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AAAMS offers 17 CME & CE credits through the Facial Aesthetics 101 Series which is included in the below courses:

Virtual, Self-Paced
Preparatory Course
beginner facial aesthetics course series
Virtual, Live
Hands-On Certification Course
AAAMS Hybrid FA 101
Virtual, Virtual
Hands-On Certification Course
Virtual Aesthetics Training

FACIAL AESTHETICS 101 SERIES OVERVIEW
The Facial Aesthetics 101 Series by Dr. Sam Assassa, President of The American Association of Aesthetics Medicine & Surgery, is a comprehensive series of online training programs designed to provide AAAMS members with a robust foundation for understanding facial aesthetics. 

Dr. Assassa provides over 20 years of aesthetic medicine and surgery expertise and extensive knowledge with over 15 hours of training video content to cover these essential facial aesthetics topics.

DESIGNATION

The AAAMS’ aesthetics accreditation is through Oakstone Publishing. Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE FACIAL AESTHETICS 101 SERIES

It is estimated that it should take the average learner 17 hours to complete the activity.

facial mannequin training student in action

FACIAL AESTHETICS 101 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify the anatomy and physiology of the face, with special attention to blood vessels and nerves so they can be avoided during treatment.
  • Describe the 4Rs of aesthetics.
  • Explain the concept of Facial Beautification.
  • Define the relationship between the art and science of aesthetics.
  • Discuss how the aging process affect the face, and how aesthetic medicine can restore beauty and youth to the face.
  • Recognize the important structures of the face with regards to botulinum toxins and dermal fillers and its appropriate use.
  • Identify key facial muscles and formulate a treatment plan to inject botulinum toxin based on the units of botulinum toxin to use in mixing and administration, and identify key facial muscles and fat layers to build a treatment plan based on how much filler substance to use per area.
  • Inject botulinum toxin safely and apply different filler injection techniques for optimal patient outcomes while avoiding/reducing the risk of complications.

AAAMS also offers CME & CE credits through the following individual courses:

AAAMS offers 3.5 CME & CE credits through the Introduction to Aesthetics 101 online course:

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE THE AESTHETICS 101 ONLINE COURSE

It is estimated that it should take the average learner 3.5 hours to complete the activity.

DESIGNATION

Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

INTRODUCTION TO AESTHETICS 101 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Discuss facial anatomy.
  • Describe the 4Rs of aesthetics.
  • Explain the concept of Facial Beautification.
  • Define the relationship between the art and science of aesthetics.
  • Discuss how the aging process affects the face, and how aesthetic medicine can restore beauty and youth to the face.

AAAMS offers 6.5 CME & CE credits through the Botulinum Toxins 101 online course:

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE

It is estimated that it should take the average learner 6.5 hours to complete the activity.

DESIGNATION

Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 BOTULINUM TOXINS 101 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explain neurotoxins and their use in aesthetics.
  • Recall indications and contraindications for neurotoxin injections.
  • Describe how to conduct a proper clinical assessment.
  • Discuss the different injection methods for different purposes and different regions of the face.

AAAMS offers 7 CME & CE credits through the Dermal Fillers 101 online course:

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE

It is estimated that it should take the average learner 7 hours to complete the activity.

DESIGNATION

Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DERMAL FILLERS 101 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Discuss how the aging process affects the face.
  • List the different types of dermal fillers.
  • Explain how to use dermal fillers to restore youth and beauty to the face.
  • Recall the different injection techniques for different regions of the face.

REVIEWED FOR RE-RELEASE: December 1, 2022

DATE CREDITS EXPIRE: December 1, 2024

DATE OF ORIGINAL RELEASE: June 01, 2016

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Oakstone Publishing and The American Association of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery (AAAMS). Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION

To obtain a certificate of completion, a score of 70% or better on the post-test is required. Certificates of completion will be awarded based on the participant’s attendance and submission of the activity evaluation/claim credit form. You must participate in the entire activity to receive credit.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Practitioners looking to gain an understanding of facial aesthetics and the different treatments in aesthetic medicine.

FACULTY AFFILIATIONS DISCLOSURE

Oakstone Publishing has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. Oakstone Publishing’s planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible companies.

Sam Assassa, M.D. – Non-surgical Aesthetic Cosmetic Specialist

Beverly Hills Aesthetics, Los Angeles, CA 

Discloses no relationships with ineligible companies.