Foundation Fillers

Foundation Filler Course

Looking to start your journey into dermal fillers?

Our Foundation Filler Course covers the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to begin training in lip and cheek filler treatments.

You'll learn how dermal fillers work, understand facial anatomy and develop the skills needed to assess clients, plan treatments and carry out procedures safely under supervision.

The course combines theory with hands-on training, covering everything from product knowledge and injection techniques to complications, safety and aftercare.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Dermal Fillers

• What dermal fillers are and how they work

• Hyaluronic acid fillers and their properties

• Treatment benefits and limitations

• Understanding realistic results

• Product knowledge

Facial Anatomy

• Anatomy of the lips and cheeks

• Key facial muscles, nerves and blood vessels

• Facial proportions and symmetry

• Important anatomical landmarks

• Understanding higher-risk areas

Client Consultations & Assessments

• Medical and aesthetic history

• Facial assessments

• Assessing lip and cheek proportions

• Client suitability and contraindications

• Managing expectations

• Consent and treatment documentation

Product Knowledge

• Different filler types and characteristics

• Understanding viscosity and elasticity

• Choosing suitable products for lips and cheeks

• Safe product storage and handling

• Manufacturer guidance

Lip Filler Fundamentals

• Lip anatomy and assessment

• Understanding lip proportions

• Lip treatment planning

• Basic enhancement principles

• Creating balanced, natural-looking results

Cheek Filler Fundamentals

• Cheek anatomy and facial structure

• Assessing mid-face proportions

• Treatment planning for volume and contour

• Facial balance and enhancement

• Appropriate product selection

Injection & Treatment Techniques

• Safe preparation and hygiene

• Needle and cannula considerations

• Injection principles and placement

• Working within appropriate treatment parameters

• Client comfort and minimising trauma

Contraindications & Safety

• Identifying unsuitable clients

• Relevant medical conditions and medications

• Infection and inflammation

• Previous filler considerations

• Allergies and hypersensitivity

• Infection prevention

Complications & Emergency Awareness

• Common reactions, including swelling and bruising

• Lumps and irregularities

• Recognising signs of vascular compromise

• Emergency procedures and escalation

• Hyaluronidase awareness where appropriate

Aftercare & Follow-Up

• Post-treatment advice

• Expected recovery

• Activities and products to avoid

• Recognising concerning symptoms

• Follow-up appointments

• Managing client concerns

Practical Training

• Trainer demonstrations

• Supervised lip filler treatments

• Supervised cheek filler treatments

• Client consultations and treatment planning

• Facial anatomy assessments

• Individual trainer feedback

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for those looking to begin training in dermal fillers, with a focus on foundation lip and cheek treatments.

Entry requirements, professional eligibility and insurance requirements must be confirmed before booking.