Aesthetics 102 Advanced Training Course

Self-Paced Online Didactic Training Session

Upon registration, attendees will be granted access to the online learning management system and enrolled in The Facial Aesthetics Master Program by Dr. Sam Assassa, President of The American Association of Aesthetics Medicine and Surgery. This online program is a comprehensive series of online training programs designed to provide members with a robust foundation for understanding facial aesthetics. Dr. Assassa provides his knowledge and professional expertise with over 15-hours of training video content to cover these essential facial aesthetic topics. These comprehensive online aesthetics courses serve as a prerequisite didactic session for the hands-on training course and are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of contemporary facial aesthetics on both a fundamental and an advanced level. The online aesthetics courses include a required assignment at the conclusion that will measure the attendee’s level of understanding and test his or her knowledge. The online aesthetics courses not only help prepare attendees for the advanced hands-on session but they maximize on the whole approach to facial aesthetics.

The Facial Aesthetics Master Online Program includes the following three programs:

Introduction to Aesthetics 101 Online Program

This program starts with a brief introduction describing how the art of aesthetics directly ties into the field of facial aesthetics. This program introduces members to the concept of facial BeautiΦication, with an emphasis on the Greek symbol Φ, which represents Phi, described in this program as the Golden Ratio of Beauty. This program also introduces members to the ideal facial dimensions and how they relate to the overall appearance of the face. In addition, this program provides an in-depth look at the facial anatomy described as Facenatomy. Lastly, members will understand the aging process and how to apply the 4R’s of Aesthetics to restore beauty and youth in the face.

Botulinum Toxin 101 Online Program

This comprehensive program covers the history of neurotoxins, molecular structure, mode of action, indications and contraindications. In this program, members will learn about BotoxNatomy™, which details the different facial expression muscles anatomy and their associated actions. Members will also look at the clinical application of neurotoxins covering the proper clinical assessment, markings, dosage, the art of injecting neurotoxins to soften expressive lines and create upper and lower facelift, pitfalls and how to address them. Lastly, members will have a first-hand look at a collection of videos that demonstrate the art of injecting the forehead, droopy eyebrows, crow’s feet, frown lines, bunny lines, gummy smile, lips definition, chin enhancement, jawline and lower face contouring and platysma bands. This online program is designed to provide unexperienced practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of neurotoxins and further enrich the knowledge experienced injectable practitioners.

Dermal Fillers 101 Online Program

This detailed program explores the facial aging process and facial analysis pertinent to dermal fillers, classification of dermal filers, indications and contraindications. Also covered is the anatomy and techniques of regional nerve blocks of the face, injection techniques of upper, middle and lower face and how to avoid and treat dermal fillers complications. Lastly, members will be able to watch a series of demonstration videos covering eyebrow lift, glabellar and forehead lines, nasolabial folds and marionette line corrections. Members will see proper injection techniques for treating hollowness under the eyes, tear trough deformity, enhancement of the cheeks, creating natural fuller lips, and contouring the chin and jaw line. Lastly, members will have access to a series of improvised reality videos, where Dr. Sam Assassa straps a GoPro camera to his head while consulting and injecting patients. This unique experience provides a first-person perspective of day-to-day practice as an aesthetic practitioner.

Attendees are eligible for this course if any of the following requirements are met:

• Attendee has successfully completed Aesthetics 101 and conducted at least 25 patient cases

OR

• Attendee has two years or more of verifiable experience using botulinum toxin & dermal fillers and is one of the following:
  • Doctor (MD, DO, OB/GYN)
  • Dentist (DDS, DMD, BDS)
  • Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Nurse (NP, RN, LPN/LVN)

IMPORTANT: Attendees must complete the online aesthetics courses to be eligible for the in-person advanced aesthetics course sessions

Disclaimer: Please note that faculty and program are subject to change without notice.

