Many practitioners initially start small with a core offering of injectables only, but in order to stand out from your competition and bring that extra added value to your clients, a good understanding of the skin is essential.
Understanding the SKIN is crucial because it forms the canvas upon which aesthetic treatments are performed; so putting skin health at the centre of what you do can help both your clients and your business.
The aesthetics industry is currently worth 3.4 billion in the UK and is estimated to rise to 5.6 billion in 2026.
5 Reasons To Expand Your Skin Knowledge…
1/ Consultations
Aesthetic treatments often start with a comprehensive consultation for you to assess the skin and gain an understanding of your clients concerns and needs. Knowledge of skin anatomy, physiology, and specific skin conditions helps practitioners identify specific concerns; such as wrinkles, acne, pigmentation issues, and more.
2/ Treatment Suitability & Selection
The condition of the skin can determine whether a client is suitable for certain aesthetic procedures. Different aesthetic treatments are used to target specific concerns, and to achieve optimal results, you need an understanding of how different treatments interact with the skin. For example, individuals with active acne may not be suitable for treatments like microneedling. In such cases, addressing underlying skin issues and optimising skin health may be necessary before proceeding with aesthetic interventions.
3/ Safety
Detailed knowledge of the skin is essential for ensuring the safety of certain aesthetic treatments. Understanding skin types, sensitivities, and potential reactions helps you to minimise risks and complications during and after treatment.
4/ Client Education
Educating clients about their skin and the proposed treatments is essential for informed decision-making. Possessing a deeper understanding of the skin means you can effectively communicate with your clients, and help them understand their options, expectations, and post-treatment care.
5/ Enhanced Results
Good skin serves as a better canvas for aesthetic treatments. When the skin is healthy, clear, and well-hydrated, aesthetic procedures such as injectables, plasma treatments, or chemical peels tend to yield more noticeable and satisfactory results. For example, a smoother texture and even tone can complement the effects of treatments aimed at reducing wrinkles or pigmentation.
6/ Cross Selling
Aesthetic treatments are often part of a broader skin care regimen aimed at maintaining overall skin health and addressing signs of aging or damage. Offering additional services such as skin care treatments and skin care products, means extra income for your business and an increase in the average transaction for your clients.
In summary, knowledge of the skin is fundamental in medical aesthetics as it underpins all aspects of treatment. Having a medical background is a good starting point, but for those offering skin treatments professionally, there is much to be gained from a deeper knowledge of skin physiology and issues.
Dermatology & Skin Care Workshop
Develop your knowledge and confidence
One great way to learn more about skin is to attend SkinViva Training Academy’s popular 1-day Dermatology & Skin Care Workshop. This intensive course combines an introduction to dermatology and common skin conditions with training on some of the most advanced cosmeceutical products available in the UK today.
Dr Claire introduces the course:
Dermatology & Skin Care Workshop Itinerary
- Introduction to dermatology
With award-winning consultant dermatologist Dr Nicole Chiang. How the skin works and the common conditions - Treatment demonstrations
Including the Retinol Peel by Neostrata, and Beautif-EYE & Bio Nutri Neck facials from FILLMED. - NEOSTRATA cosmeceuticals training
With award-winning trainer Sandra McCoy, leaving you ready to prescribe appropriate skin care regimes for your clients
Entry requirements
Unlike our injectable training courses, this workshop does not require delegates to have a medical qualification or registration and is also open to level 3 beauticians, clinic managers, salon managers and non-medical practitioners. However, it is also popular among medics looking to expand their offering, so we’ve also welcomed many doctors, nurses and dentists to the workshop previously.
Course Price and Dates
- WHEN – Sunday 19th May 2023
- WHERE – Pendulum hotel, Manchester city centre
- PRICE – Tickets are priced at £365
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More Skin Care Courses
SkinViva Training Academy now offers a range of skin care courses:
- Beautif-EYE & Bio Nutri Neck FILLMED Facials
- Dermaplaning
- Medical Microneedling
- Mesotherapy
- Retinol Peel by NeoStrata
- Superficial Chemical Peel
BOTOX and Fillers Training Manchester
SkinViva Training Academy offers a comprehensive range of aesthetic treatment training courses for suitably qualified and registered medical professionals who wish to learn and build on their skills in delivering these procedures. For more information, please feel to browse our latest availability.
SkinViva Training Academy was established by Dr Tim Pearce MBChB BSc (Hons) MRCGP in 2013 after he set up SkinViva in 2008. The aesthetic treatment business grew rapidly to become one of the leading providers in the North West of England and moved to new premises in central Manchester in 2021.
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, or email info@skinvivatraining.com.