American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE)

The Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Fillers Level II course, offered by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE), is an advanced training program designed for medical professionals seeking to refine their skills in facial esthetic procedures. This comprehensive course provides in-depth instruction on advanced techniques for administering botulinum toxins and dermal fillers, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and expand treatment portfolios.  Participants will engage in hands-on training sessions under the supervision of experienced instructors, focusing on areas such as full-face and neck assessments, precision injection techniques, and the integration of these therapies into practice. The curriculum includes patient evaluation, anatomy review, treatment planning, and the application of advanced botulinum toxin and dermal filler techniques. This course is ideal for dentists, physicians, nurses, and physician assistants who have prior experience with injectable therapies and wish to elevate their expertise. Participants are encouraged to bring their own model patients for the hands-on sessions, as models are not provided. All necessary products and supplies are available during the training. 

The Botulinum Toxins & Dermal Fillers Level I course, offered by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE), is a foundational program designed for medical professionals seeking to integrate neurotoxin and dermal filler treatments into their practice. This comprehensive training combines didactic instruction with live, hands-on patient sessions, ensuring participants develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Throughout the course, attendees will learn essential techniques for total facial esthetics, focusing on the safe and effective use of botulinum toxins and dermal fillers. The curriculum covers patient assessment and consultation, indications and contraindications, anatomy relevant to the oral and maxillofacial regions, sterile techniques, and the physiology and pharmacology of injectable treatments. Participants will also gain proficiency in integrating these therapies into both therapeutic and esthetic treatment plans. This course is ideal for dentists, physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who are new to facial esthetic procedures or seeking to enhance their existing skills. The hands-on component involves live patient training under the supervision of experienced instructors, allowing participants to practice and refine their injection techniques in a controlled environment. All necessary products and supplies are provided during the training sessions.

The Injection Anatomy Inject and Dissect Cadaver Lab Training and Ultrasound Imaging Course, offered by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE), is an intensive 18-hour program designed for medical professionals seeking to enhance their proficiency and safety in administering injectable therapies. This course combines comprehensive anatomical dissection with practical ultrasound imaging techniques to provide a deep understanding of facial structures relevant to aesthetic procedures. Participants will engage in detailed cadaver dissections led by AAFE Anatomist Faculty, focusing on identifying critical anatomical landmarks, safe zones, danger areas, and facial planes to achieve optimal aesthetic outcomes. The curriculum also incorporates hands-on training with ultrasound imaging, enabling attendees to visualize soft tissue layers and vasculature in real-time, thereby improving injection precision and patient safety. Techniques covered include the administration of neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and solid filler PDO threads for smoothing and lifting sagging skin. This course is ideal for healthcare providers such as physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who have prior experience with injectable therapies and wish to deepen their anatomical knowledge and technical skills. All necessary products and supplies are provided during the training sessions.

The Master Nose Live Patient Certification Training Course is an advanced program tailored for clinicians with experience in botulinum toxin and dermal fillers who wish to master non-surgical nose enhancement techniques. This comprehensive course focuses on achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes through non-surgical procedures, often referred to as "liquid nose jobs." Participants will delve into the exclusive AAFE protocols, including the use of micro-botulinum toxin and dermal fillers for nose enhancements. Techniques covered encompass the AAFE Tip Lift™, raising the radix, straightening, and narrowing the dorsum, among others.  The course is designed for medical professionals such as physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who have completed the AAFE Level II Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Course or possess a minimum of two years of injection experience in the midface region. Participants are encouraged to bring their own model patients for the hands-on training sessions, as models are not provided. All necessary products and supplies are available for purchase, but the cost is not included in the course tuition.  Upon completion, attendees will receive a certificate of completion.

The Solid Filler PDO Thread Lift Level II Course is an advanced, comprehensive training designed for medical professionals who have completed foundational PDO thread lift education and are ready to deepen their expertise. This course focuses on advanced thread lift techniques using solid filler PDO threads to treat challenging areas such as the jawline, nose, lips, and deep marionette lines. Ideal for physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and RNs, this course includes extensive hands-on training with live models under expert supervision. Attendees will learn new protocols, advanced thread patterns, and strategies to safely and effectively achieve more dramatic results for patients. Product is provided for training purposes, and CE/CME credits are available upon completion. Prior completion of a foundational PDO thread lift course is required.

The Level III Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Master Course offered by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) is an advanced training program designed for healthcare professionals, including dentists, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, dental hygienists, and other qualified injectors.  This course focuses on comprehensive full-face esthetic treatments utilizing specialized dilutions of neurotoxins and advanced-level dermal fillers.  Participants will engage in live patient training, gaining hands-on experience in advanced injectable protocols and anatomically based techniques aimed at elevating their practice to an elite level in total facial esthetics. The program offers immediate online certification with the option to apply this training to live patient certification sessions.  There are no prerequisites for enrollment. The course includes live models for practical experience, and products are provided during training sessions.

The Master Lips Live Patient Certification Training by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) is tailored for healthcare professionals experienced in botulinum toxin and dermal fillers, aiming to master advanced lip enhancement techniques. This comprehensive course covers patient assessment, indications and contraindications, and a range of specialized procedures, including the AAFE Exclusive Micro-Botulinum Toxin Lip Flip, Advanced Lip Volumization, and the 3D Right Angle Lip Filler Technique. Participants will engage in hands-on training with live model patients, allowing for practical application of learned techniques under expert supervision. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own model patients, as models are not provided. Products used during the training are not included in the course tuition. Continuing Education (CE) credits are available upon completion. Prerequisites include completion of the AAFE Level I Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Course or an equivalent course, plus at least one year of patient treatment experience

The Master Esthetic Eyes Live Patient Training Course by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) is designed for healthcare professionals with prior experience in botulinum toxin and dermal fillers who wish to advance their skills in midface and upper face esthetic treatments. This comprehensive course focuses on enhancing the under-eye area, lid-cheek junction, and eyebrows using injectables. Participants will receive hands-on training with live model patients, practicing techniques such as micro-botulinum toxin applications, esthetic eyebrow lifts, and volumizing the tear trough with dermal fillers and solid filler PDO threads. Attendees are required to bring their own model patients, as models are not provided. Products used during the training are not included in the course tuition. Continuing Education (CE) credits are available upon completion. Prerequisites include completion of the AAFE Level II Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler Course or an equivalent course, or a minimum of two years of injection experience in the midface region.

The Solid Filler Lifting PDO Thread Lift Training Course by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) is designed for licensed healthcare professionals who want to add non-surgical facial lifting techniques to their practice. This course focuses on the use of FDA-cleared solid filler PDO threads to lift and tighten skin in the midface, lower face, neck, and jawline. It includes a detailed review of facial anatomy, patient assessment, treatment planning, and safety protocols. Participants receive live, hands-on training using thread lift techniques on model patients. Attendees must provide their own models, as models are not supplied. PDO threads are not included in the course tuition but are available for purchase. Continuing Education (CE) credits are offered upon completion. The Prepare On-Demand Module is a prerequisite to  the live patient hands-on training.