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Join Drs. Cheryl M. Burgess and Jeanine B. Downie as they evaluate the advantages of using technology to enhance the visual nature of dermatology. See digital i

Program Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

• Develop processes to incorporate digital imaging techniques into dermatology practice workflow
• Assess digital treatment and diagnostic options, such as fixed equipment and studio space, for dermatological imaging
• Employ digital management including databases and image cataloging to improve patient education and collaboration with colleagues

This webcast featuring injection techniques workshop will present a comprehensive review of the new dermal fillers and volumizers and their appropriate uses in

PrOGRAM DESCRIPTION

Cosmetic dermatology is a relatively new branch of the specialty that is experiencing dynamic growth. Recent advances in treatment options to improve the appearance, particularly of the aging face, have made this area of dermatology a challenging endeavor for clinicians but, at the same time, an intervention with typically highly satisfying results for both patients and clinicians who are trained and skilled at using these techniques. In addition to the cosmetic benefits for patients who seek rejuvenation due to age-related changes, facial fillers and volumizers, in particular, are useful for mitigating the deleterious effects of modern treatment regimens for patients with HIV/AIDS.

Successful and safe placement of these products—including botulinum toxin-A injections, as well as injectable skin fillers such as hyaluronic acid, poly- L-lactic acid, and calcium hydroxylapatite—demands that dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and other health care practitioners develop a thorough understanding of the underlying processes of facial changes. In addition, it is crucial that health care professionals who wish to offer these services in their practices undergo the appropriate training. Finally, clinicians must be thoroughly familiar with the advantages and drawbacks of each of the available products in order to choose the
best one—or combination—to accommodate individual patients’ needs.

To meet these needs, this webcast featuring injection techniques workshop will present a comprehensive review of the new dermal fillers and volumizers and their appropriate uses in the context of Non-Surgical Total Facial Rejuvenation (NSTFR). The program will cover facial aging, facial treatment zones, regional facial contouring, an overview of filling agents, and the role of dermal augmentation. Particular injection techniques will be demonstrated to provide background for physicians who wish to pursue hands-on training.

Intended Audience

This activity has been developed for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, fellows and residents in plastic surgery and dermatology.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Explain the underlying soft and hard tissue (eg, fat, dermis, bone cartilage, and dentition) changes that occur as a result of intrinsic and extrinsic aging factors that affect the face, and the physical manifestations of those changes;
• List and describe the state-of-the-art modalities currently available for rejuvenation and body sculpting to improve the appearance of biometric volume loss in patients regardless of etiology;
• Discuss the indications and techniques for injecting cosmetic botulinum toxin-A, and fillers and volumizers including hyaluronic acid, poly-L-lactic acid, and calcium hydroxylapatite; and
• Define and explain the category of products referred to as “cosmeceuticals.”