What is Aesthetic Medicine? 🤔
Let's keep it simple. Aesthetic medicine is about making people look and feel amazing. Think Botox, fillers, skin treatments — the works. It's one of the fastest-growing fields in healthcare. And get this: the market is worth over £15 billion. That's billion with a B! 💸
"The best time to learn aesthetics was 5 years ago. The second best time is right now."
— Every successful aesthetic practitioner ever
Here's the thing though — not all courses teach you the same way. Some give you confidence. Some leave you confused. We've trained thousands of people since 2014. We know what works.
This guide helps you figure out which path is right for YOU. Maybe you're a GP wanting to add Botox. Maybe you're a dentist treating jaw pain. Maybe you're a nurse ready for a new career. Whatever your story, we've got you covered.
What You'll Learn Here
Fun fact: 95% of our grads start treating patients right after their first course!
Who Can Train in Aesthetics? 👩⚕️👨⚕️
Good news! If you work in healthcare, you can probably train with us. You need to be registered with your professional body. That's it!
Doctors
- GPs
- Hospital Doctors
- Dermatologists
- Plastic Surgeons
- Neurologists
- Rheumatologists
Other Healthcare Pros
- Dentists
- Nurses (RGN, RMN)
- Pharmacists
- Dental Hygienists
- Midwives
- Paramedics
What You Need Before Starting
- ✅ Registration with GMC, GDC, NMC, or similar
- ✅ Insurance (we provide it for training days!)
- ✅ Basic patient care experience
- ✅ A genuine interest in helping people look great
Time for a mental coffee break! You're doing great. Keep scrolling...
Beginner Courses (Start Here!) 🌟
Never held a syringe before? No problem! Our foundation courses take you from zero to confident in just one day. The secret? Lots of hands-on practice. Less boring slideshows, more actual injecting.
"I was so nervous before my first course. By the end, I was like... is that it? It's actually fun!"
— New grad, probably you in a few weeks
Foundation Botox & Dermal Fillers Course
This is the one everyone starts with. Max 4 people per class means you get tons of personal attention. You'll inject real models. You'll learn real techniques.
What You'll Actually Learn 📝
Face Anatomy
Where to inject (and where NOT to)
Product Knowledge
Botox types, filler types, which to use when
Injection Skills
Angles, depths, amounts — the fun stuff!
Safety First
Spotting problems & fixing them fast
More Beginner Options
Did you know? The average aesthetic practitioner makes back their course fees in just 2-3 weeks!
Skin Treatments (Easy Money!) 💆♀️
Here's a secret: skin treatments are AMAZING for building your practice. Why? Low cost to learn. Low risk when you do them. High profits. Happy patients who come back again and again!
Things like Profhilo and polynucleotides are super trendy right now. Patients LOVE the natural-looking results. And you'll love the profit margins!
Profhilo Training
The skin quality treatment everyone's talking about. Makes skin look amazing without looking "done".
Polynucleotides Course
Next-level skin rejuvenation. Science-backed. Results that speak for themselves.
Skin Peeling Course
Chemical peels made easy. Great for acne, pigmentation, and tired skin.
Microneedling Course
Collagen boosting with tiny needles. Sounds scary, works brilliantly!
Bundle & Save!
Want all the skin treatments? Our Combined Skin Rejuvenation Programme saves you money and time. Get peels, microneedling, AND polynucleotides in one go!
You're halfway through! Take a stretch. Then come back for the REALLY exciting stuff...
Advanced Masterclasses (Level Up!) 🎮
Done the basics? Now it's time to specialize. These half-day masterclasses focus on specific areas. Lips. Cheeks. Jawlines. Noses. Whatever you want to become known for!
"The practitioner who's known for amazing lips will ALWAYS beat the one who's just 'okay' at everything."
— Business truth bomb
Advanced Botox & Fillers
Take your skills to the next level
Lip Masterclass
The #1 requested treatment
Tear Trough
Bye bye dark circles
Cheek Fillers
Sculpt those cheekbones
Non-Surgical Nose Job
Reshape without surgery
Chin & Jaw
Sharp jawlines are IN
Cannula Training
Safer technique, less bruising
PDO Threads
The non-surgical facelift
Pro Tip
Pick ONE area to master first. Become the "go-to" person for that treatment. Then expand. Specialists charge more and book faster than generalists!
Ready for the BIG programmes? Here come the career-changers...
CAM Certificate (3-Day Transformation) 🎓
Why take courses one at a time when you can get EVERYTHING in 3 days? The Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine (CAM) takes you from total beginner to confident practitioner. It's like a bootcamp for aesthetics!
Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine
Three days. One amazing transformation. You'll learn foundation, advanced, AND skin treatments all in one go. Plus you save over £1,600 compared to booking separately!
