Dermal Filler

Our Derma Filler course are taught by a variety of our nurse practitioners with extensive experience. You will study 3 of the most popular aesthetic procedures; cheeks, lips and smile lines. You will be able to offer this aesthetic treatment immediately after course completion. This course is for non-medics and medics.

Course Summary

• The days vary depending on which academy you do your course with
• Again, the duration depends on the academy

Course content:

• Health and safety
• Laws and regulations in your area of the UK
• F.A.C.T (First Aid for Cosmetic Therapists
• What are Dermal Fillers? It equivalents and its history
• A&P (Muscles, veins, arteries, nerves) – This manual will give run down of the face, the muscles, nerves, veins and arteries.
• Product types – Who and where to get them.
• Needle stick injuries, sharps disposal and legalities
• Hand hygiene and glove removal
• Your aseptic non-touch environment
• Dermal fillers and the treatment areas
• Aging of the skin and lips -indications of lips which you can treat effectively
• Minimising trauma to the areas receiving dermal filler
• Client consultations, medical history, informed consent
• Medicines that react with dermal fillers
• Contra-indications and Contra-actions
• Managing client expectations and any complaints
• Before and after pictures
• Facial analysis and mapping
• Injection techniques
• Trout pout and the mistakes
• Adverse events
• Dermal filler and adverse effects of different products
• Vascular compromise
• Hyaluronidase
• Aftercare and advise
• Business advice and costs