With so many fillers on the market, it can be difficult to know which to choose at your clinic. At MATA, we exclusively use Juvéderm products from Allergan; a trusted, high-end brand which features a wide range of filler options. We’ve put together a quick guide to Juvéderm’s Vycross Range, perfect for smoothing, volumising, defining or hydrating to meet the needs of your clients.
Hydrate with Juvéderm Volite
Volite is a nourishing hyaluronic acid gel designed to provide enhanced hydration and elasticity to the face, hands, neck and decolletage. This product is suitable for all ages, and creates results lasting up to nine months.
Smooth and Refine with Juvéderm Volbella
Volbella is perfect for refining features and reducing fine lines. Volbella can be injected superficially, to the mid-dermis or to the lip mucosa to smooth forehead, periorbital and perioral lines, or to fill tear troughs and lips, creating natural results lasting up to 12 months.
Fill and Shape with Juvéderm Volift
Volift is ideal for filling deeper lines and shaping features. Injected into the deep dermis or the lip mucosa, Volift can be used to smooth heavier wrinkles across the face, or to shape the cheeks and lips. Volift results last up to 18 months.
Volumise and Correct with Juvéderm Voluma
Voluma was specifically designed to correct mid-face volume, injected into subcutaneous tissue, the upper periostea and the deep dermis to volumise and correct the temple, cheeks and cheekbones. This treatment is suitable for all ages, and results last up to 24 months.
Sculpt and Define with Juvéderm Volux
Volux is the newest member of the Vycross family, created specifically for the lower face. Injected to subcutaneous and supraperiostal tissue, Volux is designed for lower face areas such as the chin and jaw that require increased projection and definition. Volux has the highest levels of cohesivity and elasticity in the Vycross collection, giving your clients natural definition, contouring and sculpting that lasts up to 24 months.
Train in Juvéderm Filler
MATA provides training in the use of Juvéderm products, with delegates having ample opportunity to practice dermal filler treatments on our Foundation and Advanced Courses, at our Masterclasses, or even on our Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Facial Aesthetics. If you would like to begin your Juvéderm training journey, why not contact us to find out more?
Launch of MATA’s Harley Street Training Stamp
Since the early 19th century, Harley Street has been renowned as a center of medical excellence in the United Kingdom. Famous figures including Florence Nightingale and Sir Joseph Lister lived on Harley Street, and today over 5000 medical specialists work in what is now known as the Harley Street Medical Area.
At MATA, we’re proud to continue Harley Street’s tradition of medical expertise, educating the next generation of medical and healthcare professionals in patient-centred aesthetics through courses developed from our home at No.1 Harley Street.
We have delivered true Harley Street training to over 1000 delegates globally since our launch in 2015, and today we are delighted to launch our Genuine Harley Street Training Stamp.
All MATA graduates can use this Stamp in their own branding when they begin their career in aesthetics, whether on their website, social media channels or promotional material; and will:
- Show your clients the high standard of training you have achieved
- Set you apart from your competitors and give you an edge in your local aesthetics market
To discuss joining MATA’s global community of aesthetic professionals and begin your Harley Street training journey, call us on 020 3126 4870
Ban on Cosmetic Injectables for Children Now in Place in England
The Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Bill has passed its third parliamentary reading and has gained royal assent, becoming law in England. The legislation will become enforced in the autumn of 2021.
Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Bill has passed its third parliamentary reading and has gained royal assent, becoming law in England. The legislation will become enforced in autumn of 2021.
The bill was brought forward by Conservative MP Laura Trott on the 21st of March this year and sponsored by Baroness Wylde, receiving cross-party support in the House of Commons and House of Lords. The bill was written with the intention “to make provision about the administration to persons under the age of 18 of botulinum toxin and of other substances for cosmetic purposes; and for connected purposes”; with providers who break this law subject to a fine. The bill does not prohibit procedures using Botox® and dermal filler which have been deemed medically necessary, but does require that such procedures are carried out by a doctor, health professional, or registered medical practitioner.
