Tuesday 6 January, 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK – Skin Lab Aesthetics Academy has recently announced the launch of their Lift and Leverage PDO Thread Training Programme. This medically led training initiative was developed by renowned aesthetic doctor, Dr Shaymaa Sadeq, and aims to meet the growing demand for safer, more structured, and clinically rigorous PDO thread education across the UK.
Dr Sadeq, who holds a PhD in Dermatology and is the founder of the award-winning Skin Lab Aesthetics clinic in Newcastle upon Tyne, identified significant inconsistencies in the current PDO thread training available to practitioners. She noted a rise in poorly performed treatments and preventable complications due to limited anatomical knowledge and lack of post-course support.
According to Dr Sadeq, “PDO threads are not a cosmetic shortcut. They are a medical procedure that requires precise anatomical knowledge, careful patient selection, and long-term responsibility.” She further explained, “Many practitioners attend short courses and leave without the necessary depth of understanding or support to practice safely. Lift and Leverage was created to change that.”
The Lift and Leverage PDO Thread Training Programme offers comprehensive education covering facial anatomy, vector planning, complication management, supervised hands-on practice, and structured treatment protocols. Additionally, the programme includes a business framework designed to help practitioners safely and sustainably integrate PDO threads into their practice.
Dr Sadeq reports that practitioners who implement the programme correctly can generate consistent monthly income from PDO thread treatments while maintaining high safety and ethical standards. However, she emphasizes that financial outcomes are secondary to patient safety and practitioner competence.
One of the unique aspects of this programme is the level of ongoing support provided. As Dr Sadeq explains, “Training should not end when the course finishes. Our practitioners receive continued mentoring, case guidance, and access to clinical support long after certification. This is about raising standards, not volume.”
Dr Sadeq’s clinic has received multiple industry awards, including recognition for client experience and clinical excellence. Her decision to launch a dedicated academy reflects a broader shift within the aesthetics industry towards accountability, education, and practitioner-led standards.
The demand for non-surgical lifting treatments continues to rise in the UK, with PDO threads being one of the most requested procedures. However, experts have repeatedly emphasized the importance of proper training and regulation to ensure patient safety. The Lift and Leverage Academy aims to contribute to this conversation by promoting education-led practice rather than trend-driven treatments.
Enrollment for the Lift and Leverage PDO Thread Training Programme is now open to qualified aesthetic practitioners across the UK. However, training places are limited to ensure small group supervision and clinical oversight.
