Lesson 1Skin assessment: Fitzpatrick classification, photodamage, skin laxity, textureThis part focuses on thorough skin assessment, covering Fitzpatrick type, sun damage, skin looseness, and texture, to identify risks, choose suitable methods, and create combined treatment plans for improved skin condition.
Determining Fitzpatrick and Glogau scalesEvaluating photodamage and dyschromiaAssessing skin laxity and elasticity testsTexture, pores, and scar characterizationBaseline photography and device selectionLesson 2Functional and psychosocial screening: expectations, body dysmorphic disorder red flags, occupational considerationsThis part looks at functional and psychosocial screening, including expectations, warning signs for body dysmorphic disorder, and work-related factors, to ensure ethical practice, realistic results, and patient mental wellbeing.
Eliciting motivations and expectationsScreening for body dysmorphic disorderAssessing social and occupational demandsIdentifying secondary gain and pressureDocumenting refusal and deferral decisionsLesson 3Periorbital-specific assessment: tear trough depth, orbital fat, lid laxity, malar mound, lymphatic changesThis part covers targeted assessment around the eyes, including tear trough depth, eye socket fat, eyelid looseness, cheek support, and lymph changes, to spot ageing patterns, identify risks, and pick suitable non-surgical options.
Classifying tear trough and lid–cheek junctionsEvaluating orbital fat and pseudoherniationAssessing eyelid laxity and snap-back testsMalar mound, festoons, and midface supportPeriorbital lymphatic stasis and edema signsLesson 4Perioral assessment: rhytides, philtrum length, lip volume, perioral hyperdynamic activityThis part focuses on structured analysis around the mouth, including static and dynamic changes of lips and nearby tissues, to guide safe, natural-looking rejuvenation and balance the lower face with overall aesthetics.
Mapping perioral rhytides and etiologyEvaluating philtrum length and shapeAssessing lip volume, contour, and symmetryIdentifying perioral hyperdynamic muscle activityDental support and occlusion considerationsLesson 5Risk factor checklist before procedures: bleeding risk, infection risk, autoimmune disease, recent vaccines, cold sores (HSV) screeningThis part presents a structured checklist for risks before procedures, covering bleeding and infection chances, autoimmune conditions, recent vaccines, and HSV history, to reduce complications and aid informed consent and records.
Screening for bleeding and bruising riskInfection risk, dental work, and skin lesionsAutoimmune disease and immunosuppressionRecent vaccines and timing of proceduresCold sores, HSV prophylaxis, and triggersLesson 6Midface evaluation: midface descent, malar projection, bony support, fat compartmentsThis part details midface evaluation, including sagging, cheek projection, bone support, and fat areas, to understand three-dimensional ageing, prioritise treatment areas, and keep natural facial features and function.
Analyzing midface descent and vectorsAssessing malar projection and contourEvaluating zygomatic and maxillary supportSuperficial and deep midfacial fat padsMidface volume loss versus edema patternsLesson 7Summarizing case data and defining realistic aesthetic goalsThis part explains how to combine clinical findings into a clear case summary, prioritise issues, and set realistic aesthetic goals that match anatomy, safety, and the patient’s values and resources for better results.
Prioritizing primary and secondary concernsTranslating findings into problem listsSetting realistic, staged treatment goalsAligning goals with budget and downtimeCommunicating expected course and limitsLesson 8Comprehensive medical and procedural history intake (medications, allergies, pregnancy, prior treatments)This part explains how to gather a full medical and procedural history, focusing on medications, allergies, pregnancy status, and past aesthetic treatments to spot contraindications, interactions, and safety issues before planning interventions.
Key elements of medical history intakeMedication review and anticoagulant risksAllergy documentation and test strategiesPregnancy, lactation, and fertility issuesPrior aesthetic procedures and complicationsLesson 9Structured facial analysis: proportions, ageing patterns, dynamic vs static linesThis part covers structured facial analysis, including proportions, ageing patterns, and dynamic versus static lines, to guide personalised treatment mapping and avoid overcorrection or imbalance across facial areas.
Vertical and horizontal facial proportionsAge-related volume and ligament changesDynamic versus static line assessmentFront, oblique, and profile photo analysisIntegrating bite, chin, and neck findings
