk on Friday the 7th of October at 15:00-15:15, where they will be discussing the surgical vs non-surgical options for facial rejuvenation, so make sure to stop by.

Whilst we are at CCR expo we are also offering 10% off all of our training courses that are booked with us on Thursday and Friday, so come along to get your discount! If you wish to attend CCR expo but haven’t yet registered, registration is still open and you can find out more details and book your place here. We would be delighted to see some of our previous delegates, as well as new faces. So come along to visit us at stand D130. We hope to see you there!

 

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SCROTOX: The latest Botox craze for 2016

We all know there are many uses for Botulinum Toxin, commonly known as Botox. However there is a bold new craze for 2016 coined ‘Scrotox’. This is the method of injecting Botox into your scrotum with the aim to boost the size and smooth the wrinkly male privates, but just how risky is it? In the past decade, the number of men undergoing cosmetic surgery has doubled and there is seemingly an increasing demand for this new non-surgical procedure.

What is Scrotox?

This Botox treatment, costing around £2,800, claims to:

  • reduce sweating
  • reduce wrinkles
  • increase the size of the scrotum by ‘inflating’ deflated balls

According to experts, over the last year the number of men enquiring about Scrotox has doubled.

This ‘facelift for your scrotum’ is said to be highly beneficial for athletes. The Botox is said to help alleviate some of the irritation and discomfort often experienced by cyclists and runners caused by excess sweating and rubbing during their training.

However, after the treatment, some loss of feeling is to be expected. Although it aims to improve the appearance of the scrotum, in many cases, the scrotum has a large amount of loose skin. In these cases, this injectable treatment will not produce optimal results, and experts say you may not get the desired outcome.

Many clinics do not yet offer this procedure due to the complications and risks that come with dealing with the anatomy in this area. However, the procedure is becoming increasingly popular with men intrigued by the philosophy of a smooth scrotum, and willing to undergo treatment below the belt.

So… is it worth the risk?

Botox training at Cosmetic Courses

Although we are not training in this particular use for Botulinum Toxin we do offer a range of Botox training courses for facial rejuvenation. If you are medically qualified as a doctor, dentist or nurse and are interested in finding out more about our training courses, please feel free to contact our course co-ordinators.

 

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Rebecca describes the benefits of being a Cosmetic Courses model

Cosmetic Courses is the UK’s largest training provider of medical aesthetic treatments. With the cosmetic industry booming, the demand for our training courses has never been so high. Because of this increased demand, we are always in need of new models to join the team.

What do we mean by ‘models’?

For  the past 15 years we have trained over 4500 medical professionals in a range of advanced skin rejuvenation and anti-ageing treatments. Through this, we require models who are happy to have these skin treatments in a training environment and the major benefit is you receive your treatments at greatly discounted prices. So if you don’t want to break your bank balance but still want a first class treatment, then becoming a model with Cosmetic Courses is a fantastic alternative.

One of our loyal models, Rebecca explains the major benefits of becoming a Cosmetic Courses model:

Like a large number of our models, Rebecca was recommended to us by a close friend. She also saw the financial benefits as a huge motivation to come to Cosmetic Courses over another skin clinic. She describes her treatments as excellent with very natural results. Our aim at Cosmetic Courses is to produce subtle enhancements that slowly rejuvenate your skin over time rather than completely change how you look. As supermodel Christie Brinkley says, “You still should look like you!”

Even though Rebecca has only been attending as a model for 6 months she has already had a couple of treatments with us, including:

  • Dermaroller (Skin Needling)
  • Upper Face Botox

“I was made to feel very comfortable, very professional. I’d definitely recommend it” – Rebecca

Modelling for Cosmetic Courses

We have a wide range of non-surgical skin  treatments available to our models including Dermal Fillers, Botox, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy and Microsclerotherapy. These are offered in our 4 training centres across the UK: Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire,  Alvechurch in South Birmingham, Harley Street in London and Bingley near Leeds.

If you are interested in registering to be a model please fill in our contact form and one of the team will be in touch to discuss upcoming appointments.

 

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Cosmetic Courses finalists once again for Aesthetic Awards ‘Training Initiative of the Year’ 2016

Cosmetic Courses have been providing award-winning aesthetic training for 15 years and we are very proud to announce that, once again we have been shortlisted in the category: ‘Training Initiative of the year’ at The Aesthetic Awards 2016.

Our use of a diverse team of hand-picked trainers and the small group workshops we provide ensures quality, experience and success. As the largest and longest running provider of Botox training, we have supported over 4000 doctors, dentists and nurses in setting up their highly successful aesthetic practices. We would be truly honoured to win this highly prestigious award.

