Dermal Fillers 101
Dermal Fillers 101 is a foundational course intended for medical professionals who have either completed coursework in neurotoxin injection or have a minimum of 1 year of paid experience in neurotoxin injection practice.
The course is structured to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in the most prevalent, versatile, and influential injection areas, as well as a solid foundation in widely applicable injection techniques. This course comprises both didactic and hands-on training.
During the hands-on portion, participants will receive unlimited syringes of filler and all necessary supplies to administer injections on multiple live models under the supervision of instructors.
Class size: maximum of 3 students
Course length: daylong
Imagine if you could feel confident in:
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Making optimal product selection decisions based on understanding of the unique properties of different FDA-approved dermal fillers, such as composition, flexibility, rigidity, rate of absorption, and metabolism
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Utilizing knowledge of skin histology & facial anatomy (muscular, vascular, nervous) as a basis for injecting decisions in order to avoid complications and achieve exceptional aesthetic results
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Assessing for anatomical variants due to factors such as sun exposure, age & gender, in order to tailor treatment plan to patient’s unique anatomy
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Maintaining the safest injection practices by utilizing recommended safety protocols; recognizing the signs of complication & taking appropriate course of action in the event of a complication
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Utilizing a range of practices to minimize patient discomfort & safely selecting the most appropriate techniques based on degree of patient uneasiness
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Understanding & carrying out a number of dermal filler injection patterns; knowing the reasoning, aesthetic result, appropriate depth, best placement & injecting mechanics behind each
Curriculum:
Goals of Aesthetic Medicine
Secrets of Exceptional Aesthetic Outcomes
Understanding the Psychology Behind Aesthetics
Understanding the Skin
Preparing Patients for Filler
Candidates for Fillers
Injection Safety
Injection Techniques
Product Selection
Treatment Areas
Side Effects & Complications
Post-Care
Frequently asked questions
What treatment areas will we focus on?
Cheek Augmentation, Nasolabial Folds (smile lines), Marionette Lines and Oral Commissures, Accordion Lines, Lips (body), Lips (vermillion borders), Lip Lines (around the mouth), Prejowl Sulcus, Preauricular Area, Mentalis (chin) & Mental Crease
Do I need to be a licensed medical professional?
Yes, all InjectionU courses require proof of active medical licensing.
How much does this course cost?
This course is $2,500 and due in full before the course takes place.
How long is the training & what is the agenda?
Please prepare for a full day of training! The agenda is below:
9:30-12:00: Intro to Dermal Fillers Didactic
12:00-12:30: Lunch (provided by InjectionU)
12:30-3:30: Hands-on Injections with Live Models
3:30-4:00: Review
Do I need to supply the models or products?
No, all injectable products (dermal fillers), models and medical supplies necessary for training will be supplied by InjectionU.
Where is InjectionU located?
We operate out of our sister instituion, Skin by Lovely, in Lake Oswego and Santa Monica.
Could I book a one on one course?
Yes! Please look at our observation immersion course to schedule a more intimate training.
Can we use products available in Europe?
We only offer educational trainings on products that are FDA-approved for use in the United States. We focus on the most safe & effacious dermal fillers.
Dermal Fillers covered
One: Juvederm family of dermal fillers
Juvederm is the world’s leading hyaluronic acid dermal filler with 5 different products within the family. Each one is unique in its viscosity (thickness and consistency), therefore perfect to meet a variety of different aesthetic needs.
Two: Restylane family of dermal fillers
Each product we discuss in the Restylane line of dermal filers is FDA-approved- and there are a lot of them! There are 5 Restylane products, including the newly released Restylane Contour.
Three: RHA family of dermal filler
Quickly gaining favor for the ease of use, the RHA family of hyaluronic dermal fillers include RHA 2, RHA 3 & RHA 4.
Meet the Team
Lovely is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Skin by Lovely, a top 10 medical facial aesthetics practice with Allergan, the makers of Juvederm, Botox and Kybella, and a top 20 practice with Galderma, the makers of Restylane and Dysport.
Lovely received her Masters of Nursing degree at the University of California, Los Angeles. Nationally Certified in Gerontology; she studied the aging process in depth, and applies this knowledge to treat the effects that aging has on the skin. Her Nursing Degree is from Seattle Pacific University.