Medskills Training Academy

Medskills Training Academy We’re an independent aesthetic training entity offering medical professionals theoretical and practical training.

We believe aesthetics is more than fixing flaws; it enhances overall beauty with techniques, equipment, and medicine.

Four points. One unit each. That is the entire dose for the orbicularis oris in the treatment of oral rhytides, and it i...
03/09/2026

Four points. One unit each. That is the entire dose for the orbicularis oris in the treatment of oral rhytides, and it is intentional. 💉

This is a functional muscle before it is a cosmetic target, responsible for oral competence, speech articulation and something as ordinary as holding a straw. Treat it the way you would frontalis or glabella, and the risk is not simply an odd appearance, it is compromised function.

This is just one example of the dose precision and muscle-specific reasoning we work through on our Advanced Tox: Rebalancing Facial Dynamics training, alongside the broader assessment and technique needed to treat the face as an interconnected system rather than a series of isolated muscles.

Our next Advanced Tox: Rebalancing Facial Dynamics (PM day) takes place on 🗓️ 13 September 2026 in Pretoria and 🗓️ 4 October 2026 in Stellenbosch.

CPD accredited. Small groups, hands-on training.

Enquire via email at [email protected] or book your seat via the link in bio.

The tear trough sits in close proximity to the angular artery and vein, which is precisely why technique choice in this ...
02/09/2026

The tear trough sits in close proximity to the angular artery and vein, which is precisely why technique choice in this area is not a matter of preference. A single, lateral entry point with a blunt cannula, then a controlled fanning approach through the sub-orbicularis oculi fat plane, respects both the anatomy and the vessel that runs alongside it. 👁️

Get the entry point, depth or fanning pattern wrong, and the risk moves beyond a poor aesthetic outcome into vascular compromise.

This is just one example of the periorbital anatomy and technique we work through in depth on our Peri-Orbital Restoration Training, alongside the full range of assessment, danger zones and treatment approaches needed to manage this area with confidence.

Our next Peri-Orbital Restoration Training (AM day) takes place on 🗓️ 14 September 2026 in Pretoria, this will be the last intake for the year.

CPD accredited. Small groups, hands-on training.

Enquire via email at [email protected] or book your seat via the link in bio.

31/08/2026

At forty-nine, his skin still has good elasticity and meaningful structural support. And this is exactly the stage where early, proactive treatment makes the biggest long-term difference. 💉

The decision to use Sculptra, poly-L-lactic acid, for this patient was driven by his specific anatomy and goals. At this age, the concern is not yet significant volume loss requiring immediate replacement. It is the gradual decline in collagen density, skin firmness and structural integrity that, left unaddressed, will accelerate the visible signs of ageing over the next decade.

PLLA works by triggering a localised fibroblast response that stimulates the production of new type one collagen progressively over time. In a male patient at forty-nine, where the facial framework is still largely intact, this makes it a clinically appropriate first intervention. The product works with the existing structure rather than adding to it, building collagen density from within and improving skin quality, firmness and subtle structural support over a period of three to six months.

The expected benefits for a patient at this age and stage are meaningfully different to what is achievable in an older patient. Skin elasticity is still present, the regenerative response is more robust and the collagen produced will integrate into a framework that still has its own integrity. The result is a gradual, natural improvement that will continue to develop after the final treatment session and age well with the patient over the years ahead.

This is proactive aesthetic medicine at its most clinically sound.

Medical doctors and dentists looking to incorporate collagen stimulators into their practice can join us for our Collagen Stimulators Training: an Overview on 🗓️ 12 September 2026 in Pretoria and 🗓️ 5 October 2026 in Stellenbosch.

CPD accredited. Small groups. Limited seats.

Register at www.aesthetictraining.co.za or email [email protected]

27/08/2026

At forty-nine, the structural changes are no longer just beginning. But this is still exactly the stage where a proactive clinical approach delivers its best return. 💉

Male facial ageing at this age presents a specific and clinically interesting picture. The volume loss is measurable, soft tissue descent is underway and the early signs of jawline softening, temporal hollowing and midface flattening are visible on careful analysis. Yet the bone structure is still providing meaningful support and the facial framework remains largely intact. There is still something substantial to work with and protect.

In this video, Dr Chris performs a full facial analysis on camera for this 49 year old male patient, marking out the treatment areas specific to his facial structure and explaining the clinical reasoning behind each decision.

Treating a male patient at this stage requires a different approach to that applied to a female patient of the same age and a different approach again to a younger male patient. The skeletal framework is more prominent, the aesthetic objective sits between preservation and early restoration, and the importance of maintaining masculine angularity means the margin for overcorrection remains narrow.

Getting this right at forty-nine produces results that age naturally and gracefully with the patient over the years ahead.

Medical doctors and dentists looking to develop their approach to collagen stimulation as part of a staged treatment strategy can join us for our Collagen Stimulators Training: an Overview on 🗓️ 12 September 2026 in Pretoria and 🗓️ 5 October 2026 in Stellenbosch.

CPD accredited. Small groups. Limited seats.

Register at www.aesthetictraining.co.za or email [email protected]

26/08/2026

Collagen does not disappear with age. But the rate at which the body produces it slows significantly, and by the time a patient reaches their seventies, that decline has been accumulating for decades. 💉

This is where poly-L-lactic acid comes in.

Unlike dermal filler, which replaces lost volume directly, Sculptra works as a biostimulator. Injected into the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue, PLLA microparticles trigger a localised inflammatory response that activates fibroblasts and stimulates the production of new type one collagen. The product itself is gradually absorbed over time. What remains is the patient's own collagen, rebuilt progressively over a series of treatments.

