Wherever You're Starting From
Start Your Path to Aesthetic Medicine in North London
Whether you’re a nurse ready to leave shift work behind, a therapist whose clients keep asking for treatments you can’t yet legally offer, or a dentist looking to add a second string to your practice, The Path to Aesthetics is built to meet you at your actual starting point, not a generic one. Five intensive days cover anatomy, safety and consultation before training moves to real hands-on practice, mostly one-to-one, so you’re treating rather than watching from the back of the room. Non-medical practitioners are connected with a qualified prescriber, so accreditation from VTCT, Qualifi and CPD supports every graduate’s route to insurance regardless of background. Cohorts run as soon as two students are ready to enrol, so you’re not waiting months for a fixed start date to open up.
Is This Course Right for You?
Built for Practitioners at a Few Different Starting Points
Not everyone arrives at this course with the same background. It’s structured to work whether this is a first step into aesthetics or a formal accreditation for experience already gained elsewhere.
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New to Aesthetic Medicine
Nurses, doctors, dentists and other qualifying professionals starting from the beginning, with no prior treatment experience assumed.
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Working Towards Anti-Wrinkle Treatments
Medically qualified practitioners learn to prescribe safely; non-medical practitioners are connected with a qualified prescriber, so everyone leaves able to practise within the law.
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Upskilling from Informal Training
Practitioners who've picked up some experience already but want a properly accredited, structured qualification behind it.
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Expanding an Existing Practice
Practitioners already offering some treatments who want a wider, more advanced range under direct supervision first.
Course Curriculum
The Theory and Safety Foundation
Before any hands-on treatment day, the course covers what has to be understood first: anatomy, consultation, safety, and how to handle things when they don’t go to plan. Foundation & Safety:
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Applied Facial Anatomy
The facial structures relevant to safe treatment delivery.
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Consultation & Psychology
Running a consultation that builds trust and sets realistic expectations.
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Recognising & Managing Complications
Spotting problems early and managing them if they happen.
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First Aid, Anaphylaxis & CPR
Emergency response training before treating patients independently.
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Safety & Clinical Standards
The legal framework, hygiene standards and best practice expected in a clinical setting.
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Prescribing Anti-Wrinkle Treatment
The legal and clinical requirements around it. Medically qualified attendees learn to prescribe directly; non-medical attendees are connected with a qualified prescriber, so everyone leaves able to practise within the law.
Practical Training
Treatments You'll Practise Under Supervision
Once the safety foundation above is in place, training moves to real treatments practised under direct supervision, not observed from the back of the room. Hands-On Treatments You’ll Practise:
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Skin Boosters
Non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid treatment for hydration and collagen support.
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Polynucleotide Eye Treatment
A DNA-derived treatment for under-eye lines, crepiness and dark circles.
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Anti-Wrinkle Treatment (3 Areas)
Forehead, frown lines and crow's feet as a combined treatment.
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Gummy Smile Correction
Reduced gum visibility when smiling, using an anti-wrinkle or laser approach.
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Bunny Lines
Softened diagonal lines at the sides of the nose.
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Lip Augmentation (Classic Technique)
Shape, volume and symmetry using the foundational technique.
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Smile Line Filler
Softened nasolabial folds, with collagen-stimulating and thread alternatives covered as context.
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Cheek Filler
Restored or lifted mid-face volume and cheekbone contour.
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Jawline Contouring
A sharper, more defined jawline using filler technique.
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Chin Contouring
Filler and fat-reduction approaches for submental fullness and chin profile.
Who You'll Train With
Trained by Cristina Mihut
A course is only as good as the person running it. Cristina Mihut holds a Level 7 qualification in Aesthetic Practice and a Level 5 qualification in Education and Training, and has practised in medical aesthetics for more than a decade, including time on Harley Street. She now trains other practitioners internationally, which shows up in how this course is taught: less lecture, more supervised repetition, with questions answered in the room. Most sessions run one-to-one, with a maximum of three practitioners in any cohort, so supervision stays close throughout.
- Level 7 Aesthetic Practice qualification
- Level 5 qualification in Education and Training (VTCT / Qualifi)
- 12+ years in medical aesthetics, including Harley Street experience
- International trainer in aesthetic medicine
The Process
How the Course Works, Start to Finish
You will always understand what is being recommended, why it may be suitable, and what to expect before any treatment is considered.
