In the UK, safe and effective skincare treatments are a top priority for men and women of all ages. In fact, the industry is worth an estimated £1.5 billion in Britain alone.

While standard facials and other skin treatments offered by beauticians remain a great way to keep skin looking and feeling healthy, medical-grade procedures offer next-level results and are highly effective in managing more severe skin concerns. Procedures such as chemical peels and hydrating fillers have become extremely popular for their transformational results, yet they command a far higher level of expertise than regular facials. For this reason, there is an exceptional demand for medically trained skin experts. Skin specialist courses are an excellent investment for doctors, dentists and nurses who wish to expand their skills and knowledge and enjoy a thriving career in the aesthetics industry.

Are you a healthcare professional interested in an advanced skin course? Keep reading to find out why it could be a fantastic investment in the future, as well as information on what to expect during the course and how to enrol.

What is medical-grade skincare?

Medical-grade skincare is a broad term to describe products and procedures that contain a higher concentration of active ingredients than nonprescription alternatives. Simply put, medical-grade treatments provide a higher standard and more effective results than can be achieved with over-the-counter products. Aesthetics patients seek these types of procedures to combat specific medical concerns, such as discoloured skin, acne, scarring, rosacea and severe dryness. When performed by a qualified medical professional, specialist skin treatments can genuinely transform how patients look and feel.

As a licensed healthcare professional, you are uniquely qualified to administer and treat medical skin conditions and thrive in skin specialist courses due to your advanced knowledge of facial anatomy.

The demand for advanced skin treatments

Whilst medical-grade procedures come at a higher cost for patients, they remain incredibly popular for their fast and effective results. If you currently run or work in an aesthetics clinic, specialist skin procedures can make a great addition to your portfolio and diversify your patient list.

Popular medical-grade treatments target conditions such as:

• Dry, peeling skin
• Dehydration
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Acne 
• Hyperpigmentation
• Rosacea
• Eczema
• Psoriasis

Key objectives of skin specialist courses

Skin specialist courses offer advanced-level aesthetics training which builds upon your foundation knowledge of non-surgical procedures. Through a tailored program of facial aesthetics teaching methods and scientifically proven skin care sciences, you will gain the skills required to safely and confidently diagnose and treat medical skin conditions. You will also gain comprehensive support on building medical-grade skin treatments into your clinic’s treatment plan.

The typical objectives of skin specialise courses include: 

• Skin anatomy and physiology
• The physiology of skin ageing
• Skin pathologies
• Medical grade skincare – the vital constituents
• The science of chemical peeling
• Aesthetic consultation and treatment planning for skin rejuvenation
• Practical training in chemical peeling 

In addition to your online learning modules, you can expect to attend at least one in-person session, consisting of a series of lectures, treatment observation and hands-on practice with a live model patient.

The benefits of training with Acquisition Aesthetics

As the winner of the Aesthetics Awards’ prestigious ‘Independent Training Provider of the Year’ for 2020 and 2021 consecutively, we offer gold-standard training in facial rejuvenation procedures. We strive to provide the highest standard of injectables training on the market and uphold strict industry regulations to ensure patient safety at all times. Having successfully trained hundreds of delegates to become successful aestheticians, you’re in safe and competent hands when you enrol in one of our courses.

Train with an industry expert 

Our hugely popular Advanced Course in Medical Grade Skincare and Chemical Peeling is headed up by Dr Bibi Ghalaie, An esteemed cosmetic doctor and the medical director of British Aesthetics, Dr Bibi has over 12 years of industry experience and runs a leading cosmetic clinic in London. Working with an industry leader is an invaluable learning opportunity that will help shape your training experience and future career.

Ready to future-proof your career with our advanced skin course?

Our skin specialist courses are specially tailored to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to become an expert provider of medical-grade skin treatments and chemical peeling. With several venues in major cities throughout the UK and Ireland, we regularly rotate our training locations to offer maximum convenience for our delegates and make our award-winning courses accessible to all healthcare professionals.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this exciting learning opportunity, you can visit our designated Advanced Course in Medical Grade Skincare and Chemical Peeling page here. If you’d like to speak to a member of the Acquisition Aesthetics team, you can reach us at 0203 514 8757 or by emailing contact@acquisitionaesthetics.co.uk.