Aesthetic Applications of BTX-A: Advanced Techniques

This comprehensive 8.5 hour hands-on aesthetic instructional course details the latest cosmetic applications and techniques utilized by respected and expert international injectors of BOTOX^® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) and Dysport^® (abobotulinumtoxinA). This course is offered to clinicians having a minimum of one year experience routinely injecting either of the FDA approved cosmetic neurotoxin products and who have a desire to expand their skills and increase their Botulinum Toxin Type A aesthetic practice.

Course content consists of:

Morning lecture focusing on principles and practices for achieving optimal results for facial shaping as well as wrinkle/crease reduction and facial rejuvenation.

• Step-by-step instruction for successful and safe treatment of appropriate sites of the upper and lower face and neck is provided.
• In-depth education and interactive review of facial anatomy and physiology equip you to confidently determine the best treatment plan utilizing Botulinum Toxin Type A. Also discussion about how to most effectively combine Botulinum Toxin Type A (BOTOX^® Cosmetic or Dysport^®) with other non-surgical modalities for total rejuvenation is provided.

Afternoon is dedicated to hands-on injecting experience, learning advanced techniques using the Botulinum Toxin Type A, BOTOX^® Cosmetic or Dysport^®.

This Advanced Botulinum Toxin Type A aesthetic Instructional Course offers review and perfection of techniques for the traditional sites, glabella (FDA cleared site), and horizontal forehead lines, crow’s feet (off label sites) as well as the additional off-label sites listed below:

• brow lift (medial & lateral brow depressors)
• bunny lines of the nose (nasalis)
• lower lids (orbicularis oculi)
• nasal tip elevation (depressor septi)
• gummy smile (LLSAN)
• smoker’s lines of the mouth (orbicularis oris)
• lip augmentation (orbicularis oris)
• down-turned mouth (depressor anguli oris)
• mental crease/peu d’ orange/dimpling of the chin (mentalis)
• horizontal neck lines (neck accessory muscles)
• platysmal neck bands (platysma)
• square jaw (masseer)

Physician Continuing Medical Education

Americans with Disabilities Act

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e, physical, dietary, etc). Please contact your AAI Aesthetic Education Liaison prior to the live event for special requests.

 Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Global Education Group (Global) and Aesthetic Advancements, Inc. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit Designation

Global Education Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 Nursing Continuing Education CNA/ANCC

This educational activity for 8.5 contact hours is provided by Global Education Group.

Global Education Group is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Dentistry Accreditation Statement

Global Education Group is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 6/1/2009 to 5/31/2012.  This activity has been approved for a maximum of 8.5 CE credits for dentistry professionals.

Half Day Advanced Botulinum Toxin Type A Cosmetic Instructional Course

A four (4) hour consolidated instructional course covering the clinical content and hands-on learning of advanced techniques described above is also offered through select programs. Certificates of completion are provided with course completion. CME’s or CE credits are not available for this program.

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