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ACP Explained: Small Treatments, Big Impact

Every therapist has that moment: A client points to a skin tag, a red vein, or a mysterious little bump and asks: “Can you do anything about this?”

And all too often, the answer has been: “Sorry, no – it’s more of a medical issue.”

But what if you could confidently say: “Yes - I can treat that safely and professionally right here.”

That’s exactly what Advanced Cosmetic Procedures (ACP) make possible.

They don’t just change skin; they change confidence, reputation, and income.

In this blog, we’ll explore what ACP actually involves, the skin concerns it treats and how it can transform both your clients’ skin and the future of your business.

So, What are advanced cosmetic procedures?

ACP refers to a specialised set of non-surgical skin treatments using electrolysis to remove or reduce a wide range of minor, yet often distressing, benign skin blemishes.

These include:

Age spots
Skin tags
Thread veins (telangiectasia)
Milia
Campbell de Morgan (blood spots)
Spider naevi
Seborrhoeic keratosis
Syringoma
Xanthelasma
Warts & verrucas
Cosmetic mole reduction (with GP approval)
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
Molluscum Contagiosum
Sebaceous cysts

These are the types of conditions that skincare products won’t touch - and many clients are told they’re 'cosmetic' and not covered by the NHS. That’s where you come in.

How does it work?

ACP uses a fine probe (about the size of a hair) inserted into or beside the blemish. A tiny electrical current is passed through it to either dehydrate, coagulate, or destroy the unwanted tissue - depending on the concern being treated.

It’s safe, quick, and highly targeted. Most clients describe it as a warm sting or mild prickle - nothing extreme. Many conditions are resolved in just one session.

Common conditions you can treat with ACP

Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll be able to address with ACP:

Skin Condition	Client Concern
Skin tags	Irritating, unsightly, often catch on jewellery
Thread veins	Cause redness, visible broken capillaries
Milia	Tiny white bumps under the skin - won’t extract
Blood spots (Campbell de Morgan)	Bright red dots, increase with age
Seborrhoeic keratosis	Brown, crusty patches - common with ageing
Spider naevi	Hormonal vascular lesions with “spidery” appearance
Syringoma	Bumps around the eyes, hard to conceal
Xanthelasma	Yellowish cholesterol deposits around the eyes
Warts & verrucas	Viral skin growths - stubborn and spreadable
Cosmetic mole reduction	Only with GP consent - for cosmetic improvement

Why clients love ACP

For your clients, ACP offers:

Fast, visible results: No waiting months. Many issues are resolved in one treatment.

Minimal downtime: Redness or crusting is normal, but most can return to daily life immediately.

Long-term relief: Most blemishes don’t return. If they do, they’re easily retreated.

Newfound confidence: That “one thing” that bothered them for years? Gone. That’s powerful.

Why skincare can’t do the job

Skincare is essential - but it has limits.

A serum won’t remove a skin tag.
A facial won’t shrink a blood spot.
Retinol won’t clear milia or broken capillaries.

These conditions require intervention, not exfoliation and ACP offers the ideal middle ground between cosmetic care and medical dermatology.

How ACP elevates your business

Now let’s talk about YOU - because ACP isn’t just good for skin. It’s brilliant for business.

1. It Adds High-Impact Services to Your Menu: ACP treatments are highly results-driven. These aren’t luxury extras; they’re practical solutions. That makes them easy to sell (without ever feeling salesy).

2. Low Product Cost, High Return: ACP uses minimal consumables. Once you’re trained and insured, your biggest investment is your time - and with session-based or per-lesion pricing, you can create profitable 15–30 minute treatments.

3. Creates Instant Trust and Word of Mouth: Helping someone get rid of a blemish they’ve had for 10+ years? You don’t need to ask for referrals - they’ll bring them to you.

4. Makes You the Go-To Skin Expert: Clients start to see you as more than a therapist. You become their “skin problem solver” and that’s a reputation that grows.

5. Fulfils You Personally and Professionally: There’s nothing quite like seeing the relief and joy on a client’s face after finally removing something that made them feel self-conscious. These aren’t just treatments; they’re confidence changers.

Is it safe?

ACP is very safe when carried out by a trained professional. As a therapist, you should be learning:

How to identify different skin lesions
When a client is suitable (or not) for treatment
Contraindications and cautions
How to work hygienically and ethically
What aftercare to advise for optimal healing

It’s not just about removing blemishes - it’s about doing it responsibly, confidently, and professionally.

The Client Journey: What it looks like

Here's what a typical ACP treatment looks like in your business:

Consultation: Assess the concern, medical history, and suitability.
Treatment: Short, targeted electrolysis using a sterile probe.
Aftercare Advice: Includes healing tips, sun protection, and what to expect.
Follow-Up (if needed): Many clients see results in one session, but some conditions may need more.

Want to offer ACP in your clinic?

If you're already trained in electrolysis (Level 3 or equivalent), Advanced Cosmetic Procedures are a natural next step.

At Jane Bryan Beauty Training, we offer fully accredited ACP training that equips you to:

Treat a wide range of skin blemishes confidently and safely
Understand the theory and science behind electrolysis-based blemish removal
Gain hands-on experience working with real models
Launch ACP into your business with full support

It’s not just a new treatment; it’s a new reputation, a new income stream, and a new level of professional satisfaction.

Click here to learn more about our Advanced Cosmetic Procedures course

What makes our ACP training different?

At Jane Bryan Beauty Training, we believe ACP isn’t something you should just learn about; it’s something you should confidently be able to do. That’s why our training is built on two key pillars: depth of experience and hands-on practice.

Led by expert trainers with decades of real-world clinical and teaching experience, this course goes far beyond theory. You’ll work with live models, not just diagrams or demos - and get extensive supervised practice treating real skin concerns, not just watching others do it.

In fact, many of our students are already ACP-qualified elsewhere, but come to us because they didn’t get the practical client experience they needed.

If you're serious about mastering ACP safely, ethically, and confidently - you're in the right place.