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    CME Hours

    Facial Aesthetic Cosmetic Enhancement (FACE) – Dry Needling Course

    Course by : Jonathan Hobbs
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    Overview

    Facial Aesthetic Cosmetic Enhancement (FACE) – Dry Needling Course

    Aesthetic Dry Needling for Facial Rejuvenation is an advanced, anatomy-led training programme designed exclusively for Dermatologists, Aesthetic Physicians, and Cosmetic Medical Practitioners seeking a non-injectable adjunct to enhance facial outcomes.

    This face-to-face programme introduces a structured, safety-driven approach to facial dry needling focused on facial neuromodulation, microcirculation, tissue quality, and natural facial rejuvenation. The technique integrates seamlessly into modern aesthetic clinics without competing with injectables, toxins, or fillers.

    This course represents a first-of-its-kind offering in the UAE.


    Why Aesthetic Dry Needling?

    Patient demand in aesthetic medicine is shifting. Increasingly, patients are seeking:

    • Natural-looking facial enhancement

    • Lower-risk procedures

    • Minimal downtime

    • Alternatives to injectables

    Aesthetic Dry Needling provides clinicians with a precise, anatomy-driven technique that improves facial tissue behaviour and skin quality while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

    This technique:

    • Is non-injectable and toxin-free

    • Has low consumable and operational cost

    • Is well-tolerated with minimal downtime

    • Complements existing aesthetic treatments

    • Broadens treatment options for selected patients

    It is designed to enhance, not replace, injectable procedures.


    Scientific and Clinical Rationale

    Aesthetic Dry Needling works through well-described physiological mechanisms, including:

    • Modulation of facial neuromuscular tone

    • Improvement of local microcirculation

    • Mechanical stimulation of connective tissue

    • Autonomic nervous system regulation

    These mechanisms contribute to improvements in:

    • Facial tone and symmetry

    • Skin texture and elasticity

    • Appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

    • Overall facial vitality and patient-perceived outcomes

    The programme places strong emphasis on facial anatomy, vascular awareness, and neural safety, ensuring responsible clinical application.


    What You Will Learn

    Theoretical Foundations

    • Applied facial anatomy with emphasis on muscles, nerves, and blood vessels

    • Tissue layers and depth-specific needling strategies

    • Physiological mechanisms underpinning aesthetic dry needling

    • Clinical safety, contraindications, and professional boundaries

    Practical Skills

    • Advanced facial dry needling techniques for:

      • Scalp and forehead

      • Peri-orbital region

      • Cheeks and jawline

      • Front of face and facial lines

    • Intradermal and superficial techniques for fine lines and skin texture

    • Auricular techniques for autonomic and systemic regulation

    • Structured treatment sequencing and clinical progression


    Aesthetic Dry Needling Treatment Framework

    Participants are trained to deliver a complete, structured aesthetic dry needling session, including:

    • Facial and autonomic preparation

    • Targeted facial needling using layered techniques

    • Focused treatment of facial lines and tissue tone

    • Post-needling facial techniques and treatment completion

    This framework allows for individualised patient care while maintaining consistency, safety, and professional standards.


    Who Should Attend

    This programme is designed for:

    • Dermatologists

    • Aesthetic physicians

    • Cosmetic general practitioners

    • Medical practitioners working in aesthetic or dermatology clinics

    • Physiotherapists with prior dry needling certification and advanced training in facial or orofacial practice

    Participants should have prior exposure to dry needling techniques and a working knowledge of facial anatomy.


    Course Format

    • Face-to-face practical training

    • Small-group, hands-on learning

    • Anatomy-led and evidence-informed

    • Designed for immediate clinical integration


    Key Benefits for Aesthetic Practice

    By completing this course, clinicians gain:

    • A non-injectable facial aesthetic skill

    • A safe adjunct to injectable treatments

    • A differentiating service for aesthetic clinics

    • Expanded treatment options for patients seeking natural outcomes


    Key Takeaway

    Aesthetic Dry Needling for Facial Rejuvenation offers dermatologists and aesthetic physicians a modern, ethical, and clinically sound approach to facial enhancement.

    This is not a beauty trend.
    This is precision-based aesthetic practice.

    Instructor

    Jonathan Hobbs

    Physiotherapist | Lecturer

    BSc MSc MCSP MHCPC MAACP MBMAS FHEA

    Professional Overview Jonathan Hobbs is a distinguished physiotherapist, lecturer with over two decade
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    Agenda

    Course Agenda – Facial Aesthetic Cosmetic Enhancement (FACE)

    Delivery Format: Face-to-Face
    Duration: 1 Full Day

    09:00 – 09:15 - Introductions and Course Briefing

    • Overview of the course structure and objectives

    09:15 – 09:45 - Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Physiological Foundations

    • TCM theory underpinning facial acupuncture

    • Western physiological mechanisms of facial needling

    09:45 – 10:30 - Facial Anatomy and Clinical Safety

    • Facial muscles, nerves, and blood vessels

    • Health and safety considerations

    • Contraindications, precautions, and scope of practice

    10:30 – 10:45 - Comfort Break

    10:45 – 12:30 - Facial Acupuncture: Upper and Mid Face (Theory and Practical)

    • Scalp needling

    • Forehead techniques

    • Peri-orbital region

    • Chin and cheeks

    • Safe and effective needling application

    12:30 – 13:15 - Lunch Break

    13:15 – 15:15 - Facial Acupuncture: Front of Face and Lines (Theory and Practical)

    • Front of face needling

    • Intradermal and superficial techniques for lines and wrinkles

    • Clinical reasoning and point selection

    15:15 – 15:30 - Comfort Break

    15:30 – 16:30 - Complete FACE Treatment and Clinical Application

    • Treatment layering and progression

    • Planning and structuring FACE treatment sessions

    16:30 – 17:00 - Auricular Acupuncture, Summary and Q&A

    • Auricular acupuncture and NADA protocol

    • Integration of systemic and facial techniques

    • Course summary and discussion

    17:00 - Course Completion

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      This course includes :
      • 7 CME hours Approved (DHA/DOH/MOH)

      • Anatomy-led aesthetic dry needling techniques for facial rejuvenation

      • Detailed application of facial, peri-orbital, jawline, and scalp needling

      • Intradermal and superficial techniques for fine lines and skin texture

      • Facial neuromodulation and microcirculation enhancement strategies

      • Structured aesthetic dry needling treatment protocols

      • Auricular techniques for autonomic regulation and facial balance

      • Emphasis on facial vascular and neural safety

      • Non-injectable, toxin-free aesthetic applications

      • Evidence-informed clinical rationale for aesthetic practice

      • Face-to-face, hands-on practical training

      • Immediate integration into dermatology and aesthetic clinics

    • Introductory offer
      AED 550 Off for first 10 registrations
    • Dates
       08-Feb-2026 To 08-Feb-2026
    • Venue
      Dubai
    • Eligibility
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