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Facial Anatomy for Cosmetic Injections



Facial Anatomy for Cosmetic Injections On-Demand Course


Description
Held June 11-12, 2022 in Nashville, TN, with Drs. Cotofana, Biesman, Green and Mandy, this course offers high-yield lectures and recordings of cadaver lab dissections and injection technique pearls.

Improve your clinical and functional knowledge of facial anatomy for cosmetic procedures! This course includes high-yield lectures and in-depth cadaveric specimen dissections with instructional dialogue on anatomy, injection technique demonstrations on cadaveric specimen, and bonus thread lift technique demonstration. Attendees will be guided through clinically relevant techniques, safety aspects and improved outcome aspects as they relate to dermal filler, neuromodulator and biostimulator injections.

Course content includes:
  • Recorded Lecture: Anatomic Principles of Aesthetic Treatments –Sebastian Cotofana, MD, PhD, PhD
  • Recorded Lecture: Facial Assessment and Concepts of Beauty – Stephen Mandy, MD
  • Recorded Lecture: Dermal Filler Rheologic Applications – Jeremey Green, MD
  • Recorded Lecture: Complications: How to Avoid and Manage – Brian Biesman, MD, FACS
  • Recorded Lab: Upper Face Dissection and Injection Technique Pearls – Sebastian Cotofana, MD, PhD, PhD; Brian Biesman, MD, FACS; Jeremy Green, MD
  • Recorded Lab: Mid Face Dissection and Injection Technique Pearls – Sebastian Cotofana, MD, PhD, PhD; ; Brian Biesman, MD, FACS; Jeremy Green, MD
  • Recorded Lab: Lower Face Dissection – Sebastian Cotofana, MD, PhD, PhD
  • Recorded Lab: Thread Lift Technique – Stephen Mandy, MD

Learning Objectives

Following this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Identify functional and structural facial anatomy relevant to cosmetic injection and thread lift procedures.
  • Apply facial anatomy knowledge to assessment and planning for cosmetic procedures.
  • Implement injection techniques and strategies that optimize safety as well as aesthetic outcomes.

Credits

CME: 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
To obtain CME credit in your ASDS Learn profile and download your CME certificate, you will need to view ALL sections of this course, including the introduction video, and complete the course evaluation.

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 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Duration: 03/28/23 - 03/27/26

Faculty Disclosures
Faculty do not have any relevant financial relationships.

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Faculty


Sebastian Cotofana, MD, PhD, PhD
Co-Director

Dr. Cotofana  has established himself as the world’s leading anatomist for facial cosmetic procedures. His passion for detailed anatomic research and dedication to his specialty is evident through his ongoing contribution as a publisher of more than 150 peer-reviewed articles and books.


Jeremy Green, MD
Co-Director

Dr. Green is a fellowship-trained, board-certified Miami cosmetic dermatologist at Skin Associates of South Florida. Dr. Green is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Miami Department of Dermatology where he volunteers providing patient care at Jackson Memorial Hospital and participating in resident education.


Brian Biesman, MD, FACS
Faculty

Dr. Biesman specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and facial surgery and minimally invasive rejuvenation techniques including injectables. He opened his practice in Nashville in 2008, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology and a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis.


Stephen Mandy, MD
Faculty

Dr. Mandy has been in private practice at South Beach Dermatology since 1973 and is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Miami. He has broad experience as a painter, sculptor, and photographer, and applies this knowledge for cosmetic procedures. Dr. Mandy is a highly experienced instructor and in particular for cadaver anatomy.

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