8:00am – 4:00pm
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Explain patient evaluation, assessment, preparation including consent/informed consent and pre-treatment care.
- Discuss the science of Hyaluronic Acid fillers.
- Discuss the impact aging has on the hyaluronic acid found naturally in skin.
- Explain/identify needle injection vs cannula techniques.
- Identify the contraindications to dermal fillers and recognize complications including acute filler associated ischemia related to mechanical blood flow obstruction indicative of Hyaluronic Acid filler within the artery.
- Describe the action/use of Hyaluronidase when implementing the Hyaluronidase Protocol for Hyaluronic Acid filler adverse events.
- Identify tools, supplies, post-procedure instructions needed as well as tips to avoid complications when injecting Hyaluronic Acid fillers.
- Describe, discuss and demonstrate novice injection techniques of most common areas of the face treated with Hyaluronic Acid filler