VTCT Level 4 Certificate in LASER and IPL Treatments

• Minimum Level 2 Facials & Skincare qualification plus Level 3 Facial Electrotherapy and Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology qualifications
• The minimum age for entry is 18 years – no exceptions.
• An excellent level of English is required, you must be able to speak, read, write and understand English fluently to undertake this course.
• International Students will be required to gain a ‘Short Term Study Visa’ to study this course.

For clinical practice you will be using the LYNTON system (IPL 585; 650 and Nd:Yag 1064) which is a professional salon brand and is approved for operation within the NHS. Students have to come in prepared for clinical practice days as advised by the tutor and must strictly adhere to our guideline policy.

The dates listed for the course will be your theory days, clinical practice days will be organised with your tutor on your first day of study and must be taken within 4 weeks of your original start date.

UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE & HAIR REMOVAL

• Core Knowledge of electromagnetic spectrum; photons, light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (LASER) and intense pulsed light (IPL).
• The difference between LASER and IPL light therapy, and methods of applications for hair removal and skin rejuvenation treatments.
• Recap of the anatomy and physiology of integumentary, endocrine, circulatory and lymphatic system in relation to light therapy treatments. (Please note that the Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology qualification is prerequisite to this unit)
• How to prepare and demonstrate LASER and IPL treatments including: preparation of the therapist, client, working area, full consultation, tissue analysis & fitzpatrick scale, contraindications, aftercare advice, clinical outcome, clinical side effects, full treatment protocol, recording and evaluation of the treatment – all in compliance with LASER and IPL local rules and legislations procedure.
• How to perform hair removal treatments using IPL and LASER for all areas of the body; setting correct parameters for the hair type and colour on different skin types.

SKIN REJUVENATION

• Toning: Skin rejuvenation treatments that improve the appearance of all visible signs of ageing caused by sun damage such as brown spots (pigmentation), redness (thread veins), uneven skin texture and lines and wrinkles.
• Pigment Removal: Pigmented lesions such as sun spots and freckles can be successfully removed creating a more flawless, youthful and glowing appearance.
• Red Vein Removal: Long term solution for facial problems such as Red Flushing (Rosacea), reducing Superficial Telangiectasia, treating Spider Naevi and Campbell De Morgan spots (blood spots).
• Acne: Greatly reduces the number and severity of active lesions, lessening the inflammation (by speeding up healing process) and the frequency of breakouts.