CosMedic Aesthetician (CMA) (Level 11 - 10 days)
The CosMedic Laser Aesthetician certification has been designed for the esthetician wishing to gain a full understanding of the medical esthetic field by studying laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, skin rejuvenation with laser, IPL and combining laser with microdermabrasion. CosMedic Aesthetician Level 11 covers Laser Hair Removal, Advanced Skin Renewal Level 1 and 11 and Vascular Therapy as outlined:
Laser Hair Removal
Each course has been designed to provide 50% theory and 50% hands on practicum. The Laser Hair Removal program covers an in-depth study of
- Skin anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pathology
- Natural moisturizing factor
- Causes of excess hair
- Hormonal imbalance
- Laser physics
- Laser skin interaction
- Procedures and methods of LHR
- Calculation formulas for joules and duration
- Market pricing for LHR services
- Laser machine selection
- Laser safety
- Practicum
Advanced Skin Renewal Level 1
features Microdermabrasion Including Crystal, Crystal Free, Micro-Channeling, Peptide Infusion Therapy and LED. Microdermabrasion is a complete renewal process that is progressive and non-invasive for a vast range of skin imperfections. It is especially effective to combat skin aging. This treatment triggers the skin’s repair mechanism to produce healthy, epidermal tissue growth improving the skin tone and elasticity. Advanced Skin Renewal 1 covers:
- Skin anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pathology
- Natural moisturizing factor
- In depth study of epidermis, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and scars
- Calculation formula for number of passes to be used
- Procedure & techniques used
- Chemical peel
- Practicum
Advanced Skin Renewal Level 11
features Skin Rejuvenation with Laser and IPL and the topics covered in Level 1 In addition level 11 features the use of combing skin rejuvenation techniques. Advanced Skin Renewal 11 covers:
- Aging, classification & theories
- Thermal therapy (hyperthermia)
- Procedure
- Practicum
Vascular Therapy
This course has been designed for allied health care professionals and experienced laser practitioners to understand and perform laser treatments of benign coetaneous vascular lesions. The Vascular Therapy course covers;
- Circulatory system.
- Cardiovascular system.
- Lymphatic vascular system.
- Blood vessels (anatomy, physiology and histology).
- Coetaneous vascular benign lesions:
- Telangiectasias.
- Port wine stains
- Rosacae.
- Hemangiomas
- Leg veins up to 2 mm in width.
- Warts, skin tags, and scars.
- Post-operative care
- Post-operative side effects
- Practicum