Contouring with Deoxycholic acid

Contouring with Deoxycholic Acid at Aesthetic Mentor is an elective course for medical professionals interested in learning the safe and effective injection of deoxycholic acid, for the reduction of fat in the submental (double chin) area. Integrating these treatments into aesthetic business can benefit both existing patients and a practice’s success.

Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in the human body that breaks down dietary fats. When administered via multiple subcutaneous injections, deoxycholic acid begins working instantly to break down fat cells and its proprietary formula continues to prevent future fat cells from forming in the treatment area.

 

Target Audience

This course is designed for dentists, nurses, physicians assistants, physicians holding an active and unrestricted medical license in their field of practice. No previous experience in medical aesthetics is required.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the mechanism of action of deoxycholic acid.
  • Identify anatomical landmarks for injections with deoxycholic acid in submental fat.
  • Demonstrate the proper injection techniques for deoxycholic acid into submental fat.
  • Identify side effects or adverse events.
  • Review follow-up care indicated and post-care guidelines
Course summary
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
Course opens: 
04/14/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Committee Member, Planner, Staff(s)

Joseph Russo, MD

has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Allergan;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Galderma;.
Medical Director(s)

Joseph Russo, MD

has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Allergan;.
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Galderma;.
Speaker, Instructor, Faculty(s)

Greta Hall, RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Rebecca Lakofsky, BSN, RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

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.

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

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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