Online Botox & Dermal Filler Level II Precourse Info

This is very important information regarding the American Academy of Facial Esthetics Level II Advanced Botulinum Toxin Course.  Please read all information carefully.

Please submit the Reservation Form along with a copy of your current state practicing license and the declarations/cover page of your malpractice insurance.

Please fax or email these items to our office at:

Fax: 216-395-0110 or 216-672-5230   Email: info@FacialEsthetics.org

***If you have any questions about the course, please contact our office by calling 800.952.0521 Ext. 6 or via email.

Here is the agenda for the Advanced Botulinum Toxin Level II Course: *Note: You must have your Botulinum Toxin Level II online training completed with a passing grade to attend the onsite course.

• Registration  – 7:30AM – Please be prompt
• Botulinum Toxin Intro –  8:00AM
• Live Patient Botulinum Toxin – 8:30AM – 12:00 PM

**Patients will not be allowed to enter the course until 9AM.

Team Members
We still have availability for you to bring additional staff members with you to the course. In order to attend as a team member, your guests must not be a nurse, a doctor of any profession, or a possible injector. All names will be verified through the state boards and full tuition will be charged if this policy is not carried out. AAFE Members – your first team member is FREE. All other team members admission cost is $395 per person. Payment is required even if the team member sitting in on the course is your model patient. Please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to bring any additional team members.

Model Patients
For the best learning experience, please bring your own model patients. If need be, it is likely that you will find a model patient at the course. You can bring up to 2 patients per day. Please let your model patients know that they must be available for approximately 3-4 hours, as this is a teaching course. Attendees are solely responsible for treatment of their patients at this course. You will treat your patients as you would in your office. The hands-on portion of the course will be arranged in Groups A, B and C and is dependent on meeting size. Groups will be determined the morning of the meeting. Patients should arrive when the hands-on portion of the course begins or when you have a better understanding of what group you are in. If you choose not to bring a model patient, you may observe the hands-on portion of the course. You may also find a patient at the course.

No pets and no children in the classroom!

Checklist for Level II Training  Please bring the following:

• Digital camera to document patient prior to injections. (Camera phones work also)
• Loupes/headlights if you use them in your practice

*YOU MAY BRING YOUR OWN FDA APPROVED FACIAL INJECTABLES TO THE COURSE*

Here are some tips for choosing a model patient for the Level II Course: In this upcoming Level II course, the facial lines, wrinkles and folds that are ideal to treat with Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers are all the areas that were covered in the AAFE Level I course and those patients requesting treatment for gummy smile, esthetic eyebrows, anatomical lip sculpting, cheek enhancements, “bunny lines”, and down turned corner of the lips. Attendees should have experience and have treated with Botulinum Toxin approximately 10 patients before attending this course. The model patient should have mild, moderate to deep folds and lines – these are the best patients to train on.

• The model patient should not be needle phobic.
• The model patient should be easy to anesthetize and be able to tolerate local dental anesthesia.
• If your patient has TMJ/myofascial pain and bruxism, these areas will be addressed as well.
• The patient should be healthy, with no active skin infections, and have a clean medical history.
• Patients with neurological, autoimmune and immunological diseases are not the best candidates, as well as people with long term systematic diseases.
• Patients, who bruise easily, because of medications or other disease processes, may not be good candidates. The model patient may have some swelling and/or bruising after treatment.
• If you are unsure about whether a patient’s medical condition is a contraindication to Botulinum Toxin and/or dermal filler therapy, please check with their physician prior to treating them at this course.

Botulinum Toxin Pre-Treatment Instructions
In an ideal situation, it is prudent to follow some simple guidelines before treatment that can make all the difference between a fair result and/or great result, by reducing some possible side effects associated with the injections. We realize this is not always possible; however, minimizing these risks is always desirable.

• Avoid alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment. Alcohol may thin the blood which will increase the risk of bruising.
• Avoid anti-inflammatory or blood thinning medications ideally, for a period of two weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as Aspirin, Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, St. John’s Wart, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and other NSAIDS are all blood thinning and can increase the risk of bruising/swelling after injections.
• Schedule appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which may be occurring, i.e., wedding, vacation, etc. It is not desirable to have a very special event occurring and be bruised from an injection which could have been avoided.

Every model patient must sign an informed consent prior to treatment. Consents will be provided at each course and there will be no exceptions. We have the right to refuse treatment to any patient. If you have any questions about your patient, please email Dr. Malcmacher at DrLouis@FacialEsthetics.org. All course completion certificates and continuing education credits will be awarded to attendees when all course tuition, team member verification, and course/product fees have been reconciled.