At MATA, we have never treated children or teens under 18 with Botox® or dermal filler, which we felt was a common-sense policy that should have been adhered to across the aesthetics industry. We are glad that legislation is now in place to prevent the treatment of under 18s, thanks to the work of Laura Trott and Save Face. Over recent years, teens have experienced ever-increasing pressure to undergo aesthetic injectable treatments, and we are happy that measures have been taken to prevent less scrupulous practitioners from taking advantage of that vulnerability.
Given that aesthetic injectables is a relatively new sector which has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity, it is unsurprising that regulations are still to catch up. We believe this bill is a move in the right direction and look forward to further legislation which will create a more regulated industry in the future.
From Blood Draws to Botox – Should You Become an Aesthetics Nurse?
Why Working in the Aesthetics Industry Could Be the Perfect Next Step in Your Nursing Career
Ask most nurses in the UK why they entered the field, and they’ll give you a similar answer – to help people. Yet conditions in the NHS are such that nurses are facing low pay, long hours, bureaucracy and burnout. From a lack of pay increases amounting to a real-term pay cut of £2500 since 2010, to regular antisocial 12 hour shifts, with red tape impacting the amount of time spent with patients; it’s no wonder that a massive 44% of nurses reported work-related stress and anxiety in 2019.
Nurses in the UK deserve to work in an environment where they face less stress, have a better work-life balance, have the direct contact with patients that they’ve trained for, and where they are paid appropriately for their years of study and professional experience. The question is where can such an environment be found. Our answer? The aesthetics industry.
The aesthetics industry is booming worldwide. Demand for Botox and dermal filler treatments has risen year-on-year, with the UK expected to spend upwards of £3billion on aesthetic injectables in 2021. Nurses in the UK are perfectly placed to meet this demand, with their wealth of experience in clinical settings, non-invasive procedures and patient care highly transferable to private aesthetics practice.
Nurses who have joined this growing industry have reported that moving to aesthetics has changed their lives for the better, with the initial costs of training far outweighed by benefits including:
- A hugely improved work-life balance with the freedom to choose their own schedule.
- The time to build real connections with their patients and to see the improvements in both appearance and confidence that aesthetic treatment can create.
- The opportunity to work independently without the stresses of red-tape and targets.
- The chance to train in new and innovative procedures.
- A huge increase in earning potential, which is often significant enough to leave traditional nursing all together to focus solely on aesthetic practice.
Given industry demand, there has never been a better time to invest in your future and experience these benefits for yourself. MATA offers a range of training options for nurses; whether you’d like to take things step-by-step with our Foundation Course; or whether you want to quickly develop to the level of advanced practitioner through our Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Facial Aesthetics. Our courses are flexible around your schedule, and combine theory with hands-on training to give you the knowledge and skills you’ll need for a successful career in aesthetics.
At MATA, we’ve been proud to watch our delegates from nursing flourish in the aesthetics industry, whether they’ve joined established clinics or even set up their own business; and we look forward to welcoming more nurses to our worldwide community of aesthetics professionals.
To discuss taking the first steps on your journey towards a fulfilling career in the aesthetics industry and explore training opportunities with MATA, call us today on 020 3126 4870.
MATA’s Response to News of IQ Going into Administration
As IQ (Industry Qualifications) Awarding Organisation officially went into administration (click here) and surrendered Ofqual recognition (click here), selling their assets to SFJ Awards. Many aesthetic training providers approved by IQ have found themselves in great deal of uncertainty. As SFJ took over IQ, they decided to withdraw their Level 7 Certificate in Injectables (click here). This leaves the affected learners to complete their L7 qualification by 2022. Furthermore, according to the IQ website, no new delegates will be recruited to the qualification.
Ofqual have allowed students currently completing this certificate until 2022 to achieve, however, the qualification may no longer be in existence after this date, leaving many medical professionals with a great deal of uncertainty.
