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Aesthetic practitioner - skin rejuvenation

Aesthetic practitioner - skin rejuvenation

Hair and beauty

Level 5 - Higher Technical Occupation

To provide a range of elected skin rejuvenation procedures for clients.

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Reference: OCC1238

Status: buildOccupational standard in development

Average (median) salary: £19,298 per year

SOC 2020 code: 6222 Beauticians and related occupations

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 6222/99 Beauticians and related occupations n.e.c.

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ST1238:

Aesthetic practitioner - skin rejuvenation

(Level 5)

Development stage

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Armonia Health and Wellbeing, Salon Group National, Dermalogica, Kleek, Guinot, Mary Corh – UK and Ireland branch, Hair and Beauty Industry Authority, National Hair and Beauty Federation, British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, Federation of Holistic Therapist, Qualifi, City and Guilds, VTCT, CIBTAC.

Summary

This occupation is found in several sector environments, varying in size including small, medium and large employers. An Aesthetic practitioner specialising in skin rejuvenation can be employed within the non-surgical cosmetic sector including beauty industry, aesthetic industry and wellbeing and health industries, in a variety of salons, spas, aesthetic, medi-spa environments and clinics. Aesthetic practitioners will enter this occupation from a variety of professional backgrounds including beauty therapy, massage therapy, healthcare practitioners who will have a sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide a range of elected skin rejuvenation procedures for clients or medically referred skin rejuvenation aesthetic procedures. These procedures include superficial and medium grade skin peels, micro needling, mesotherapy, light-based therapies, and combination intraepidermal procedures.

Aesthetic practitioners will understand and comply with legal and regulatory requirements and professional standards within their aesthetic practice. Aesthetic Practitioners will maintain a current and valid First Aid at Work qualification or equivalent and be able to carry out the functions of Basic Life Support (BLS), infection control and complication management. They will complete consultations including client welfare assessments, complete skin evaluation and analysis to design procedure plans, record and maintain client records. They will design prepare and implement skin rejuvenation procedures plans. They will also evaluate procedure outcomes and provide advice on post procedure maintenance, products and future procedures.

The aesthetic practitioner will continue to expand their knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathologies in relation to skin health and skin rejuvenation, client welfare assessment behind client choice, referral and expectation management. 

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a number of internal colleagues, managers and a variety of external individuals such as clients and external professional networks.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for independent working, providing correct skin rejuvenation procedures in a private, clean, secure, and safe environment.

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Armonia Health and Wellbeing, Salon Group National, Dermalogica, Kleek, Guinot, Mary Corh – UK and Ireland branch, Hair and Beauty Industry Authority, National Hair and Beauty Federation, British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, Federation of Holistic Therapist, Qualifi, City and Guilds, VTCT, CIBTAC.

Typical job titles include:

Advanced beauty practices therapist
Advanced beauty therapist - aesthetics
Aesthetic therapist - skin rejuvenation
Aesthetics practitioner
Dermal therapist
Non- surgical cosmetic aesthetic non- surgical cosmetic practitioner
Non- surgical cosmetic aesthetic professional
Non- surgical cosmetic practitioner
Skin rejuvenation practitioner
Skin rejuvenation specialist
Specialist advanced beauty practitioner

Keywords:

Aesthetics Practitioner
Beauty
Non- Surgical Cosmetics
Skin Evaluations
Skin Rejuvenation

