Aspiration is a technique that is widely taught to new injectors as a way to assess safety to gauge if they are intravascular in position and if they should continue to inject in that place or not. However, this technique continues to be widely debated amongst injectors within the industry. With soft tissue filler injections becoming more and more popular, injectors are continually faced with a fear of possible complications. The main complication we are taught to try and avoid is intravascular occlusion with subsequent necrosis of tissue. Aspiration is a widely taught method of trying to predict if the needle is intravascular before injecting. Aspiration is performed by pulling back on the plunger of the syringe before inserting the product, creating negative pressure in the syringe. The theory then is, that if the tip of the needle is intravascular then blood will be drawn back into the syringe causing a positive test result. The practitioner would then not inject and withdraw the needle, potentially avoiding a possible vascular occlusion. Firstly, there is a discussion about the ability of the filler to come back up the needle and bring blood with it. The rheology of the filler, length and diameter of the needle will affect this. Another is aspirating for long enough with enough pressure. According to Poiseuille’s rheology law, aspirating a dermal filler with a higher viscosity in a longer and thinner needle is more difficult. Therefore aspirating pressure and duration must be adjusted according to dermal filler, needle, and syringe properties. This adjustment in everyday clinical practice seems unlikely given the wide variety of injectors. Some injectors often don’t fully understand the properties of every filler they use and are unlikely to change their newly learnt practice for each chosen product. That being said, the higher G prime fillers do often come with a larger gauge needle so may aspirate at a similar degree to softer products with smaller needles. So what is the concern with aspiration and why is it being disputed?There appears to be little argument with a positive aspiration as there are only two possibilities. Either the needle tip is intravascular or is extravascular with surrounding vascular damage. The result for the injector is the same, the injection will be halted and the needle repositioned. The concern with the technique comes from the relatively high false negative rate. This is where the needle is intravascular and there is no positive aspiration. Another potential limitation is with the aspiration technique itself and whether the needle can be kept still whilst aspirating. If the needle is moved during or after aspiration but before injection the result will be useless. Movement is promoted by many consensus groups as a way to significantly improve safety. (3-5) With continual movement of the needle there will theoretically be less chance to inject a bolus of filler in a single vessel, with any unintentional intravascular filler being of small enough size to be dissipated harmlessly. New injectors face conflicting advice on what to do to be safe. A possible danger is the injector’s reliance on a ‘negative’ result as it may be unclear due to the other factors mentioned. Aesthetic practitioners must be aware that there are several techniques we use to promote safety whilst injecting and aspiration forms one of those. Practitioner preference based on their research and knowledge of the products they are using will usually be the deciding factor for whether or not to aspirate for each treatment. Nevertheless, a large majority of practitioners still favour aspiration as it does not cause any harm to the patient and can still provide useful information before injecting the product. The main agreement amongst practitioners is the desire to maintain patient safety. This remains at the forefront of each decision. Here at Cosmetic Courses, we teach the importance of safe techniques and managing possible complications from the beginning of our delegate’s journey. This continues from a foundation to an expert level as we believe it is vital to expand our knowledge of this exciting, growing industry. via Cosmetic Courses https://ift.tt/kmK2yjF
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We have seen on our recent Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler Training Courses that medical professionals (doctors, dentists, nurses, and surgeons) want to learn everything in the shortest time possible. We understand this but will it make us good injectors? Something one of our aesthetic trainers, Dr Matt Perks sees very often is that after the Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler Training Day, some delegates feel lost and overwhelmed. Due to there being no set structure within a career in aesthetics, it’s something a lot of NHS professionals struggle with. So how do Cosmetic Courses help medical professionals get started in aesthetics? Aesthetics StructureWe try and offer as much as possible while still ensuring patient safety. How can you set yourself up for success?Please complete the pre-course reading and learning before your training day. This will ensure that you are set up for success and have a strong platform for when you start. Upcoming Foundation CoursesFor a limited time, we have 10% off our Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler Training Course when you use the discount code CC24 in the