Sur Academy, under the insightful guidance of Karen Addison RGN/INP, is a beacon of excellence that blends tradition with modernity in aesthetic education. With a foundation rooted in luxury and precision, we stand as a premier nationwide training academy, committed to cultivating the next generation of aesthetic professionals. Our delegates, coming from all parts of the UK, are afforded a priceless opportunity to learn from a team of seasoned experts, including distinguished doctors, eminent dentists, and skilled nurses, each with a profound legacy in the realm of aesthetics.
Central to our operations is our dedicated training facility in Glasgow. HIS- approved, this state-of-the-art venue is equipped to accommodate over 40 delegates, boasting 5 treatment beds available during sessions, in addition to well- appointed consultation and treatment rooms, complemented by cutting-edge presentation facilities. Beyond its role as an educational hub, the Sur Academic Facility serves as a prime venue available for hire, enabling healthcare brands to conduct their aesthetic and clinical training courses.
Understanding and appreciating the diverse educational desires of our students, Sur Academy has curated an array of courses tailored to fit every need. From in- depth in-person masterclasses that promise hands-on exposure and insights from industry mentors, to adaptable online modules designed for those preferring an elite education from their own spaces, our mission is unwavering. We are devoted to offering a comprehensive, opulent, and unmatched educational experience in the world of aesthetics.
Sur Academy’s philosophy is a harmonious fusion, where the richness of tradition and the conveniences of contemporary learning converge, offering students an unparalleled journey into the world of aesthetic artistry.
HIS Approved
We can host all aspects of injectable training
Spacious Facilities
Holding 40+ attendees for larger training seminars
Flexible Settings
Facilities can be used as a smaller, more intimate training setting
Treatment Beds
We have 5 treatment beds available during sessions
Meet Our Team
Karen Addison, Founding Partner and Clinical Educator
Karen Addison, RGN INP, is the embodiment of aesthetic sophistication and expertise. As the Founding Partner & Clinical Educator at Sur, her remarkable journey spans over 16 years, showcasing an outstanding record of over 80,000 transformative treatments.
Dr Heather Muir, Clinical Educator
Dr Heather qualified as a dentist from Glasgow University in 1998. In 2003, her facial aesthetic career journey began when she took a dermal filler and botulinum toxin course, continuing with several aesthetic courses from botulinum toxin, chemical peels, and cosmeceuticals to lasers. Her interest continued to deepen and she gained a Masters degree in Non-surgical Facial Aesthetics at the University of Central Lancashire in 2013.
Our Courses
Our unique LAAM courses
At many academies, training begins with basic foundation skills before moving on to advanced techniques. This approach often limits delegates in addressing varied indications, consequently extending the time it takes for them to see a return on their training investment.
In contrast, Sur offers specialised Ultimate Dermal Fillers LAAM courses for medical professionals in Scotland and beyond, aiming for a career in medical aesthetics. As a delegate with Sur, your LAAM training is comprehensive. We ensure continuous support for six months post-training, assisting with case planning, handling complications, and addressing practice-related questions. Plus, benefit from a year’s access to our online learning platform.
The Ultimate Toxin course
This CPD-certified course is suitable for healthcare professionals wishing to begin their non-surgical facial aesthetics journey, those who have never injected before, and those who have taken other courses but feel they need a refresher course or a confidence boost before they begin.
Included are e-learning modules and The Ultimate Toxin Manual. In addition, delegates attend one full practical day where they can inject live models, after learning how to assess patients and gain the knowledge and skills needed to use the 16 techniques for indications for toxin.
- Forehead correction
- Bunny line
- Under-eye creases
- Smokers’ lines
- Nasal flare treatment
- Nefertiti neck lift
- Chin crease & dimpling
- Axillary hyperhidrosis treatment
- Frown lines
- Nasal tip lift
- Gummy smile treatment
- Down-turning lip corners
- Masseteric hypertrophy treatment
- Brow lift
- Crow’s feet
- Lip flip technique
The Ultimate Dermal Filler course
This course is delivered by award-winning trainers. It provides the knowledge and expertise required to help delegates treat patients confidently with dermal fillers, using them safely and effectively to provide optimum results. As well as including e-learning modules and The Ultimate Filler Manual, delegates can enjoy two full practical days with their trainers and will have the opportunity to inject live models.
This course will go towards the LAAM Level 7 diploma in 2023
- Anatomy, ageing and assessment
- Correction of volume loss in the midface, cheek, chin and jaw
- Sculpting the face and contouring the chin, jawline, midface, cheeks and lips
- Treatment of lines and folds
- Refinements to the perioral lines, lips and skin boosters
- Using both needle and microcannula
- Treatment of all genders
- Identifying and managing complications
- Business advice, including marketing and social media, fee setting and indemnity
Training at Sur
This progressive, HIS-registered medical aesthetics training academy is led by Karen Addison RGN/INP. It was founded to help ensure that the next generation of UK aesthetic practitioners would be able to learn their skills from a team of highly experienced medical professionals, including doctors, dentists and nurses.
Sur Academy can accommodate over 40 delegates and provides courses which balance theory with practical experience which encourages the in-depth understanding and knowledge aestheticians need to treat patients safely.