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Aesthetic Medicine Course
From 4 to 360h of flexible workload

Aesthetic Medicine Course

Master the full scope of aesthetic medicine — from botulinum toxin and dermal fillers to energy devices, chemical peels, and body contouring. This course delivers the clinical depth and procedural precision that today's aesthetic practitioners demand. Build the skills, confidence, and business acumen to elevate your practice.

What you will learn:

This course covers the complete clinical framework of modern aesthetic medicine, starting with facial anatomy, skin physiology, and ethical practice standards. You will develop hands-on competency in neurotoxin therapy, hyaluronic acid fillers, biostimulators, and advanced contouring techniques for the face and body. Energy-based treatments, including laser, radiofrequency, ultrasound, and IPL, are covered in full, alongside chemical peel protocols for all skin types. You will also learn how to manage complications, run effective consultations, and build a financially sustainable aesthetic practice.

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Course content

8 Chapters40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)

Chapter 1See details

Foundations of Aesthetic Medicine

  • Lesson 1 • Skin Physiology and Aging Science

    Examines skin structure, cellular turnover, and the biology of intrinsic and extrinsic aging. Informs product selection and treatment rationale throughout the course.

  • Lesson 2 • Aesthetic Consultation Methodology

    Teaches structured consultation frameworks including facial analysis, goal-setting, and treatment planning. Directly prepares students for patient-facing clinical sessions.

  • Lesson 3 • Ethics, Consent, and Patient Selection

    Defines ethical obligations, informed consent standards, and criteria for appropriate patient selection. Establishes the professional framework governing every clinical encounter.

  • Lesson 4 • Anatomy for Aesthetic Practitioners

    Covers facial and body anatomy critical to injection safety and treatment planning. Anchors all subsequent procedural chapters in anatomical accuracy.

  • Lesson 5 • Regulatory and Safety Frameworks

    Outlines licensing requirements, product approval pathways, and clinical governance standards. Ensures practitioners operate within legally and professionally compliant boundaries.

Chapter 2See details

Neurotoxin Therapy: Botulinum Toxin

  • Lesson 1 • Pharmacology of Botulinum Toxin

    Explains mechanism of action, toxin serotypes, and clinical formulations available. Grounds dosing and product selection decisions in pharmacological evidence.

  • Lesson 2 • Mid and Lower Face Neurotoxin

    Addresses bunny lines, lip lines, mentalis, and masseter with precise anatomical targeting. Expands practitioner capability to full-face neurotoxin treatment planning.

  • Lesson 3 • Upper Face Neurotoxin Techniques

    Covers injection mapping for glabella, forehead, and periorbital regions with dosing guidelines. Builds foundational injection skills before advancing to complex areas.

  • Lesson 4 • Advanced Neurotoxin Applications

    Introduces Nefertiti lift, hyperhidrosis, and microtoxin techniques for experienced practitioners. Extends neurotoxin skills into specialised and high-demand treatment categories.

  • Lesson 5 • Neurotoxin Complications and Review

    Identifies, prevents, and manages common and rare neurotoxin complications including ptosis and asymmetry. Completes the neurotoxin module with a safety-first clinical mindset.

Chapter 3See details

Dermal Filler Fundamentals

  • Lesson 1 • Nasolabial Folds and Cheek Volumisation

    Addresses mid-face volume loss with cheek augmentation and nasolabial fold correction techniques. Introduces the concept of structural lifting through deep plane filler placement.

  • Lesson 2 • Filler Complications and Hyaluronidase

    Identifies vascular occlusion, Tyndall effect, and nodule formation with evidence-based management protocols. Ensures practitioners can respond rapidly to sight-threatening emergencies.

  • Lesson 3 • Lip Augmentation and Perioral Filling

    Covers lip anatomy, volume assessment, and injection protocols for natural-looking augmentation. Develops one of the highest-demand filler skills in aesthetic practice.

  • Lesson 4 • Filler Science and Product Selection

    Examines filler rheology, cross-linking technology, and product characteristics for tissue-specific use. Enables evidence-based product selection for each anatomical target.

  • Lesson 5 • Injection Techniques and Needle Selection

    Teaches bolus, linear threading, fanning, and cannula techniques with appropriate needle gauge selection. Provides the technical toolkit applied across all filler treatment areas.

Chapter 4See details

Advanced Filler and Facial Contouring

  • Lesson 1 • Full-Face Liquid Facelift Planning

    Integrates neurotoxin and multi-area filler into cohesive full-face rejuvenation treatment plans. Develops strategic thinking for sequencing, staging, and optimising combined outcomes.

  • Lesson 2 • Jawline Definition and Chin Projection

    Teaches mandibular border augmentation and chin projection using deep structural filler placement. Develops lower face contouring as a standalone and combination treatment.

  • Lesson 3 • Temple and Forehead Volumisation

    Addresses temporal hollowing and forehead contour with safe deep-plane injection approaches. Completes upper face structural restoration within the full-face contouring framework.

  • Lesson 4 • Managing Complex Filler Patients

    Addresses previously treated patients, filler migration, and chronic complications requiring dissolution. Builds clinical judgment for inheriting and correcting prior aesthetic work.

  • Lesson 5 • Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty

    Covers nasal anatomy, high-risk vascular zones, and filler techniques for dorsum and tip refinement. Addresses one of the highest-risk aesthetic procedures with rigorous safety emphasis.

