For licensed doctors and dentists
Hyaluronic acid course for doctors within the Master's programme in Aesthetic Medicine
In the hyaluronic acid course you learn, in a hands-on way, how to perform hyaluronic acid treatments safely and responsibly — from anatomical orientation and choosing the right filler through to structured aftercare for your patients.
- Part of the university Master's
- ISO 9001 certified
- Hands-on, not just theory
University sponsorship
An official Master's degree programme of the universities of Camerino and Turin
Two state-run Italian universities founded the programme more than 10 years ago and have refined it ever since. The professors of Camerino and Turin teach, and the universities hold the final examination and award the Master's degree with 120 ECTS.
Università di CamerinoProgramme sponsor
Università di TorinoProgramme sponsor
ISO 9001
Quality certificate
Human Design
Location partner in Cologne
Why a hyaluronic acid course
Why a specialised hyaluronic acid course pays off
Hyaluronic acid fillers are among the most requested treatments in aesthetic medicine. At the same time, your patients' expectations are rising — and with them the demand for sound, thorough advice.
A structured hyaluronic acid course combines anatomical knowledge with proven injection techniques and a clear treatment concept. This lets you achieve natural-looking results, keep complications low and work with confidence from the start, instead of trying out individual techniques. At the same time, you extend your treatment offering on a well-founded professional basis.
Course content
What you learn in the hyaluronic acid course
The course combines three areas that interact in everyday treatment: from anatomy through product selection to injection technique.
Anatomical foundations for safe injections
Without precise knowledge of facial anatomy, the risk of side effects increases. This block creates the basis to place fillers precisely, compensate for volume loss, preserve a natural facial expression and model the face in a targeted way.
- Course of important vessels and nerves in the face
- Differences between the tissue layers of dermis, subcutis and deep compartments
- age-related changes in facial structures
- Risk regions and safe injection points
Properties and differences of hyaluronic acid fillers
Not every filler is suitable for every indication. You learn to classify hyaluronic acid products professionally and to justify your product choice clearly to your patients.
- Viscosity and elasticity for regions such as lips, cheeks and chin
- Cohesivity and projection for contouring or a moisture boost
- the appropriate injection layer and recommended technique per product
Injection techniques and treatment planning
What matters is not only the where, but also the how. In hands-on practice you develop a systematic approach for reproducible, harmonious results.
- Needle and cannula technique with their respective advantages and disadvantages
- linear retrograde technique, fanning technique and depot technique depending on the region and goal
- dosage, layering and building a concept across several sessions
Your next step
Stand out with the Master in Aesthetic Medicine
Extend your qualification, flexibly alongside your profession.
Your path into the programme
Apply in 3 steps
Applying is free and commits you to nothing. You only decide whether to enrol after you have heard back from us.
Fill in the form
Complete the application form here on the page. Your name, email and a few lines about your professional background are enough to start — it takes about 2 minutes.
Submit your documents
You receive a confirmation email with the list of required documents: the completed Application Form, a copy of your passport and the certified translation of your degree certificate. Simply reply directly to that email.
Hear back from us
We review your documents and get back to you with the outcome. If you have any open questions, we are happy to offer a phone call. You then decide on enrolment at your own pace.
Application areas
Typical application areas in the filler course
The course covers the indications that are most frequently requested in practice.
Volume building and contouring
The focus is on improving proportions without making the face look altered.
- Building cheek and cheekbone volume
- Contouring the jawline and chin
- Balancing asymmetric areas
Lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid
Lip corrections require experience and a fine aesthetic sense. You learn to take the individual anatomy into account.
- Lip augmentation tailored to the individual anatomy
- Emphasising the contour rather than pure volume
Treating typical signs of ageing
Beyond volume loss, this is about structural weakness and hydration. The result is an approach that harmonises the facial structure rather than merely filling it.
- Treating nasolabial and marionette lines
- gentle support of midface projection
- improving skin quality with suitable techniques
Safety
Safety, complication management and patient information
A serious course includes handling side effects and complications. This knowledge strengthens patient safety in everyday treatment and confidence in your work.
- Recognising and treating haematomas, swelling and irregularities
- Procedure in case of suspected vascular compromise
- Use of hyaluronidase to dissolve misplacements
- Documentation and informing your patients
- structured patient history and consideration of contraindications
- discussing realistic goals and treatment plans
- sensible design of aftercare and follow-up appointments
Target audience
Who is the hyaluronic acid course for?
