- Fundamentals of using high frequency cordless ultrasound technology optimized for facial esthetics and therapeutics
- Choosing the best ultrasound imaging device optimized for facial esthetics and facial anatomy
- Using advanced ultrasound software to visualize facial anatomy
- How to precisely measure depth of the vasculature and other anatomy – this is the power of ultrasound technology and will make you a much safer clinician
- Step by step AAFE facial anatomy mapping techniques for comprehensive injectable treatment
- Use ultrasound as a soft tissue radiograph to see different facial layers such as dermis, subcutaneous fat, muscles, arteries, veins, bone and more
- Determine the right facial plane to place lifting PDO threads
- Understand and see normal and abnormal blood flow
- How to precisely perform ultrasound guided injections to place fillers
- Identify nodules and other irregularities associated with dermal filler treatment
- Manage filler complications such as vascular occlusion and compression in real-time
- Updated brand new AAFE protocols for targeted complication management using an ultrasound
- How to precisely use ultrasound guided targeted hyaluronidase injections to dissolve hyaluronic acid fillers
- Fee strategies for the use of ultrasound imaging in your practice
- And much more!
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Evaluate how to diagnose, and treatment plan patients to achieve the best possible esthetic and therapeutic outcomes using ultrasound imaging
- Demonstrate proficiency and practice hands on using ultrasound imaging for facial anatomy mapping
- Understand how to use ultrasound guided injections for injectables complication management
Course Schedule (Schedule may vary by location)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Prepare On-Demand Module must be completed as a prerequisite to taking the live patient hands-on portion of these courses.
Ultrasound Imaging and Complications Management Complete On Demand CME Certification Training – Learn At Your Own Pace In The Comfort Of Your Home Or Office – 4 Hours CME
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Continuing Ed. Credits CME/CE
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 10 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 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 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.