The GLP-1 Revolution: Implications for Aesthetic Practitioners – Part 2
Release date: March 10, 2026
Expiration date: March 9, 2028
Time to Complete Activity: 1 hour
Faculty
Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Beauty by Kay
Pasadena, CA
Sean Rice, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon
Rice Cosmetic Surgery
Toronto, Canada
Sonya Ellis, MSN, CPSN, CANS
Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Nurse
the L.A.B med spa
Southlake, TX
Course Description
This online course was recorded from our live webinar on February 5, 2026, and provides a review of individualized treatment strategies, including injectables and adjunctive aesthetic options, to address volume loss, skin quality, and contour changes of the face and body. Experts in the field explore best practices, patient assessment strategies, and innovative approaches to optimizing aesthetic outcomes in patients who have undergone significant weight loss.
Course Agenda
- Lecture: Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS
- Case Studies: Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS, Sean Rice, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Sonya Ellis, MSN, CPSN, CANS
- Panel Discussion and Q&A: Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS, Sean Rice, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Sonya Ellis, MSN, CPSN, CANS
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 pre-test
- Complete the entire self-study
- Complete the post-test and evaluation/claim form
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Desrcibe the aesthetic impact of weight loss, particularly rapid weight loss, with GLP-1 agonists
- Describe the personalized treatment plans utilizing injectables and other options to address skin laxity and volume loss in the face and body
Support for this educational activity is provided by AbbVie and Merz Aesthetics.
Target Audience
This CME-certified activity is primarily designed to educate clinicians who perform facial injections and who use GLP-1 agonists. Primary specialties include dermatology, facial plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, and plastic surgery.
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American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
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Method of Participation
There are no fees for participating in and receiving credit for this activity. During the period of March 10, 2026 through March 9, 2028, participants must 1) review the materials on accreditation information, target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information, 2) complete the pre-test, 3) complete the entire self-study, and 4) complete the post-test and evaluation/claim 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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