There are calls in the industry for better regulation of practices surrounding the prescription and administration of non-surgical skin treatments. However, until the law changes, it is helpful to understand the current situation.
Our at a glance guide shows the qualifications and criteria required to work in the cosmetic treatments industry.
Botulinum Toxin |
Chemical Peel |
Dermal Filler |
Laser Treatment |
IPL |
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Product |
Regulated as a prescription medicine | Regulated under General Product Safety Directive only if sold direct to consumer |
Regulated as device only if it has explicit medical purpose – most don’t |
Equipment regulated as a medical device |
Not regulated as a device. Safety covered by Health and Safety at Work (H&SW) rules |
Practitioner |
Must be prescribed by qualified medical personnel, but can be administered by non-health professional | Can be performed by anyone |
Can be performed by anyone |
Can be performed by anyone |
Can be performed by anyone |
Premises |
Anywhere. General health and safety at work rules apply | Anywhere. General health and safety at work rules apply | Anywhere. General health and safety at work rules apply | Anywhere. General health and safety at work rules apply. Some local authorities license | Anywhere. General health and safety at work rules apply. Some local authorities license |
SkinViva Training Academy Manchester
SkinViva Training Ltd offer a range of professional training courses for cosmetic and medical skin treatments.
Courses are directed at suitably qualified and registered medical professionals who wish to learn and build on their skills in delivering these procedures.
The SkinViva Training team upholds high standards of clinical training providing a combination of fully-supervised practical experience together with essential theory. SkinViva Training provides high quality, value-for-money courses at all levels from entry to advanced; preparing candidates to deliver safe, effective non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Popular courses include training in Botox, dermal fillers, injectable lip enhancement and anaesthetics.
SkinViva Training was established by by Dr Tim Pearce MBChB BSc (Hons) MRCGP
For further information, to discuss which course is right for you, to enquire about availability or to book a training course please call 0161 850 2491, email info@skinvivatraining.com.