Preventing and Treating Adverse Events of Injectable Fillers: Evidence-based Recommendations from ASDS
Course Description
This activity covers content from the paper, "Preventing and Treating Adverse Events of Injectable Fillers: Evidence-based Recommendations from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Multidisciplinary Task Force," published in the February 2021 issue of Dermatologic Surgery.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
This activity covers content from the paper, "Preventing and Treating Adverse Events of Injectable Fillers: Evidence-based Recommendations from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Multidisciplinary Task Force," published in the February 2021 issue of Dermatologic Surgery.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the course and depth of vessel at high risk of occlusion with injectable fillers.
- Mitigate vascular occlusion and be able to identify and treat it early if it occurs.
- Identify potential causes of inflammatory reactions to fillers and discsuss options for prevention and treatment.
Event Presenter(s)
Murad Alam, MD, MBA
Faculty
Dr. Murad Alam is Vice-Chair of Dermatology; Professor of Dermatology, Otolaryngology, and Surgery; and Chief of the Section of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He serves as the director of the Northwestern University ACGME-approved fellowship training program in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, and its ASDS-approved fellowship training program in Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery. His clinical practice includes the treatment of skin cancer, as well as cosmetic dermatology, and laser surgery.
Faculty
Dr. Murad Alam is Vice-Chair of Dermatology; Professor of Dermatology, Otolaryngology, and Surgery; and Chief of the Section of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He serves as the director of the Northwestern University ACGME-approved fellowship training program in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, and its ASDS-approved fellowship training program in Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery. His clinical practice includes the treatment of skin cancer, as well as cosmetic dermatology, and laser surgery.
Derek Jones, MD
Faculty
Dr. Jones is a board-certified dermatologist. In 1999 he founded Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, where he is the Medical Director.
Faculty
Dr. Jones is a board-certified dermatologist. In 1999 he founded Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills, where he is the Medical Director.
Jean Carruthers, MD, FRCSC, FRC (OPHTH)
Faculty
Dr. Carruthers is globally recognized for her expertise in research and clinical work in cosmetic surgery and noninvasive cosmetic procedures, Dr. Jean Carruthers has played a pivotal role in the development of today’s cosmetic dermatology sector. With her husband, Dr. Alastair Carruthers, she pioneered the cosmetic use of botulinum A exotoxin that has since grown to become the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the world.
Faculty
Dr. Carruthers is globally recognized for her expertise in research and clinical work in cosmetic surgery and noninvasive cosmetic procedures, Dr. Jean Carruthers has played a pivotal role in the development of today’s cosmetic dermatology sector. With her husband, Dr. Alastair Carruthers, she pioneered the cosmetic use of botulinum A exotoxin that has since grown to become the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the world.
Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD
Faculty
Dr. Fitzgerald is a board-certified dermatologist and an internationally recognized expert in the field of cosmetic dermatology. She an author, teacher and speaker to national and international audiences, and is currently in private practice in Los Angeles, CA.
Faculty
Dr. Fitzgerald is a board-certified dermatologist and an internationally recognized expert in the field of cosmetic dermatology. She an author, teacher and speaker to national and international audiences, and is currently in private practice in Los Angeles, CA.
Sue Ellen Cox, MD
Faculty
Dr. Cox is the current ASDS President. She is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, and is the founding Medical Director of Aesthetic Solutions in Chapel Hill, NC.
Faculty
Dr. Cox is the current ASDS President. She is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, and is the founding Medical Director of Aesthetic Solutions in Chapel Hill, NC.
Shannon Humphrey, MD, FRCPC
Faculty
Dr. Humphrey is at the forefront of innovation in cosmetic dermatology. She is a recognized expert in the use of cosmetic injectables including fillers, neuromodulators and sodium deoxycholate. Dr. Humphrey is Medical Director at Carruthers & Humphrey Cosmetic Dermatology.
Faculty
Dr. Humphrey is at the forefront of innovation in cosmetic dermatology. She is a recognized expert in the use of cosmetic injectables including fillers, neuromodulators and sodium deoxycholate. Dr. Humphrey is Medical Director at Carruthers & Humphrey Cosmetic Dermatology.
Duration
120 minutes
Credits
CME: 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Credit is provided for live webinar attendees.
Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASDS designates this activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
120 minutes
Credits
CME: 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Credit is provided for live webinar attendees.
Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASDS designates this activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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