The course is aimed at doctors and dentists as well as other legally authorised health professionals who want to add filler treatments to their range of services or deepen them. Both newcomers and experienced practitioners benefit: the foundations are built up in a structured way, existing knowledge is updated and deepened in hands-on case discussions. In the practical sessions you also have the opportunity to practise on your own model.
From graduates for future students
What graduates say about the Master's
Four colleagues from different specialties share their experience of the programme.
Suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Our cohort was a very mixed group, from doctors who had just sat their final exams to specialists from a wide range of disciplines.
Dr. med. (it) Majdi Wattad
Anesthesiologist
Well organised, plenty of theory, but also a great deal of hands-on practice. I know of no other training that comes close to conveying this much knowledge of aesthetic medicine.
Dr. med. Kostas Michael
Surgeon
Finally I could find all my missing tricks and knowledge in aesthetic medicine field with this master program. The program makes me feel confident to practice aesthetic medicine within all subjects of non surgical aesthetics and surrounded by evidence based knowledge. Since I come from abroad the staff has been very helpful in managing the required documents for the credentials and visa issues.
Dr. med. Husam
Dentist
I'm very satisfied. The professors take a great deal of time to answer questions or to demonstrate treatment techniques. In two years you learn so much of what aesthetic medicine has to offer.
Dr. med. Yvonne Polydorou
General practitioner
About Us
The Human Design team provides the premises for the International Master's programme in Aesthetic Medicine in Cologne. The programme was founded more than 10 years ago by the Italian universities of Camerino and Turin and has been continuously improved ever since. It takes place in three European cities (Rome, Athens and Cologne) and is taught by international lecturers and professors of the Italian universities. Regardless of the host city, the cadaver lab is held in Verona and the final examination takes place in Rome, followed by the award of the diploma.
Learn from the best.
Our lecturers are recognised experts in aesthetic medicine with years of experience in teaching and practice.
We regularly invite guest speakers from all over the world to give you insights into the latest trends and research.
Application and advice
Start your application
Fill in the form or ask your questions about the programme. Our student advisors will get back to you personally.
Free consultation
Clarify the process, costs and admission in a conversation before you apply. Call us or send an email.
- Free and without obligation — you only decide after you hear back from us
- A personal reply directly from our student advisors
- We treat your details confidentially
- Advice in German, English or Italian
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Long-term value
How you benefit from the hyaluronic acid course in the long term
The value does not end with the course day. You gain a conceptual understanding as well as sound knowledge and practical skills that you can transfer to different patient types and age groups. You learn to assess individual wishes realistically, to avoid over-correction, and to develop long-term treatment strategies aimed at preserving and harmonising a natural facial expression.
The combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on content creates a solid foundation on which you can build further offerings in aesthetic medicine.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the hyaluronic acid course
Answers to the questions we receive most often about the hyaluronic acid course.
Are practical exercises in a hyaluronic acid course worthwhile?
Yes. Alongside the theoretical basis, a high proportion of practice is important so that you can apply injection techniques with confidence and develop a feel for tissue, dosage and instrument handling.
How long should a hyaluronic acid course last at a minimum?
A format that leaves enough time for anatomy, product training, treatment planning, complication management and practical exercises makes sense. In the Master's programme you have two years for this and build a reproducible routine.
Is a hyaluronic acid course also worthwhile for experienced practitioners?
Yes. Experienced practitioners also benefit from structured feedback, updated expertise and new techniques to further improve treatment quality and safety.
What prerequisites should I bring to a hyaluronic acid course?
You should have a medical qualification and the legal authorisation to carry out injectable treatments within your profession. On this basis, you apply the techniques you learn properly and responsibly.
How do I reach the premises in Cologne?
The premises in Cologne are easy to reach by train (main station a 10-minute taxi ride away, Deutz station a 5-minute taxi ride) and by car (car park directly opposite). Cologne/Bonn Airport and Düsseldorf Airport are also not far away.
Anything else can be clarified in a free consultation with our student advisors.
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Your next step in aesthetic medicine
Secure your place in the next cohort
If you want to build your expertise systematically, quality-oriented training is the first step. The hyaluronic acid course is part of the part-time Master's in aesthetic and regenerative medicine. Applying takes only a few minutes and commits you to nothing.
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