Your 3-Day Journey
Day One
Foundation Botox & Fillers — learn the basics with live models
Day Two
Advanced techniques — cheeks, jawlines, lips, and more
Day Three
Skin treatments — peels, microneedling, bio-stimulators
FACE Certificate (Expert Level) 👑
Already got foundation skills? Want to become a TRUE expert? The FACE Certificate is for practitioners who want to master the art of full-face transformation. Think of it as going from good to AMAZING.
FACE Certificate — Facial Aesthetic Excellence
3 days of intensive training with 15+ live models. Learn to combine treatments for stunning full-face results. This is where art meets medicine!
CAM vs FACE — What's the Difference?
CAM = For beginners who need to learn everything from scratch.
FACE = For people who already know the basics and want to become experts.
Think of it this way: CAM teaches you to paint. FACE teaches you to create masterpieces! 🎨
Okay, here it is. The BIG one. The career-definer. The Fellowship...
The Fellowship (The Ultimate!) 🥇
This is IT. The top of the mountain. The world's FIRST and ONLY live clinical fellowship in aesthetic medicine. Started in 2014. Still unmatched. This isn't just a course — it's a career transformation.
"I went from shaky hands and 30-minute lip fillers to confident, 5-minute treatments. The Fellowship changed everything."
— Every Fellowship grad ever
Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine
14 days of hands-on training in REAL VIP clinics on Harley Street. 70+ live models. Real patients. Real challenges. Real results. By the end, you'll inject like a pro.
What You'll Master (7 Modules)
Assessments & Emergencies
Learn to assess faces, handle emergencies, take proper photos
Botox Mastery
From basic to expert-level toxin techniques
Skin Science
Understanding how skin ages and what to do about it
Mid-Face Mastery
Cheeks, tear troughs, temples — the middle zone
Peri-Oral Excellence
Lips, lines, marionettes — the mouth zone
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
Reshape noses without surgery
Business & Marketing
Social media, building a brand, starting your own clinic — the money stuff!
Is Fellowship Better Than a Masters Degree?
Short answer: YES. Most Masters programmes are heavy on theory and light on practice. Our Fellowship is 14 days of DOING. Real clinics. Real patients. Real skills. You can't learn to inject from textbooks!
Read the full comparisonInternship Programme (Take It Slow) 🌱
Not ready for the full Fellowship? That's okay! Our Internship Programme lets you learn at your own pace. Watch experts work. Ask questions. Build skills gradually.
Why Choose Internship?
- Flexible around your job
- Real clinic observation
- Personal mentorship
- Build confidence slowly
Perfect For...
- People with full-time jobs
- Those wanting to "try before you buy"
- International practitioners
Plot twist: Aesthetics isn't just for cosmetics! Check out what specialists can do...
Courses for Specialists 🩺
Here's something most people don't know: Botox isn't just for wrinkles! Neurologists, rheumatologists, dentists — TONS of specialists can use these skills. It's not cosmetic. It's therapeutic. And it helps patients in amazing ways.
Botox for Chronic Migraines
NICE-approved treatment that can reduce migraine days by 50%! Patients who've tried everything else finally get relief. High demand. Great margins. Repeat bookings every 12 weeks.
Patient Benefits
Fewer migraines, less medication, better life quality
Practice Benefits
High demand, great profits, regular repeat patients
Botox for Muscle Knots & Pain
Myofascial pain? Trigger points? Chronic tension? Botox helps when nothing else works. Perfect add-on for rheumatology practices.
Applications
Trigger points, muscle tension, spasticity, refractory pain
Why It Works
Complements existing skills, addresses difficult cases
Botox for Bruxism & TMJ
Teeth grinding is a nightmare for patients. Botox in the masseter muscle works wonders. Plus, it slims the jawline — a nice cosmetic bonus! Win-win!
Why Dentists Are Perfect For This
You already know jaw anatomy. You already inject. It's natural!
Treatment Benefits
Less grinding, less pain, slimmer jaw, happier patients
Other Specialists Who Benefit
Now for the fun part: Let's talk MONEY and easy wins!
Easy Wins: Best ROI Treatments 💸
Not all treatments are created equal. Some are easy to learn, cheap to do, and bring in BIG profits. These are what we call "low-hanging fruit." Here are the best ones:
Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botox)
The bread and butter of aesthetics. Low cost (£30-60 per treatment), quick (15-20 mins), and patients return every 3-4 months. Charge £200-400. Ka-ching!
Lip Fillers
The most-requested treatment. Period. One syringe costs £80-120. Charge £300-500. Results last 6-12 months. Everyone wants great lips!
Masseter Botox (Jaw Slimming)
Growing FAST! Works for bruxism AND looks. Therapeutic AND cosmetic. Charge premium prices (£350-500). Very trendy right now.
