Botulinum Toxin: Science, Safety & Clinical Practice – Module 3
Doctors entering aesthetic medicine
Doctors entering aesthetic medicine
Online + hands-on
Botulinum Toxin: Science, Safety & Clinical Practice – Module 3
Scientific foundation for safe, precise dermal filler treatments
- Scientific foundation for safe, precise dermal filler treatments
- Develop a structured understanding of dermal filler science, facial anatomy and treatment planning to perform injectable treatments with greater safety, precision and professional confidence.
- This module builds the theoretical foundation required before progressing to clinical injection training.
- In-depth lectures on dermal filler science, anatomy and safety✔ Access to live 1:1 sessions and expert-led group discussions✔ Diploma & certification after completing the module
What students say
Reviews from module participants
From professionals who have completed the foundation module.
“Botulinum toxin looks simple until a patient comes back with a result you did not intend. Understanding the muscle, the dose and the diffusion is what separates a predictable outcome from a lucky one.”
“Every injector should be able to recognise a vascular event and act on it within minutes. We teach the anatomy and the technique, but we also teach what to do on the worst day of your clinical career.”
“Regenerative treatments ask a different question than fillers do. Not what shape do I want today, but what tissue quality am I building over the next two years. Practitioners who make that shift get better long-term results and far fewer surprises.”
Who this module is for
Who is this module for?
This course is for licensed healthcare professionals who want to gain foundational competence in aesthetic neurotoxin treatments. No prior experience with botulinum toxin is required.
Registered nurses
Registered nurses who want to specialise in dermatology and cosmetic skin treatments
Nurses starting dermal filler treatments
Nurses starting dermal filler treatments
Dentists expanding into facial aesthetics
Dentists expanding into facial aesthetics
Practitioners seeking stronger safety awareness and product understand
Practitioners seeking stronger safety awareness and product understanding
Module structure
How this module is structured
In-depth Online Theory
6 courses in skin science · 5 focused lectures · Assessment in every course · Immediate, long-term access
Hands-on Training
1 full day · Groups of 5 to 10 · Real models · Botulinum toxin · All equipment included
Diploma & Certification
Online only: digital certificate. Practical day or full package: signed physical diploma, signed by industry-leading medical doctors, usable in your marketing.
Botulinum Toxin Type A
What you will learn
01 Botulinum toxin pharmacology and mechanism of action
Participants study the pharmacology, mechanism of action and muscle response dynamics behind neuromodulation, with focus on Allergan products and evidence-based clinical protocols.
02 Clinical indications and aesthetic benefits
Botulinum toxin is not only wrinkle reduction. It is a precision tool for facial balance, emotional expression control and muscular relaxation, used with anatomical understanding and refined technique.
03 Upper-face dosing strategies and individualized treatment planning
Personalized dosing across the full upper face, with treatment planning built on each patient’s muscle strength and expression pattern.
04 Muscle function and mapping of frontalis, glabella, and orbicularis oculi
Muscle mapping of the three upper-face zones: frontalis for forehead lines, the glabellar complex for frown lines, and orbicularis oculi for crow’s feet.
05 Injection depth, dilution techniques, and symmetry planning
Injection planes, customized dilution techniques and standard ranges, and how to plan for symmetry before the first injection.
06 Common complications: ptosis, diffusion, and asymmetries
How lid ptosis, brow asymmetry and toxin diffusion occur, and how to recognise them early.
07 Prevention and emergency management
Emergency and corrective protocols, covered in both the online theory and the practical training day.
08 Creating natural results with ethical dosing and anatomical precision
How to restore facial harmony with anatomical precision, and how ethical dosing keeps results natural.
Online theory
Upper-face treatment zones
6 online lectures
Toxin pharmacology, upper-face dosing, muscle mapping and complications
Tests & diploma
Assessments in each included course and a verifiable theory diploma.
Glabellar complex
Frown lines
Orbicularis oculi
Crow’s feet
Hands-on training
What's included in our Hands-on Training
Hands-on training includes one full clinical practice day. The training day covers.
What it is
- Product introduction
- Practise theory training
- Hands-on training - 3 models per student
- Focused theory session
- Live treatment demonstrations
- Treatment planning and patient assessment
- Multiple real patient models
- Direct supervision by experienced NAA educators
- Individual clinical feedback
- Hands-on training is not available as a standalone course.
- Participation requires completion and passing of the online theory module.
- All patient models are covered by NAA insurance and safety protocols.
What to expect
- Immediate access to all online lectures
- Support from our team
- Structured theory lectures and demo videos
- Multiple choice assessments in each included course
- Access to live group meetings
- 1:1 digital meeting with academic instructor
- Downloadable resources
- You study at your own pace.
