Novel Approaches: Faculty Discussion

Faculty
José Raúl Montes, MD, FACS
Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD
Chris Surek, DO

 

Course Details

Course Description/Purpose:
The goal of this CME certified course is for the faculty to discuss their experiences using hyaluronic acid dermal fillers when treating the periorbital area. Case studies are included. 

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 danger zones in upper eyelid treatment and recommended locations and techniques for filler placement.
  • Review recommended types of fillers that should be used in the periorbital area.
  • Discuss when/where one should choose a cannula over a needle when injecting the periorbital area.
  • Explain the faculty’s warnings if using triamcinolone (TAC) when treating the periorbital area.
     

Commercial Support Acknowledgement

This activity has received support in the form of an educational grant from Allergan, Galderma, and Merz. We appreciate their commitment to continuing medical education.

 

Target Audience

This CME-certified activity is primarily intended and designed to educate physicians and extenders who practice aesthetic medicine including, dermatologists, facial plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and cosmetic physicians. 
 

 

Continuing Education

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME), Imedex, and xMedica. NACCME 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.

Physicians:   NACCME designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Disclaimer

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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