We will be judged on the following criteria:

  • The quality of the training we deliver
  • How engaging the training methods are and the quality of the delivery of the training
  • The continuous development and improvement of our courses
  • The achievement and success of the delegates whom have taken part

There will be no voting process, the winner will be decided by the judging panel.

About the Aesthetic Awards 2016

Aesthetic Awards aims to celebrate the best of the best when it comes to medical aesthetics in order to celebrate the success and achievements of the profession within the last year. It represents the highest standards of clinical excellence, practical achievement and product innovation. There are 24 categories designed to celebrate and commend the winners and also the finalists for their services to the profession.

The ‘Training initiative of the Year’ award recognises the training programme which has advanced the education of medical aesthetics the most effectively during the previous 12 months. The Aesthetic Awards 2016 Awards will be held on Saturday December 3rd at the Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge. We hope to see some of you there!

 

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Update your Approach to Lip Augmentation | Dr Olha

Without a doubt, 2014-2015 has been the year for lip filler in the UK non-surgical aesthetic market. We only need to take a look at the biggest search engine; Google to see that it is the most searched for cosmetic treatment and this demand is only increasing.

Olha Vorodukhina Cosmetic CoursesAesthetic Dentist at Shine Medical and one of our expert trainers on our lip masterclass Dr Olha Vorodyukhina offers her advice on why lip fillers are essential for any cosmetic practice and how to safely deliver this treatment to your clients.

The Demand for Lip Fillers

At Shine Medical we receive enquiries about lip fillers almost every day. When speaking with my patients, a majority of them have considered this treatment at least once and it is without a doubt one of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

A key aspect of determining the correct treatment plan for your patient is to be mindful of what they are trying to achieve but also what you feel comfortable with as a practitioner. I see a range of patients all with different expectations from lip augmentation treatment.

Following the ‘Kylie Jenner Lip Craze’ we do have a lot of young women in their 20s looking for a more noticeable increase in the size of their lips but we also see middle-aged women and ladies in their 70s looking for a more subtle enhancement to restore shape and volume that has been lost during the ageing process.

Lip filler is a highly versatile treatment for any age, gender and look that is trying to be achieved and with the continual demand for this procedure, we believe it is an essential part of your treatment portfolio.

Confidence is Key in Lip Augmentation

We often hear from delegates at our Lip Augmentation Masterclasses that they do not feel confident or comfortable enough to offer lip fillers to their clients. This is despite them knowing there is a high demand for this procedure.

And this is absolutely understandable. Lips are one of those areas that can create swelling and bruising both during and after the treatment which can be disconcerting for both you and your patient.

However, the good news is that if lip augmentation is performed correctly, it is one of the most rewarding treatments to carry out.

Patient Consultation and Assessment

With more celebrities than ever being featured in the news with their plumped up pouts it is important to manage your patient’s expectations and not allow them to push you over the limits of a safe treatment. Key to this is identifying your patient’s needs as well as their expectation from the outset. This is where your consultation and communication skills come into play.

During our Lip Masterclass one of our main learning objectives is correct treatment planning and patient management.

Assessment of the lips cannot effectively be performed by simply looking at your patient. It is important to ‘look beyond your patient’s mouth’ by looking inside the mouth as well. You will be looking for dental occlusion, teeth positioning, smile lines and facial expressions. Assessing each of these areas in detail with allow you to create a bespoke treatment plan for your patient.

You will also then be equipped to select the most appropriate dermal filler product. This will be determined by what you are trying to achieve, whether it be:

  • Restore age-related atrophy
  • Add volume
  • Define the shape of the lips
  • Restore philtrum columns
  • Give support to oral commissures

Very often you may be looking to achieve more than one of these outcomes and therefore you may combine fillers of different viscosity to deliver the most natural and effective results for your client.

Method of Injection for Lip Augmentation

An area we focus on during our Lip Masterclass is method of injection. When injecting the lips an important decision that you’ll make is whether to use a needle or a cannula. A cannula can be uncomfortable for your patient and in some cases creates more swelling but a needle is more likely to cause bruising. Often, for my patients I use a combination of both cannula and needle.

The best way to minimize trauma is by injecting indirectly and minimizing, where possible, the number of injection points.

But always remember that whichever method you choose and are comfortable with, if your patient does experience bruising and swelling this doesn’t necessarily mean you have injected incorrectly. The truth is 1 in 5 patients will bruise following lip augmentation, so don’t let this knock your confidence.

‘Always aim for natural results. It’s better to under treat than over treat.’

By knowing the right technique and restoring the natural tubercles of the lips you can achieve great results by using only 0.5-1ml of dermal filler product.

Dr Olha’s Lip Filler Before and After Photos

Book your Lip Masterclass Today

So if you’re interested in learning how to create beautiful, natural-looking lips, book on to our lip masterclass today. You can secure your place online or alternatively you can contact the team who will be more than happy to answer any of your questions.

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