Program overview
The Fellowship in Aesthetic Dermatology is an in-depth programme that spans a year for those who want to gain experience in cosmetic dermatology and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments. The programme includes structured online teaching, clinical practice, live demonstrations, case presentations, and mentorship to develop strong skills across the following areas: facial aesthetics, injectables, laser procedures, skin rejuvenation, hair transplantation, and aesthetic patient care. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and appreciate the use of current aesthetic technologies and evidence-based treatments, allowing them to confidently provide safe, effective and aesthetically pleasing aesthetic dermatology treatment in clinical practice.
Skills You Will Gain
Advanced knowledge of skin anatomy, physiology and principles of aesthetic dermatology.
Knowledge in patient assessment, aesthetic consultation and treatment planning.
Practical skills in the injection of Botulinum Toxin (Botox) and facial rejuvenation techniques.
Expertise with dermal fillers, facial contouring and volume restoration procedures.
Understanding of protocols for chemical peels, skin resurfacing and pigmentation.
Experience in laser and energy hair removal, skin rejuvenation and scar management.
PRP therapy techniques, microneedling techniques, regenerative aesthetic procedures and hair restoration techniques.
Experience in lifting, non-surgical facial rejuvenation and body contouring procedures.
Knowledge of aesthetic dermatologic surgery/scar revision/ minor cosmetic surgery.
Capacity to handle difficulties, keep patients safe and do evidence-based aesthetic medicine.
Knowledge of ethnic skin factors, advanced pigmentation control and worldwide aesthetic requirements.
Clinically, the ability to make adept decisions for the provision of safe, ethical and effective aesthetic care.
Career Outcomes
Aesthetic Dermatology in hospitals, dermatology centers, aesthetic centers.
Non-surgical cosmetic doctor.
Consultant Aesthetic Dermatologist and Facial Rejuvenator.
Laser and Skin Rejuvenation Specialist, MD.
Hair Restoration & Regenerative Aesthetics Practitioner.
Advanced procedural skills in medical aesthetics.
ACAD Clinical Trainer in Aesthetic Dermatology.
CRAM, Clinical Research Associate, Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine.
Independent Aesthetic Practitioner working in Private Practice.
Aesthetic dermatologist / cosmetic dermatologist practicing in a medical spa.
What you will learn
Learn from Industry-Leading Aesthetic Dermatologists
Skill-Driven Workshops on Aesthetic Dermatology
Flexible Learning for Modern Practitioners
Future-Ready Aesthetic Dermatology Curriculum
Clinical Training for Real-World Dermatology Practice
Course curriculum
- Overview of aesthetic dermatology: scope and principles
- Advanced skin anatomy and physiology
- Aging process of skin and facial structures
- Patient assessment and treatment planning
- Ethics, consent, and medico-legal considerations
- Mechanism of action and types of botulinum toxins
- Indications and contraindications
- Facial muscle mapping and injection techniques
- Upper, mid, and lower face botulinum toxin procedures
- Management of side effects and complications
- Types of dermal fillers and rheology
- Indications: lips, cheeks, nasolabial folds, jawline, tear trough
- Cannula vs. needle techniques
- Facial harmonization and contouring
- Complication prevention and management
- Skin types and indications for peels
- Superficial, medium, and deep peels (AHA, TCA, phenol)
- Pre- and post-peel care
- Combination protocols with microneedling or PRP
- Managing adverse reactions
- Laser physics and safety protocols
- Hair removal lasers: diode, Nd:YAG
- Lasers for pigmentation and vascular lesions
- Fractional CO₂ and non-ablative resurfacing lasers
- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and RF-based devices
- Techniques of microneedling and RF microneedling
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for skin and hair
- Use of peptides, growth factors, and exosomes
- Indications: acne scars, wrinkles, pigmentation, hair loss
- Types of threads: PDO, PLA, cogged, mono, screw
- Indications and facial lifting zones
- Insertion techniques and depth anatomy
- Post-procedure care and complication management
- Local anesthesia and sterile technique
- Scar revision, wart and mole removal
- Suturing techniques and wound care
- Earlobe repair, keloid management
- Basic vitiligo and pigmentation surgery techniques
- Types and causes of hair loss
- PRP and mesotherapy for alopecia
- Introduction to hair transplant principles
- Non-surgical hair growth strategies
- Managing patient expectations and results
- Indications and device selection
- RF Microneedling vs. traditional
- Stretch marks, acne scars, melasma treatment protocols
- Combined use with PRP and vitamin cocktails
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) protocols for face, scalp
- Stem cell-derived products and exosome therapy
- Growth factor concentrates
- Future trends in biostimulation
- Introduction to thread types and indications
- Face and neck thread lifting
- Combination therapy with fillers and toxin
- Management of thread complications
- Cryolipolysis (fat freezing)
- Ultrasound cavitation and RF tightening
- Cellulite treatment devices and strategies
- Protocol planning and patient selection
- Skin lightening and tightening treatments
- PRP for intimate rejuvenation
- Laser vaginal rejuvenation (theoretical overview)
- Ethical considerations and patient counseling
- Scalp diagnosis: trichoscopy, dermoscopy
- Hair growth cycles and pathophysiology of hair loss
- PRP, mesotherapy, and microneedling for hair
- Basics of FUE and hair transplantation (observational)
- Scar revision (subcision, punch excision, needling)
- Mole, wart, and skin tag removal
- Suturing techniques and cosmetic closures
- Basics of vitiligo grafting and pigmentation therapy
- Unique challenges in treating darker skin tones
- Managing PIH (Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation)
- Safe laser and peel practices in skin types IV–VI
- Cultural perceptions of beauty and aesthetic goals
- Global skin health protocols and cross-border practice
- Pathophysiology of melasma and pigmentary disorders
- Advanced protocols: laser toning, tranexamic acid, meso-cocktails
- Cosmeceutical layering techniques
- Resistance cases: peeling vs. device-based treatment
- Combination therapies for stubborn pigmentation
- Understanding male facial anatomy and expectations
- Masculine contouring with toxin and fillers
- Beard and hairline enhancement techniques
- Male skin care, pigmentation, and anti-aging solutions
- Marketing and communication strategies for male clients