MATA Unaffected by Changes
We would like to reassure all of our previous, current, and future learners that this change does not affect MATA’s Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Facial Aesthetics (incorporating the OTHM Level 7 Certificate/Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Therapies) as we work with a different awarding organisation. Our Postgraduate Diploma is awarded by the OTHM awarding organisation which has no association with IQ or SFJ and therefore MATA’s injectable qualification continues to be a valid Diploma, and Ofqual regulated. OTHM are in a safe position with no changes forecast for the future, leaving MATA’s Level 7 Diploma soundly secure.
How MATA are Helping those Affected
As many aesthetic training providers are affected by this change, there will be numerous learners left disappointed to find the qualification they are studying will have an uncertain future. MATA have therefore decided to aid those who will be in the midst of their studies by providing an RPL route (recognition of prior learning) so that they can continue their journey in facial aesthetics without having to redo any training already completed, and transfer their qualification to MATA’s level 7 Certificate worth 35 credits or progress to the MATA’s Level 7 Diploma, worth 60 credits
Are you Affected by this Change?
If you are affected by this change, either by already having completed a Level 7 Certificate in Injectables regulated by IQ, or are currently studying with one of the affected training providers, then get in touch with a representative at MATA today and find out how we can help you to transfer your qualification
Training Providers Affected
If you are one of the training providers affected by this change, we are offering a potential opportunity for a partnership, and the possibility of transferring your current IQ Level 7 Certificate to MATA’s newer Level 7 injectable Certificate. Please get in touch with us if you would like more information about collaborating with MATA.
Call us on 020 3976 6979
Email us at [email protected]
How Injectable Treatments Have Revolutionised the Cosmetics Industry
The cosmetics industry has faced a lot of scrutiny and stigma, and even just as recent as the 90s it was regarded as something only for the rich and famous, and didn’t come without judgement. As something which was once denied and kept on the down-low, it has now become the norm to show off treatments on social media, with over 720k posts on Instagram with the hashtag #lipfiller.
This change in general views of cosmetic procedures has progressed as the introduction of “tweakments” has taken over the industry. This refers to the more subtle changes and enhancements that are sought after by not just celebrities and influencers, but also the general population. These subtle changes are usually achieved through injectable treatments – botox and dermal filler – and as the cost of this is significantly lower than a surgical procedure such as a facelift, they are much more accessible to the masses and quickly became mainstream treatments. This has helped to destigmatize cosmetic procedures, also contributing to the growth in the industry. Since the early 2000s injectable treatments have been on a rising trajectory, and soon enough it became the most popular treatments, accounting for 9 out of 10 cosmetic procedures.
Celebrity Influences
This new trend has also been fuelled by the likes of the Kardashians and reality TV stars who have influenced younger generations to dabble in injectables. A notable trend which gained heavy coverage in the tabloids and was a focal point on social media was Kylie Jenner’s lip transformation. This led to a very young audience being exposed to the idea of enhancing their looks through dermal fillers as Kylie is only young herself and got her lips filled at the age of 18.
The exposure online to all sorts of treatments available has lead to the normalisation of cosmetic procedures which has had a massive impact in the industry. It’s now possible that younger generations are seeing their parents and friends getting these treatments and it has become the norm. In a questionnaire aimed at Gen Z, it was revealed that 59% of them viewed injectable cosmetic procedures the same way they think of getting a manicure or a haircut – just another routine beauty treatment.
A New Audience
There is now a whole new target audience for injectable treatments for both women and men in their 20s as it is used as a preventative treatment as well as enhancing their existing features, whether they want more volume in their lips and cheeks, or a more defined jawline, injectables are very versatile and can be used almost anywhere on the face.
The other way in which injectable treatments have changed the cosmetic industry is that it is now easier to make a decision to try it out. Botox and dermal filler, unlike surgical treatments, are not permanent, therefore, there is less fear about trying it as within a few months the results are less obvious if not completely gone. If they do like the result and want to continue then they can have a top up and continue with treatments in the future.
