Harmony: Surgical and Non-Surgical Procedures to the Nose, Chin, and Lower Face

Faculty
Steven R. Cohen, MD, FACS - Chair
Alexandra Mora, MD
Jonathan M. Sykes, MD


Course Description/Purpose:
This CME certified course offers lectures by Alexandra Mora, MD, Steven Cohen, MD, and Jonathan Sykes, MD. Dr. Mora discusses the non-surgical management of aesthetic concerns of the nose and lower face. Dr. Cohen’s lecture provides surgical and non-surgical procedures to the nose, chin, and lower face, and Dr. Sykes’ lecture reviews patient selection for non-surgical rhinoplasty and personal techniques. This course offers 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

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

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

 

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Learning Objectives
At the end of the program, participants should be better able to:

  • Perform a comprehensive structural aesthetic analysis of the lower face utilizing an approach that takes into consideration the impact of facial aging, dental, and maxillofacial skeletal structure, normal and ethnic variations in facial proportions, and the patient’s desired outcome
  • Describe rejuvenation techniques for the nose and lower facial third using dermal fillers
  • Describe how to effectively manage complications that may result from injections of dermal fillers in the lower face
  • Identify proven and safe techniques when using dermal fillers for nonsurgical rhinoplasty


Commercial Support Acknowledgement
Support for this educational activity is provided by AbbVie, Galderma, and Merz.


Target Audience
This CME-certified activity is primarily intended and designed to educate physicians and extenders who currently perform facial injections. Primary specialties include dermatologists, facial plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and cosmetic surgeons.


Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Southern Medical Association and xMedica. The Southern Medical Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Continuing Education Credit - Physicians
Southern Medical Association designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
 
Certificate of Attendance – Non-Physicians
All non-physician participants will receive a certificate of attendance/participation


Disclaimer
The primary purpose of SMA’s accredited CME activities is to meet the educational needs and address practice gaps of health care professionals by providing practice-oriented and scientifically based content that will advance the learners’ competence and performance. Information presented and techniques discussed are intended to inform physicians of medical knowledge, clinical procedures, and experiences of physicians willing to share such information with colleagues. It is recognized that a diversity of professional opinions exists in the contemporary practice of medicine, which influence the selection of methods and procedures. The views and approaches of faculty are offered solely for educational purposes and do not represent those of the Southern Medical Association or constitute endorsement by the Southern Medical Association. The Southern Medical Association disclaims all liability for injury or other damages to any individual participating in these CME activities and for all claims which may result from the use of the information presented.

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