FAQs

Who can attend the course?

The LSFA's courses are aimed at doctors, dentist and surgeons. We allow final year medical and dental students to attend the course too, but they are not able to prescribe their own product until they receive their GMC/GDC number.

We also allow independent prescribers to attend. For more information, please send an email to info@thelsfa.com.

I'm from overseas, can I attend?

Yes, we accept overseas doctors, dentists and surgeons but as you won't be registered with the GMC/GDC in the UK, please send an email to info@thelsfa.com with a copy of your medical certification/registration in your country before booking.

Which qualifications will I receive?

For each course, a certificate is attained - One for the Comprehensive Course in Botulinum Toxin and a second certificate for the Comprehensive Course in Dermal Filler Procedures.

Will I be ready to treat paying clients after the course?

Yes absolutely! We have a 100% success rate to date with LSFA graduates. Feedback from all of our delegates has reflected that their knowledge and confidence is high, and that they feel ready to inject in private practice following the course. Should you feel like you require a little additional support after the course is complete however, you can always make use of the LSFA's coursebooks, flashcards, and mentoring service offered by the LSFA to keep you feeling sharp. We also offer refresher one-to-one mentoring at our clinic, where you can either bring your own patients to be treated with one-to-one tutoring or we can provide models for you. Email us at info@thelsfa.com to find out more.

What is included in the fees?

The LSFA's fees are inclusive of the webinar, coursebooks & flashcards, the injectable products used on our clients, your insurance to inject on the practical training day, as well as useful forms and documents for delegates to start up your own clinic. It really is the best value course around!

How do I apply a group discount?

We are pleased to offer a 10% discount for group bookings of 3 or more.

For the discount to apply, the lead of the group must book and pay for all places in one booking, please ensure you add all the correct details for yourself and your colleagues. Each delegate's details can be added when you add each of the courses individually to your basket.

At the checkout, please apply discount code "group10". Please note, a confirmation email will only be sent to the lead booker, it will be the lead booker's responsibility to forward this onto their colleagues.

Which products are used on the course?

At The LSFA we use genuine BoCouture, Botox® on our Botulinum Neurotoxin courses and Stylage by Vivacy on our dermal filler courses, however we teach the fundamental knowledge required which can be utilised with any other reputable product on the market.

What is the LSFA's cancellation policy?

Please be aware that cancellation charges are applicable. Upon making a booking, 50% of the course fee is immediately non-refundable. Bookings cancelled within 1 month of the course start date are non-refundable in their entirety (100%). Cancellation fees are applied as it is not often possible to re-book cancelled places. If you are travelling from abroad, please ensure you have sufficient travel insurance to cover you in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Will the course count towards my CPD requirements?

Yes, The LSFA's courses have both GMC and GDC accreditation.

Is there any on-going support after graduation?

Yes, The LSFA provides a free mentoring service after graduation where past students can contact our tutors for advice and technical support. We also provide access to a group for all past trainees where cases and start-up questions can be shared on a forum.

How big are the teaching groups?

At The LSFA we believe in small-group teaching to ensure each delegate receives the maximum level of personal feedback and attention throughout the day. Our maximum group size for the practical training is 12 students per course.

How is the one day course structured?

The theoretical part of the training tales place in the morning, followed by the practical training in the afternoon, with up to 3 hours of injecting practise. An initial introduction to the practical side of the training is followed by a comprehensive hands-on injecting practise with real clients, under the close supervision and feedback of our instructors. There will be just 5 delegates maximum per treatment couch/model at any time to give as much injecting opportunity as possible. This programme ensures safe, confident and satisfied practitioners and excellent value, basic and advanced qualifications in Botox and dermal filler techniques.

Do I need to bring anything with me to the course?

Course workbooks, flashcards, products and models are all provided on the day. We’re not offering refreshments/lunches for the moment, so please bring these with you (there are a number of shops and cafes nearby).

Will I get the opportunity to inject real clients?

Yes! Up to three hours of injecting is included within each practical training to ensure all graduates are confident, practiced, have excellent clinical skills and feel ready to take on their own private practice.

When do I receive my certification?

At the end of the training, you will be asked to complete a short feedback survey. Once this is completed, you’ll be sent your certificates via email.

Can I bring my own patients to be injected?

Yes, but please ask the patients to contact our team at models@thelsfa.com and read the patient information tab above. Models are contacted prior to the course to ensure they are suitable and are subject to a small fee if deemed appropriate for treatment.

Can I have my own face injected?

Yes, please see above, as the same rules apply to delegates and models.