The Advanced Program is geared only for those technicians who have successfully completed the Basic Program and have been practicing learned basic principles for several months. This is an opportunity to advance to a higher level of expertise and is strongly recommended. Their two-day intensive workshop is packed with valuable information designed to assist you into becoming an expert in the field.

ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM CURRICULUM

1. Lips, Lipliner
A. Overview of the color red
B. Lip structure, anatomy
C. Diseases of the mouth
D. Review basic issues, procedures
E. Observe procedures
F. Hands-on work
G. Follow-up

2. Areola Repigmentation
A. How to determine if areola repigmentation is medically stable
B. Discussion of different types of breast implants and implications
      for permanent cosmetics
C. Correctly measuring for areola placement
D. Color/ pigment selection
E. Techniques used for areola repigmentation
F. Areola post-care instructions
 

3. Cleft Lip Repigmentation
A. How to apply lipliner and full lip color
B. Color/pigment selection for natural lip color

4. Camouflage, Scar Correction
A. Skin tones
B. Overview of skin-toning pigment
C. Review of anatomy of normal skin
D. Abnormal skin: disease, discolorations, growths
E. Scars
F. Review basic issues, procedures
G. Observe procedures
H. Hands-on work
I.   Follow-up

5. Scar Relaxation
A. Techniques used for scar relaxation
B. When to use scar relaxation techniques

6. Advanced Color Theory
A. Indepth discussion of skin undertones
B. Troubleshooting with pigment selections

7. Machines/Needles
A. Understanding your machine and fine-tuning skills
B. How to work with flat needles
C. How to work with needle clusters

8. Advanced Techniques
A. "Softening" and "Smudgy" effects
B. Maximizing thin lips; lip color blending and pigment selection
C. "Pouty" Lip shaping and blending
D. Two-toned Lipliner and color blending
E. Two-toned Eyeliner effects
F. Hairline Eyebrow strokes and creation of a 3-dimensional look

9. Corrective Pigments and Techniques
A. Proper selection of Corrective pigments
B. Proper placement of Corrective pigments
C. Correcting mis-shapened procedures
D. Permanent Cosmetic removal techniques
E. Discussion of when to refer your client to a Laser-Certified Physician
F. Discussion of determining whether or not to accept
     new clients for Corrections
G. Liability issues regarding Corrective procedures
H. Consent Forms for Corrective procedures

10. Marketing Strategies
A. Discussion of what works and what doesn’t
B. Cost-effective marketing ideas vs. Dollar-draining ideas
C. Methods of affiliating with physicians/plastic surgeons
D. Methods of networking with salons and spas
E. Discussion of advertising options, i.e., TV, radio, newspaper, booths, etc.
F. Discussion of what will catch your client’s eye
G. Discussion of "standing out" with recognition among others in a crowd
H. How to build a great reputation within your community

11. Communication/Public Relation Skills
A. How to listen carefully to your clients...key words to zero in on
B. How to handle dissatisfied clients with grace
C. How to encourage your clients to be your best form of advertising

12. Liability Issues
A. What to do if a client requests their money back
B. When additional documentation is necessary
C. When to contact the insurance company