regenerative aesthetics

Workshop

skin mastery lab

a structured practical approach to optimizing skin quality in aesthetic medicine

Two-day Workshop in Amsterdam.
6 & 7 February 2026

  • Learn a structured assessment and treatment approach for skin quality.
  • Step-by-step treatment protocols developed by world-renowned faculty.
  • Live patient procedures with multiple modalities.
  • Small groups, individual guidance.
  • UMA Certification.
  • Get CME-accredited.
Secure your seat today. Only a few spots available.

€ 3.250

workshop

about this workshop

This workshop provides a comprehensive approach to the 4 emergent perceptual categories of skin quality: firmness, surface evenness, tone evenness and glow.
The day begins with an in-depth didactic program, introducing the UMA Skin Assessment Algorithm and theoretical insights into modalities such as topicals, chemical peels, microneedling, lasers, injectables and energy-based devices.
The afternoon is fully practical, featuring live patient treatments under close faculty supervision. Delegates rotate across workstations to practice procedures such as:
- EBDs such as Micro-Focused Ultrasound (MFU)
- Laser therapy
- Microneedling
- Diluted CaHA
- Diluted botulinum toxin
- Hybrid protocols with CaHA, CPM-HA or NCT
- FPRP / PRF
- Polynucleotides

Participants will be able to access the following theoretical content through our digital learning platform:

  • discourses by Prof. Martina Kerscher & Yana Yutskovskaya.

personalized hands-on training

During the practical hands-on training, delegates have the opportunity to practice their injection skills under individual guidance by our expert faculty.

course level: entry and advanced

This program is designed for physicians and other healthcare providers working in aesthetic medicine who want to learn more about skin health and beauty. Skin therapists and nurses are welcome, though invasive procedures like injectables are limited for Dutch physicians, physician assistants and nurses working under physicians license due to national law.

you’ll have full access to the online learning materials of this course for 12 months!

Plenty of time to revisit, refresh, and refine. We revise our content regularly to reflect current standards.

workshop overview

theoretical content

The theoretical training is provided through our digital platform under the section Online Learning Materials. This includes discourses presented by Prof. Martina Kerscher and Yana Yutskovskaya.
The theoretical lectures that will serve as a preparation for the practical part, are offered during the morning didactic and covers the following topics:

01  definition of skin quality

The four Emergent Perceptual Categories (EPCs) of skin quality will be discussed in detail (skin firmness, skin tone evenness, skin surface evenness and skin glow). We share the science of what is evidence based and not the hype.

02  the UMA skin assessment algorithm

Implementing a structured assessment of skin quality in your daily routine. Besides the EPCs, additional objective and subjective variables are incorporated into the UMA Skin Assessment Algorithm, including facial shape and proportions as well as age related anatomical changes of all tissue layers.

03  treatment protocols

Protocols for MFU-V, HA, and botulinum toxin injections for skin quality improvement.

04  topicals for skin quality improvement

05  biostimulatory products (CaHA, PLLA) and hybrids for skin quality improvement

06  PRP, PRF, skinboosters and polynucleotide protocols

Please let us know if you want to discuss specific skin treatments beforehand so we can prepare our presentations.

personalized hands-on training

During the hands-on training, we will have several patients from various age groups with different types of skin problems. We will do a thorough assessment of the skin according to our structured approach of the face. Based on the aesthetic skin diagnosis, we will discuss and plan the procedures. Small groups of up to 5 delegates will be treating the patients after demonstration and under the guidance of our faculty. We will consider important aspects of devices, needles and cannulas as well as infection prevention, anesthesia, strategic pre-hole placement and awareness of skin type, sun exposure and lifestyle for prevention of complications.

During the practical part of this hands-on training, and based on the patient’s needs, the following treatment modalities may be chosen to treat our models.

01  microfocused ultrasound with ultrasound visualization

  • Interpreting the ultrasound image
  • Using the Ulthera device for skin quality improvement: standard and tweaked protocols
  • Using the Ulthera device for lifting of the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) (standard protocol)

02  skin boosters

  • Preparation and anesthesia
  • Injecting skin boosters (low or non-crosslinked HA, polynucleotides, micronutrients, etc) with special attention to injection depth and injection volume
  • Diverting from standard injection protocols to designing the injection protocol dependent on facial assessment and awareness of danger zones
  • Mixing lidocaine through the skin booster for patient comfort and reduction of bruising

03  polynucleotides

  • Integrating regenerative treatment of delicate facial areas like the eyelids with polynucleotides.

04  intradermal botulinum toxin injections for skin quality improvement

  • Preparation and anesthesia
  • Reconstituting Botulinum toxin Type A 
  • Injection protocols for the following indications: microtoxin lifting, reduction pores, sebum production, axillary hyperhidrosis, erythema, rosacea, androgenic alopecia, hypertrophic scars.
  • Injecting botulinum toxin intradermally with special attention to avoiding complications, injection depth and dosage.

