The Lagos State College of Health Technology has cautioned students undergoing training in aesthetic medicine to strictly adhere to safety standards and professional ethics, warning that deviation could endanger lives and damage the integrity of the profession.
The advisory, contained in a statement obtained by The PUNCH from the government’s Facebook page, was issued by the Provost, Raheem Akewushola, during a reception for the 2025/26 cohort entering the final phase of their six-month programme.
Akewushola urged the students to apply the knowledge gained during their training responsibly, stressing that “students [must] adhere strictly to critical best practices, professional ethics and safety standards learned from their training in the college.”
He said the institution’s decision to admit candidates from across the country reflected a broader goal of improving standards in aesthetic medicine nationwide, noting that “the college admitted all applicants to the programme to contribute to the standardisation of the practice of aesthetic medicine in Nigeria.”
The provost emphasised that comprehensive training is essential to tackling the growing problem of unqualified practitioners, warning that inadequate expertise could lead to severe consequences.
He said, “In-depth education and training are necessary for practitioners of aesthetic medicine in the state and the nation as a whole to eradicate quacks from the practice and safeguard the lives of citizens from irreparable errors.”
Akewushola also highlighted the importance of foundational knowledge, urging students to develop a strong understanding of human anatomy.
According to him, practitioners must be “well knowledgeable about the body and the skin, which is the largest organ of the body” to succeed in the field.
He drew a firm line on the scope of training provided by the college, clarifying that it does not cover invasive procedures. “The college does not train students of Aesthetic Medicine on Invasive surgeries or injectables,” he said, adding that training is “strictly on non-invasive procedures.”
He warned that the institution would not be held liable for any practitioner who goes beyond its approved curriculum, stating that the college “will therefore disclaim and distance itself from any practitioner caught performing invasive procedures or injectables.”
Akewushola also commended the course coordinator, Felix Avajah, for sustaining the programme, as the institution continues efforts to strengthen professional standards in a rapidly growing sector.
