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ForwardIntroduction to Dermal Fillers
Overview
Introduction to Dermal Fillers is designed for medical professionals holding an active and unrestricted license in their field of practice. Upon completion of this course, participants are able to identify anatomical landmarks for safe injection of dermal fillers, become familiar with the array of hyaluronic acid (HA) and non-HA fillers available in the United States, learn techniques to optimize safety for mid-face and lip injections with dermal fillers, manage adverse events and practice basic techniques with a variety of HA fillers.
Target Audience
This educational activity is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, dentists and other healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the pharmacology and mechanism of action of soft tissue hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers
- Review the mechanism of action of soft issue dermal fillers
- Identify patient characteristics that support or contraindicate use of HA dermal fillers
- Identify facial areas for which treatment with dermal fillers is appropriate
- List the proper dosing regimens for various dermal fillers
- Describe injection techniques for the various dermal fillers per injection site
- Explain the differences in dosing regimens for various dermal fillers
- Discuss the duration of action and potential side effects for each dermal filler per injection site
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Disclosures
It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The author must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with ineligible companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflicts of interest are mitigated by AKH prior to accreditation of the activity. AKH planners and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Investigational Product
This educational activity may include discussion of uses of agents that are investigational and/or unapproved by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc. specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through participants misunderstanding of the content. If you would like to opt out from future communications from AKH please send an email to [email protected] with your information with "Opt Out" in the subject line.
Dorothy Caputo, MA BSN RN
Joseph Russo, Joseph A Russo, MD
Rebecca Lakofsky, BSN, RN
Maria Liuzzi, APRN, FNP-BC
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Aesthetic Mentor. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing
Credit being awarded: 4 ANCC contact hours
Physician Associates
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Dentists
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this activity for 4 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Available Credit
- 4.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 4.00 ADA CERP
- 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 4.00 ANCC
- 4.00 Attendance