Courses

Master Aesthetic Medicine with Expert-Led Courses

At Smart Aesthetics Academy, our courses are crafted to build confidence, precision, and expertise at every stage of your aesthetics journey.

From foundational skills to advanced techniques, our flexible training options are designed to fit your goals and schedule, providing the practical knowledge you need to excel in the field.

Flexible, Tailored Learning

Our academy offers a range of courses, for registered medical professionals, structured to accommodate the unique needs and schedules of each delegate. With single-day, two-day, and ten-month mentorship options, we provide the flexibility you need to develop your skills at your own pace.

Definisse Threads

Hands on training

Intermediate – Advanced

Designed for experienced injectors, this course with Dr. Cormac Lynch trains you to deliver safe, effective thread treatments for skin laxity. With eligibility for doctors, dentists, and qualified UK nurses, it combines in-depth theory, practical demos, hands-on training, and continuous WhatsApp support for a comprehensive learning experience.

Definisse Threads

Hands on training

Beginner and above

Start your journey in thread treatments with guidance from Dr. Cormac Lynch. Ideal for those new to injectables, this course covers the fundamentals of safe and effective thread solutions for skin laxity, blending essential theory with hands-on practice and ongoing WhatsApp support to build your confidence.

PRP Training – RegenPRP System

Hands on Injection training

Beginner and above

Led by Dr. Cormac Lynch, this hands-on course covers everything you need to offer PRP treatments, from blood biology and venepuncture to advanced techniques like PRP with HA. With theory lectures, practical demos, and ongoing WhatsApp support, you’ll gain the skills to confidently provide PRP at any level.

Smart Study Club – Smart Aesthetic Mentorship

Theory-based course with practical demonstrations

Beginner and above

Guided by Dr. Cormac Lynch, this comprehensive 10-month course blends theory and practical insights to cover everything from anatomy and aging to business essentials like stock control and social media. Ideal for all experience levels, it’s a deep dive into aesthetics with expert demos, guest speakers, and evidence-based practices.

Polynucleotide Skin and Hair Training

Hands-on Injectable Course

Must have some injectable experience

SMART Aesthetic Academy, in partnership with DermafocusUK, offers specialized Polynucleotide training led by Dr. Cormac Lynch. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Lynch combines medical expertise with a passion for teaching, guiding practitioners through this advanced facial technique. Models are provided, and you’ll gain valuable skills in a high-demand area, setting you up for exceptional results in your practice.

Bespoke 1-1/1-2 or Radiesse day with Dr Cormac Lynch

Hands on Injection 1-2 training

Beginner and above

SMART Aesthetic Academy offers a tailored one-to-two training for a day with Dr. Cormac Lynch, covering techniques from peels and skin boosters to advanced threads and fillers. Designed for all levels, this hands-on course allows you to treat up to five models and refine skills in a supportive setting. With Dr. Lynch’s 20+ years of clinical expertise, this training is perfect for those looking to deepen their knowledge and deliver exceptional patient results.

Gillian Murray – Complications in Medical Aesthetics

Interactive Lecture-based programme

Beginner to Advanced

Join Smart Aesthetics Academy for an in-depth complications course with Gillian Murray, an esteemed expert in aesthetics and senior lecturer at King’s College London. Covering topics from vascular events to infection management, this evidence-based course offers critical insights and protocols for managing aesthetic complications with confidence.

An Introduction to Ultrasound with Dr Steven Harris

Masterclass in Facial Ultrasound

Beginner to Advanced

Smart Aesthetics Academy welcomes Dr. Steven Harris to Dublin for a specialised course on ultrasound in aesthetic practice. Covering essentials from facial vasculature to ultrasound-guided complication management, this hands-on training offers invaluable skills and insights for safe, precise treatments.

Foundation Botulinum Toxin Course

Hands on Botulinum Toxin Injection Course

Beginner and above

Smart Aesthetic Academy’s Comprehensive Botulinum Toxin Training Course, led by Dr. Cormac Lynch and Dr. Jerry O’Driscoll, offers expert guidance from basic to advanced levels. Focusing on upper face injections, this course provides hands-on experience with personalised model options and access to two highly skilled trainers, each with extensive clinical backgrounds and a commitment to teaching excellence. Perfect for practitioners seeking to refine their skills and achieve natural, patient-focused results.

Advanced Botulinum Toxin Course

Hands on Botulinum Toxin Injection Course

Beginner and above

Smart Aesthetic Academy’s Comprehensive Botulinum Toxin Training Course, led by Dr. Cormac Lynch and Dr. Jerry O’Driscoll, focuses on lower face injection techniques for practitioners at all levels. With hands-on training and expert guidance, this course provides a deep dive into precision techniques, allowing you to work with models to enhance your skills under the supervision of highly experienced trainers dedicated to safety and natural results.

Lip Filler Masterclass

Hands on Lip Filler Injection Masterclass

Beginner and above

Smart Aesthetic Academy’s Comprehensive Lip Filler Masterclass, led by Dr. Cormac Lynch and Dr. Jerry O’Driscoll, is designed to build confidence and precision in lip augmentation for all experience levels. This hands-on course covers essential techniques with a focus on achieving balanced, natural results. Work with models under expert supervision to refine your skills and deepen your understanding of lip aesthetics

Dr Vincent Wong Symposium Gender Affirming Treatments

Interactive Lecture-based programme and practical demonstration.

Beginner to Advanced

Join Dr. Vincent Wong at Smart Aesthetics Academy for an insightful course on masculinisation, feminisation, and the role of non-surgical treatments in gender affirmation. Covering essential topics from hormone therapy effects to tailored treatment planning, this interactive program combines lecture and live demonstration to equip you with compassionate, evidence-based skills in gender aesthetics.

Faculty

Meet the experts behind Smart Aesthetics Academy

Dr Cormac Lynch practicing on a model

Dr Cormac Lynch

Founder, Smart Aesthetics Academy

Dr. Cormac’s dual background in medicine and dentistry uniquely equips him as an injector and mentor. Having worked as a medical doctor since 2002 and as a dentist since 2009, he is an esteemed aesthetic practitioner with over 20 years clinical and 6 years teaching experience.

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Dr Jerry O’Driscoll

Faculty Tutor

Dr Jerry O’Driscoll is a dual qualified medical doctor and chartered physiotherapist. Jerry has exclusively practised aesthetic medicine for the past 7 years and has performed over 15,000 procedures. He is passionate about patient safety, and achieving impactful yet natural results for his patients using a holistic multimodal approach targeting the cause of age related changes.

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Guest Speakers

Smart Aesthetics Academy is honoured to welcome leading guest speakers who share their expertise and practical knowledge with our delegates. Their insights add depth to our courses, helping you expand your skills and stay at the forefront of aesthetic medicine.

Guest Speaker Dr Steven Harris

Dr Steven Harris

Guest Speaker Dr Vincent Wong

Dr Vincent Wong

Guest Speaker Dr Steven Land

Dr Steven Land

Guest Speaker Dr Ruth Brady

Dr Ruth Brady

Guest Speaker Gillian Murray

Gillian Murray

Guest Speaker Dr Nichola Conlon

Dr Nichola Conlon

Guest Speaker Hannah Russell

Hannah Russell