Advanced Skin Analysis

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"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 Further, most analysis utilises outdated methods of determining the skin type and condition. Unfortunately outdated terminology and skin types are still being used even though our knowledge of this skin is more advanced than ever before.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 practice nurses and medical practitioners, 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 likely not to know about how our modern lifestyles and "healthy" diets can exasperate the dehydration of the skin and cause other conditions.
Today, we should be far more aware of what causes the skin conditions we see in our clients, and how to choose modalities that deliver real results. We can not 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 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 primary and secondary causes of prevailing skin conditions

  • 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   

You will also learn how to incorporate modern skin diagnostic equipment in to the consultation and prepare a summary report on clients skin conditions and treatment plans.
The course is designed to update and up-skill therapists and skin treatment practitioners who wish to take their current training and experience to the next level and become professional skin treatment therapists.
 

This training is essential for the modern therapist and practitioner who now needs to understand the latest microbiological discoveries about the human skin and its responses to environmental and chemical influences.

The best selling book “Advanced Skin Analysis” is based on the content of this now famous course that has been trained in it’s evolving forms since 1994. Therapists,  Aestheticians and Practitioners worldwide have taken their careers to the next level by graduating from this course, and between 2001 and 2009, over 2,500 individuals were trained in the Pastiche Method® of skin analysis.

The seminar is presented by International skin treatment expert Florence Barrett-Hill, a respected industry educator, author, researcher and practitioner with over 32 years of experience to share.

This seminar attracts 20 CPD points

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Foundation Knowledge Seminar
This three-day Advanced Skin Analysis seminar is a component of a leaning pathway that incorporates multiple levels of learning content. As you proceed along this pathway, you will be invited to our MASTER CLASS seminars where skin conditions and treatment modalities are covered in greater depth. This FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE seminar is the first step on this learning pathway.  Learn more about the learning pathway and credits toward future training here>

If you can spare the time for a full four-days of learning, The Advanced Skin Analysis Master class seminar normally follows this three-day Foundation event. This optional day allows you to participate in examining case histories and examples of difficult to diagnose skin conditions while honing your diagnostic skills and treatment prescriptions. 
In many countries, we offer all four days in one discounted package. See our seminar calendar for details.
 

Seminar Outline & Agenda

Day one: 10am to 5pm

  • 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.

  • Cells and systems that affect the texture of skin

  • Keratinocyte life cycle 

  • Langerhan and keratinocyte synergy

  • Analysis of Hyper keratinisation

  • Analysis of closed & open comedones

  • Inflammatory acne grade three

  • Diagnostic equipment for secretions of texture

  • Collagen loss cells & systems of dermis

  • Analysis of collagen loss  & elastin loss

Day two: 9am to 5pm

  • Skin Conditions related to colour: Pigmentation

  • Rosacea & Vascular conditions

  • Melanogenesis and the Melanocyte life cycle

  • Causes of pigmentation: Where is the pigment?

  • Red Head Gene: Fitzpatrick

  • Practical use of skin diagnostic equipment to determine Fitzpatrick type and risk factors.

  • Writing a treatment program for Pigmentation

  • Introduction to vascular system: Angiogenesis

  • Immune system: Langerhans cell

  • Skin Barrier Defence Systems

  • Cosmetic & Medical History

  • Free Radicals & Oxygenation Loss

Day three: 9am to 5pm

  • Skin Conditions related to Secretions: Enzyme activity, Impaired Acid Mantle, Acne, EFAD

  • Balanced hydration Trans Epidermal Water Loss, Water phases of Dermis & Epidermis,
    Practical measurement of water flow.

  • 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 skin analysis exercises.

  • Summarising the analysis, choosing a course of action.

  • Prescribing the treatment plan.  

  • Practical analysis exam.

What you will use during the seminar

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.




Upon Graduation...

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.

Comments from graduates from around the world can be read here.

Further education Incentives...

All Pastiche seminar graduates enjoy discounted rates on all Master Class seminars through our PLC (Pastiche Learning Credit) program. This initiative awards credits for each hour of prior learning from any Pastiche seminar. Credits automatically commence on graduation from any Pastiche Foundation seminar, including Advanced Skin Analysis. Learn more about the PLC program here.

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