Solid Filler Smooth PDO Thread Course

• Patient assessment, evaluation and consultation for solid filler smooth PDO threads
• Indications and contraindications for solid filler smooth PDO thread therapy
• In depth instruction in the anatomy, neurophysiology, musculature and circulatory system of the oral and maxillofacial areas
• Patient evaluation for the best dento-facial esthetic and therapeutic outcomes
• Learn proper sterile technique for the use of injectable smooth solid fillers
• Safety and risk issues for solid filler smooth PDO thread therapy
• Integrating solid filler smooth PDO thread therapy into therapeutic and esthetic treatment plans.
• Learn the best treatment techniques including proper tissue depths, patient mapping and preparation for the best oral/maxillofacial therapeutic and esthetic outcomes
• Create beautiful vermillion borders and treat radial lip lines with smooth solid filler threads
• Cheek enhancements and neck lifts with solid filler smooth PDO threads
• Successfully treat the glabellar “danger zone” with smooth PDO threads where you would never place HA fillers to eliminate deep frown lines
• Smooth, tighten and lift nasolabial folds, marionette lines, jowls and the corners of the mouth using smooth solid filler threads
• Smooth crepey skin, skin rejuvenation, acne scar treatment with neocollagenesis to grow new collagen for long lasting amazing results
• How to avoid, manage, and treat possible adverse reactions and complications
• Live patient training including comprehensive diagnosis (ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes), treatment planning, and delivery of solid filler smooth PDO thread therapy
• Fee strategies for solid filler smooth PDO thread therapy
• Combining solid filler smooth threads with other injectable therapies
• All necessary office forms and informed consents needed to begin treating patients immediately
• Observe many patients during the day
• One on one mentored instruction as you work hands-on with your patient

Course Objectives: At the completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

• Evaluate how to diagnose and treatment plan to achieve the best possible esthetic and therapeutic outcomes
• Demonstrate clinical proficiency on live patients with the proper materials, techniques, and instrumentation necessary to deliver solid filler smooth PDO thread for smoothing and volumizing
• Use solid filler smooth PDO thread therapy in practice

Continuing Medical / Dental Education Information For Healthcare Professionals

THIS ACTIVITY IS JOINTLY PROVIDED BY MEDICAL EDUCATION RESOURCES AND AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL ESTHETICS.

Credit hours posted are when both botulinum toxin course and dermal filler course are taken together even though they are two separate courses.  Hours will be rewarded only for the actual courses taken by attendee.

For full faculty biographies and full faculty disclosures click here: AAFE Clinical Faculty

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants involved in the care of patients.

Dentist Credit

The American Academy of Facial Esthetics is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The American Academy of Facial Esthetics designates each of these individual activities for 8 continuing education credits per course.

The American Academy of Facial Esthetics 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 4/1/2019 to 3/31/2023. Provider ID# 321332

Physician Credit

Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board recognizes and accepts continuing education 8 contact hours from activities approved by AMA, ACCME, ANCC, AANP.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity.

Physician Assistant Credit

Medical Education Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 8 Interprofessional continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

It is the policy of Medical Education Resources to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a continuing education activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and American Academy of Facial Esthetics – AAFE. MER is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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