Accreditation Levels

• Be a licensed healthcare professional that treats facial esthetics
• Proof of malpractice insurance
• Be in good standing with their state licensing board

• Fulfilled the requirements of a General Member
• Has successfully completed a minimum of 20 hours of Level I Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Live Patient CME Certification Training from the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) or other CME equivalent course
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• Fulfilled the requirements of an Associate Member
• Has successfully completed a minimum of 40 hours of Level I and Level II Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Live Patient CME Certification Training from the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) or other CME equivalent course
• Has submitted 3 documented photographic before and after cases of facial esthetic patients
• Has been treating total facial esthetics patients for at least 6 months
• Has completed the Accredited Members written examination (there will be a charge to take this test)

• Has completed the requirements for Accredited Members
• Has successfully completed a minimum of 60 hours of Level I, Level II, and Level III Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler and Level I PDO Threadlift Live Patient CME Certification Trainings from the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) or other CME equivalent course
• Has submitted 6 total documented photographic cases of combination facial esthetic patients
• Has been treating total facial esthetics patients for at least 1 year
• Has completed the Fellowship written examination (there will be a charge to take this test)

• Has completed the requirements for Fellowship
• Has successfully completed a minimum of 80 hours of Level I, Level II, Level III Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler, Level I PDO Threadlift, and 2 Master Course Live Patient CME Certification Trainings from the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) or other CME equivalent course
• Has submitted 6 documented photographic cases of comprehensive facial esthetic patients
• Has been treating total facial esthetics patients for at least 2 years
• Has completed the Mastership written examination (there will be a charge to take this test)

Upon completion of advanced mastership designation, facial esthetic healthcare professionals may voluntarily seek to certify their professional excellence through an evaluation and critique of their abilities by their colleagues. After validation of credentials, candidates are eligible to initiate the certifying process administered by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE). This rigorous two-part examination is voluntary and is for the purpose of validating the candidates’ advanced training and their clinical and diagnostic abilities. Upon successful completion of the examinations, the candidate is designated a Diplomate of the AAFE and becomes a member of the College of Diplomates.