Foundations of Filler
Shakira Cabrera, PA-C

For healthcare professionals interested in diving into Dermal Filler
and learning about injections.  

Sept 28th, 2024

This comprehensive hands-on training and certification workshop will prepare you to understand the creative and artistic aspects of dermal fillers and give you the injection techniques and pearls to create your patient’s desired look. The morning didactic will present the history, development, and characteristics of dermal fillers.

The lecture will discuss the on-label use but will focus on the aging face, principles, and practices for achieving optimal results for facial shaping as well as wrinkle/fold reduction and basic facial rejuvenation with the use of dermal filling agents. This comprehensive didactic will speak to safety issues, potential complications/ adverse events, and management thereof. The presentation will include the proper consultation process, pain management, selection criteria of filling agents, establishing realistic patient expectations, and patient education to ensure a positive patient outcome. Videos and live demonstrations explaining procedures and techniques will bolster your knowledge to ultimately prepare you for the hands-on practice sessions. With ESI’s low student-to-instructor ratio (4:1), our intense afternoon hands-on sessions led by our instructor will provide a tailored one-on-one experience. Hyaluronic acid fillers will be used for the hands-on portion of the workshop. Each attendee will receive a course manual, supporting documents, and more. A certification of hands-on training will be provided upon completion of the course.

Goals of the Introduction to Dermal Filler Course:

• Discuss the history and pharmacology of dermal fillers

• Understand client selection and preparation

• Learn the indications, contraindications, and treatment techniques for each area and/or product

• Examine possible side effects and after-treatment protocols

• Discuss the goals of aesthetic procedures including the types of aging and how the skin changes as it ages

• Increase knowledge of facial anatomy in reference to injectable procedures including facial muscles and understanding the layers of the skin

• Understand the use and role of dermal fillers

• Analyze the hyaluronic acid classification methods, common areas of use, and depth of injection for hyaluronic acid dermal fillers

• Understand the types and uses of the most common hyaluronic acid dermal fillers in the United States

• Examine dermal filler techniques and injection methods.

• Cover mid-face and lower-face rejuvenation. Does not include lip filler.

• Understand common complications that may occur with dermal filler injections and how to manage these complications with proper safety protocols

• Evaluate correct patient selection criteria, the importance of medical history review, and elements of a successful aesthetic patient consultation

• Learn how to explain pre-care, post-care, risks, and side effects and from there create a comprehensive treatment plan

• Establish and exhibit successful skills in performing live model consultations

• Demonstrate correct injection methods and techniques for dermal fillers.

After the didactic session, you will gain extensive knowledge and real-life experience with clinical hands-on training. You will perform client consultations, come up with treatment plans and perform injections all under the supervision of the instructor. This includes meeting with the model, going over the history and consent forms, and conducting a skin analysis while understanding what outcome the model would like

From there, the instructor will assist in determining the appropriate type and amount of product which will be injected by the attendees of the course. Models and products are provided by Jules Aesthetics during the hands-on training session. The products available during the hands-on training session are Juvederm® products (including Ultra®, Ultra Plus®, Voluma®) and Restylane® products (including Lyft, Contour, Defyne, Kysse, Restylane Classic.)

The exact product used will be dependent on the patient’s anatomy, treatment area, skin type, and instructor.  During this time you will discuss the strengths of each product to determine the best treatment option.

Enrollment
Didactic & Hands-on Training - $2,500
Didactic & Observation Only - $1,800
$1000 Deposit is required for registration. Full tuition is due 4 weeks prior to the course.

More Information

You will receive a certificate, but there is no CE or CME offered from this course. Our course is limited to 4-6 attendees, course instructor, and director to ensure safety. We encourage developing professional and supportive relationships with each other in our training to support each other during your aesthetic career. We aim to build a community that empowers each other where we continue to grow, share authentically, and practice safely.

Location: 3010 Napier Park, STE 102 San Antonio, Texas

Time: 10am-4:30pm

Each Participant Receives: Certification of Completion; Anatomy Board; & Reference Guides

Important Information:

1. Participants must have a valid RN, NP, PA, MD, or DDS license to attend.

2. If you’re not registered to inject in the state of Texas, don’t worry! You’re still able to inject during training. Just please ensure your malpractice insurance covers out-of-state training.

3. A current and active medical license and malpractice insurance is required in order to take this course. Please have a copy of these on hand (digital copies on your phone are permitted) when attending this course.

4. Please wear scrubs and comfortable shoes to the course.

5. Products and models are included in the training.

6. You must be injecting presently for a minimum of 3 months.

Cancellation Policy:

In the event that you need to cancel, please provide at least 4 weeks’ notice so we have time to fill your spot. Cancellations made 4 weeks before the training will receive a full refund. For cancellations made 2-4 weeks before the training, they will receive a partial refund of 50%.

For cancellations made within the 2-week period prior to the course, no refund will be issued. All sales are final at that time.

Course Transfer: In the event you are unable to attend the course you register for you must request a transfer 4 weeks prior to that course. We will allow ONE course transfer deposit. If that course transfer is canceled or you are unable to attend, the deposit will be forfeited.

Texas State Regulations
Texas Law requires that patients receive a medical evaluation prior to their treatment. The Medical Professional is responsible for the diagnosis, intake, and delegation of the cosmetic procedure. 

SCA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the course for any reason up to one week prior to the course with a FULL Refund issued to students.

Nonsurgical Cosmetic Medical Procedures §193.17

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