CE Approved Facial Aesthetics 101 Series (FA 101)

Botulinum Toxins 101

Botulinum Toxins 101 is a comprehensive online facial aesthetics program that covers the history of neurotoxins, molecular structure, mode of action, indications and contraindications. In this course, members will learn about BotoxNatomy™, which details the different facial expression muscles anatomy and their associated actions. Members will also look at the clinical application of neurotoxins covering the proper clinical assessment, markings, dosage, the art of injecting neurotoxins to soften expressive lines and create upper and lower facelift, pitfalls and how to address them. Lastly, members will have a first-hand look at a collection of videos that demonstrate the art of injecting the forehead, droopy eyebrows, crow’s feet, frown lines, bunny lines, gummy smile, lips definition, chin enhancement, jawline and lower face contouring and platysma bands. This online facial esthetics program is designed to provide unexperienced practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of neurotoxins and further enrich the knowledge experienced injectable practitioners. Dr. Sam Assassa provides his knowledge and professional expertise with over 4-hours of lecture and training video content.

Botulinum Toxin 101 Online Program includes the following sections:

Introduction to Neurotoxins

This section covers the history of neurotoxins, structure, mode of action, indications and contraindications

BotoxNatomy™

This section introduces the facial expression muscles anatomy and their associated actions

Clinical Application of Neurotoxins

This section will discuss the anatomy, upper middle and lower facial expressive muscles balance, brands, reconstitution and storage, indications and contraindications, proper clinical assessment, markings, proper dosage, injection techniques, pitfalls and how to address them

Comprehensive Injection Demonstration Videos

Focuses on one goal: to ameliorate expressive lines without causing asymmetry, effacement of facial expression (frozen face) or ptosis of eyebrows. The videos will demonstrate the individualization dosage based on the patient’s variation in anatomy, muscle mass and strength, asymmetry, and most importantly desired outcome: “the non-frozen face look”

Dermal Fillers 101

Dermal Fillers 101 is a comprehensive online program that covers the facial aging process and facial analysis pertinent to dermal fillers, classification of dermal filers, indications and contraindications. Also covered is the anatomy and techniques of regional nerve blocks of the face, injection techniques of upper, middle and lower face and how to avoid and treat fillers complications. Lastly, members will be able to watch a series of demonstration videos covering eyebrow lift, glabellar and forehead lines, nasolabial folds and marionette line corrections. Members will see proper injection techniques for treating hollowness under the eyes, tear trough deformity, enhancement of the cheeks, creating natural fuller lips, and contouring the chin and jaw line. Lastly, members will have access to a series of improvised reality videos, where Dr. Sam Assassa straps a GoPro camera to his head while consulting and injecting patients. This unique experience provides a first-person perspective of day-to-day practice as an aesthetic practitioner. Dr. Sam Assassa provides his knowledge and professional expertise with over 5-hours of lecture and training video content.

Dermal Fillers 101 Online Program includes the following sections:

Introduction to Injectable Fillers

• FaceNatomy™ Pertinent to Dermal Fillers
• Aging Face Pertinent to Facial Fillers
• Facial Analysis Pertinent to Dermal Fillers

Overview of Injectable Fillers

• Fillers Patient’s Consultation
• Area by Area Assessment

Injectable Fillers Complications and Pain Management

• Dermal Fillers Complications
• Pain Management

Comprehensive Videos

• Facial Analysis Videos
• Injection Demonstration Videos
• Reality Series Videos