A Decrease in Surgical Treatments
One of the most popular cosmetic surgeries has always been the nose job – this is because it is the centre of the face and the main feature. It also comes in many different shapes and sizes, however, everyone wants to have the same perfect straight, sloped nose. However, the number of people opting for rhinoplasty surgery has been dropping off since 2015, with 4205 people going under the knife for a nose job in 2015, to just 2831 people in 2018. These figures are not going down because no one wants the perfect nose anymore, but rather there is a new, simpler, and cheaper way to achieve great results in reshaping the nose. Yep that’s right – it’s the use of dermal fillers to make small adjustments to the nose and can reduce the appearance of bumps, heighten the tip, and even straighten the nose. It has been coined as “the liquid nose job” and takes only 20 minutes to perform, costs a fraction of the price and has a lot less downtime. A rhinoplasty can cost upwards of £4,000 and will require a night stay in hospital as well as a week of bruising and wearing a cast. This option isn’t always feasible so the liquid nose job has given many people the opportunity for a quick fix.
Injectable treatments are one of the most versatile in the industry and the perfect solution for a small tweak here or there, it’s no wonder that they are as popular as they are. The age range of people opting to go for cosmetic treatments is becoming lower and lower as social media and selfies have created a hyperawareness of our flaws and a need for perfection as we follow airbrushed celebrities online. But rather than the need for major surgeries which require a lot of downtime, these injectable treatments have opened up new avenues and given more people the option to relive themselves of insecurities through a quick injection rather than going under the knife.
10 Reasons to Study a Level 7 Diploma with MATA as a Dentists
Dentists are the technical professionals of the healthcare field, knowledgeable of orofacial structures with a dexterous hand. Many seek to learn new skills alongside dentistry – At MATA, we believe in teaching dental professionals injectable skills with our exclusive Level 7 Diploma in Facial Aesthetics: Incorporating OTHM Level 7 Certificate/Diploma in Clinical Injectable Therapies. Here are our top 10 reasons for dental professionals to come and train with MATA.
- Enhance your Technical Dexterity: Already precise with tools in the dental office, aesthetics is a great fit for you, MATA offers core practical training to give you the necessary experience with real-life models.
- Expand into Aesthetics: As you are probably already aware dental professionals are providing aesthetic treatments like teeth whitening, straightening and harnessing other ways to enhance that smile. Your dental office is a perfect fit for offering aesthetics, with tools already available for your technical abilities.
- Profit from More Income: Aesthetics is highly profitable with many 22-35 year olds seeking aesthetic treatments. As a dentist, you could work additional hours while creating further financial abundance.
- Train with Experts: At MATA, we are a sophisticated team of medical professionals from a multitude of backgrounds. Essentially this is why we feel the utmost confidence in offering you the best training practice to ensure you become highly proficient and competent with aesthetics.
- Choose your Working Hours: In some cases, many dentists may feel overworked and bored with the standard 9-5 working hours. With an aesthetics accreditation, you can be sure to create a convenient and more comfortable working schedule, in all the aid to create a perfect work-life balance.
- Get an Accredited Qualification: Why waste precious time and money on a qualification or course that is effectively useless? Our Level 7 Diploma is unlike any of those – we are backed by the right people. Specifically, our courses are tailored to follow JCCP (The Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners) and CSPA (Cosmetic Standards Practice Authority). Meaning you are fully accredited under our Level 7 Diploma.
- Grow with MATA: From beginning to the end, we are backing you, giving you the support, training and necessary skills you need with going into a competitive market.
- Start an Aesthetics Business: On reflection of moving into a competitive market, we have the know-how to provide you with the necessary skills, confidence and knowledge to begin your own profitable enterprise.
- Get to Know the Right People: At MATA, we are fortunate enough to be at the centre of London, aesthetics central. From the beginning of MATA in 2015, we have worked to create meaningful relationships with aesthetic doctors, companies and other professionals. Essentially, we feel confident in helping you make the first steps of building meaningful relationships within cosmetics.
- Experience is Everything: Our Level 7 Diploma has been created from a vocational perspective to help you, the dental professional gain enough experience practising Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers.