cart. This discount is available for all Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler Training Courses across all Cosmetic Courses Training Clinics. For January, we have a special offer running when you refer a friend. If you refer a friend to us, you will both get 20% off your next aesthetics training course. This offer only applies to Foundation aesthetics training and practical training courses in Nottingham and Leeds. Upcoming Foundation Aesthetics Training Dates20th January – Nottingham – 1 Space Left 10th February – Birmingham – 2 Spaces Left 2nd March – Nottingham Click here to view more information and book an upcoming training course. via Cosmetic Courses https://ift.tt/J8l9DLT In this blog post, we are going to take a look at the most common Level 7 Diploma questions that we receive from medical professionals. The Level 7 Diploma is a JCCP approved and VTCT certified clinical aesthetics diploma in injectable treatments for medical professionals considering a career in aesthetic medicine and those already practising but looking to obtain formal recognition for their knowledge and skills. Why should I complete Level 7?With the new regulations coming into the aesthetics industry in the future, it will be a requirement that you must be Level 7 qualified to be able to carry out Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers. We recommend that you stay a step ahead. Getting started before regulation comes into effect will mean your business should not be affected and you should be able to carry on treating. Who can complete Level 7?Below is a list of the medical professions that are eligible to complete the Level 7 Diploma. • Registered Doctor I have completed my Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler Training CourseA common question we receive from Delegates looking to complete the Level 7 Diploma is “If I have completed my Foundation Training Course previously, do I have to complete it again for Level 7?” If you have completed your Foundation Training you do not need to complete it again as part of your Level 7 Diploma. We would require a copy of your Foundation certificate and the price of this aesthetics training course will be deducted from the Level 7 Diploma fee. How many in-person training days will there be?There are two options depending on your previous experience. If you have previously completed your Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler Training Course then you will have four in-person training days. If you are completing Level 7 Diploma with the Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler Training Course, you will have a total of five in-person days. These training days will include: Level 7 Diploma Delegate TestimonialsWhy Complete your Level 7 Diploma with Cosmetic Courses?
New Year New CareerDevelop your aesthetics career in 2024! For a limited time, we are offering 10% Off the Level 7 Aesthetics Diploma. Use Code: CC24 to claim your discount at the checkout or you can book a call with our Level 7 Coordinator for more information by clicking here. via Cosmetic Courses https://ift.tt/4iGXNDx Finalist: Aesthetic Awards 2024 The Prollenium Award for Independent Training Provider of the Year1/4/2024 We are delighted to announce that we are a finalist at the Aesthetic Awards 2024 for “The Prollenium Award for Independent Training Provider of the Year” Award. The Aesthetics Awards is the most prestigious and longest-standing awards ceremony in the UK medical aesthetics specialty. They bring together the very best in aesthetic medicine. Their ethos is to endorse excellence in the medical aesthetic specialty, continually striving to improve best practice, safety and regulation, and recognise product innovations. You can vote for us in the first voting categories: The Prollenium Award for Independent Training Provider of the Year Cosmetic Courses“Since 2002, we’ve been at the forefront of medical aesthetic training, delivering top-tier aesthetics education to medical professionals. Our core principles of experience, quality, and success define our teaching approach. Enhancing the safety of the aesthetics industry by offering high-calibre training led by our esteemed clinical director, Mr. Adrian Richards, and delivered by our highly experienced faculty. We create confident injectors with hands-on training in clinical environments, under the mentorship of industry experts, fostering a safer future in aesthetics. Our devoted team provides unwavering support, ensuring our delegates thrive in the industry with a range of comprehensive resources.” Aesthetic Awards 2024The Aesthetics Awards Ceremony takes place on the 16th of March 2024 at the glamorous Grosvenor House in London. Not only is it a fabulous night out but also a great opportunity to network with fellow professionals in the aesthetics industry. The team from Cosmetic Courses will also be there, so make sure you come and say hello! You can get your tickets by clicking here. Congratulations to all the other training providers announced as Finalists for this award. via Cosmetic Courses https://ift.tt/Yif1SNc The BACN recently posted an article on ReLife’s DefinisseTM Hydrobooster: This isn’t just any skin booster, this is ReLife Hydrobooster. “In today’s thriving aesthetic market, where a multitude of products vie for attention, the ReLife Company’s Hydrobooster has emerged in the medical aesthetics industry. It is a mesotherapy product