IMPORTANT: Cancellation Policy Registration is fully refundable only if course is canceled by The American Academy of Facial Esthetics. We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason and cannot be responsible for hotel deposits or non-refundable airline tickets or other associated fees. Hotel locations may change depending on circumstances beyond our control. No refunds for online courses. We take no responsibility regarding state medical or dental board requirements. Participants are responsible for determining whether they are able to perform these procedures at our courses and in their own practices. We are not responsible for decisions or changes made by state medical/dental board about their state practice acts prior to our courses. Registration is also fully refundable no later than 5 PM same date one month before course minus $1,099 handling fee. No refunds after same date one month before the first course that you registered for. At our discretion, you may be able to change to another date and location but there will be no refund available should you cancel out of that course or fail to show up.

This is very important information regarding the American Academy of Facial Esthetics Level II Advanced Dermal Filler Course. Please read all information carefully.

To download a copy of these instructions, please click HERE.

Please submit the Reservation Form along with a copy of your current state practicing license and the declarations/cover page of your malpractice insurance.

Please fax or email these items to our office at:

Fax: 216-395-0110 or 216-672-5230   Email: info@FacialEsthetics.org

***If you have any questions about the course, please contact our office by calling 800.952.0521 Ext. 6 or via email.

Here is the agenda for the Advanced Level II Dermal Filler Course:  *Note: You must have your Dermal Filler Level II online training completed with a passing grade to attend the onsite course.

• Dermal Filler Intro – 1:00 PM
• Live Patient Dermal Filler – 1:30 PM – 5:00PM
• Course Ends – 5:00 PM

**Patients will not be allowed to enter the course until 1:30AM.

Team Members
We still have availability for you to bring additional staff members with you to the course. In order to attend as a team member, your guests must not be a nurse, a doctor of any profession, or a possible injector. All names will be verified through the state boards and full tuition will be charged if this policy is not carried out. AAFE Members – your first team member is FREE. All other team members admission cost is $395 per person. Payment is required even if the team member sitting in on the course is your model patient. Please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to bring any additional team members.

Model Patients
For the best learning experience, please bring your own model patients. If need be, it is likely that you will find a model patient at the course. You can bring up to 2 patients per day. Please let your model patients know that they must be available for approximately 3-4 hours, as this is a teaching course. Attendees are solely responsible for treatment of their patients at this course. You will treat your patients as you would in your office. The hands-on portion of the course will be arranged in Groups A, B and C and is dependent on meeting size. Groups will be determined the morning of the meeting. Patients should arrive when the hands-on portion of the course begins or when you have a better understanding of what group you are in. If you choose not to bring a model patient, you may observe the hands-on portion of the course. You may also find a patient at the course. 

No pets and no children in the classroom!

Checklist for Level II Training  Please bring the following:

• Digital camera to document patient prior to injections. (Camera phones work also)
• Loupes/headlights if you use them in your practice

*YOU MAY BRING YOUR OWN FDA APPROVED FACIAL INJECTABLES TO THE COURSE*

Here are some tips for choosing a model patient for the Level II Course: In this upcoming Level II course, the facial lines, wrinkles and folds that are ideal to treat with Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers are all the areas that were covered in the AAFE Level I course and those patients requesting treatment for gummy smile, esthetic eyebrows, anatomical lip sculpting, cheek enhancements, “bunny lines”, and down turned corner of the lips. Attendees should have experience and have treated with dermal fillers approximately 10 patients before attending this course.

• The model patient should have mild, moderate to deep folds and lines – these are the best patients to train on.
• The model patient should not be needle phobic.
• The model patient should be easy to anesthetize and be able to tolerate local dental anesthesia.
• If your patient has TMJ/myofascial pain and bruxism, these areas will be addressed as well.
• The patient should be healthy, with no active skin infections, and have a clean medical history.
• Patients with neurological, autoimmune and immunological diseases are not the best candidates, as well as people with long term systematic diseases.
• Patients, who bruise easily, because of medications or other disease processes, may not be good candidates. The model patient may have some swelling and/or bruising after treatment.
• If you are unsure about whether a patient’s medical condition is a contraindication to Botulinum Toxin and/or dermal filler therapy, please check with their physician prior to treating them at this course.

Dermal Filler Pre-Treatment Instructions

In an ideal situation, it is prudent to follow some simple guidelines before treatment that can make all the difference between a fair result and/or great result, by reducing some possible side effects associated with the injections. We realize this is not always possible; however, minimizing these risks is always desirable.

