FAQs

Facial aesthetics finds itself amongst the fastest growing modalities of the aesthetics & medical industry. UK cosmetic procedures were worth £3.6 billion in 2017 and non-surgical procedures accounted for 75% of this total (Review of the Regulation of Cosmetic Interventions, Dept. of Health). Non-Invasive procedures generate approx. $16.7 billion per annum and will grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 4.5% over the coming 5 years. In the injectables and devices category, the EU occupies the 2nd position behind the US. (Global Medical Aesthetics Industry: Market Analysis & Forecast to 2022). Cosmetic / Aesthetic treatments are increasingly popular in the UK as people are becoming more and more aesthetically aware when it comes to their looks and with the increasing expectations, cosmetic dentistry and now facial aesthetics are rapidly developing disciplines within the dental profession.

In brief it will bring you additional revenue, will bring joy to your working day as you develop enhanced patient relationships and these new skills align themselves beautifully with those you already have.

Facial aesthetics finds itself amongst the fastest growing modalities of the aesthetics & medical industry. UK cosmetic procedures were worth £3.6 billion in 2017 and non-surgical procedures accounted for 75% of this total (Review of the Regulation of Cosmetic Interventions, Dept. of Health). Non-Invasive procedures generate approx. $16.7 billion per annum and will grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 4.5% over the coming 5 years. In the injectables and devices category, the EU occupies the 2nd position behind the US. (Global Medical Aesthetics Industry: Market Analysis & Forecast to 2022). Cosmetic / Aesthetic treatments are increasingly popular in the UK as people are becoming more and more aesthetically aware when it comes to their looks and with the increasing expectations.

Facial aesthetics finds itself amongst the fastest growing modalities of the aesthetics & medical industry. UK cosmetic procedures were worth £3.6 billion in 2017 and non-surgical procedures accounted for 75% of this total (Review of the Regulation of Cosmetic Interventions, Dept. of Health). Non-Invasive procedures generate approx. $16.7 billion per annum and will grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 4.5% over the coming 5 years. In the injectables and devices category, the EU occupies the 2nd position behind the US. (Global Medical Aesthetics Industry: Market Analysis & Forecast to 2022). Cosmetic / Aesthetic treatments are increasingly popular in the UK as people are becoming more and more aesthetically aware when it comes to their looks and with the increasing expectations.

It is our mission to inspire, educate and help medical professionals enhance their working careers with rewarding results. We never lose sight of total patient care and risk management, so you will leave our course able to perform high quality treatments safely and confidently in order to suitably satisfy your patient needs. If you are not confident and want further assistance, our training does not stop when the school bell goes! If you feel that you are not ready to receive your certificate of safety and competency on a specific course, you will be invited to return for free to repeat the course. If you have obtained your certificate but are still reticent then you can come back on the course and observe for free…. as many times as you like! It is critical to us that you are practising safely and confidently and we pledge to help you to deliver naturally beautiful results.

If you are not confident and want further assistance, our training does not stop when the school bell goes! Once you have completed the foundation course, you are invited to attend the theory aspect of our foundation training as many times as you like at no cost. Simply keep an aye on the webinar dates and let us know if you would like a link to attend. Additionally, we provide injectable refresher days for previously qualified clinicians to spend a day injecting under the watchful eye of your tutor. The models are organised the day pre-scheduled and the cost is just £795. So if you have previously trained with us and not used the skill set in a while this refresher will get you back on track. It is critical to us that you are practising safely and confidently and we pledge to help you to deliver naturally beautiful results. We are always at the end of the phone and will provide you with ongoing support and advice as you need it, on and beyond the training.

All programme modules are accredited through The CPD Accreditation Group and the programme modules are available at Level 4 through to Level 7. Additionally, our Foundation Course is the Clinical Adjunctive Training for an MSc programme, therefore, should you wish to use this to work towards a University Qualification this can be achieved. All certificates are detailed with full sets of aims, objectives and learning outcomes and the CPD Accreditation Group Stamp.

The Foundation Course (3 Modules) costs £2950 The Advanced Course (3 Modules) costs £2950 Payment is split into two instalments; half prior to the Theory training and the other half prior to the Practical training. If you decide to book onto just one module, then the cost is £1150, payable up front.

We welcome and encourage you to bring along a Practice Manager, Nurse or Receptionist to observe free of charge. It is critical that you have support when back in clinic / practice and the more knowledge they have, the more assistance you will have promoting your new patient services. We allow you to bring up to 2 people from the practice to observe. Practice Managers and Nurses will also be awarded a CPD certificate and if they wish to train how to nurse for facial aesthetics practitioner, this can be included in the training session and appropriate certification will be awarded.

