New Reflections: The Aesthetics of Identity

Release date: 8/16/2024
Expiration date: 8/15/2026
Time to Complete Activity: 3.5 hours

Faculty
Toni D. Pikoos, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
ReadyMind
Melbourne, Australia

Alexander Rivkin, MD
Cosmetic Surgeon
RIVKIN Aesthetics
Los Angeles, CA

Michael Somenek, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Somenek + Pittman MD: Advanced Plastic Surgery
Washington, DC & New York, NY

Bianca Viscomi, MD
Dermatologist
Private Practice
São Paulo, Brazil

Course Details

Course Description/Purpose:
This continuing education (CE) program delves into the unique aesthetic considerations of the transgender population. Participants will gain insights into the complexities of facial and gender analysis, identifying distinguishing features and understanding the spectrum of gender fluidity. The course will cover advanced techniques in the use of injectables, with a particular focus on the application of dilute and hyperdilute biostimulatory fillers to enhance skin tone, texture, and firmness.

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

 

Jointly Provided by:

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

  • Explain aspects of communication that are centrally important when serving transgender and non-binary patients
  • Understand the difference between gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation
  • Describe what it means to be gender fluid and how this can affect an individual’s mental and physical health
  • Discuss special considerations for facial analysis in the transgender population, including factors associated with hormonal treatment and gender-affirming facial surgery (GFS)
  • Understand key approaches with minimally invasive aesthetic devices for masculinizing or feminizing the face

 

Commercial Support Acknowledgement
This program is supported by an educational grant and in-kind product from Merz Aesthetics.

 

Target Audience
This CE-accredited activity is designed and intended to educate physicians and extenders who treat transgender individuals who desire options for achieving their aesthetic identity goals. Specialties include dermatologists, plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, and aesthetic/regenerative medicine clinicians.


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 3.50 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) 3.50 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 3.50 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 3.50 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 3.50 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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