Dental CE Course: Non-Invasive Facial Cosmetic Procedures

This presentation will cover the most popular noninvasive facial cosmetic procedures like chemical denervation (Botulinum Toxin), the use of resorbable and semi-permanent fillers, treatment of facial scars, laser facial skin rejuvenation, and facial chemical peels in all aspects. Mechanism of action, relative anatomy, patient selection, treatment planning, modality selection, detailed technique description, risks, and complications (including their management) will be thoroughly discussed. At the end of the presentation there will be a live demonstration of Botulinum Toxin application. The participants will be able to observe live patient evaluation, reconstitution of the solution to appropriate concentration, choice of appropriate instrumentation and disposables, pain management, area mapping and disinfection, injections, and review of postoperative instructions.

Course objectives

Upon course completion, the participant should be able to:

* Understand the mechanism of action, relative anatomic considerations, and physics of the various methods discussed
* Be able to apply proper patient selection and technique selection to optimize cosmetic results
* Comprehend the multiple particularities and details that pertain to each facial cosmetic procedure
* Be able to discuss the full range of risks and complications that are related with each technique
* For the live demonstration: Appreciate all the details relevant to preparation and execution of chemical denervation with Botulinum Toxin as well as pre-operative and post-operative essentials