STEP 3: DIPLOMA IN NON-SURGICAL AESTHETIC MEDICINE

Integrate Modalities. Personalize Treatment. Develop a Comprehensive Aesthetic Practice.
 

Step 3: Diploma in Non-Surgical Aesthetic Medicine represents the advanced stage of the American Board of Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery (ABAMCS) educational pathway.

Building upon the anatomical, injectable, and clinical foundations developed through Steps 1 and 2, this intensive three-day program broadens the participant’s approach to aesthetic medicine through regenerative treatments, combination therapies, thread lifting, body contouring, scar management, facial and body rejuvenation, and aesthetic practice development.

The program moves beyond treating individual aesthetic concerns with a single procedure and introduces a more integrated approach:

Patient Assessment → Treatment Selection → Combination Therapy → Clinical Technique → Long-Term Treatment Strategy

Through structured lectures, clinical discussions, demonstrations, and supervised hands-on training, participants explore how different aesthetic modalities may be combined to develop more comprehensive and individualized treatment strategies.
 

Regenerative Aesthetics & Non-Surgical Body Treatments

The first component focuses on Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and regenerative aesthetic concepts.

Participants explore:

• Essential Anesthesia Techniques and Field Blocks

• The Science Behind PRP

• Periocular Rejuvenation

• PRP for Hair Restoration

• P-Shot and O-Shot

• PRP in the Treatment of Complications

• Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)

• Exosomes

• Combining Treatment Modalities with PRP

The curriculum then expands into non-surgical body sculpting and cellulite treatments, including:

• CoolSculpting

• Emsculpt

• SculpSure

• MicroRF

• Cellulite Treatment

• Dimple Release

The theoretical component is reinforced through an extended hands-on and demonstration session.
 

Thread Lifting, Combination Therapy & Fat Transfer

The second component focuses on thread-based rejuvenation and multimodal aesthetic treatment planning.

Participants examine different types of threads and their uses, anesthesia for thread procedures, patient evaluation, treatment expectations, vectors and patient marking, tissue repositioning, the aging face, and appropriate candidate selection.

The curriculum then explores the integration of threads with:

• Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

• Sculptra

• Lasers

• Microneedling RF

• Other Energy-Based Treatments

Particular attention is given to complications and management of complications when combining aesthetic modalities.

The program also introduces fat transfer, including the concept of fat as a filler, Nano Fat, and stem cells.

These concepts are followed by live demonstration and supervised hands-on training.
 

Scar Management & Comprehensive Rejuvenation

The third component focuses on developing a broader, multimodal approach to aesthetic rejuvenation.

Participants explore the anatomy and development of scars, including:

• Acne Scars

• Stretch Marks

• Microneedling

• PRP

• MicroRF

• Lasers

• Sculptra

• Subcision

The program demonstrates how multiple modalities may be combined when approaching different types of scars.
 

Hand, Face, Neck & Décolleté Rejuvenation

Participants also explore hand rejuvenation using multiple treatment modalities, including:

• Blunt Cannulas

• PRP

• Fat & Nano Fat

• IPL

• Fractional Laser

• MicroRF

• Sculptra

• Dermal Fillers

Advanced facial rejuvenation concepts revisit the strategic use of neuromodulators and fillers for brow lifting, facial contouring, lip flip, perioral lines, and lip enhancement.

The curriculum also addresses neck and décolleté rejuvenation, emphasizing the combination of treatment modalities rather than reliance on a single procedure.
 

The Aesthetic Practice

Clinical capability alone does not create a successful aesthetic practice.

Step 3 therefore concludes with an introduction to important operational and patient-experience considerations within aesthetic medicine, including:

• The Patient Experience

• Marketing

• Financial Options

• Clinic Environment and Presentation

• Staff Training

• Financial Conversations with Patients

This component encourages participants to consider aesthetic medicine not only from a procedural perspective, but as an integrated clinical service requiring appropriate systems, patient communication, staff preparation, and practice management.