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: Legal and organisational requirements: equality, diversity and inclusion, health, safety, infection control for aesthetic skin rejuvenation procedures, management of and safe use of products, storage, handling and disposal of skin rejuvenation products, tools and equipment, informed consent, storage and maintenance of client records, advertising and marketing.
K2: The scope, structure and requirements of the aesthetic sector: different types of role and organisations, business risk management and risk control systems, licencing and regulatory requirements, aesthetics standards quality assurance, voluntary and statutory requirements for professional practice.
K3: Ethical, environmental and sustainability principles relating to the provision of aesthetic procedures for skin rejuvenation.
K4: Organisational Standard Operating Procedures, procedural protocols and manufacturer's guidance for aesthetic procedures for skin rejuvenation.
K5: The science of microbiology in non-surgical aesthetic practice for skin rejuvenation: the skin microbiome and its importance, the effects of microbiome disruption, effects of probiotic, prebiotic and microbial-based skin rejuvenation on the skin microbiome.
K6: The science of pathology in non-surgical aesthetic practice for skin rejuvenation: skin morphology; inflammatory response; remodelling; skin aging effects on collagen, elastin, pigmentation; scarring; vascular changes; phases of skin healing.
K7: The science of biochemistry in non-surgical aesthetic practice for skin rejuvenation: biochemical pathways; collagen; elastin; glycation; hyaluronic acid; alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, lipids; ceramides; oxidation; wound healing.
K8: The science of biophysics in non-surgical aesthetic practice for skin rejuvenation: the skin’s structural integrity and response to mechanical and thermal procedures, elasticity and viscoelasticity, hydration and barrier function; biomechanical changes.
K9: Principles of anatomy and physiology relevant for non-surgical aesthetic practise for skin rejuvenation: the structure and function of the body systems, the physiology of healthy skin, skin science, the pH scale and relevance to skin sensitivity, integrity and healing, the compromised barrier function and skin regeneration processes.
K10: How the skin morphology impacts on selection of procedures and procedure plans and alters due to age and genetics, disease, disorder, trauma, and environmental factors.
K11: Relative and absolute contraindications with presenting conditions and its impact on skin rejuvenation.
K12: The expected and potential adverse contra-actions of procedures, adverse effects, complications and risks, and the physical sensation that may occur.
K13: Processes for completing assessments with clients at different touch points to inform skin rejuvenation procedures, client and skin consultation: client welfare assessment, lifestyle, declared medical status, skin evaluation and analysis to formulate personalised procedure plan.
K14: Approaches to address client concerns, expectations and desired outcomes against the procedure objectives in relation to what can be achieved.
K15: Theories that underpin the assessment of client's physical, psychological, and emotional suitability for the aesthetic procedures.
K16: The types of advice, choices, instructions given to clients and types of information sought including confirmation and consultation at different touch points of the service, preparation requirements of the client prior to the procedure, the expected and potential adverse contra-actions and the impact of client non-compliance with instructions.
K17: The purpose and content of administrative forms and plans completed for procedures: client consent forms, pre-procedure plans, procedure plans, procedure records and visual media.
K18: Approaches and uses of skin classification systems and skin assessment tools in skin rejuvenation.
K19: The types, uses, limitations, risks and impacts of regulated and non-regulated products, and their active ingredients, tools and equipment used in skin rejuvenation including topical anaesthetics and adjunctive topical skin products during the procedure.
K20: How and why, you should monitor the health, wellbeing and safety of the client pre, during and post procedure including skin reaction using dynamic risk assessments.
K21: The corrective actions and immediate intervention required when adverse reactions occur.
K22: Complication management and emergency plan implementation during procedures including Basic Life Support.
K23: How client skin should be prepared pre-procedure and managed post procedure to control risks and maximise rejuvenation results.
K24: The requirements and purpose of interactions with healthcare and non-healthcare professionals including its impact on procedure delivery and referrals to professionals.
K25: The disciplines and services offered by other healthcare professionals and how these may impact the proposed procedure.
K26: The methodologies of intraepidermal chemical peel skin rejuvenation and the impact of client's skin characteristics, procedure objectives and the delivery of the procedure singularly or a course: very superficial, superficial, medium, deep.
K27: The techniques used for intraepidermal chemical peel skin rejuvenation: very superficial, superficial, medium.
K28: The benefits of intraepidermal chemical peel for skin rejuvenation: very superficial, superficial, medium.
K29: The necessary precautions that should be implemented for intraepidermal chemical peel for skin rejuvenation: very superficial, superficial, medium.
K30: The procedures that could be carried out in conjunction with skin peeling procedures and the associated risks.
K31: The principles of controlled inflammation and micro-injury procedures, and its relationship to wound healing stages, as a mechanism to achieve skin rejuvenation.
K32: The types, methodology, techniques, behind non-invasive skin rejuvenation procedures using 0.15mm nano-needling and nano-infusion.
K33: The methodologies of different types micro-needling up to 1.5mm, with and without preparation of the face and up to 2.0mm micro-needling on the body.
K34: The techniques used for different types of micro-needling up to 1.5mm: with or without preparation of the face.
K35: The techniques used for different types of micro-needling up to 0.25 - 2.0mm: with or without preparation of the body.
K36: The impact of micro-injury procedures and benefits gained using micro-needling on the face and the body including the impact of needle depth, stitch frequency, procedure duration, practitioner techniques, devices, procedure frequency and duration on the procedures.
K37: The necessary precautions that should be implemented for micro-injury procedures using micro-needling on the face and the body.
K38: The methodologies and benefits of different types of light-based skin rejuvenation procedures and how it relates to an individual's skin characteristics and classification.
K39: The techniques used for different types of light-based skin rejuvenation procedures.
K40: The necessary precautions that should be implemented for light-based skin rejuvenation procedures.
K41: The methodologies of different types of mesotherapy procedures used to rejuvenate the skin and improve skin condition including the benefits gained.
K42: The techniques for mesotherapy skin rejuvenation using mesotherapy devices and activating solutions to rejuvenate the skin and improve skin condition.
K43: The necessary precautions for mesotherapy procedures that should be implemented when using mesotherapy for skin rejuvenation and to improve skin conditions.
K44: The methodologies for different types of blemish removal and the benefits gained.
K45: The techniques used for blemish removal.
K46: The necessary precautions that should be implemented for blemish removal procedures.
K47: How, when and why a combination of intraepidermal procedures are used and the benefits gained.
K48: The different combinations of types of intraepidermal procedures that can be used for skin rejuvenation and how the choices relate to the client’s skin characteristics and classification with and without preparation, singularly and as a course.
K49: The necessary precautions that should be implemented when a combination of intraepidermal procedures are used.
K50: Use of reflective techniques, research and feedback to plan professional development and to inform future procedures and recommendations.
K51: Strategies used to promote business growth, increase retail sales, and encourage clients to book additional procedures and services.

