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Read the latest aesthetics news and articles to help you gain an insight into aesthetic medicine no matter where you are in your aesthetics journey.
Our team of expert trainers share their advice on a wide range of topics including, how to navigate yourself as a new aesthetics practitioner, valuable tips and guidance on maximising your training and support when launching and growing your aesthetic clinic. You will also find the latest Aesthetics news regarding regulations and licensing changes in the UK.
Can I start my Cosmetic Courses training at Advanced Level if I am an experienced nurse, doctor or surgeon?
I am already an experienced doctor or surgeon: can I skip the foundation level course?At Cosmetic Courses, we frequently receive enquiries from potential delegates wanting to know whether they can skip…
5 Things to Consider Before Travelling for Training
Coming to the UK for Cosmetic Training Courses? If you live in a country outside the UK and have decided to embark upon a career in medical aesthetics, you are probably well aware already that an English…
Ring Around the Rosacea Risks: Treating Clients with Contraindications
There was a really interesting LinkedIn Aesthetics & Beauty Group thread recently about how best to deal with clients with rosacea.We thought this discussion could be of benefit to our delegates…
Genuine Dermaroller Therapy & Patients with Active Acne
Question :
I have a patient presenting with brown spots and age marks on her cheeks. She has had these for several years now, along with open pores and acne scars on both her nose and face. She is also…
Advanced Cosmetic Training Courses: Brow Lift Treatments
Advanced Medical Aesthetic TrainingSo you have completed your Foundation Level Introduction to Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers. You've gone away and practiced all you learned and now you're chomping…
Sun Exposure & Flying after Azzalure treatment: Advice for Your Patients
Question:
Dear Cosmetic Courses,
Can you go on holiday to a very hot country 4 days after receiving Azzalure treatment?The product information says to avoid direct sunlight for a week: how necessary…
How do you Know you are Getting the Best?
Are Cosmetic Surgeons the Experts When it Comes to Botox & training?There was a very interesting debate on the RealSelf forums recently (where you can go to ‘find, share and discuss the real story…
How do Muscles Cause Wrinkles and Frown Lines?
There is a one vertical Procerus muscle and two Corrugator muscles that cause wrinkles and frowning in the area between the eyebrows.
The frotanus muscle runs upwards from the bridge of the nose and inserts…
Pain Relief & Dermal Fillers
Pain relief using local anaesthetic for dermal filler injectionsDermal filler injections are more uncomfortable for the patient than other treatments such as BOTOX® treatment.This depends on the area…
Facial Rejuvenation: Complimentary Surgical & Non-surgical Approaches
Latest developments in facial rejuvenation surgeryNon-surgical skin treatments and surgical facial procedures often go hand-in-hand. The former, if begun early enough, can be a preventative to ward…
Can Botox cause Brain Damage? As Allergan faces continued law suits, should Aesthetic Practitioners be worried?
It is perhaps unsurprising in America's compensation culture. A controversial product like Botox is a bit of a sitting duck for legal allegations and, in April this year, manufacturers Allergan found…
Can you learn to perform a “Botox Facelift”?
The procedure hailed the "Botox Facelift" is actually a more modern technique using Botox treatment to improve the jaw line and give it a better definition.Botox works by weakening muscles and it is…