We hope in the near future you will add to our already trained and experienced dental professionals before reaping the benefits of aesthetics.
Vote for MATA!
MATA is celebrating being shortlisted for the Best Independent Training Provider within the Aesthetic Awards 2019.
The award will be presented to the independent training provider whose training programme is considered to have advanced the education of medical aesthetic professionals most effectively during the last 12 months.
MATA has previously been shortlisted and highly commended in the previous two years and has a great opportunity to win this year thanks to the public vote. To help MATA win, please vote HERE by 31st October 2019.
“MATA grew a lot in the last two years by launching the Postgraduate Diploma courses and being accredited by the OTHM Awarding Organisation. Winning this year it will be the recognising of great work from our team and tutors and great support from our delegates” said Faz Zavahir, founding director at MATA.
Winning an Aesthetic Award is the most impressive industry recognition a company can achieve and is unique in raising awareness towards the high clinical education standards and professionals in the aesthetic industry.
The winners will be announced at a celebratory dinner on 7 December, London.
Botox Courses Nottingham
Botox Training Nottingham
Injectable treatments have ballooned in popularity over the past decade, whether you’re based in Nottingham or the rest of the UK.
Non-invasive facial procedures, in particular, like Botox and dermal fillers have become a popular choice in recent decades, in part because of the speed of administering them and their quick results.
Botox and dermal fillers account for nine out of 10 of all cosmetic procedures performed in the UK, in an industry which is set to be worth £900 million in the UK by 2019. This is cosmetic surgery at its most convenient.
Now is a fruitful time to join the ranks of the cosmetic industry. As practices across the UK continue to grow, the need for highly skilled practitioners is on the rise.
Healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists are prime candidates for this exciting and lucrative industry – and MATA’s in-depth training courses can help you.
MATA’s Harley Street Botox training is now available in Nottingham. It’s a course that’s won several awards since being established, and its founders continue to explore the pioneers of facial aesthetics to ensure its students receive the finest education.
MATA offer Botox training at varying levels from a foundation course to our Postgraduate Diploma qualification, and provides extensive, intricate, fun and informative educational tools that value flexibility and hands-on experience.
Sign up and you’ll have over 600 hours of online tools at your disposal, with videos, webinars, quizzes, lectures and discussion boards available 24 hours a day via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
What’s more, the provision of real-life models, face-to-face seminars and training days will allow you to put theory into practice and leave our training modules feeling confident and well-informed.
MATA training goes further than just meeting basic regulations – our industry-recognised Botox training meets and exceeds requirements set out in the HEE 2016 Guidelines.
Why Train with MATA?
MATA has been an advocate for tighter regulations in the facial aesthetics industry and, as the Keogh Report has shown, regulatory standards are catching up with the demands of the market.
With MATA, the focus of your education isn’t on practice for its own sake. It’s about creating a high-quality environment that will meet safety standards for the future, satisfying the needs of you and your clients.
Our qualifications, including our Postgraduate Diploma in Facial Aesthetics ( Botox and dermal filler qualification), are quality assured and recognised by regulatory bodies. Upon completion of a MATA training course or qualification, a certificate which is recognised by all of the main insurance bodies is received. MATA provide our Nottingham delegates with everything they need to get on their feet in the aesthetics world including advice on setting up a private clinic.
The professionals training you are well-known and well-regarded in the industry, and have extensive experience running clinics of their own. You’ll have the chance to meet them on special training days, where they’ll answer your questions, attend seminars and watch practical demonstrations on live models.
This is the chance to see a Botox treatment up close – and it’s an experience offered by few of our competitors.
Who are MATA’s Courses and Qualifications for?
MATA was founded with a goal to improve the existing standards in the aesthetics industry. Because of this we only offer our Botox and Dermal Fillers courses and Level 7 Botox and dermal filler training to fully-qualified medical and healthcare professionals.
Typically healthcare professionals that are able to enrol are degree-holding:
If you believe you may be suitable but do not see your profession listed please feel free to enquire via our contact form.