S1: Apply safe, ethical, environmental and sustainable procedures for aesthetic skin rejuvenation, in line with legal, regulatory and organisational requirements.
S2: Carry out client welfare assessments, skin evaluation and analysis to inform the skin consultation to ensure suitability of planned skin rejuvenation procedures.
S3: Consult clients on planned procedures including identification of absolute and relative contra-indications, client concerns, expectations, procedure objectives and desired outcomes to inform the skin rejuvenation procedure plan proposal, options and cooling off period.
S4: Conduct client skin assessments to ensure suitability of planned skin rejuvenation procedures using the skin classification system including suitability of skin products for priming in preparation for the procedure.
S5: Establish client approval for skin rejuvenation procedures and informed client consent of plans and instructions at different stages leading up to the planned procedure including confirmation of the plan, informing the client about potential and the expected contra-actions, potential adverse effects, complications and management of the risks of the proposed procedure, the physical sensation that may occur and options for pain management and client instruction and requirement for pre-procedure preparation.
S6: Liaise and refer to multi-disciplinary professionals.
S7: Create and maintain client records for skin rejuvenation procedures: consent forms, client welfare and skin assessments, consultation records, procedural records, photos of undertaken procedures.
S8: Produce skin rejuvenation procedure plans, using client consultation, assessments and information including a risk assessment plan.
S9: Prepare for procedures in line with organisational standard operating procedures (SOP), procedural protocols and manufacturer's guidance.
S10: Advise clients on how to control risk and maximise rejuvenation results with the correct pre and post procedure requirements considering lifestyle restrictions, appropriate products and ingredient actives.
S11: Maintain the client’s comfort and safety and monitor skin reaction throughout the procedure, responding to expected and adverse reactions.
S12: Mange risk using dynamic risk assessment of workspace, procedure, and client.
S13: Create emergency plans for client skin rejuvenation procedures.
S14: Manage complications during skin rejuvenation procedures.
S15: Select and use products, tools, and equipment to conduct skin rejuvenation procedures: chemical peel, micro-needling, mesotherapy, light-based, blemish removal, a combination of intraepidermal procedures.
S16: Conduct skin rejuvenation, using an intraepidermal chemical peel to suit the client’s skin characteristics on the face and neck and the objectives of a bespoke procedure plan: very superficial, superficial.
S17: Conduct skin rejuvenation, using an intraepidermal medium grade chemical peel to suit the client’s skin characteristics on the face and neck and the objectives of a bespoke procedure plan.
S18: Conduct non-invasive skin rejuvenation on the face and neck to meet the objectives of the bespoke procedure plan: micro-exfoliation, infusion procedures.
S19: Conduct invasive skin rejuvenation micro-injury procedures using micro needling for the face and neck, to meet the objectives of bespoke procedure plans: intraepidermal 0.25-1mm micro-needling, intradermal 1-1.5mm micro-needling.
S20: Conduct invasive skin rejuvenation micro-injury procedures using micro needling for the body, to meet the objectives of bespoke procedure plans: intradermal 0.25-2mm micro-needling.
S21: Conduct skin rejuvenation using light-based skin rejuvenation that suits the client’s skin characteristics and meets the objectives of bespoke procedure plans.
S22: Conduct mesotherapy techniques to rejuvenate the skin, improves skin condition, and meets the objectives of bespoke procedure plans: non-invasive, minimally invasive.
S23: Conduct invasive mesotherapy techniques to rejuvenate the skin, improves skin condition, and meets the objectives of bespoke procedure plans.
S24: Conduct blemish removal procedures to suit the client’s skin characteristics and to meet the objectives of bespoke procedure plans.
S25: Conduct superficial skin rejuvenation procedures using products, tools, and equipment required for a combination of intraepidermal procedures to suit the client’s skin characteristics and to meet the objectives of bespoke procedure plans.
S26: Conduct invasive skin rejuvenation using products, tools, and equipment required for a combination of intraepidermal procedures to suit the client’s skin characteristics and to meet the objectives of bespoke procedure plans.
S27: Provide the client with post procedure instructions and advice to prevent risk and maximise rejuvenation results in line with the procedure plan including suitability of different types of products on the skin, procedures that should be avoided, other lifestyle considerations.
S28: Use self-reflection, feedback and professional development activities to improve areas of personal performance for future skin rejuvenation procedures on clients and improve approaches to practice and client outcomes.
S29: Promote retail product sales and additional procedures and services.

