Post Graduate Diploma in Cosmetic Dermatology (PGDCD)

The development of clinical cosmetology represents an important breakthrough in the development of medical sciences. Great technological developments have already taken place in this field and many are yet to occur. In parallel, there is a growing interest from both the medical community and the patients, who are looking for personalised aesthetic solutions.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Cosmetology (PGDCC) by ICAM equips students with the knowledge and expertise required to be experts in cosmetology treatments.

ICAM follows world-class curricula and focuses on international guidelines to provide the latest training to students and make them highly competent medical professionals.

As modern medical science and aesthetic beauty treatments combined, clinical cosmetology arose as a completely new field, flourishing at an astounding speed in recent years in India as well as abroad.

Subsequently there has been an increase in demand by medical scholars and practicing doctors for medical institutes that can impart certifications in the growing field of cosmetology.

Course Curriculum


SECTION 1 : INTRODUCTION

  • Aesthetic Medicine / Cosmetology

SECTION 2 : SKIN

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Skin analysis scan
  • Skin Types
  • Common Cosmetic Skin Conditions
  • Autoimmune skin conditions

SECTION 3 : HAIR

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Normal Hair Growth
  • Hair Types
  • Hair Conditions

SECTION 4 : CHEMICAL PEELS

  • Superficial Peels
  • Deep Peels
  • Pigmentation
  • Combination Chemical Peels
  • Peels Classification
  • Peels Characteristics
  • Understanding of Different Peels
  • Patient (Evaluation, Selection)
  • Indications, contraindications
  • Consent

SECTION 5 : BOTULINUM TOXIN

  • The Product - Introduction
  • Patient evaluation / examination
  • Indications
  • Contraindications
  • Cosmetic use
  • How to Assist for BTX-A Injections
  • Consent

SECTION 6 : DERMAL FILLERS

  • Introduction to Dermal Fillers - classification
  • Pharmacology
  • Indication, contraindications
  • Types of Dermal Fillers
  • Consent
  • How to Assist for Dermal Fillers Injections

SECTION 7 : LASER

  • Introduction to Laser
  • History, Laser Physics
  • Types of Lasers - classification
  • Laser & Skin Interaction
  • Laser Chromophores
  • Choosing Appropriate Settings
  • Indications / contraindications
  • Aesthetic Laser
  • Newer Technologies-RF / IR / Fraxel / Infrared Devices
  • Laser Safety
  • Patient Psychology and Expectations
  • Advanced Lasers and their Indications
  • Laser hair removal
  • Laser skin tightening
  • Consent

SECTION 8 : OTHER MINOR COSMETIC PROCEDURES

  • Derma Stamp/Derma Roller/Dermapen
  • Hydrafacial
  • Electrocautery RF techniques
  • Mesotherapy (Electroporation)
  • Mole & skin tags removal
  • Micropigmentation
  • Micro-Dermabrasion

SECTION 9 : BODY CONTOURING AND TIGHTENING DEVICES

  • Radio frequency devices 1. R.F. Mono/Bi & Tripolar 2. Fraxel R.F
  • HIFU Face Lift
  • Ultra Sound based devices (U Lipo)
  • Double chin
  • Cryolipolysis
  • Body liner
  • Acoustic Wave Therapy (X-Wave)
  • Thread Lift (PDO/PDS)
  • Cellulite Reduction Device
  • Lipo injections

SECTION 10 : : ACNE

  • Medical management
  • Acne - classification, pathophysiology
  • Use of lasers
  • Acne scar
  • Treatments of Acne scaring
  • Nano Fat grafting

SECTION 11 : NECK REJUVINATION

  • CIT (Collagen Introduction Therapy)
  • Thread Lift
  • Neck Rejuvenation (Botulinum Toxin, Filler, Fat grafting)

SECTION 12 : MESOTHERAPY

  • Basis of Mesotherapy
  • Patient Selection & Indications, contraindications

SECTION 13 : COSMETIC PRACTICE

  • How to set up cosmetic practice
  • Investment
  • How To Market Your Practice And Build Your Customer Base
  • Medico-Legal Aspects of Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Ethics in Cosmetic Practice