Breaking Down the 45-Day Advanced Aesthetic Medicine Curriculum
-- May 20, 2025
The aesthetic medicine industry in India is growing at an unprecedented pace, and dermatologists are at the forefront of this evolution. Whether you're an MD dermatologist, DDVL, or DVD holder, expanding your skillset with aesthetic procedures is no longer optional—it's essential.
At Kosmoderma Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, our 45-Day Aesthetic Medicine Course is tailored to help medical professionals transition confidently into this rewarding field. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you'll learn—and why this curriculum stands out.
Why This Curriculum Matters
In today's practice, clients expect more than just prescriptions. They seek complete skin transformation, backed by science and delivered safely. This course ensures you don't just learn procedures—you master them with confidence through theory, live demos, and hands-on training.
Module 1: Foundation in Skin & Aesthetics
🔹 Skin Anatomy & Physiology
Understanding the structure of the skin is critical to treating it aesthetically. You'll review layers, functions, and how various aesthetic procedures impact skin health.
🔹 Common Aesthetic Skin Conditions
Get clarity on conditions like melasma, acne, rosacea, and pigmentation—understanding their aesthetic relevance and suitable treatments.
🔹 Skin Conditioning
- Indications & contraindications
- Side effects, skincare regimen
- Choosing the right client for the right treatment
🔹 Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion
Peels are fundamental tools in every aesthetic clinic. Learn about:
- Glycolic, Salicylic, TCA, Retinol, and Black Peel
- Advanced exfoliation: Jetpeel, Hydra Infusion
- Live demonstrations with post-procedure protocols
This module is packed with hands-on training, allowing you to experience real-time skin transformations.
🔹 Acne and Pigmentation Management
Pigmentation issues are among the top reasons clients seek aesthetic help. You'll dive into:
- Peeling chemistry
- Pigment control with peels and lasers
- Combination therapies including HydraFacial, Jetpeel, and microdermabrasion
🔹 Introduction to Lasers
Lasers are high-investment tools. This course ensures you understand
- Physics of lasers and safety principles
- Differences between Q-switched, Diode, Nd: YAG, Erbium, and CO₂ lasers
- Indications, contraindications, and demo-based training
From hair removal to pigmentation, you'll observe and practice on models under supervision.
🔹 Skin Brightening and Scar Management
These are revenue-driving treatments in modern clinics. We cover:
- Laser-based skin brightening
- Scar management with fractional CO2, pixel/Erbium, and PRP
- TCA Cross, subcision, and PRP for acne scars
This section prepares you for real-world scar revision, a niche yet highly in-demand aesthetic segment.
🔹 Skin Tightening Techniques
With skin laxity being a common concern post-30s, you'll get:
- Training on RF (Monopolar, Bipolar, Multipolar)
- HIFU: Hands-on with high-intensity focused ultrasound
- Post-care protocols for collagen remodeling
🔹 Modified Procedures
- HydraFacials
A global sensation—learn protocols, client selection, and marketing.
- MediFacials & Carbon Peels
Ideal for acne-prone and pigmented skin—safe, result-driven, and highly profitable in clinics.
🔹 Hair Loss Management
PRP and Growth Factor Treatments
- PRP and Growth Factor Treatments
Learn how to perform PRP with confidence:
- Indications and contraindications
- Injection protocols for scalp rejuvenation
- Managing client expectations and tracking results
Live demos included.
🔹 Botox & Fillers
- Botulinum Toxin
- Facial anatomy of dynamic wrinkles
- Safe injection zones and dosing
- Techniques for the upper face and crow's feet
- Complications and how to manage them
- Dermal Fillers
- Hyaluronic Acid fillers for midface, under-eye, and lips
- Types: Dermal vs. Hydral
- How to select the right product for the right concern?
- Cannula vs. needle—practical hands-on training
🔹 Spot Reduction and Body Aesthetics
Learn how fat freezing works, ideal candidates, and safety measures.
🔹 Pharmacology in Aesthetics
You'll be introduced to criteria-based drug selection, helping you choose the right topical or systemic agent for each aesthetic indication.
Module 2: Practical Soft Skills for Practice Success
🔹 Consult Skills
- How to explain treatment options?
- Visual consultation aids
- Converting leads to clients
🔹 Communication & Soft Skills
- Grooming & hygiene for clinicians
- How to manage emergencies or dissatisfied clients?
- Clinic etiquette and professionalism
Module 3: Clinic Management & Career Growth
🔹 Aesthetic Clinic Framework
Understand operations, pricing strategies, SOPs, documentation, and team coordination.
🔹 Office Management & Live Visits
See the theory in action with live clinic exposure—observe consultations, protocols, and real-time patient interactions.
Who Should Enroll?
This program is perfect for:
- These specialized programs are designed for MD (Dermatology), DDVL, or DVD holders, as well as MBBS graduates, surgeons, physicians, and registered medical doctors who want to expand their expertise in aesthetic medicine.
Whether you want to set up your own clinic or add aesthetic offerings to your current setup, this curriculum is your blueprint.
Final Takeaway: Learn, Practice, Lead
By the end of this 45-day program, you'll have performed or observed key procedures, gained a solid understanding of client consultation and safety protocols, and be fully prepared to work in—or even run—an aesthetic clinic with confidence.
Ready to Elevate Your Dermatology Career?
Contact Kosmoderma Academy of Aesthetic Medicine today to enroll in the next batch of our 45-Day Advanced Aesthetic Medicine Course. Spots are limited, and the aesthetic industry is growing fast. Don't get left behind.