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Enquiry & Cohort Confirmation
Get in touch to check upcoming dates. A new cohort is scheduled as soon as a minimum of two students are ready to enrol, rather than on a fixed monthly calendar, so your exact date is confirmed directly with us, not booked instantly online.
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The 5-Day Course
Five intensive days covering the full curriculum above, from anatomy and safety through to hands-on treatment practice under direct supervision.
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Certification
On completion, you're accredited by VTCT, Qualifi and CPD, internationally recognised and supporting access to professional indemnity and public liability insurance, with guidance included on setting it up.
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Ongoing Support
Support continues after day 5, with no time limit: a community of fellow graduates and trainers, practical help setting up your professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and structured skin-analysis training beyond the core curriculum. Non-medical graduates are also connected with a qualified prescriber, so anti-wrinkle treatments can be offered within the law.
Course Fee
What's Included and What It Costs
The course fee covers the full 5 days, hands-on treatment practice, and the certification route described above. A small number of one-day masterclasses can be added for practitioners who want a broader range on completion.
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The Path to Aesthetics
The full 5-day course, covering theory, hands-on practice and certification. £3,499 — currently a promotional price; the standard price is £5,500.
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Cohort Size & Format
Mostly one-to-one training, with some cohorts running up to 3 attendees, so supervision stays close either way.
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Training Location
Delivered at Dr Cristina Clinics and Academies in Finsbury Park, North London — the course's only location.
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IV Drip Add-On
A one-day masterclass in intravenous hydration therapy, covering IV drip administration as a complementary offering alongside other aesthetic treatments. £349.
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Advanced Contouring
A one-day masterclass covering chin dimple, brow lift, nose, lip flip, Nefertiti neck and more. £420 for the full package, or £85 per individual area.
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Russian Lip Technique
A one-day masterclass in advanced lip augmentation, building a more structured, defined shape on the classic method covered in the core course. £550 when booked alongside The Path to Aesthetics course, £800 as a standalone masterclass.
FAQ
Questions Before You Enrol
Do I need previous experience to join?
No. The course is structured for beginners as well as practitioners with some existing experience, and starts from foundational anatomy and safety before any hands-on work.
Will I be insured to practise afterwards?
The course accreditation (VTCT, Qualifi, CPD) supports access to professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and guidance on setting this up is included. Final insurance approval depends on the individual insurer, not the course itself.
How many people are in each cohort?
Most sessions are one-to-one. Some cohorts run with up to 3 attendees, so supervision stays close either way.
Are models provided for the practical days?
Yes. Models are provided by the clinic for every practical session, so you don’t need to source your own before attending.
What qualifications do I need to attend?
No medical background is required. The course trains both medical practitioners (nurses, doctors, dentists) and non-medical practitioners side by side.
Can non-medical graduates offer anti-wrinkle treatments afterwards?
Yes. Medically qualified graduates learn to prescribe directly, and non-medical graduates are connected with a qualified prescriber, so treatment can be offered within the law either way.
Is there an exam or assessment before I'm certified?
No formal pass/fail exam. You’re enrolled onto the full 5-day programme, covering theory and hands-on practice on real models, and CPD certification plus insurance set-up guidance follow completion.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
Places are non-refundable once booked. Each cohort is arranged around real models and a fixed schedule, so rescheduling isn’t guaranteed either. Get in touch as early as possible if your circumstances change.
Is payment in instalments available?
Yes. Klarna is available for this course, the same as elsewhere on the site.
When is the next course date?
A new cohort is scheduled as soon as a minimum of two students are ready to enrol, rather than on a fixed monthly calendar. Get in touch to find out what’s currently being planned and to help set a date.
Graduate Feedback
What Graduates Say About Their Training
Graduates often mention direct, hands-on supervision, clear explanations, and leaving confident enough to start treating patients straight away.
Next Step
Start Your Path to Aesthetics
Places are confirmed per cohort, not on a rolling basis, so the earlier you get in touch, the more date options are likely to be open. Reach out with any questions before committing; nothing needs to be decided on this page alone.