The purpose of this course is to provide clinicians with the knowledge necessary to provide minimally invasive aesthetic procedures and to care for patients who have undergone these procedures. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Outline the background of aesthetic medicine and botulinum toxin/filler use.
2. Describe the process of usual facial aging.
3. Discuss the mechanism of action and clinical use of botulinum toxin for the treatment of facial aging.
4. Compare and contrast the classes of dermal filling agents available.
5. Analyze components that affect the appropriate selection of dermal filling agent.
6. Describe key aspects of individualized assessment of patients seeking aesthetic treatments for facial aging.
7. Outline the minimally invasive approach to the treatment of facial aging.
8. Evaluate patient-related factors affecting suitability for various aesthetic treatments.
9. Identify acute and potentially severe side effects of botulinum toxin/filler use.
10. Discuss the role of biofilm infections in delayed reactions to dermal fillers.
This 10-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