Course Curriculum

Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine

• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

• Field Block Anesthesia

• Science Behind PRP

• Periocular Rejuvenation

• PRP for Hair Restoration

• P-Shot & O-Shot

• PRP for Treatment of Complications

• Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)

• Exosomes

• Combination Treatments with PRP

Body Aesthetics

• Non-Surgical Body Sculpting

• CoolSculpting

• Emsculpt

• SculpSure

• MicroRF

• Cellulite Treatment

• Dimple Release

Thread Lifting & Combination Therapy

• Types of Threads & Their Uses

• Anesthesia for Threads

• Patient Evaluation & Expectations

• Treatment Vectors & Patient Marking

• Tissue Repositioning

• Understanding the Aging Face

• Candidate Selection

• Combining Threads with HA Fillers

• Combining Threads with Sculptra

• Combining Threads with Energy-Based Treatments

• Complications & Management

Fat, Nano Fat & Regenerative Concepts

• Fat Transfer

• Fat as a Filler

• Nano Fat

• Stem Cells

Scar Management

• Scar Anatomy & Development

• Acne Scars

• Stretch Marks

• Multimodal Scar Treatment

• Microneedling

• PRP

• MicroRF

• Lasers

• Sculptra

• Subcision

Comprehensive Rejuvenation

• Hand Rejuvenation

• Blunt Cannula Applications

• PRP

• Fat & Nano Fat

• IPL & Fractional Laser

• MicroRF

• Sculptra

• Dermal Fillers

• Neuromodulators & Fillers

• Brow Lift

• Facial Contouring

• Lip Rejuvenation

• Neck & Décolleté Rejuvenation

• Combination Treatment Strategies

Aesthetic Practice Development

• Patient Experience

• Marketing

• Financial Options

• Clinic Environment

• Staff Training

• Patient Financial Conversations

Clinical Training

• Live Demonstrations

• Supervised Hands-On Sessions

• Faculty Q&A and Clinical Discussion

Hands-On & Multimodal Clinical Training

Step 3 places particular emphasis on combination treatment strategies.

Rather than approaching aesthetic concerns through isolated procedures, participants are introduced to the principles of integrating regenerative treatments, injectables, threads, energy-based devices, and other non-surgical modalities according to the patient’s presentation and treatment objectives.

Each day includes an extended hands-on and demonstration session, allowing participants to connect theoretical concepts with supervised practical clinical exposure.

What Participants Will Gain

Upon completion of Step 3, participants will have expanded their understanding of:

• PRP and PRF applications in aesthetic medicine

• Regenerative aesthetic concepts including exosomes

• Combination treatment strategies

• Non-surgical body contouring modalities

• Cellulite treatment principles

• Thread lifting and patient selection

• Thread vectors, marking, and tissue repositioning

• Combining threads with fillers, biostimulators, and energy-based treatments

• Fat transfer and Nano Fat concepts

• Scar and stretch-mark treatment strategies

• Hand, facial, neck, and décolleté rejuvenation

• Multimodal use of neuromodulators and fillers

• Patient experience and aesthetic practice development

• Integration of multiple treatment modalities into comprehensive aesthetic treatment planning

Step 3 is designed to help participants progress from performing individual aesthetic procedures toward understanding comprehensive, multimodal non-surgical aesthetic treatment strategies.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the required Step 3 coursework and training will receive a:

Diploma in Non-Surgical Aesthetic Medicine

issued by the American Board of Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery (ABAMCS).

Course Fee

USD 3,500 + Applicable Government Fees
 

Cancellation Policy Applies

Participation in an ABAMCS educational program and issuance of a diploma do not independently confer a medical license, specialist designation, or authorization to perform aesthetic medical procedures. Participants are responsible for ensuring that any procedures they perform are permitted under the laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and professional scope of practice applicable in their jurisdiction.