• Let us know if you are prone to cold sores- a pre-operative medication may help prevent cold sores after treatment.
• If you develop a cold sore, blemish, or rash, etc. prior to your appointment, you must reschedule.
• Discontinue Retin-A (2) two days before and (2) two days after treatment.
• Avoid anti-inflammatory or blood thinning medications ideally, for a period of two weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as Aspirin, Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, St. John’s Wart, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and other NSAIDS are all blood thinning and can increase the risk of bruising/swelling after injections.
• Schedule appointments at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which may be occurring, i.e., wedding, vacation, etc. It is not desirable to have a very special event occurring and be bruised from an injection which could have been avoided.

Every model patient must sign an informed consent prior to treatment. Consents will be provided at each course and there will be no exceptions. Pre-Ordering Instructions for Botulinum Toxin (Botox/Xeomin) Therapeutic Course

• • Xeomin may be purchased from STATDDS by opening an account with them. STATDDS can be reached at (800) 693-9076.  STATDDS will open an account for you.
  • Botox may be purchased for members directly through the AAFE at a reduced cost by creating a AAFE Allergan account. Contact members@facialesthetics.org or call 888-542-6145 Ext. 3. Non-members may purchase Botox by creating an account with Allergan. Please note Botox and Xeomin comes in vials of 50 and 100 units.
  • We suggest purchasing at least one vial of Botox or Xeomin 100 units – generally this is enough for 2 – 3 patients.
  • Botox will be delivered to you in a freeze pack. Place this your freezer until you are ready to use. Xeomin is delivered to you at room temperature and does require any special storage instructions until it has been reconstituted.
  • If you are attending the AAFE Frontline TMJ/Orofacial Pain Course, it is recommended to bring an additional vial of Xeomin or Botox.

Pre-Ordering Instructions for the Dermal Filler Training Course

• • Belotero Balance, Revanesse Versa +, and Revanesse Lips + may be purchased from STATDDS by opening an account with them. STATDDS can be reached at (800) 693-9076.  STATDDS will open an account for you.
  • Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra XC may be purchased directly through the AAFE at a reduced cost by creating a AAFE Allergan account. Please contact members@facialesthetics.org or call 888-542-6145 Ext. 3. Non-members may purchase Juvederm by creating an account with Allergan.
  • Syringes of Belotero Balance, Juvederm Ultra and Ultra XC, Revanesse Versa, and Revanesse Lips + can only be used on one patient.  Costs vary.
  • We suggest purchasing at least one box of dermal filler  This will allow you to practice on two patients.  Any dermal filler syringe not used can be used for your next patients.

Please click here to download the StatDDS Account Set Up & Order Forms to get started

We have the right to refuse treatment to any patient. If you have any questions about your patient, please email Dr. Malcmacher at DrLouis@FacialEsthetics.org. All course completion certificates and continuing education credits will be awarded to attendees when all course tuition, team member verification, and course/product fees have been reconciled.

IMPORTANT – Cancellation Policy:

If you have registered for an on-demand/live patient course and have not started the on-demand portion of the course and have not selected a live patient training location within 90 days, the course tuition is refundable less a $1,099 cancellation fee within the first 90 days from initial registration date.  There are no refunds after 90 days of any on-demand or an on-demand/live patient course registration. At the AAFE’s discretion, you may be able to change to another date and location but there will be no refund available should you transfer into another course, cancel out of that course, or fail to show up for any reason.

On-Demand Courses with or without a Live Patient Training day are not refundable once you have started the course. If you have selected a live patient location upon registration and have not started the on-demand course, tuition is fully refundable no later than 5 PM same date one month before course less a $1,099 cancellation fee. No refunds after same date one month before the first live patient course that you registered for.

If any course is canceled by The American Academy of Facial Esthetics, you will be given the option to transfer to another AAFE live patient course at no additional cost to you. We reserve the right to cancel any course for any reason and cannot be responsible for hotel deposits or non-refundable airline tickets or other associated fees.  Hotel locations may change depending on circumstances within or beyond our control.

Participants may pay with credit cards at any time or by check only two weeks before each course. Checks are not accepted for payment on the day of the course for either attendance or for the products to be used at the course.

Participants accept that On-Demand content purchased access to any AAFE courses is solely limited to the subscriber and their immediate office team and is prohibited from being shared for any reason with any other healthcare professionals who can perform injectable treatment.  Sharing your on-demand access or any course materials will result in denied access, forfeiting tuition and subject to prosecution.

All course completion, certificates and continuing education credits will be awarded to attendees when all course tuition, team member verification, and course/product fees have been reconciled.