with a scientifically established foundation, Kleine-Borger et al (2022) consisting of a combination of Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerol. In this article, we will delve into what sets the ReLife Hydrobooster apart and why medical professionals should consider training in its application.” You can read the full article on the BACN’s Website by clicking here. We are excited to be working alongside ReLife to offer medical professionals training in their Hydrobooster. With more training dates added for 2024, find out how you can offer your patients not only immediate improvements but also sustained benefits. This aesthetic training will be offered in our training clinics across the United Kingdom. (Buckinghamshire, London, Nottingham, Leeds, Glasgow) Book your free Hydrobooster Training by clicking below. via Cosmetic Courses https://ift.tt/csvdVxy We are excited to announce that we received the Highly Commended for The Best Aesthetic Education and Training Award at the Diamond Awards 2023 by Safety in Beauty. Our passion is to make the aesthetics industry a safer place by providing delegates with high-quality training from our vastly experienced and skilled trainers led by our Clinical Director and Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr Adrian Richards. We pride ourselves on the quality of our courses and the expertise of our trainers to ensure our delegates are trained to the highest standard. All of which is helping to shape a safer future within aesthetics. Diamond Awards 2023This award is a recognition of all the hard work our trainers and admin team put in to provide the best service and training to all our delegates. We are extremely proud of this achievement and would like to thank Safety in Beauty for putting on such a great event. via Cosmetic Courses https://ift.tt/JbL8xGw In the ever-evolving landscape of the aesthetics industry, staying at the forefront of the industry is crucial. As the UK’s leading training provider and winner of the “Best Independent Training Provider of the Year” at the 2023 Aesthetics Awards, we have to stay one step ahead. Our team of expert trainers are always attending the latest events and conferences to broaden their knowledge of innovative developments, technologies and techniques. All of which help in shaping the future of aesthetics. So what are our trainers doing to stay at the forefront of the industry? DermaFocus Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine ConferenceOur team of trainers attended the first Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine Conference in the United Kingdom, held by DermaFocus. Otherwise known as the Home of Polynucleotides, DermaFocus holds the UK’s first polynucleotide and HA combination products. Industry leaders visited the conference to find out about the brands on the market, watch and deliver speeches and experience new products in this field first-hand. Polynucleotide Training CourseIn partnership with Dermafocus, we are now offering our delegates training in the revolutionary Mastelli’s Polynucleotides. Having the ability to offer your patients Polynucleotides will set you aside from other aesthetic practitioners who don’t offer this treatment. Cosmetic Courses Trainers, Dr Olha Vorodyukhina, Dr Antonis Petrou-Amerikanos and Tracey Dennison will teach you how to perform this revolutionary treatment in the safest way to provide the best results for your patients. View our upcoming dates for our Polynucleotide Training Course by clicking here. Dr Olha talking about YotsubaOur Clinical Lead, Dr Olha Vorodyukhina delivered a lecture about a unique range of Japanese supplements called Yotsuba. Yotsuba is a Japanese brand that can help us optimise treatment results for patients by targeting the ageing process on a cellular level. Based in Osaka, they manufacture technologies influenced by Japanese core traditions and are leading the food and skin supplement production. Dr Olha gave a speech on the brand and its products following her own trials in the clinic. Dr Olha featured in the Aesthetics JournalDr Olha has a two-page spread in November’s issue of the Aesthetics Journal (Pages 60-61) about creating referral pathways for your patients. It delves into the importance of establishing a referral pathway in aesthetics and how it can contribute to the success of your clinic. The Aesthetics Journal offers practitioners access to top educational content, as well as business tips and clinical advice from industry experts and suppliers. Black Friday 2023Learn from industry-leading expert trainers who will help you achieve your aesthetic career goals. Our Black Friday Sale has started for previous delegates who have trained with us. Check your emails for the password to take advantage of early access to all our latest offers. Our Black Friday Sale will be available to everyone on 20/11/2023. Click here to view our Black Friday Offers. via Cosmetic Courses https://ift.tt/GUPs2Ju We recently held a poll on our Instagram asking our followers what skin rejuvenation treatments they preferred out of the following options: The Results
