Theoretical Session

Our comprehensive theoretical session provides the essential foundation for understanding and managing challenging scars:

Understanding Scars

• In-depth exploration of scar formation mechanisms
• Comprehensive classification systems for different scar types
• Detailed physiology and chronology of wound healing
• Factors influencing abnormal scar development

Hypertrophic and Keloid Scars

• Pathophysiology of abnormal scarring processes
• Evidence-based approaches to clinical diagnosis
• Differential diagnosis between hypertrophic and keloid scars
• Patient assessment and documentation protocols

Treatment Modalities

• Current best practices in management strategies
• Detailed introduction to corticosteroid therapies
• Pharmacological mechanisms of action
• Analysis of different steroid preparations and their applications
• Combination therapy approaches for optimal outcomes

Practical Session

The practical component empowers delegates with hands-on experience under expert supervision:

• Demonstration of proper injection techniques by experienced practitioners
• Guided practice of steroid injection methods on simulated models
• Personalised feedback on technique and approach
• Strategies for improving scar texture, volume and colour
• Patient comfort management during procedures
• Practical problem-solving for challenging cases
• Documentation and follow-up protocols

This specialist foundation course is specifically designed for:

• Dermatologists seeking to enhance their non-surgical scar management skills
• Plastic Surgeons looking to expand their post-operative care options
• Aesthetic Practitioners with an interest in scar revision techniques
• General Practitioners with a special interest in dermatology
• Wound Care Specialists addressing complex healing scenarios
• Nurse Practitioners working in dermatology or plastic surgery settings

Prerequisites

Participants should have a medical, nursing or related healthcare qualification with basic knowledge of dermatology and injectable procedures. This course is suitable for practitioners with foundation-level experience seeking to develop specialist skills in scar management.

Patient safety and ethical practice are at the core of our training philosophy. The course comprehensively covers:

• Patient selection criteria and contraindications for treatment
• Thorough consent processes and managing patient expectations
• Risk assessment and complication management
• Pain minimisation techniques and patient comfort considerations
• Evidence-based protocols for optimal safety profiles
• Ethical considerations in aesthetic scar management
• Clinical governance and best practice guidelines
• Post-treatment care and follow-up recommendations

Our faculty adheres to the highest standards of clinical practice and emphasises the importance of ethical decision-making throughout the training.