B1: Works collaboratively with other professionals.
B2: Works professionally and ethically within own level of authority, responsibility and competence and recognises when to seek support or assistance.
B3: Embraces and values equality, diversity and inclusion, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
B4: Adapts communication style to the audience to build rapport and positive relationships with colleagues and the public.
B5: Embraces industry codes of conduct.

Duties

Duty D1

Implement health and safety management and infection control protocols for aesthetic procedures that meet legal and regulatory requirements and practice.

Duty D2

Complete a client welfare assessment, skin evaluation and analysis to inform an aesthetic skin consultation in order to formulate a personalised procedure plan and gain informed consent.

Duty D3

Record, maintain and store, detailed procedure records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.

Duty D4

Assess, plan and prepare for aesthetic skin rejuvenation procedures.

Duty D5

Design and prepare the procedure plan and perform skin rejuvenation chemical peel procedures, singularly or as a course, to meet the objectives of a bespoke procedure plan.

Duty D6

Design and prepare the procedure plan and perform skin rejuvenation micro-injury using micro-needling procedures singularly or as a course, to meet the objectives of a bespoke procedure plan.

Duty D7

Design and prepare the procedure plan and perform light-based skin rejuvenation procedures, singularly or as a course, to meet the objectives of a bespoke procedure plan.

Duty D8

Design and prepare the procedure plan and perform mesotherapy skin rejuvenation using intraepidermal procedures, singularly or as a course, to meet the objectives of bespoke procedure plan.

Duty D9

Design and prepare the procedure plan and perform blemish removal singularly or as a course, to meet the objectives of bespoke procedure plan.

Duty D10

Design and prepare the procedure plan and perform skin rejuvenation using a combination of intraepidermal procedures, singularly or as a course, to meet the objectives of a bespoke procedure plan.