For a patient in her seventies, the clinical expectations need to be set accurately. The degree of collagen loss at this stage is significant and the skin's regenerative capacity, while still present, is slower than in a younger patient. PLLA will not replicate the immediate result of filler. What it offers is a gradual, biologically driven improvement in skin quality, firmness and structural support that builds over three to six months and continues after the final treatment session.

Used alongside dermal filler as part of a considered, staged treatment plan, PLLA allows the practitioner to address both the structural loss and the biological decline that contribute to facial ageing at this stage of life.

Medical doctors and dentists looking to incorporate collagen stimulators into their practice can join us for our Collagen Stimulators Training: an Overview on 🗓️ 12 September 2026 in Pretoria and 🗓️ 5 October 2026 in Stellenbosch.

CPD accredited. Small groups. Limited seats.

Register at www.aesthetictraining.co.za or email [email protected]

24/08/2026

Last month we addressed volume loss with dermal filler on this 70 year old patient. This month, we are helping her skin rebuild its own collagen. 💉

Dermal filler restores what has been lost. PLLA, poly-L-lactic acid, does something fundamentally different. It works as a biostimulator, triggering the skin's own fibroblasts to produce new collagen over time. In a patient in her seventies, where volume loss is significant and structural changes are more advanced, the two modalities serve different but complementary clinical purposes. One replaces. The other regenerates.

In this reel, Dr Chris performs a full facial analysis on camera, marking exactly where Sculptra will be placed for this patient's specific facial structure and explaining what the product will achieve in each of those areas.

Treating a patient of this age with PLLA requires a different clinical approach to placement than you would apply in a younger patient. The degree of soft tissue descent, the extent of bony resorption and the overall reduction in tissue density all influence how the product is distributed and in what volume. This video walks through that clinical thinking in real time, on a real patient.

Understanding when and how to use collagen stimulators alongside other modalities is a skill in itself. If you are a medical doctor or dentist looking to develop that knowledge, our Collagen Stimulators Training: an Overview is running on 🗓️ 12 September 2026 in Pretoria and 🗓️ 5 October 2026 in Stellenbosch.

CPD accredited. Small groups. Limited seats.

Register at www.aesthetictraining.co.za or email [email protected]

Your patients are not just asking about injectables anymore. They are asking about their skin. 💉PRP therapy, skin booste...
20/08/2026

Your patients are not just asking about injectables anymore. They are asking about their skin. 💉

PRP therapy, skin boosters, chemical peels, micro-needling, plasma skin tightening and Profhilo™ have become indispensable tools in any complete aesthetic practice. Patients who understand anti-ageing medicine know that skin quality is the foundation everything else is built on. If you cannot offer these treatments, they will find a practice that can.

On 10 September in Pretoria, our Therapies for Skin Enhancement Training gives medical doctors and dentists a thorough grounding in the science and clinical application of each of these modalities across a focused half-day afternoon session.

Every modality is covered with one goal in mind: giving you the clinical knowledge to incorporate these treatments into your existing practice and deliver the best possible outcomes for your patients.

CPD accredited. Register via the link in our bio or email [email protected]

The frontalis is the only muscle responsible for brow elevation, with no direct antagonist of its own. It is a small det...
17/08/2026

The frontalis is the only muscle responsible for brow elevation, with no direct antagonist of its own. It is a small detail, but one that changes how this muscle should be approached in practice.

Treat it without accounting for brow position and depressor strength, and the result is not simply softened lines, it can be a flattened or heavier brow.

This is the level of anatomical reasoning we build into our Basic Tox and Filler training, moving beyond injection points to the muscle behaviour, compensatory patterns and patient-specific assessment that inform sound clinical decision-making.

Our next training dates: 🗓️11 September 2026, Pretoria 🗓️2 to 3 October 2026, Stellenbosch

CPD accredited. Limited spaces per intake to allow for small group, hands-on training.

Enquire via email at [email protected] or book your seat via the link in bio.

13/08/2026

We heard reality shows are having a moment. So we thought, why not. 🎬

Turns out, a Medskills training day has all the ingredients. High stakes. Focused professionals. Real patients. And absolutely no room for drama where it does not belong.

We may have added some music though.

Follow along as we take you inside our training sessions, the theory, the technique and the moments where everything clicks for a doctor stepping into aesthetic medicine for the first time.

Explore our upcoming training dates via the link in our bio

Our September Pretoria training dates are now live. 🗓️Eight CPD accredited courses across five days, covering the full s...
11/08/2026

Our September Pretoria training dates are now live. 🗓️

Eight CPD accredited courses across five days, covering the full spectrum of aesthetic medicine for medical doctors and dentists. From foundational training to advanced techniques, there is a course in this week designed for exactly where you are in your aesthetic journey.

🗓️10 Sept: Intravenous Vitamin Therapy (AM)
🗓️10 Sept: Therapies for Skin Enhancement (PM)
🗓️11 Sept: Basic Toxin and Filler (Full day)
🗓️12 Sept: Cannula Filler Training (AM)
🗓️12 Sept: Collagen Stimulators: an Overview (PM)
🗓️13 Sept: Lip Restoration and Beautification (AM)
🗓️13 Sept: Advanced Tox: Rebalancing Facial Dynamics (PM)🗓️14 Sept: Peri-Orbital Restoration (AM)

All courses are presented in small groups with limited seats per date. Early registration is strongly advised.

Visit www.aesthetictraining.co.za or email [email protected] to secure your place.

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