Our team of highly experienced practitioners and trainers are here to support you every step of the way.
why choose perfect skin academy?
Perfect Skin Academy is an institution where both health care and non-healthcare professionals receive the highest industry standard of aesthetics training. Training is facilitated by our experienced aesthetic doctors and practitioners, led by Dr Dev Patel. Our aim is to deliver comprehensive training, providing you with the confidence and knowledge to successfully begin your career in aesthetics. This level of training will ensure you leave with the competence to deliver safe, ethical practice.
We provide a dynamic, ‘community-feel’ learning environment. Our training courses are available for established practitioners and/or those new to the aesthetic medicine industry.
Our focus is on empowering practitioners, giving them the confidence to excel in their aesthetics practice. We provide ongoing support and learning through our e-learning portal, training videos and our training academy support team.
- Expert trainers with over 25 combined years aesthetic experience
- Tailored training to meet your needs
- Accredited by leading insurance providers
- Practical hands on experience
- Ongoing support throughout your training and after
- E-learning and videos to support all courses
- Business advice and resources to support your training resources to support your training
- CPD accredited courses
Dr Dev Patel
Clinical Training Lead
Dr Patel qualified from Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospitals in London, in 2000 and attained the Diploma in Practical Dermatology (with merit) in 2006. He became a tutor for the same course and then in 2007 he qualified as a GP and went on to join the Royal Navy as a Medical Officer and some years later, a GP in his home city of Portsmouth. Dr Patel founded Perfect Skins Solutions in 2010 and he maintains his special interest in dermatology doing occasional NHS GP work and regular minor surgery clinics.
Dr VIVEK SHRIVASTVA
MEDICAL TRAINER
Dr. Shrivastva originally trained at Guy’s, Kings’ and St. Thomas’ hospitals in London after obtaining a first class degree in Pharmacology. He then went on to train in both hospital medicine and subsequently general practice, receiving accreditation in both and still works as a GP principal.
He then studied postgraduate dermatology obtaining the Diploma in Practical Dermatology in 2012, and then in cosmetic dermatology trained under the tutorship of world-renowned physicians and surgeons in the field, winning Cosmetic Therapist of the Year award in 2014.
He is skilled in a variety of procedures with expertise in advanced facial aesthetics, minor surgery and has a keen interest in applied anatomy in non-surgical procedures.
When not in clinic Vivek can be seen running after his 2 children, burning food on the barbecue or slogging it out on the tennis court.
Francesca Muscat
Training Manager
Francesca started work for Perfect Skin Solutions in 2015 as an Aesthetic Technician and in recent years became the Senior Aesthetic Technician at the clinic. Francesca has led on the development of the training program and is the main tutor for the micro-needling and chemical peel courses.
Simon Dixon
Business Manager
Simon joined our growing team in July 2017 and has quickly become a vital asset; providing essential support to the Medical Director and clinic as a whole. His varied career has included business development, recruitment, customer service, training and development and IT support. Simon has successfully managed several retail stores and has transferred his skills and experience to the aesthetic industry. Simon will continue to grow a strong team and build on the success of Perfect Skin Solutions.
