Reaching New Levels of Excellence with Injectables


Release date: 6/5/2024
Expiration date: 6/4/2026
Time to Complete Activity: 1.0 hour

Faculty
Steven R. Cohen, MD
Plastic Surgeon
FacesPlus
San Diego, CA

Alan Durkin, MD, MS
Plastic Surgeon
Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery
Vero Beach, FL

Lisa D. Grunebaum, MD
Senior Associate Consultant
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ

Robyn D. Siperstein, MD
Dermatologist
Siperstein Dermatology Group
Boynton Beach, FL

Course Details

Course Description/Purpose:
This accredited program delves into the nuances of newly introduced injectables and expanded indications for existing ones. It explores pioneering applications of biostimulatory fillers in face and body contouring, highlighting their significance in the burgeoning field of “Aesthetic Regenerative Medicine.” The program features a combination of lectures and patient demonstrations, incorporating content from the Global Aesthetics Conference held in Miami, FL.

Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge on:

  • The latest developments in injectable treatments.
  • Expanded uses for existing injectables.
  • Innovative biostimulatory fillers and their applications in aesthetic medicine.
  • Practical insights from leading experts through live patient demonstrations.

This course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in advanced aesthetic techniques and stay at the forefront of aesthetic regenerative medicine.

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

  • Describe injection techniques with BoNTA taking into account a patient’s anatomy.
  • Explain the difference among the HA fillers and how their specific characteristics make them ideal for different parts of the face.
  • Describe injection techniques with HA fillers in the periorbital areas that produce satisfactory patient outcomes while minimizing side effects.
  • Identify effective expanded applications of biostimulatory fillers for improving skin quality and non-surgical skin tightening in the face and body.
  • Describe the role of microdroplet injections of HA fillers in improving skin smoothness.


Commercial Support Acknowledgement
This program is supported by educational grants from AbbVie and Merz Aesthetics.


Target Audience
This CME-certified activity is primarily intended and designed to educate clinicians who inject dermal fillers and neuromodulators. Primary specialties include dermatology, facial plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, and plastic surgery. Cosmetic and aesthetically focused clinicians will also benefit from this activity. 


Continuing Education


In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and xMedica, LLC. MER 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.

Physician Credit
Medical Education Resources designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board recognizes and accepts continuing education (CE) 1.00 contact hours from activities approved by AMA, ACCME, ANCC, AANP, AAFP and AACN.

Nursing Credit
Medical Education Resources designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity.

Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for 1.00 contact hours.

Physician Assistant Credit
Medical Education Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits.  Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
It is the policy of Medical Education Resources to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a continuing education activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.


Method of Participation 
There are no fees for participating in and receiving credit for this activity. During the period January 2023 through January 2025, participants must 1) read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures, 2) study the educational activity, 3) complete the posttest by recording the best answer to each question, and 4) complete the evaluation form.

A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form and a completed posttest with a score of 80% or better. Statements of credit will be issued at the end of the program. 


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