SPONSORED: ALLERGAN MEDICAL INSTITUTE

LEADING THE WAY IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING

We take an exclusive look at Allergan Aesthetics’ brand new AMI Centre of Excellence.

Towering high above North Sydney and behind the cityscape views, Allergan Aesthetics have opened the doors to its new, state-of-the art medical education facility, the Allergan Medical Institute (AMI) Centre of Excellence.

Officially opening in May, the AMI Centre of Excellence is a leader in delivering world-class medical aesthetics education to Australian and New Zealand practitioners, helping them to stay at the forefront of medical aesthetics, and upskilling on Allergan’s aesthetic injectable treatments and body sculpting technology, CoolSculpting ® .

This facility will be invaluable in improving the quality of injecting in the region and will lead to even better patient outcomes.

Through the doors of this medical educational facility for the aesthetics industry, healthcare practitioners are offered comprehensive masterclasses in clinical practice through engaging and unique evidence-based educational sessions. Sessions are led by experienced, healthcare professionals and leaders in facial aesthetics, and are focused on training in patient assessment, consultation, technique, and patient safety.

Bespoke training in small groups

‘We used the lockdown period to completely re-write Allergan ANZ’s educational syllabus. Now training is bespoke, delivered to small groups only and focuses on both theory and hands on dermal filler and anti-wrinkle injection techniques. We also have this incredible facility to deliver CoolSculpting ® upskilling as well,” says Dr Jake Sloane, Facial Aesthetic Doctor from Infinity Skin Clinic in Sydney and who is a member of Allergan’s AMI Faculty.

“This facility will be invaluable in improving the quality of injecting in the region and will lead to even better patient outcomes. The AMI Centre of Excellence is world-class and a significant leap forward for the Australian and New Zealand aesthetics industry,” he adds.

Mirroring a clinical environment that practitioners are familiar with, the facility features three innovative multi-purpose treatment rooms – each cleverly designed with a different palette to reflect a range of skin tones.

All the treatment rooms are complete with the latest technology and AV capabilities equipped for both face-to-face and virtual training to ensure education is accessible for all, including remote practitioners who might not be able to travel or live in regional or rural areas. The centre also boasts a spacious plenary area to accommodate formal lectures and talks from Australian and international experts.

Supporting practitioners to deliver excellence

Nathalie McNeil, Associate Vice President and General Manager, ANZ, Allergan Aesthetics says that the vision for the new AMI Centre of Excellence is to propel the aesthetics industry into the future. “At Allergan Aesthetics, we pride ourselves at being at the forefront of product innovation, delivering premium medical education in partnership with the medical community and ensuring patient care and satisfaction are at the very heart of all we do. This new, accessible, and dynamic facility is testament to that. As leaders in medical aesthetics, it is not lost on us the responsibility we have in supporting practitioners – wherever they are in Australia or New Zealand – with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to deliver excellence in clinical practice.”

The AMI Centre of Excellence provides several different offerings, including AMI Fundamentals, which is foundational education for newer injectors; MD Codes for a step-by-step approach to facial revitalisation; and Masters for advanced injectors to expand their expertise.

“The AMI Centre of Excellence creates a tailored educational journey based upon a practitioner’s level of expertise,” says clinical nurse and member of Allergan’s AMI Faculty, Pene Timberlake from Northern Sydney Dermatology. “The educational sessions are underpinned by a portfolio of innovative, science-based products, providing healthcare professionals with the education and training they need to ensure they can excel in delivering the very best in aestheticmedical treatments,” she adds.

For more information reach out to your Allergan Aesthetics representative. Scan the QR code here to take a virtual tour of the AMI Centre of Excellence with Nathalie McNeil, Associate Vice President and General Manager, ANZ, Allergan Aesthetics