Lesson 1Focused physical exam: facial anatomy, skin quality, laxity, volume loss, dynamic vs static linesThis part outlines a targeted cosmetic physical check, focusing on facial structure, skin condition, looseness, volume levels, and moving versus fixed lines to make realistic, prioritised, and safe treatment plans.
Analyze facial shape and structural supportAssess skin texture, pores, and dyschromiaEvaluate laxity, ptosis, and tissue descentDifferentiate dynamic from static rhytidesIdentify volume loss and fat compartment changesPrioritize findings into staged treatment plansLesson 2Dermatoscopic and photographic documentation: tools, standardised views, Fitzpatrick classificationThis part explains dermatoscopic and photo records, covering tool choices, standard angles, lighting, and skin types, to follow progress, back diagnosis, and boost legal protection.
Select cameras, lenses, and lighting setupsStandardize patient positioning and viewsUse consistent exposure and background settingsIncorporate dermatoscopy for lesion assessmentClassify skin type with Fitzpatrick and GlogauStore and secure images for follow-up comparisonLesson 3Medication and supplement review: anticoagulants, isotretinoin, immunosuppressants, herbal supplementsThis part details checking medicines and supplements, like blood thinners, isotretinoin, immune suppressors, and herbal stuff, to expect bleeding, bruising, slow healing, and clashes with cosmetic work.
Identify anticoagulants and antiplatelet agentsReview isotretinoin and retinoid exposureAssess steroids and immunosuppressive therapyScreen for photosensitizing medicationsDocument herbal and over-the-counter productsCoordinate medication adjustments with prescribersLesson 4Assessment of vascular and sensory status: palpation, blanching tests, vascular mappingThis part shows how to check blood vessels and feeling before procedures, using touch, blanching, and mapping to spot risky areas, body differences, and nerve issues that change injection plans and handling problems.
Palpate pulses and assess capillary refillPerform blanching and compression safety testsMap major facial arteries and danger zonesIdentify prior surgery, scars, and fillersScreen for neuropathy and altered sensationPlan safer injection planes and volumesLesson 5Medical history essentials: systemic diseases, medications, allergies, pregnancy and breastfeedingThis part covers key medical history for cosmetic clients, zeroing in on body-wide illnesses, meds, allergies, and pregnancy status to foresee issues, tweak products, and time procedures safely.
Screen for cardiovascular and metabolic diseaseIdentify autoimmune and connective tissue disordersReview allergies, atopy, and prior drug reactionsAssess pregnancy, fertility plans, breastfeedingEvaluate bleeding risk and wound healing issuesClarify prior anesthesia or surgery complicationsLesson 6Lifestyle and skin care factors: sun exposure, smoking, topical regimens, recent tanningThis part looks at lifestyle and skincare habits affecting healing, colour changes, and treatment lasting, like sun, smoking, tanning, and creams, to time right, advise, and prep skin.
Quantify chronic and intermittent sun exposureAssess indoor tanning and recent sunburnsEvaluate smoking, vaping, and nicotine useReview current topical and prescription productsIdentify irritants, exfoliants, and retinoidsPlan preconditioning and post-care regimensLesson 7Cosmetic history and psychosocial screening: previous aesthetic treatments, expectations, body dysmorphic riskThis part reviews getting cosmetic history, digging into reasons, and checking mind-related warnings, like body dysmorphia, to match hopes, guard patient welfare, and make ethical choices.
Document prior cosmetic and surgical proceduresAssess satisfaction with previous aesthetic outcomesExplore motivations and treatment goalsScreen for body dysmorphic disorder and red flagsEvaluate social, cultural, and financial pressuresDiscuss consent, autonomy, and treatment boundariesLesson 8Dermatologic history: acne, rosacea, prior procedures, scarring, photosensitivityThis part targets skin history, covering acne, rosacea, scars, colour issues, and sun sensitivity, to predict flare-ups, odd healing, and colour shifts after lasers, peels, jabs, and devices.
Document acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitisReview history of keloids and hypertrophic scarsAssess melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentScreen for photosensitivity and photodermatosesNote prior lasers, peels, and resurfacingEvaluate chronic infections and herpes labialis
