Spotlight on Lasers

Positioned as a lunchtime aesthetics treatments that will rejuvenate, restore and remove, lasers procedures are swift, non-invasive and often pain-free. This doesn’t mean that anyone can operate them however. Unless trained, your nail therapist is certainly not a suitable candidate to handle lasers, and even your dermatologist may not be up-to-date with laser technology, as regular accredited training is a must-have – not merely a “nice-to-have” when it comes to this sophisticated equipment.

Consider this. Lasers are relatively new in the medical and cosmetic field, and most medical professionals won’t have studied their myriad uses at university. Since lasers and other energy-based devices such as IPLs are medical grade tools with potential risks and side effects that only qualified and trained professionals know how to manage, they must be used judiciously.

In order to preserve patient safety, the leading training authority in the field, the Institute of Medical Aesthetics (IMA), jointly with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have devised a comprehensive set of guidelines that all laser operators must observe in order to legally perform aesthetic laser treatments such as hair reduction and skin rejuvenation. Servane Collette, Director at IMA explains, “In addition to a medical degree and professional license specifically in lasers, professionals should also have ‘proof’ of education and training for laser and IPL machines through an approved training centre.”

This measure has been applauded by industry leaders and follows international standards benefiting patients. The Institute of Medical Aesthetics (IMA) is a training hub in the heart of Dubai turning participants into aesthetic medicine experts. Since its inception in 2012, it has welcomed hundreds of professionals, from newly qualified beauty therapists to eminent plastic surgeons.

Their Laser Therapist Training Program in Dubai meets all necessary training requirements to apply for a laser license.

Servane notes that while this technology is seemingly simple to operate with its user-friendly digital settings, “Lasers are the result of advanced scientific research and principles that its operator must master. We are dedicated to offering the most innovative, safest hands-on skills transfer to those who want to include lasers in their practice.”

What does this mean for beauty and healthcare professionals?

Highly in demand by both employers and the public, she has noticed how through IMA’s monthly accredited courses, ‘those from varied medical and aesthetic sectors have added a rewarding and financially attractive skill to their profiles in real time.” By having the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised training to develop a career both in Dubai and valuable skills to take back overseas too, “We have welcomed professionals from over 20 countries that appreciate the convenience of accessing this globally recognised training in a location that is easy to reach given the geographical and time-zone advantages of the UAE”, she adds.

What the beauty and medical professionals say…

The Doctor

"The science has progressed to a point that we can now help/ treat most aesthetic skin conditions with lasers. These devices are incredible tools for us as professionals and for the patients. I encourage all my colleagues, including dermatologists, to get properly trained so they can optimize results and reduce side effects”

Dr Azaiba Kara, Laser Trainer, IMA,

The Nurse

IMA helped me to get a better job, I was a facial therapist by profession and wanted to upgrade into laser technician. I took the accredited laser course and got certified. Now I am very confident in working with almost all laser machines both for hair removal and aesthetic. Thanks to my IMA family, I finally made my dream come true to become a certified laser technician.

Maria Cristina Pelayo, Laser technician, Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic (Dubai)

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