About This Course
The Laser & Skin Fundamentals course, delivered in collaboration with The University of Manchester, is designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to deliver safe and effective treatments using a range of laser and IPL technologies.
You’ll cover the science behind aesthetic devices, how light-based treatments work, and how to safely assess and plan treatments for your patients. By the end of the course, you’ll clearly understand what’s possible (and what’s not) when it comes to skin rejuvenation, vascular and pigmented lesions, hair removal and acne.
This training combines hands-on experience with academic insight, helping you build a strong, science-led foundation from day one.
Laser and IPL Technology Available
You will get to use a wide variety of technologies including:
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IPL
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Alexandrite Laser (755nm)
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Nd:YAG Laser (1064nm)
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Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser (1064nm and 532nm)
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Fractional Laser (CO₂ and 2940nm)
Please note that further training on your own machine is always advised. Anyone who invests in a Lynton system directly from Lynton always has full system training included.
Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements. This course is open to anyone interested in learning about the fundamentals of skin and laser applications, gaining hands-on experience, or refreshing their existing knowledge.
Course Agenda:
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The science behind aesthetic technologies
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The capabilities and limitations of light-based skin treatments
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Safe patient assessment, risk minimisation, and treatment planning
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Indications: skin rejuvenation, vascular and pigmented lesions, hair removal, acne
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The consultation procedure and dealing with adverse reactions
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How to choose the right technology for your clinic
What Will You Get Out of It?
After completing this course, you will receive a certificate in conjunction with The University of Manchester. You’ll leave with practical knowledge, academic insight and the confidence to apply safe and effective treatments within your own clinic.
Course Leader
Dr Samantha Hills
Dr. Sam Hills is the Clinical Director at Lynton Lasers and oversees the Clinical and Training Program. In 2017 Sam was also appointed an honorary lecturer in the Department of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences at the University of Manchester, in recognition for her ongoing contribution to the University of Manchester’s ‘Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine’ MSc course.
Before joining Lynton she completed a degree in Physics, followed by a PhD in Physics and Pharmaceutical Sciences, working in the field of light-responsive drug delivery. After graduation, she worked as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at The University of Manchester until joining Lynton in 2002.
She is the author and main lecturer of the industry-leading Lynton / University of Manchester Skin Laser courses that are available to anyone in the industry with an interest in laser applications. She has been asked to contribute to a number of books on laser and light treatments and has published over 30 papers in a variety of medical and scientific journals.