Advanced Skin Analysis

"The most advanced and respected post graduate education on the subject of skin analysis available"

Why you should attend this seminar:
A majority of the skin analysis conducted is unfortunately of insufficient detail to be a valuable diagnostic tool. Further, most analysis utilises outdated methods of determining the skin type and condition. Outdated terminology and skin types are still being used even though our knowledge of this skin is more advanced than ever before. This is due to the lack of post graduate education in this area and aesthetics curriculum's that are based on the knowledge of anatomy & physiology of the 1980's. 
For Clinical Aestheticians and non-surgical skin specialists, the amount of study about the skin undertaken is generally insufficient to adequately diagnose causes of skin conditions unless specialist study in the area of dermatology is undertaken.

Example:
if you still think the major skin types are normal, oily, sensitive, dry and combination, then you are using terminology and a level of understanding that was developed almost 40 years ago. If you still think that dehydration is a skin condition, then you are probably treating the symptom and not addressing the end result of the leading cause. Today, we should be far more aware of what causes the skin conditions we see in our clients, and how to choose interventions and modalities that deliver real results. We cannot do this by clinging to methods and techniques of the past. 
Many skin treatment practitioners apply the approach of treating the symptoms and not the cause of the condition. This is why many treatment protocols fail to deliver the kind of results clients and patients expect and deserve. 
By determining the leading cause of the condition(s), and what subsystems of the skin have been affected, more appropriate and effective plans of action can be formulated. 

About the Advanced Skin Analysis course
This non-product aligned, intensive three-day course covers the major relevant aspects of effective, contemporary analysis and consultation. This comprehensive, methodical analysis procedure is known as the Pastiche Method®. In addition to a complete update of the relevant anatomy and physiology of the skin you will learn:

• How to link skin structure and function to skin conditions   
• How to quickly determine leading causes of prevailing skin conditions
• Link those leading causes to cellular damage and the resulting effect on leading cells
• Understand the "cascade" effect that manifests itself as a number of related conditions
• Determine triggers and contributing factors of the conditions 
• Prioritise condition treatment order for maximum results   

This seminar attracts 25 CPD points

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Seminar Outline & Agenda

Day one: 8.30 registrations for 9am start through to 5pm

• The Pastiche Method
• Texture Colour Secretions  The diagnostic characteristics of analysis
• Why a detailed skin analysis is the foundation of a professional skin treatment business.
• Why skin analysis is a professional service that should be charged for.
• Understanding the skin’s structure and functions (Anatomy & Physiology review and update) including a review of the various cells and systems that work in synergy, how they function and what can go wrong.
• Introduction to the professional consultation process: The process, what information you need to gather, what questions to ask.
• Difference between skin type and skin condition
• How to look at the skin. How to identify various conditions.
• How to distinguish the basic majority skin type.
• Using basic majority skin and Fitzpatrick types to choose treatment modalities.
• Skin Conditions related to Texture
• Cells and systems that affect the texture of skin (Epidermal and Dermal)
• Keratinocyte life cycle 
• Langerhan and keratinocyte synergy
• Analysis of Hyper keratinisation
• Analysis of closed & open comedones
• Inflammatory acne grade three
• Cells & systems of dermis
• Wound healing
• Loss of structural integrity
• Loss of adhesion & resiliency
• Glycation
• Analysis of the ageing skin
• Diagnostic equipment that assists in the analysis texture
• Summarising the diagnsotic sheets for Texture

Day two: 9am to 5pm

• Skin Conditions related to colour:
• Pigmentation
• Melanogenesis and the Melanocyte life cycle
• Causes of pigmentation: Where is the pigment?
• Red Head Gene: photo types and risk factors  
• Practical use of skin diagnostic equipment to determine photo type and risk factors.
• A treatment program for Pigmentation
• Introduction to vascular system: Angiogenesis
• Vascular conditions: couprose, telangiectasia
• Skin Barrier Defence Systems
• Immune system: Innate and adaptive (introduction)
• Oxidative stress
• Lipid Peroxidation,
• Lipofuscin
• Practical application and summarizing the diagnostic sheets for Colour

Day three: 9am to 5pm

• Skin Conditions related to Secretions:
• Impaired Enzyme Activity, Impaired Acid Mantle, EFAD
• Balanced hydration, Trans Epidermal Water Loss, Water phases of Dermis & Epidermis,
  Lymphatic system: Impaired Lymphatic.
•  A Cause not a Condition. Impaired Enzyme Activity
• Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
• Impaired Acid Mantle, pH and micro flora symbiosis
• Sebaceous gland cell lifecycle
• Pulling the previous days content together and putting it all into practice 
• Practical analysis and summary of skin conditions/causes related to Secretions
• Practical skin analysis exercises.
• Summarising the analysis, choosing a course of action.

Note: Day four only applies to the combined Foundation & Master Class version of this program

Day Four: 9am to 5pm  (This is the same content as the one-day Diagnostic Master Class)

·         In the morning, Florence introduces participants to the Pastiche Method with the help of virtual and or live models with their consultation notes and case histories. During each skin analysis, skin condition examination/discussion the group share their views of how the consultation data provides the diagnostic cues for determining cause.
The physiological examinations are aided by “close-up” video projection of the skin surface on a large screen, with facilitator Florence explaining each visual cue with tips on recognition patterns and techniques.
Each subject condition is fully discussed to address cause and discover practical solutions that will lead to appropriate protocols and treatment prescription.  

The seminar utilises animations and multimedia presentations to assist in your understanding of the various systems of the skin. 
Each attendee receives a comprehensive 100+ page workbook and a variety of handouts and reference documents to assist you in taking the knowledge and procedures back to your own clinics. 
During the seminar you will learn how to correctly implement diagnostic tools such as black light devices and digital skin measuring equipment, and how to interpret the readings to give you valuable information about the prevailing health of the skin.

You will receive a certificate of competency that is internationally recognised by many skin care companies and employers as confirmation of advanced knowledge and skills.

Such is the difference in understanding and performance of graduates, that leading skin care companies recommend their stockists and practicing aestheticians attend this seminar.

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