Aesthetics Blog
Our latest Aesthetics News
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.
Treatments for Patients Going through Menopause
Over the past year Menopause has been lifted out of the shadows and hushed conversations to mainstream media. This coverage has allowed those going through this change to feel supported whilst offering…
We are at CCR 2022!
We are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at CCR 2022 at the ExCel in London. Come and find us at stand N71 where our team will be on hand to discuss training options, qualifications and job opportunities with our partners Clinic People. We will also have exclusive event discounts that you will not want to miss out on!
JCCP Press Release: Health & Social Care Select Committee Report on the Impact of Body Image on Mental and Physical Health
The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners otherwise known as the JCCP, are a ‘not for profit’ organisation that was made to bring ‘self-regulation’ to the non-surgical aesthetic sector within…
Priya Patel Success Story
Meet Priya, an Aesthetic Trainer for Cosmetic Courses. Priya came through as a delegate and now gets to share the wealth of knowledge and experience she has acquired throughout her years of injecting!
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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…
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.
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.
JCCP Update: Ban On Remote Prescribing
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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.