In his latest BBC documentary, Dr Michael Mosley investigates the benefits of consuming your own blood as despite years of research the regenerative properties of blood are only just beginning to be exploited.

Whilst eating sausages containing your own blood might not be to everyones taste, the benefits of blood are well know within the aesthetics industry and are utilised in the Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) or ‘Vampire Facelift’ treatment.

Along with Thread Lift treatments, the Vampire Facelift is one of the most talked about treatments currently on the aesthetics market and is an amazing addition to any cosmetic clinic.

During the treatment a small volume of the patient’s blood is taken and then separated in a centrifuge. The platelets and plasma can then be injected into scars and wrinkles providing amazing results for patients.

Our one-day PRP training course is available to all doctors, dentists, nurses and midwives and costs just £295+VAT.

Earlier this year, the new European Aesthetics Surgery regulatory standards finally gained CEN approval. This means their publication is imminent, with the final drafts being put into practice in the coming few months – but what does their implementation mean for the aesthetics surgery industry? Much of the legislation will crack down on the inconsistency of procedural standards, training requirements and the condition of both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatment centres.
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Over the course of last few years, cosmetic treatments like Botox have become increasingly popular amongst men, to the point where one UK clinic reported a 200% rise in male treatments in two years. What has caused this sudden rise in popularity and why are men increasingly open to cosmetic treatments?
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With the newly released recommendations, what impact will the recommendations have on the Botox and cosmetic non-surgical industry? Further details will follow.

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Following last year’s review by Sir Bruce Keogh, a Government statement is expected later today promising tighter regulation of cosmetic surgery and non-surgical aesthetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal

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In light of the undercover investigation that appeared on the Mail Online it seems that there are some practitioners in the UK who are willing to prescribe and inject Botox into teenagers. Read the rest of this entry »

Platelet rich plasma or the rather aptly named vampire facelift has been reaching dizzy heights of clients requesting this treatment. These requests are estimated to grow a further 807% this year. Read the rest of this entry »

The cosmetic world is in disarray in regards to the recent Keogh Report, and a big worry from professionals is coming from the lack of guidelines with non-invasive treatments for things like dermal fillers and Botox. Read the rest of this entry »

Here at Cosmetica Training we offer free advice over social media to anyone who has concerns or questions about cosmetic treatments. The questions range from what treatment is right for them to concerns over looking like Lesley Ash. Read the rest of this entry »

Botox laws and legislations have gone through many changes in the last decade. The biggest change to the industry will come from the recently published Keogh report (conducted by Sir Bruce Keogh).

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