Starter Aesthetic Practitioner Certification (7 Days)

The 7-day Starter Aesthetic Practitioner Package is a complete training bundle for healthcare professionals beginning their aesthetics journey. It includes online theory, Foundation and Advanced Botox and dermal filler training, a Practical Injecting Day, and a Clinical Observation Day treating real patients. In total, you will have three practical training days injecting live cosmetic models.

The bundle also includes in-depth modules on Complications, Business and Marketing, AI for Aesthetic Professionals, and Anatomy, Ethics, Assessment and Patient Safety. These courses are designed to meet the highest clinical and professional standards, ensuring you can practise safely and confidently. Each module is led by experienced medical professionals and tailored to reflect real-world challenges and industry best practice.

You’ll receive narrated slide decks, step-by-step treatment videos, downloadable resources, and ongoing access to our expert trainers for aftercare and support. An aesthetic starter kit is also included to help you begin treating patients confidently after training.

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  • Level

Beginner & Intermediate

  • Duration

7 Days

  • CPD

56 Hours

  • Fee

£3,450 + VAT

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Practice on Live Models

At our academy, you will master Botox, dermal fillers, and facial anatomy through comprehensive theoretical training. Put your newfound knowledge into practice with live cosmetic models under the meticulous supervision of our expert trainers. Our innovative landmark-based training system ensures you receive personalised guidance every step of the way, helping you refine your techniques with confidence.

Small Group Training

Practical work on live models is completed in small groups to ensure you get lots of hands-on injecting experience. We set up practical sessions like a clinic, allowing you to inject multiple patients and practice a variety of treatments during your training day.

Expert Aesthetic Trainers

Our trainers bring extensive experience in both practising and teaching medical aesthetics. Many of them operate their own clinics and serve as key opinion leaders for leading aesthetics brands. Our team is dedicated to sharing their expertise and ensuring you gain the confidence needed to excel in your practice.

What You Will Learn

1. Facial Anatomy

  • Understand the ageing process and its impact on facial anatomy
  • Identify key facial muscles, vessels, and nerves relevant to injectables
  • Learn structural changes that occur with age and how to assess them
  • Stay updated with current trends and techniques in aesthetic medicine

2. Aesthetic Consultation

  • Learn how to conduct safe, ethical, and professional consultations
  • Build patient rapport while managing expectations and aesthetic goals
  • Use facial mapping to guide treatment planning and injection accuracy
  • Combine Botox and filler techniques for holistic treatment plans

3. Botox Theory

  • Understand the mechanism of action and approved indications of Botox
  • Learn correct storage, dilution, and reconstitution of Botulinum toxin
  • Study safe dosage, injection depths, and appropriate needle choices
  • Identify contraindications, side effects, and patient suitability

4. Dermal Filler Theory

  • Understand hyaluronic acid properties and facial volume restoration
  • Learn safe injection techniques and product placement by area
  • Review contraindications, risks, and safe practice principles
  • Explore treatment planning for natural and proportional outcomes

5. Live Models: Botox Training & Facial Landmarking

  • Frown lines
  • Forehead lines
  • Crow’s feet
  • Brow Lift

6. Landmarks: Advanced Botox Techniques

  • Jawline Slimming (Masseter)
  • Nefertiti Neck Lift & Platysmal Bands
  • Axillary Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
  • Smokers’ lines
  • Bunny lines
  • Gummy smiles
  • Downturned smiles (DAO’s)
  • Dimpled/’Pebbled’ chins
  • Eyebrow lifting
  • Nose Tip Lift

7. Live Models: Dermal Filler Training & Facial Landmarking

  • Lip fillers (enhancement and shaping)
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Marionette lines
  • Cheek volume restoration
  • Chin augmentation
  • Jawline filler

8. Combination Treatments Using Botox & Dermal Fillers

  • Combine toxin and filler techniques to treat clients holistically
  • Understand facial proportions and balancing with dermal fillers
  • Understand strategic planning based on patient goals and features

9. Clinical Observation Day

  • Observe real consultations and gain insight into patient communication
  • Watch Botox and filler treatments delivered in a real clinic setting
  • Understand treatment planning, patient flow, and documentation
  • Learn how successful clinics manage appointments and aftercare