It’s no surprise that Skin Boosters and Platelet Rich Plasma were the most popular treatments in the Skin Rejuvenation Poll with Polynucleotides not far behind. Skin BoostersWe offer medical professionals the latest approach to injectable skincare with our Skin Booster Training Course. This training course will cover three different types of skin boosters including Profhilo, Definisse Hydrobooster, and Redensity. Profhilo is a well-known, revolutionary injectable treatment used for skin rejuvenation and hydration. Definisse Hydrobooster combines the established clinical benefits of hyaluronic acid and glycerol to improve skin hydration, skin tone, and elasticity. Redensity 1 is an injectable treatment designed to improve skin quality, hydration, and overall appearance. We provide you with live model patients for the practical element of the training course to maximise your learning experience. You will learn proper aseptic techniques, potential contraindications, and how to minimise risks and post-treatment care. Having live model patients will give you experience in dealing with patients whilst treating them and knowing the correct product selection. View upcoming Skin Booster Training Course dates by clicking here. Platelet Rich PlasmaPlatelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is one of our most popular training courses. Our Platelet Rich Plasma Training Course will teach you about this innovative approach in using our body’s growth factors in order for the skin to repair and rejuvenate itself for skin rejuvenation and hair loss. Platelet Rich Plasma for Hair Rejuvenation Training Online CourseOur Online Course on PRP for Hair Rejuvenation contains key information and demonstrational videos covering the background of PRP in aesthetic medicine, growth factors in the human body and a demonstration video of PRP for Hair Rejuvenation by our expert trainer Sinead. This is a great course for overseas delegates looking to learn about this innovative approach to skin and hair rejuvenation. View our Platelet Rich Plasma for Hair Rejuvenation Training Online Course by clicking here. PolynucleotidesDue to the high interest from our poll, we will be introducing a training course in Mastelli’s Polynucleotides. Polynucleotides are natural, highly purified DNA molecules that are injected into the skin to repair tissue and boost skin quality. Coming to Cosmetic Courses on 12/12/23. Click here for more information and join our waiting list so you don’t miss out on training dates. Find out more about Cosmetic CoursesFollow us on our Instagram at @cosmeticcourses so you don’t miss out on our upcoming polls. via Cosmetic Courses https://ift.tt/cfH5p7V Government consultation – Licensing of non-surgical cosmetic proceduresThe Government released an open consultation on the licensing scheme of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England on the 2nd of September 2023. We welcomed the government consultation as we believe in creating a safer future within aesthetics by providing delegates with high-quality training from our vastly experienced and skilled trainers. The Government consultation is due to close on the 28th of October 2023 so if you haven’t submitted your views on what procedures should be in the scope of the licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England then now is the time to do so. You can click here to view and respond online. Dr Fiona Durban’s comments on the Guardian articleOur Clinical Lead & Aesthetic Doctor, Dr Fiona Durban comments on a recent article in the Guardian “More and more people are having ‘tweakments’. But what do we really know about the long-term effects?” and how this affects aesthetic practitioners offering aesthetic treatments to their patients. You can view the video on YouTube by clicking here. Safety is a key area for us as practitioners. The patients should always come first. It is our duty as aesthetic practitioners to make sure we are highly competent in the treatments we are offering. This means that our training should be up to date and should cover every treatment we offer. Due to limited regulation within the industry, there is no standard when it comes to training. It can be hard to find the right training provider for you as there are so many. As a leading training provider and winner of the “Best Training Provider of the Year” at the Aesthetic Awards in 2023, here are the essential points your training provider should provide: Accredited Trainers with a Medical Background Live Models Clinical Environment Support After Training We cover these points in more detail and why they are important for your development within aesthetics in a previously written article. You can click here to read this article. via Cosmetic Courses https://ift.tt/DtnuEIg We are delighted to announce we will be back at CCR 2023 this year at stand N60. Our team will be available across the two days to discuss all of our aesthetic training courses, qualifications, and your options within aesthetics. We will also be offering some exclusive discounts for attendees! What is CCR?Home to world-class educational programmes, unmissable networking opportunities, and the industry’s most respected brands, CCR is your go-to event for all things injectables, devices, skin, medical longevity, business education, and beyond. As the only UK event to bring the whole aesthetics community together, CCR will help drive the success of your practice and the betterment of the aesthetic specialty. When is CCR on?Thursday 19 October 2023 Where is CCR?Entrances N1-N2 – ExCeL London Register for CCRWe hope to see many of our delegates at CCR across the two days. You can register for CCR 2023 for free by clicking here. via Cosmetic Courses https://ift.tt/7lav8kg |