Dermatology is one of the most versatile amongst the medical specialties. These days advanced treatments have allowed dermatologists to get rid of nasty skin infection and perform procedures that make patients look years younger! But a good knowledge of the various procedures along with a long gruelling training period is required to be qualified as a dermatologist. There are highly specialized courses that need to be taken even after finishing a degree in medicine, in order to have the accreditation to perform difficult procedures.
These days, dermatology training courses area available to non-doctors that will allow them to perform certain cosmetic procedures. Determining the best dermatology training programs will be discussed here, and anti-ageing techniques will be the focus, along with facial treatments.
The anatomy section of study
To administer these procedures, an extremely in depth knowledge of facial anatomy is crucial for safe and effective results. There is a lot to learn, knowing all of the skin characteristics, facial musculature, nerve and blood supply, and even an in depth knowledge of the skull is important to have an extremely solid grasp on. It is this sound knowledge that will help the treatment provider to identify accurate areas where anti-ageing injections such as botox must be administered, without resulting in any untoward side effects.
Knowledge of muscle function
Emotions are expressed in people in a fascinating way, and to do this, we use combinations of the 43 muscles in the human face that work together, each contributing to the resulting expression. Having a deep level of knowledge of the muscles in our faces that allow us to have such a wide range of expressions is crucial for a person to have, when anti-ageing treatments are administered by them.
Bedside manner training
Some say this cannot be taught, but watching experts performing procedures and how they reassure patients before, during and after the procedure is key to developing this particular skill. Risks and side effects are common concerns that patients have, and having a professional who can handle these issues delivering the treatment helps to reassure them. Tone of voice is actually very important during this process, and when a professional knows how to speak to a patient, they become more relaxed and this is highly beneficial to them.
A good knowledge of equipment and products
Treatment processes use many products and equipment, and these must be carefully studied to provide the best possible services to patients. Not only does this help one as the treatment provider, it also instills confidence in the patient that their procedure is being performed by someone who 'knows what they are doing'. A detailed study on all drugs and equipments used is essential in a dermatology training program.
Understanding risks involved
Every type of procedure has a measure if risk involved. Dermatology training facilities that are reputable explain different procedures, and teach how to deal with likely risks involved in these. It is knowledge of these risks that will enable the treatment provider to be able to spot them if anything untoward occurs.
Conclusion
The study of cosmetic dermatology is always moving forward. For the most effective and safe procedures to benefit patients, having the proper training will make side effects happen less often, and patients will gain the most from this.By Lenai Headley.