Chemical Peels
Super cheap to do (£10-30 per treatment!). Easy technique. Patients often buy packages of 6. Charge £100-250 each. Amazing margins!
How to Build Your Practice
- 1 Master Botox first (forehead, frown, crow's feet)
- 2 Add lip fillers (the #1 request)
- 3 Expand to cheeks and other areas
- 4 Add skin treatments for variety
- 5 Pick a specialty and become famous for it!
Pick Your Path 🗺️
Still not sure which course is right for you? No worries! Here's a simple chart to help you decide:
| Your Situation | Best Course | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌱 Total beginner, want to try | Foundation Course | £1,190 | 1 day |
| 📚 Beginner, want it all | CAM Certificate | £3,200 | 3 days |
| 🎯 Know basics, want to specialize | Individual Masterclasses | £550-750 | Half-day |
| 👑 Know basics, want expert level | FACE Certificate | £5,500 | 3 days |
| 🏆 Want to become a PRO | Fellowship | £14,400 | 14 days |
| 🦷 Dentist for bruxism/TMJ | Masseter for Dentists | £250 | Online + practical |
| 🧠 Neurologist for migraines | Migraine Botox | Contact us | 1 day |
One-Day Foundation Course
Perfect for adding basic aesthetics to your existing practice. You'll be safe and confident for standard treatments.
- ✅ Upper face Botox
- ✅ Basic lip and line fillers
- ✅ Complication awareness
- ✅ Ready to start building experience
Fellowship Programme
For those who want aesthetics to be their MAIN career. You'll emerge as an expert with speed and precision.
- ⭐ Full-face transformation skills
- ⭐ Advanced techniques (nose, tear trough, jaw)
- ⭐ Business and marketing knowledge
- ⭐ Ready to open your own clinic!
Safety time! This part is IMPORTANT. Read carefully...
Safety First! 🛡️
This is the serious bit. Patient safety comes FIRST. Always. It's not just about what you CAN do — it's about what you SHOULD do at your level. Overconfidence hurts patients. And careers.
THE GOLDEN RULE
Never do a treatment you haven't been properly trained for. No YouTube tutorials. No Instagram demos. No peer pressure. If you're not sure, DON'T DO IT. Refer out or get more training first.
What's Safe at Each Level
After Foundation Course
✅ Safe to Do:
- • Forehead, frown, crow's feet (Botox)
- • Subtle lip enhancement
- • Nasolabial fold softening
- • Basic marionette lines
❌ Not Yet Ready For:
- • Tear troughs (under eyes)
- • Non-surgical nose jobs
- • Deep cheek sculpting
- • Jawline definition
After Advanced/CAM
✅ Safe to Do:
- • Everything from foundation
- • Cheek augmentation
- • Chin enhancement
- • Advanced Botox areas
⚠️ Approach With Care:
- • Tear troughs (more training helps)
- • Nose work (specialized training best)
After Fellowship/FACE
Full-face transformation capability! You can confidently handle:
EVERY Practitioner Should:
- Have proper insurance (we help with this!)
- Keep hyaluronidase nearby (the antidote for fillers)
- Know your emergency protocols
- Document everything with photos
- Know when to refer out
Your Questions Answered ❓
🤔 What's the best course for total beginners?
The Foundation Course for a quick start. Or the CAM Certificate if you want the complete package in 3 days.
💉 Can I start treating patients after one day?
YES! 95% of our grads start right away. Just stick to what you've learned, and build experience gradually. You'll get better with every patient!
🎓 Is Fellowship better than a Masters?
For practical skills? Absolutely. Masters programmes are theory-heavy. Our Fellowship is 14 days of DOING. Real clinics. Real patients. Real skills. Read the comparison.
💰 How much can I earn?
Part-time (2 days/week): £50,000-80,000/year. Full-time in a good location: £150,000-300,000+. Use our Income Planner to calculate yours!
🦷 Can dentists do Botox?
100%! Dentists are PERFECT for it. You already know the jaw. You already inject. Check out our Masseter Botox for Dentists course.
📋 Do I need to be a doctor?
Nope! Nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other registered healthcare pros can all train. You just need proper registration and prescribing arrangements.
🏠 What equipment do I need?
Not much! Products, needles, numbing cream, antiseptic, ice packs, a treatment bed, good lighting. Initial investment can be under £1,000 (not counting products). Many people start in existing clinical spaces.
📜 How do I get insurance?
We're endorsed by Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance. After training, you'll get certificates they recognize. Makes getting insured super easy!
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Whether you're taking your first step with a foundation course or ready to transform your career with our Fellowship, we're here to guide you. Small classes. Expert trainers. Lifetime support. Real skills — not just certificates.