Beauty therapists and other unqualified professionals are unable to attend MATA’s injectable training courses.
Modules Covered
MATA offers two different levels of Botox courses in Nottingham – foundation and advanced.
Our foundation and advanced training can both be built towards our Postgraduate Diploma qualification in Botox and dermal fillers.
Levels can be studied individually and counted as credits towards the full Postgraduate qualification. Delegates will typically study our Botox courses alongside dermal filler training on one of our Foundation Botox and Dermal Fillers Training Weekends.
On the foundation training weekend, subject matter covered for each treatment is as follows:
| Botox
Facial Anatomy Optional practice on cadavers (dissection and injection) Medical history, note taking and patient consent forms The different types and brands of Botulinum Toxin available on the market Patient assessment How to achieve a natural result with Botox Pre-treatment and post-treatment care Possible complications and how to avoid/deal with them Tutor demonstrations Practical training on volunteer patients Treatment areas covered: Frown lines Forehead lines Crow’s feet Brow lifting
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Dermal Fillers
Facial Anatomy Optional practice on cadavers (dissection and injection) Medical history, note taking and patient consent forms The different types and brands of dermal filler available on the market Patient assessment Should Botox or dermal fillers be used to treat the area? How to achieve a natural result with Dermal Fillers Pre-treatment and post-treatment care Possible complications and how to avoid/deal with them Tutor demonstrations Practical training on volunteer patients Treatment areas covered: Nose to mouth lines Marionette lines |
To wrap up the foundation weekend delegates are given an overview of the possible next steps and a brief introduction to MATA’s advanced level Botox and dermal Fillers training.
Our advanced Botox and dermal fillers training day teaches learners how to perform the following treatments:
| Botox
Hyperhidrosis (excess sweating) Definition of the chin/jaw (bruxism) How to correct a downward turned smile Brow lift Reduce a gummy smile Smoker’s lines around the mouth Nefertiti lift
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Dermal Fillers
Cheekbone enhancement Chin definition Jawline definition How to reduce smoker’s lines Combined fillers
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The foundation and advanced levels count towards our UK Level 7 Botox Qualification, An industry recognised qualification.
Nottingham points of interest
If you’re attending Nottingham for a MATA course, you may also want to take in the sights and sounds of the city – and it’s a location that doesn’t disappoint.
Well-known for its association with the stories of Robin Hood, this central-Midlands city is home to astounding architecture, delicious restaurants, fascinating cultural artefacts and a huge number of shopping outlets.
Our day-courses will give you plenty of time in the evening to explore Nottingham’s tourist sights – so book a weekend if you want to really appreciate the city.
For more information, get in touch on 020 3126 4870 or [email protected]
MATA awarded Highly Commended at Aesthetics Awards 2017
MATA awarded Highly Commended at Aesthetics Awards 2017
MATA are honoured to have been awarded a Highly Commended recognition in the ‘Best Training Provider’ category at this year’s Aesthetics Awards. The category was extremely competitive this year and we are especially proud to have achieved this recognition in 2017.
2017 has seen a large amount of growth for MATA, we have taken on new team members, new trainers, increased course dates and expanded our offering of courses and qualifications. Including introducing our joint initiative with DHAT – the Level 7 qualification in Applied Clinical Facial Anatomy for Cosmetic Interventions.
This qualification also achieved Commended status for this year’s ‘Professional Initiative of the Year’ at the Aesthetics Awards, meaning MATA achieved recognition in all categories we were shortlisted for.
We would also like to extend a huge congratulations to our Head of Academia and MATA trainer Elizabeth Raymond Brown who was the well-deserved winner of The Schuco Award for Outstanding Achievement in Medical Aesthetics.
With MATA winning ‘Training Academy of the Year’ at the London Hair and Beauty Awards and ‘Best Aesthetic Training & Education Award’ at the Safety in Beauty Diamond Awards earlier this year, MATA are excited to embark into 2018 with our accolades continuing our mission of providing outstanding training in the medical aesthetics industry.
