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Monday, May 6, 2013

The Training Required for Dermatology

By Lenai Headley


Some fields of medicine are highly specialized, and one of the more varied fields of study is dermatology. Making a patient's appearance seem much more youthful, or for another kind of medical issue such as a skin condition or infection, dermatologists today are helping patients with modern techniques. The training for dermatologists is quite in depth and time intensive, but they gain the knowledge required to be proficient in the field during this time. In order to be licensed to perform specialized procedures, a dermatologist must complete additional training as well as, of course, getting a medical degree.

There are at this time other options available to people who do not have a medical degree, which will approve specific procedures in the area of cosmetic enhancement. Here we will take a brief look at what constitutes a good dermatology training program, and will concentrate mainly on facial treatment and anti-ageing methods.

The anatomy section of study

A good understanding of the anatomy of the face is essential to be a competent treatment provider. Having a full knowledge not just of the muscles in the face, but also knowing nerve locations, blood supply understanding, skull, and different skin types are a huge part of dermatology. It is this sound knowledge that will help the treatment provider to identify accurate areas where anti-ageing injections such as botox must be administered, without resulting in any untoward side effects.

Knowledge of muscle function

There are 43 muscles in the face, with each one of them working independently and in perfect harmony with the others to allow us to express a variety of emotions. Having a deep level of knowledge of the muscles in our faces that allow us to have such a wide range of expressions is crucial for a person to have, when anti-ageing treatments are administered by them.

Bedside manner training

Reassuring patients during all stages of the process is important, so a beginner first observes an experienced practitioner delivering treatments, to pick up as much information as they can, to add to their inherent knowledge. Risks and side effects are common concerns that patients have, and having a professional who can handle these issues delivering the treatment helps to reassure them. Putting their mind at ease using a soft and reassuring tone to the voice and being gentle when performing procedures helps them tremendously.

A good knowledge of equipment and products

Treatment processes use many products and equipment, and these must be carefully studied to provide the best possible services to patients. Patients are more confident during the process this way, and when it is obvious that the practitioner is an expert they are more calm which helps both provider and patients. Dermatology training requires that the student learns every detail about drugs and equipment needed for treatments with patients.

Explaining risk

Risks are inevitable, in any medical procedure. A good dermatology training program will certainly discuss the common complications and risk encountered in different procedures. If a problem does arise during a procedure, this deep understanding will make it so that the risks are minimal to the patient.

Synopsis

The study of cosmetic dermatology is always moving forward. It is crucial that the best training is completed so that a treatment provider can have the proper tools needed for patients to have safe and effective procedures performed.




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