(Acne vulgaris, along with various other skin conditions, can cause low self-esteem, anxiety and embarrassment in patients.)   This is the second of many blogs at the Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS) featuring journal articles to assist our students’ learning. Today’s featured article is for both dermal therapists and cosmetic nurses and builds […]

Did you know one in three mothers suffer with incontinence? During pregnancy and childbirth, as the baby moves through the birth canal, the nerves of the pelvic floor muscles are stretched and the bladder may lose its muscle tone. The bladder itself is not often damaged, however the nerves and muscles that have been overstretched […]

This is the first of many blogs at the Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science featuring journal articles to assist our students’ learning. Today’s featured article is for cosmetic nurses, though is also applicable to dermal therapists and cosmetic doctors. We selected this article because it reinforces the importance of the holistic approach in aesthetics. […]

Are you considering adding laser tattoo removal to your scope of services? Before you take the plunge, there are a few factors to be considered. This article aims to clarify some of the questions aesthetic professionals often ask the Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS) about practicing laser tattoo removal.   Consideration #1 In […]

Cosmetic Nursing is a growing field in the nursing profession. The aim of this article is to inform you where a cosmetic nursing course can take your career and provide detailed information about the typical day in the life of a Cosmetic Nurse… Skin Assessment / Analysis Cosmetic Nurses conduct effective skin assessment as it […]

The Gut Movie by Australian Journalist Kale Brock is selected as one of the learning resources as part of the Professional Certificate in Integrated Health and Dermatology. This certificate focuses on the gut/skin axis and is delivered exclusively by the Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science for those who’ve completed a dermal therapy course or […]

Cosmetic injectables are used by practitioners to smooth, remodel or to augment various facial areas, involving treatments such as wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers, or a combination of both, to aesthetically enhance natural features and restore youth. Dermal fillers A popular and safe alternative to cosmetic surgery, dermal fillers are injected under the skin to […]

  By Kym Cullen, Nurse Practitioner at Academy Face and Body and Clinical Preceptor for Master of Nurse Practitioner (Curtin University) The term ‘cosmetic’ appeared early in 17th century as a noun denoting the art of beautifying the body. It has French and Greek roots ‘kosmein’ to arrange or adorn. The adjective ‘cosmetic’ relates to […]