Facial Rejuvenation: Incorporating Absorbable Suspension Sutures for Repositioning & Tightening Facial Tissue

Faculty
Z. Paul Lorenc, MD
Plastic Surgery - New York, NY

Susan Weinkle, MD
Dermatology - Bradenton, FL
 

Course Details

Course Description/Purpose:

The development of more minimally invasive products and procedures have given physicians multiple options from which to choose to help patients achieve a rejuvenated appearance. Positive patient outcomes are highly dependent on physician skill as well as a thorough understanding of anatomy and product characteristics. The improvement in facial suspension suture technology has led to the development of more refined devices and successful outcomes calls for appropriate training. This course will review facial aging and anatomy and demonstrate the role that suspension sutures have in facial repositioning and tightening. In addition, the faculty will review how all options: injectables, energy-based technology and suspension sutures can work together to produce optimal patient outcomes. The course includes lectures, video demonstrations, before and after photos and faculty discussions. 

 

To complete this activity and receive credit, the participant should:

  • Review the materials on accreditation information, target audience, educational objectives, and disclosure information
  • Complete the entire self-study
  • Complete the post-test and evaluation/claim form

 

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Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the causes, processes, locations, and impacts of facial aging as they relate to aesthetic rejuvenation.
  • Evaluate facial rejuvenation techniques, taking into account patient-specific goals and characteristics.
  • Compare and contrast permanent and fully absorbable implantable sutures. 
  • Identify characteristics and benefits of absorbable lifting sutures.
  • Formulate an anatomically/vector directed individualized patient plan using absorbable lifting sutures for facial rejuvenation/midface suspension.
  • Devise individualized management plans for aesthetic facial rejuvenation using combination procedures including facial injectables, energy-based procedures and/or absorbable sutures.

 

Commercial Support Acknowledgement

Support for this educational activity is provided by Thermi. 

 

Target Audience

This CME-certified activity is primarily intended and designed to educate those physicians who inject fillers, especially dermatologists, facial plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and plastic surgeons. 

 

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Imedex, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.

 

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The information contained during this course is for educational purposes only and may not apply to your specific application or situation. The course content is not verified and should not be relied on for any medical or experimental procedures. Additional education is required to compliment the information contained therein. The author, society, distributor and provider (hereinafter referred to as the "Producers") shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damages, including without limitation any indirect or consequential damage or injury, resulting from the implementation of the practices and research discussed or displayed in the course. As a result of viewing this course, you agree that reliance on any practice displayed in the course without additional research, verification, and study shall be at your own risk. The Producers accept no liability for the content of this course.

 

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