10. Practical Injecting Day

  • Spend an additional day practising on more live cosmetic models
  • Reinforce injection techniques and improve your confidence
  • Receive close supervision and expert feedback from trainers
  • Gain more experience with varied face types and concerns

11. Trapezius (Traptox) Botox Training

  • Learn how to treat the trapezius muscles for aesthetic and wellness goals
  • Understand anatomy, dosing, and benefits of this trending treatment
  • Explore how Traptox can reduce tension and refine posture
  • Expand your portfolio with one of the most in-demand new treatments

12. Complications Course

  • Learn how to identify, manage, and prevent aesthetic complications
  • Understand when and how to use hyaluronidase safely
  • Explore emergency protocols and documentation best practice
  • Build confidence in handling patient concerns and complaints

13. Business & Marketing Bootcamp

  • Learn how to professionally set up your aesthetics clinic
  • Get practical finance advice including pricing, insurance, and expenses
  • Understand patient retention, loyalty, and managing reviews
  • Create a marketing strategy using social media, website, email and local outreach

14. AI for Aesthetic Professionals

  • Discover how AI is shaping healthcare and aesthetic practice
  • Use AI tools for diary management, follow-ups, and client care
  • Automate admin tasks like note-taking, reminders, and enquiries
  • Learn to generate SEO content, plan social media posts, and write captions using AI

15. Anatomy, Ethics, Assessment & Patient Safety

  • Understand facial anatomy, dermatology, and skin conditions
  • Conduct safe medical consultations and assess patient suitability
  • Follow clinical hygiene protocols and manage infection risks
  • Apply ethical standards, spot red flags, and manage patient boundaries

16. Aesthetic Starter Kit

  • Receive a professional starter kit to treat your first patients safely
  • Includes essential consumables, documentation, and carry case
  • Supports smooth transition from training into practice
  • No need to source materials independently when starting out

17. Ongoing Aftercare Support

  • Access recordings and downloadable PDFs of theory sessions
  • Watch step-by-step treatment videos to refresh your skills
  • Receive consent forms, aftercare documents, and marketing tools
  • Contact our trainers with post-course questions and attend support webinars

What You Will Learn

What You Will Learn

What Can I Earn as an Cosmetic Injector?

Treatments Per Week

Cost Per Treatment

Estimated Annual Takings

£13,000

£250

Takings Per Treatment

£250

Weekly Takings

Starter Aesthetic Practitioner Certification

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Our 7-day starter aesthetic practitioner certification package gives you everything you need to start practising medical aesthetics.

Choose your initial training weekend now, and our team will contact you to arrange the follow-up dates for your course package.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our 5-day aesthetic starter package is designed for medical practitioners wanting to train in Botox and dermal fillers. You can see a complete list of who we train here. We will ask for proof of your medical registration as part of our enrolment procedure.

Registered healthcare professionals (as listed on our who we train page) from around the world are welcome to register for the course. If you are travelling from abroad, we will ask for evidence of your registration when you enrol on the course. Every country will have different rules and regulations regarding aesthetic medicine, so we advise checking these before booking your course.

You can complete courses in close succession or spread them over several months. If you are an international delegate travelling to the UK for training, we can help you find dates close together. Or, if you prefer to spread out the courses whilst you put your new skills into practice, this is also fine. Our bookings team are available to help make arrangements.

Derma Institute have training centres across the UK and worldwide. Our headquarters is in London where we teach courses every week. We also have UK training centres in Cardiff, Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester and Edinburgh. Internationally we have aesthetic training academies across the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Yes, you are covered under Derma Institute’s cosmetic indemnity insurance during the training course, and you can inject live patients under our supervision. Upon completing the course, you can take out your cosmetic indemnity insurance policy. We provide details of reputable insurers to all delegates.

We provide live cosmetic models for our practical training courses. All models are arranged by us to ensure you get lots of hands-on practical experience on real life patients. If you do have a friend or family member interested in having treatments during the training day, please let our team know and we can help them to book in as a model.

After the course, you will be allocated a clinical mentor whom you will be able to contact for advice. Our mentoring correspondence list will provide communication regarding new guidance, protocols, and aesthetic regulations. We also offer refresher, 121 and online training to further your skills and experience.