In-Person Training Session topics:

Aesthetic Decoding the Façe | The MD Codes™:

The MD Codes™ are a series of precise sites that were created by Dr. De Maio designed to deliver natural harmonious Facial BeautiΦication results. They consist of a variable number of injection sites divided into anatomical areas. Each injection site is represented by letters and numbers. The letters represent the anatomical area and the numbers may indicate the sequence in which the injections may be potentially delivered. The MD Codes™ are a helpful tool to help patients understand their treatment motivation. By using the MD Codes™ patients will point out the areas of concern so that the injector may discuss and communicate the MD Codes™ for their Treatment Plan. It is not uncommon that patients are unaware of the precise injection sites that should be treated to assist the correction of the areas of concern. The MD Codes™ may explain why the improvement of an area may be achieved without direct injection but by treating a neighbor or distant area. Attendees will have the opportunity to apply the advanced aesthetic techniques and inject realistic facial mannequins under the guidance of experienced physician educators.

Game Changing Techniques, Trends, & Inventions:

• Current Concepts of Facial BeautiΦication
• Young vs. old face
• Male vs. female face
• Ethnic faces
• The Four Pillars of Facial BeautiΦication
• Demonstration: MD Codes™ – The 8 Points Face BeautiΦication
• Demonstration: MD Codes™ – The 8 Points Lips BeautiΦication

Facial Volumetric by Dermal Fillers: Which is the Best Approach:

• The Multilayer Approach
• The Bolus Approach
• The Nailing Approach
• The Horizontal Approach
• The Double Plane Approach

Dermal Fillers Causing Vascular Compromises: When And How To Treat?

• Facial arteries: demonstration of surface topography and cadaver anatomy
• Identifying the danger zones
• Latest intervention protocol
• The “must have” emergency kit

The V-Lift™ Facelift:

The newest buzz word in the world of aesthetics, the V-Lift™ facelift is a non-surgical minimally invasive procedure that requires pinpoint incisions, but no stitches, or general anesthesia. Under local anesthetics, a blunt cannula is inserted beneath the skin to reach the designated facial region and instantly lift the muscles, fascia and fat underlying the skin. Once lifted, Juvederm is injected to hold the elevated tissues position in place at which point the cannula is withdrawn from treated area.

• V-Lift™ vectoring facelift technique
• Lecture and Demonstration

Smile Lift™ Mona Lisa Smile:

A minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to reverse the mouth corners frown and improve oral commissure negative vectors. A subnormal subcision to release the dermal attachments to labio-mandibular ligament allowing normal muscular activity without the formation of groove or downward oral commissure “mouth corner frown.”

Current & Advanced Aesthetics Botulinum Toxin Technique Concepts:

Intradermal Botulinum Toxin:

• Sweaty under arms
• Preventing acne break outs, oily skin and redness
• Large pore reduction
• Lecture and Demonstration

MicroTox™ Techniques:

• Hyperdilution technique
• Lecture and Demonstration

Neurotoxins for the lower face:

• Nefertiti Lift: lower face and necklift
• Lower face contouring advanced techniques
• Bruxism, TMJ and Gummy Smile
• Lecture and Demonstration
• Facial mannequin practice and injection technique

Disclaimer: Please note that faculty and program are subject to change without notice.

In-Person Training Session topics:

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Using Cosmetic Fillers:

A non-surgical rhinoplasty is the perfect solution for a reduction in the appearance of the nose without the complications and risks of traditional rhinoplasty. The non-surgical rhinoplasty, RinoFill™, is a set of advanced techniques designed using cosmetic fillers to improve the structure of the nose. After 8 years of performing this procedure on hundreds of patients, Dr. Assassa can say with confidence that this great technique can address 85% of aesthetic nose imperfections without going under the knife. Approximately 70% of nasal aesthetic flaw can be resolved through a non-surgical rhinoplasty procedure. Attendees will learn this game changing technique and may begin to offer this profitable 45-minute procedure in their practices on the very next day.

• The anatomy of the nose to be treated with dermal fillers
• Determining which dermal filler is best for the client
• Listing safety issues and complications and assess indications and contraindications for treatment and proper treatment protocols
• Acquiring the technical skill to perform the injections
• Injecting fillers for aesthetic enhancement of the nose
• Correcting nose imperfections such as the tip, bridge, shape definition and nostrils for a more aesthetically harmonious appearance
• Live demonstration and observation
• Facial mannequin practice and injection technique

Conclusion and Certification Ceremony:

A framed certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of training

Disclaimer: Please note that faculty and program are subject to change without notice.