If you’re a beauty therapist or medical professional looking to expand your skills into advanced injectable treatments in 2026, choosing the right course is essential. At Velvet Training Academy, our Advanced Dermal Filler and Advanced Botox courses provide the practical training needed to safely perform lip fillers, cheek fillers, and advanced anti-wrinkle techniques.
These two courses are designed for those with prior experience who want to offer high-demand injectable services. Both are 2-day programmes (1 theory & 1 practical) focusing on facial anatomy, injection techniques, complications management and aftercare.
In this complete 2026 guide, we’ll cover:
- Why advanced injectable training matters for aesthetics careers
- The full course content for both Advanced Dermal Filler and Advanced Botox
- Entry requirements
- Career outcomes and benefits
- Fees, duration and what to expect
Why Advanced Injectable Courses Matter for Aesthetics
Injectable treatments like dermal fillers and botox are among the most requested services in UK clinics. Clients seek lip enhancement, cheek volume, jawline definition and wrinkle reduction. To perform these safely and effectively, you need advanced knowledge of facial anatomy, injection techniques and complication management.
Our Advanced Dermal Filler and Advanced Botox courses build on foundational qualifications to give you the skills for professional, insured practice. From our academy experience, graduates often add £2,000–£5,000 monthly revenue by offering these treatments.
Course Content – What You’ll Learn
- Module 1: Introduction to Advanced Dermal Fillers
- Module 2: Advanced facial anatomy (skin layers, fat pads, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, bones)
- Module 3: Facial Anatomy for Injectors (injection depth, key muscles, vessels, fat pads)
- Module 4: Common Challenges Faced by Injectors
- Module 5: Vascular Anatomy (Danger Zones) and safe injection techniques
- Module 6: Needle vs cannula use
- Module 7: Cheek Filler Example (lateral vs medial cheeks)
- Module 8: Complications of Fillers
- Module 9: How to manage complications
- Module 10: Aftercare instructions
- Module 11: MHRA & Yellow Card Scheme
- Module 1: Introduction of advanced Botulinum Toxin techniques
- Module 2: Anatomy for Advanced Botulinum Toxin Theory
- Module 3: Muscular Anatomy for Advanced Indications (Masseter, Temporalis, Platysma, DAO, Mentalis, LLSAN, Nasalis, Orbicularis Oris, Frontalis, Glabellar Complex, Orbicularis Oculi, Depressor Septi Nasi)
- Module 4: Nerve and Vascular Considerations
- Module 5: Injection Depth & Risk by Area
- Module 6: Types of Injection (periosteum, bolus technique)
- Module 7: Complications of Botulinum Toxin
- Module 8: How to manage complications
- Module 9: Do’s and Don’ts After Botox
Both courses include practical training on live models and focus on safety, anatomy and complication management.
Entry Requirements
For both courses
- Level 3 in Beauty Therapy
- Any medical professionals (doctors-GMC, dentists-GDC, pharmacists-GPhC, nurses-NMC)
- Prior experience in aesthetic procedures
Duration
- 2 days (1 theory & 1 practical) for each course
This ensures students have the necessary foundation for safe injectable practice.
Career Outcomes
Completing these advanced courses allows you to offer professional lip filler, cheek filler, advanced botox and complication management services in clinics or as an independent practitioner.
Many graduates report increased confidence and revenue from these high-value treatments. The courses also support progression to further qualifications and meet insurance requirements for advanced injectables.
Fees & Duration
Duration
- 2 days per course (1 theory & 1 practical)
Fees
Contact the academy for current 2026 pricing and any available discounts. Both courses are priced to provide excellent value for advanced training.
Ready to Advance Your Injectable Skills?
These Advanced Injectable Courses provide the practical training you need for professional dermal filler and botox treatments.