Chapter 5See details

Skin Rejuvenation and Energy Devices

  • Lesson 1 • Principles of Energy-Based Treatments

    Explains selective photothermolysis, chromophores, and tissue interaction principles underlying all energy devices. Provides the physics foundation for safe and effective device operation.

  • Lesson 2 • Device Safety and Treatment Planning

    Establishes safety protocols, maintenance requirements, and multi-modality treatment planning for energy devices. Ensures practitioners operate devices within manufacturer and clinical safety standards.

  • Lesson 3 • Intense Pulsed Light and Photorejuvenation

    Addresses IPL technology, filter selection, and protocols for vascular lesions, pigmentation, and skin tone. Integrates light-based treatment into comprehensive skin rejuvenation planning.

  • Lesson 4 • Laser Resurfacing Techniques

    Covers ablative and non-ablative laser platforms for texture, pigmentation, and wrinkle reduction. Builds device-specific skills within the broader energy treatment framework.

  • Lesson 5 • Radiofrequency and Ultrasound Lifting

    Teaches monopolar, bipolar, and microneedling RF alongside focused ultrasound for tissue tightening. Expands the practitioner's non-invasive lifting and tightening treatment menu.

Chapter 6See details

Chemical Peels and Skin Resurfacing

  • Lesson 1 • Superficial and Medium Peel Application

    Teaches application technique, endpoint recognition, and neutralisation for glycolic, salicylic, and TCA peels. Develops hands-on peel skills for the most commonly performed treatment depths.

  • Lesson 2 • Peel Complications and Post-Care

    Identifies and manages hyperpigmentation, scarring, infection, and prolonged erythema following peels. Completes the peel module with a comprehensive complication prevention framework.

  • Lesson 3 • Peel Chemistry and Classification

    Explains acid mechanisms, peel depth classification, and agent-specific properties for clinical selection. Establishes the scientific basis for all peel treatment decisions.

  • Lesson 4 • Deep Peels and Advanced Resurfacing

    Addresses phenol-croton oil peel protocols, cardiac monitoring requirements, and recovery management. Prepares advanced practitioners for high-impact resurfacing with rigorous safety standards.

  • Lesson 5 • Patient Preparation and Pre-Peel Protocols

    Covers skin priming, pre-treatment regimens, and contraindication screening for peel candidates. Directly reduces complication risk and optimises treatment outcomes.

Chapter 7See details

Body Contouring and Injectables

  • Lesson 1 • Body Contouring Technology Overview

    Surveys cryolipolysis, HIFU body, RF body, and electromagnetic muscle stimulation platforms. Establishes the technology landscape before teaching device-specific application skills.

  • Lesson 2 • Injectable Fat Dissolving Treatments

    Teaches deoxycholic acid and phosphatidylcholine injection protocols for submental and body fat reduction. Expands injectable skills into the body contouring treatment category.

  • Lesson 3 • Patient Assessment for Body Treatments

    Teaches body composition analysis, pinch test, and BMI-based candidacy assessment for contouring. Ensures appropriate patient selection before any body treatment is initiated.

  • Lesson 4 • Cellulite and Skin Laxity Treatments

    Addresses cellulite grading, subcision, RF, and collagen-stimulating approaches for skin texture improvement. Completes body contouring competency with skin quality and laxity management.

  • Lesson 5 • Cryolipolysis Treatment Protocols

    Covers applicator selection, treatment mapping, and post-treatment massage for cryolipolysis procedures. Develops safe and effective fat reduction skills for the most widely used body device.

Chapter 8See details

Biostimulators and Regenerative Aesthetics

  • Lesson 1 • Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy

    Covers PRP preparation, centrifugation protocols, and injection or microneedling delivery for skin and hair. Integrates autologous regenerative therapy into the aesthetic treatment menu.

  • Lesson 2 • Calcium Hydroxylapatite Applications

    Teaches CaHA injection technique, dilution for skin quality, and structural volumisation applications. Expands biostimulator skills to a second major collagen-stimulating agent.

  • Lesson 3 • Science of Collagen Stimulation

    Explains fibroblast activation, neocollagenesis, and the biological basis of biostimulator treatments. Grounds all subsequent biostimulator techniques in regenerative science.

  • Lesson 4 • Poly-L-Lactic Acid Techniques

    Covers PLLA reconstitution, dilution protocols, injection technique, and massage requirements for facial volumisation. Develops safe and effective PLLA treatment skills across facial zones.

  • Lesson 5 • Polynucleotides and Emerging Biostimulators

    Introduces PDRN, polynucleotides, and next-generation regenerative agents with current evidence review. Positions practitioners at the forefront of regenerative aesthetic innovation.

Certification
Certification

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This course is for you:

  • Physicians: seeking to add a profitable aesthetic specialty to their clinical scope.

  • Nurses and nurse practitioners: ready to transition into dedicated aesthetic medicine practice.

  • Dentists: looking to expand facial treatment offerings beyond oral and maxillofacial care.

  • Physician assistants: building injectable and device skills alongside their existing clinical role.

  • New aesthetic practitioners: who completed basic training and need comprehensive, advanced-level depth.

  • Clinic owners: wanting clinical credibility to match their growing aesthetic business ambitions.

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