How to join
- Complete online theory
- Pass the course exams
- Attend Hands-on Training
About the instructors
Taught by practising international clinicians
Andreas Ruiz, DDS
Dentist — Sweden & Denmark
Key facts
- Karolinska Institutet
- Ex-Medical Lead, Allergan
- Complication prevention
Dr. Andreas Ruiz is a licensed dentist educated at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, with extensive experience in oral surgery and medical dentistry. In addition to his dental background, he pursued further training in…
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Dr. Bjørn Tvedt
Plastic surgeon, anatomy lecturer — Norway
Key facts
- Plastic surgeon
- Dual specialist, plastic & ENT
- Facial anatomy
Dr. Bjørn Tvedt is one of Norway’s leading specialists in plastic surgery and ear, nose and throat surgery, and is among the very few physicians in the country holding dual specialization within these fields. He is inter…
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Dr. Carl Westerby, MD
Dr. Carl Westerby is a Swedish physician and specialist in aesthetic medicine with over 15 years of combined experience in general medicine and advanced aesthetic practice. He holds a medical degree from the…
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Dr. Jesper Thulesen, MD, PhD, DrMedSci
Dr. Jesper Thulesen is a renowned oculoplastic surgeon and specialist, holding a PhD and European board certification in ophthalmology (FEBO). He has extensive experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of…
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Dr. Naveed Muradi
Aesthetic doctor, Founder — Norway
Key facts
- Founder, Femlone Clinic
- Treatment planning
- Demo videos
Naveed is a medical doctor educated at Vilnius University, Lithuania, with over 14 years of experience in medical and aesthetic practice. He has performed more than 60,000 aesthetic and medical treatments, making hi…
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Dr. Tom S. Decates, MD, PhD
Physician, complications specialist — Netherlands
Key facts
- MD, PhD
- Adverse-event research
- International lecturer
Dr. Tom S. Decates is an internationally recognized expert in non-surgical aesthetic medicine, based in the Netherlands. As a cosmetic physician (KNMG, MD, PhD), he is particularly sought after for his expertise in injec…
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Choose online theory alone, or theory with hands-on training.
What is included
Value
Bought separately vs. in this module
| What's included | Bought separately | In this module |
|---|---|---|
| Botulinum Toxin: Science, Safety & Clinical Practice – Module 3 Andreas Ruiz, DDS | €2 500 | Included |
| Facial Anatomy for the Modern Aesthetic Practitioner Dr. Bjørn Tvedt | €500 | Included |
| Regenerative treatments: Biostimulators & Skinboosters – Module 2 Andreas Ruiz, DDS | €1 000 | Included |
| Total if purchased separately | €4 000 | All included |
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Still unsure? Reach out and we will guide you to the right starting point.
No, we have adapted the course for both those who are experienced in skincare treatments and those who have no experience.
Yes. Upgrade is available after passing the online theory.
Upon completion, you receive certification from Nordic Aesthetics Academy confirming your theoretical and/or supervised practical training.
However, it is your personal responsibility to ensure that your educational background and professional status allow you to legally perform specific treatments in your country of practice. Regulations vary between jurisdictions.
For hands-on training, participants must provide valid documentation confirming that their background permits them to perform the relevant treatments in the country where the training takes place. NAA ensures compliance during official training days but cannot assume responsibility for how treatments are performed after completion in your home country.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, we are happy to guide you via email at info@na.academy.se before enrolment.
Online theory may be purchased by anyone interested in the knowledge itself, regardless of professional background.
Each included course contains multiple-choice assessments.
If you do not pass on the first attempt, you may retake the test.
The questions vary between attempts, but the required knowledge standard remains the same. The purpose is mastery — not gatekeeping.
The structure ensures that you genuinely understand the material before progressing to hands-on training.
Hands-on training consists of five full practical days (approximately 6–7 hours per day).
Each day focuses on one treatment theme and includes:
- Focused morning theory session
- Demonstration by experienced NAA instructors
- Supervised treatment practice on a minimum of three real patient models per participant
- Individual feedback and consultation review
- Access to all necessary equipment and materials
- Lunch and full-day structured program
Training takes place in carefully selected clinical facilities and is designed to maximize individual attention and quality of learning.
Professional follow-up is provided after training.
Groups are intentionally kept small, typically between 4–10 participants depending on the treatment theme.
This ensures close supervision, individual feedback, and a structured learning environment.
Hands-on training is held in selected countries and clinical locations organized by NAA.
Participants receive full location details before confirming enrolment. NAA also collaborates with selected partners to provide accommodation recommendations and practical travel guidance.
You receive long-term access to the online learning platform, including:
- All video lectures
- Downloadable resources
- Live group meetings
- Ongoing updates
This allows you to revisit and refresh your knowledge whenever needed.
The online theory is fully self-paced. You may begin immediately after enrolment.
1:1 sessions with the instructor can be booked flexibly.
Live group meetings and hands-on training days are scheduled on fixed dates communicated after enrolment.
As a participant, you receive:
- Access to 1:1 academic meeting
- Ongoing live group sessions
- Community access
- Case review opportunities
- Continued support as part of the NAA network
Support remains available beyond completion.
Yes.
A deeper understanding of skin biology, inflammation, pigmentation, hormonal influences, and product science enables you to:
- Perform more structured consultations
- Increase treatment acceptance rates
- Offer combination treatments strategically
- Select products based on mechanism rather than trend
- Improve long-term client loyalty
- Increase average treatment value per client
- Strengthen professional positioning and credibility
Practitioners who master skin assessment often see improved outcomes, stronger patient trust, and higher long-term profitability.
