Curious About Becoming an Aesthetic Practitioner? Start with Our Facial Aesthetics 101 Series

If you’ve ever imagined a future in aesthetics — performing cosmetic injectables, helping clients look refreshed, or building a career in a rapidly growing field — AAAMS makes it easy to begin. Our Facial Aesthetics 101 Series is a convenient, online training pathway designed for beginners and licensed medical professionals who want to enter the world of aesthetic medicine with confidence. Whether you’re in Los Angeles, New York, or anywhere in the world, you can complete this program at your own pace, right from home.

The Facial Aesthetics 101 Series teaches the foundational knowledge required to understand facial beauty, anatomy, and safe injection principles. Featuring expert instruction from Dr. Sam Assassa, a global leader in aesthetic medicine, the series includes more than two hours of guided video lectures, demonstrations, and step-by-step clinical insights.

Introduction to Aesthetics 101: Build Your Foundation

The series begins with a comprehensive introduction to the artistic and scientific principles behind facial aesthetics. You’ll learn how the Golden Ratio (Phi) influences ideal facial proportions and how subtle adjustments can dramatically enhance symmetry and balance.

This module also covers:

• The fundamentals of BeautiΦication, AAAMS’s guiding framework for natural aesthetic enhancement
• A detailed exploration of Facenatomy, the structural map of facial muscles, bones, fat pads, and skin aging patterns
• How the aging process affects facial volume, shape, and skin integrity
• The 4R’s of facial esthetics — relax, refill, reshape, and reposition — and how they inform treatment planning

This foundational course primes you for hands-on application by deepening your understanding of what makes a face youthful and proportionate.

Botulinum Toxins 101: Your Introduction to Cosmetic Injectables

Next, you’ll dive into the world of neuromodulators such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin. Botulinum Toxins 101 provides a thorough overview of:

• History and science behind neurotoxins
• Molecular structure and mechanisms of action
• Indications, contraindications, and safety considerations
• BotoxNatomy™, AAAMS’s muscle-by-muscle guide to facial expression anatomy

Through clinical demonstrations, you’ll see how expert injectors evaluate muscles, mark injection points, determine dosage, and create subtle facial lifts. Treatment videos include injections for:

• Forehead lines
• Droopy brows
• Crow’s feet
• Frown lines
• Gummy smile
• Chin dimpling
• Jawline slimming
• Platysma band softening

This course helps new injectors build confidence while offering experienced practitioners deeper anatomical insight.

Dermal Fillers 101: Master the Art of Facial Volume Restoration

Dermal Fillers 101 introduces you to the many applications of hyaluronic acid fillers and other volume-enhancing injectables. You’ll study:

• The facial aging process as it relates to volume loss
• Types and classifications of dermal fillers
• Indications, contraindications, and complication management
• Nerve block techniques for comfortable treatments
• Injection strategies for the upper, mid, and lower face

Demonstration videos provide real examples of filler techniques for:

• Eyebrow lift
• Tear trough correction
• Nasolabial folds and marionette lines
• Cheek enhancement
• Natural lip shaping
• Chin and jawline contouring

You’ll also get access to unique POV videos filmed with a GoPro worn by Dr. Assassa, giving you a rare, first-person view of patient consultations and live injection procedures.

Start Your Aesthetic Journey with AAAMS

Aesthetic medicine is a thriving field with rising demand year after year. The Facial Aesthetics 101 Series gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to begin your training — whether you plan to expand your current practice or build a new career in injectables.

Enroll today with AAAMS and take the first step toward becoming an aesthetic practitioner — from anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.