05  biostimulatory products for skin quality improvement

  • Preparation and anesthesia
  • Injecting a biostimulatory product (CaHA dilute, PLLA) with special attention to injection depth and injection volume
  • Using non-traumatic cannulas
  • Diluting CaHA with lidocaine and saline and with other preparations (NCTF, HA) in a hybrid dilute blend.
  • Injection protocols for the following indications: pan-facial skin quality improvement, androgenic alopecia, neck, and decolletage.

06  platelet rich plasma (PRP) / platelet rich fibrin (PRF)

  • Preparing PRP/PRF
  • Injection techniques with needles and cannulas
  • Protocols for facial skin quality improvement and androgenic alopecia

07  microneedling

  • Patient preparation
  • Selection of topical (PRP / PRF, Vitamin C, exosomes, etc)
  • Microneedling techniques (SkinPen)
  • Protocols for the periorbital area and pan-facial skin quality improvement

08  skincare

  • Personalized patient advice to add skincare with specific ingredients based on the aesthetic skin diagnosis.
After the hands–on training, a certificate of attendance will be awarded that can be used for accreditation points.

hands-on training program day 01

morning

sign-in

09:00 - 09:30

welcome

09:30 - 09:40

Welcome to Amsterdam by Dr. Jani van Loghem followed by introduction to the course.

presentation

09:40 - 10:00

Prof. Martina Kerscher, MD PhD
4 emergent perceptual skin quality categories, namely skin firmness, skin surface evenness, skin tone evenness and skin glow.

presentation

10:00 - 10:20

Dr. Jani van Loghem, MD PhD
The process of the aesthetic skin diagnosis: a comprehensive strategic approach termed Uniform Method for Aesthetic Skin Assessment (UMASA).

presentation

10:20 - 10:40

Prof. Martina Kerscher, MD PhD
Protocols for Ulthera, CPM-HA and botulinum toxin injections for skin quality improvement.
Key ingredients for topical skincare.

coffee break

presentation

11:00 - 11:10

Dr. Jani van Loghem, MD PhD
Protocols for skin quality improvement with CaHA and hybrids.

presentation

11:10 - 11:30

Dr. Alon Schneider, MD PhD
Topic to be announced.

live demo

11:30 - 12:00

Prof. Martina Kerscher, MD PhD
Patient assessment according to the Uniform Method for Aesthetic Skin Assessment (UMASA) diagnostic strategy.
Creating an evidence-based treatment plan based on the aesthetic diagnosis including treatments and skincare for improvement and maintenance
Based on the concluded therapy for our patients, the afternoon hands-on training is prepared.

lunch

afternoon

hands-on training

13:00 - 14:00

Patient 1. Each delegate has the opportunity to participate in a hands-on training station with a specific treatment modality (various treatments according to patient needs).

coffee break

hands-on training

14:20 - 15:20

Patient 2. Each delegate has the opportunity to participate in a hands-on training station with a specific treatment modality (various treatments according to patient needs).

coffee break

hands-on training

15:40 - 16:40

Patient 3. Each delegate has the opportunity to participate in a hands-on training station with a specific treatment modality (various treatments according to patient needs).

Q&A

16:40 - 17:00


evening program

18:00 - 21:00

hands-on training program day 02

morning

Q&A

10:00 - 11:00

Discussion on topics that require further elaboration.

hands-on training

11:00 - 12:30

Patient 1. Each delegate has the opportunity to participate in a hands-on training station with a specific treatment modality (various treatments according to patient needs).

lunch

afternoon & evening

hands-on training

13:30 - 15:00

Patient 2. Each delegate has the opportunity to participate in a hands-on training station with a specific treatment modality (various treatments according to patient needs).

coffee break

hands-on training

15:30 - 17:00

Patient 3. Each delegate has the opportunity to participate in a hands-on training station with a specific treatment modality (various treatments according to patient needs).
Our faculty will be scoring the technical skills using OSATS forms for assessment of technical skills.

award ceremony

17:00 - 18:00

Certificate award ceremony and drinks.
Our faculty will be scoring the technical skills using OSATS (Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills) forms, as is practiced during medical specialization training.

our expert faculty

Jani van Loghem

Aesthetic Physician, MD PhD

Martina Kerscher

Professor of Dermatology, MD PhD

Alon Schneider

Aesthetic Physician, MD, PhD, MPH

it will be announced

general information & logistic

date

6 & 7 February 2026

includes

Scrubs, certificate, lunch and evening program day 1.

location

UMA Institute
Falckstraat 49, 1017 VV
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

travel and general inquiries

Contact us for corporate rates of the main luxury hotels near the course location.

In case you have any dietary requests or food allergies, please let us know.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions. 

online learning materials

We are updating the online learning content. You will be able to access the complete collection of instruction videos, discourses and examination questions at least 2 months before the course date.

we love to learn from you

At UMA Academy we are always pushing our limits of what is possible. From our online materials to our offline events - we want to offer you the best in the field. We are all times open for your valuable feedback, input and insight on how we can create a better and more engaging learning experience that meets your needs.

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