SYLLABUS FOR TRAINING COURSE IN THE USE OF
FACIAL CHEMICAL PEELS
THE FACE
- The “perfect” face
- Anatomy and Physiology of skin
- Skin assessment
- Fitzpatrick and Glogeau skin classification
- Facial ageing
- Prevention of Ageing
- The typical patient
- History of anti-ageing/ beautifying facial techniques
CHEMICAL PEELS
- History of their use in medicine and aesthetics
- Chemical and pharmaceutical properties
- Safety of product handling and storage
- Mechanisms and action in facial aesthetic medicine
- Priming the patient
- Application of its use in facial rejuvenation
- The different tupes of acid used and peel depth achieved
- Indications and contra-indications to the use of different chemical peels
- Complications associated with the use of chemical peels
- Informed consent
- The difficult patient
- Post-procedure care
- The use of adjuvant methods of facial rejuvenation with chemical peels
BUSINESS SKILLS
- The CV of an aesthetician
- Putting yourself out there
- Medical malpractice and medicolegal pitfalls
- Cosmetic insurance
- Clinical setting
- Marketing
PRACTICAL SESSION WITH MODEL PATIENTS
MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAMINATION

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