It is advisable that you bring your own models. Often the Practice Manager, Nurse or Receptionist will make for suitable models and benefit from a treatment. By bringing your own model, this allows you to perform a 2 week review of the patient, therefore experiencing the full 360° treatment. Also if you decide to progress your training to the Level 7, these patients can also form part of your case study submissions. Sometimes delegates offer to be models for other delegates too – often to experience the treatment themselves in order to provide any new patients with an accurate idea of how the treatment will feel and potentially allay any concerns. If you cannot find a model, then we can provide one, given appropriate notice to do so.

Yes, all materials required for the hands-on practical are supplied by us.

No. Some delegates prefer to start with one module, practice and then move on, whilst others like to complete the set of foundation courses in one 3 day session. There is an option to complete Foundation and Advanced Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX®) training in a 2 day session if you wish. It is recommended to spend some time treating patients after completing the Dermal Filler Modules 1 & 2 before moving onto advanced Dermal Filler Modules 3 & 4.

Yes, even the 3 day courses can be split into individual modules. Choose the dates that suit you and your practice. We aim to be as flexible as possible to suit the busy clinician.

Our training courses have recently been adapted to ensure they fall well within Social Distancing and Covid-19 regulations and protocols. This new methodology also has an additional benefit for the busy practitioner trying to juggle work, personal development and CPD hours. The theory aspect of the training is now completed on-line, via live video link and dates and times can be arranged to suit individuals. This training session is in no way compromised and the on-line, live session allows interaction and questions just as if we were all in the same room! The practical aspect of the training will naturally be done face to face, with one to four students maximum, and if necessary, can be conducted at the practitioner’s own surgery / clinic. If you specifically wish to be trained in your own facility on a one to one basis we can discuss this with you.

We train Dentists, Doctors and Medical Nurses only for Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Fillers. We train international students with equivalent medical professional degrees from their countries.

It is not currently a necessity to qualify to Level 7 in order to inject, however, with continual scrutiny surrounding the industry, it is important to stay ahead of the game. Governments around the world are starting to recognise the problems associated with sub-standard practice on treatments. With our modules, you will be able to bolt on the Level 7 when you have the time to do so, and this is all based on Prior Recognition Learning. If you would like more information regarding this then please contact us.

You will receive CPD accreditation with 7 verifiable hours per module. So the 6 modules will equate to a total of 42 verifiable hours.

Our training courses have recently been adapted to ensure they fall well within Social Distancing and Covid-19 regulations and protocols. This methodology, ensures, that Covid-19 protocols are met and, because the theory is done remotely, any changes to lockdown would not affect your pre-booked training session. And, since we are happy to conduct the practical session at your surgery, if necessary, on a one to one basis, again, your training session is Covid-19 proof!

Obviously we all have to work within the ever changing government guidelines, however, as a medical professional you will be working out of a medical environment, so your ability to treat patients should remain unaffected. There are of course no guarantees with Covid-19 however!

We welcome and encourage you to bring your Dental Nurse or Assistant with you to observe the theory free of charge and act as your nurse on the hands on practical training. They will learn how to effectively assist you and ‘pamper’ the patient to improve the delivery of your treatments. We allow you to bring up to 2 people from the practice and they will also be awarded appropriate CPD certification.

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Our tutors are highly experienced medical professionals, who are either MSc Module Leaders or MSc Interns (MSc Specialist Practice of Clinical Aesthetic Non-Surgical Interventions, City of London Dental School/University of Bolton). Please see the ‘Meet the Team’ page for more information.

It is unknown what will happen in the future regarding regulation in the industry, however, our clinical training courses have been created, and are quality assessed by the Co-Producer and Programme Clinical Director of the MSc Specialist Practice of Clinical Aesthetic Non-Surgical Interventions, City of London Dental School/University of Bolton. A strong emphasis on risk management is adopted by all the tutors working with Dr Brian Franks Training and all the courses provide verifiable, accredited CPD. Guidance will be provided on how to develop into further, flexible, higher education within the sector, including Level 7 and Post Graduate Qualifications including the MSc.

Yes is the short answer! Certification is only issued following tutor assessed live injection treatments

Yes! No-one should treat patients unless they are fully aware of complications and how to avoid / treat them, so all contraindications and complications are covered in full.

Professor Brian Franks is the Programme Clinical Director & Co-Producer, MSc Specialist Practice of Clinical Aesthetic Non-Surgical Interventions, City of London Dental School/University of Bolton and is responsible for the Patient Assessment & Risk Management, and Reflective Clinical Practice Modules. Brian has been working as a Medico Legal Expert since 1997 and is a member of the Expert Witness Institute. These specialisms promote the strong emphasis of safety, competency and personal development featured in all of the Dr Brian Franks Training Courses.

Registration is via the City of London Dental School and these post graduate programmes are issued at a Higher Education (HE) Level 7 degree validated by the University of Bolton. https://www.cl-dental-school.co.uk/courses/msc-degree-courses/clinical-aesthetic-non-surgical-interventions