Basic Botulinum Toxin

You will cover: Botulinum Toxin /Botox® Theory. Understanding the pharmacology of Botox® and be able to explain relevant concepts to patients. Understanding how to store, dilute and administer Botox®. Understanding the anatomy and vectors of the face relevant to common treatments. Understanding the appropriate indications for Botox®. Understanding facial analysis and choosing the most effective dose and injection location. Understanding how to avoid common unpleasing results. Understanding how to avoid all side effects (both common and rare). Understanding how to manage side effects when they do occur. Understanding common reasons to follow up patients, and common follow up injection points. Introduction to aesthetics practice, objective beauty and the array of treatment options. Understand the basics of the ageing face, and the treatments you can offer to help reverse these. Understand the nuances of the aesthetic consultation. Understand how to consult in a way that ethically boosts sales potential and client satisfaction. Matching patient expectations with outcomes. Important after care advice. Avoiding common consultation pitfalls. Avoiding and managing complaints and preventing complaints (content by a former Healthcare Commission Complaints Manager). Informed consent. Introduction to medical photography and how it will save you time, money and complaints. Basics of setting up a business, medical indemnity insurance, tax matters and introduction to marketing.