Description
Our Medical Aesthetics programme is designed for students who want to develop a strong foundation in modern aesthetic practice and build the knowledge, confidence and professional skills required to work responsibly within the beauty and aesthetics industry.
Medical aesthetics combines scientific principles with aesthetic artistry to enhance the appearance and wellbeing of clients through non-surgical and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments.
At Galore Duval, we believe that exceptional aesthetic practice is not simply about performing a treatment. It is about understanding the client, assessing their needs, selecting appropriate treatment options, maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards, managing expectations and delivering results ethically.
WHAT IS MEDICAL AESTHETICS?
Medical aesthetics is a specialised area of aesthetic practice focused on improving and enhancing the appearance of the face and body through non-surgical or minimally invasive procedures.
The field may include treatments such as:
- Botulinum toxin treatments
- Dermal fillers
- Lip enhancement and lip flip concepts
- Chemical peels
- Microneedling
- Mesotherapy
- Skin boosters
- Biorevitalisation
- PRP-based aesthetic treatments
- PDO threads and non-surgical lifting concepts
- Body contouring
- Fat-reduction/lipolysis procedures
- Sclerotherapy concepts
- Advanced facial treatments
- Medical skincare
- Energy-based aesthetic technologies
The exact procedures a student may legally perform depend on their professional qualification, registration, scope of practice, supervision requirements and applicable Ghanaian regulations.
WHY STUDY MEDICAL AESTHETICS AT GALORE DUVAL?
1. SCIENCE-BASED EDUCATION
Students are introduced to the scientific principles behind aesthetic treatments rather than simply learning treatment steps.
You will study:
- Skin anatomy and physiology
- Facial anatomy
- Muscular anatomy
- Vascular and nerve anatomy
- Skin types and conditions
- Ageing and skin changes
- Product science
- Pharmacology fundamentals
- Contraindications and precautions
- Treatment selection
- Client assessment
- Infection prevention and control
- Complication awareness
- Emergency preparedness
2. AESTHETIC CONSULTATION & CLIENT ASSESSMENT
A successful aesthetic practitioner begins with a proper consultation.
Students learn how to:
- Conduct professional consultations
- Take appropriate client histories
- Identify treatment goals
- Assess skin and facial concerns
- Recognise contraindications
- Identify when a client should not be treated
- Develop appropriate treatment plans
- Explain realistic outcomes
- Obtain informed consent
- Maintain professional client records
- Protect client confidentiality
3. INJECTABLE AESTHETICS
Students are introduced to the principles behind commonly used aesthetic injectables, including:
Botulinum Toxin
Understanding:
- What botulinum toxin is
- Mechanism of action
- Facial muscles and expressions
- Common aesthetic indications
- Treatment planning
- Contraindications
- Possible complications
- Patient aftercare
- Safety principles
Dermal Fillers
Students learn about:
- Hyaluronic acid
- Filler properties
- Cross-linking
- Facial assessment
- Facial proportions
- Common treatment areas
- Product selection principles
- Contraindications
- Complication awareness
- Emergency considerations
The programme focuses on understanding the science, anatomy, patient safety and professional principles surrounding injectable aesthetics.
4. ADVANCED SKIN AESTHETICS
Students explore professional skin treatments including:
- Chemical peels
- Microneedling
- Mesotherapy
- Skin boosters
- Biorevitalisation
- Medical skincare
- Acne-focused treatments
- Hyperpigmentation management
- Skin rejuvenation
- Scar management
- Ageing skin
- Skin barrier health
5. BODY AESTHETICS
Students are introduced to modern body aesthetic technologies and treatment concepts, including:
- Body contouring
- Cavitation
- Radiofrequency
- Vacuum therapy
- Lymphatic drainage
- Non-invasive body sculpting
- Lipolysis concepts
- Cellulite management
- Body assessment and treatment planning
6. PDO THREADS & NON-SURGICAL LIFTING
Students are introduced to:
- Types of aesthetic threads
- Thread materials
- Basic facial anatomy
- Skin and tissue support
- Lifting concepts
- Patient selection
- Contraindications
- Potential complications
- Aftercare
- Safety and referral principles
7. SCLEROTHERAPY
The programme introduces students to the principles of sclerotherapy, including:
- What sclerotherapy is
- Venous anatomy
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Patient assessment
- Compression principles
- Expected reactions
- Possible complications
- Aftercare
- Recognition of situations requiring medical referral
8. SAFETY IS AT THE HEART OF OUR TRAINING
At Galore Duval, patient safety comes before results.
Students are taught:
- Infection prevention and control
- Sterile and aseptic principles
- Safe handling of equipment
- Sharps safety
- Medical waste management
- Documentation
- Informed consent
- Contraindication screening
- Adverse-event recognition
- Emergency preparedness
- Appropriate referral and escalation
Our philosophy is simple:
Never treat beyond your knowledge, competence, equipment or legal scope of practice.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Medical aesthetics is a practical discipline.
Depending on the student’s qualification, scope of practice and programme level, practical learning may include demonstrations, supervised practical sessions, models, case studies, treatment planning exercises and simulated clinical scenarios.
Students are encouraged to develop:
Knowledge → Assessment → Treatment Planning → Technique → Safety → Aftercare → Follow-up
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Being an excellent aesthetic practitioner is only one part of building a successful career.
Our programme also introduces students to the business side of aesthetics:
- Building an aesthetic brand
- Personal branding
- Client retention
- Consultation-to-treatment conversion
- Ethical sales
- Pricing treatments
- Treatment packages
- Social media marketing
- Instagram and TikTok marketing
- Content creation
- Client communication
- Professional photography
- Record keeping
- Customer service
- Building a treatment portfolio
- Creating a professional aesthetic business
WHO CAN STUDY MEDICAL AESTHETICS?
Our programme is designed for individuals interested in developing a professional career in aesthetics.
Depending on the programme level, suitable applicants may include:
- Beauty therapists
- Aestheticians
- Nurses
- Midwives
- Healthcare professionals
- Doctors
- Pharmacists
- Experienced beauty professionals
- Salon and spa professionals
- Entrepreneurs entering the aesthetics industry
Entry requirements and permitted practical procedures may vary according to the student’s existing professional qualification and applicable regulations.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
By the end of the programme, students should have developed a stronger understanding of:
- Aesthetic science
- Facial and skin anatomy
- Client consultation
- Treatment planning
- Product knowledge
- Infection control
- Treatment safety
- Contraindications
- Complication recognition
- Professional ethics
- Patient communication
- Aesthetic business principles
Students who successfully meet the Academy’s academic and practical requirements receive the applicable Galore Duval Beauty & Aesthetics Academy certificate for their programme.
OUR APPROACH
LEARN.
Understand the science behind the treatment.
PRACTISE.
Develop professional skills through supervised learning appropriate to your scope.
PERFECT.
Build confidence, precision and professional judgement.
PROFESSIONALISE.
Learn how to turn your knowledge into a responsible aesthetics career.
IMPORTANT PROFESSIONAL & REGULATORY NOTICE
Medical aesthetic procedures can involve clinical risks and may be subject to professional licensing, facility licensing and scope-of-practice requirements.
In Ghana, HeFRA regulates and licenses health facilities providing public and private healthcare services, including requirements concerning facilities, personnel, equipment and services.
Training at Galore Duval does not automatically confer a medical or professional licence, nor does a course certificate by itself authorize a graduate to perform procedures that are outside their legally permitted scope of practice.
Students are responsible for complying with the requirements of the relevant professional regulatory bodies and applicable Ghanaian laws and regulations.
