This symposium is a part of the Aesthetic Learning Academy, in conjunction with Shatkin F.I.R.S.T., and was designed by Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. to meet the educational needs of medical professionals in preparation and reference for clinical application of the use if neuromodulators in the head and neck area for aesthetic and associated treatments. The target audience is clinicians including: Physicians, Dentists, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, aestheticians and allied medical and dental personnel involved in the care of individuals seeking aesthetic and rejuvenation services.

This course covers:

• Overview of Facial Aesthetics and Balance
• Types of Aesthetic Injectables, History and Uses
• Botulinum Toxin A description and mechanism of action
• Facial Anatomy related to facial aesthetics
• Patient Selection and treatment choices
• Preparation and Dilution/Reconstruction
• Marking and Injection Technique
• Prevention and Management of Side Effects
• Off Label use
• Neuromodulator Supplies
• Clinical Tips

Training in the field of Aesthetics includes general knowledge in skin are management as well as advanced education in the use of state-of-the-art devices including lasers, radiofrequency (RF), Ultrasound (US), Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), other light based techniology in addition to topical skin products.  Typically a 1/2 day addition to our full day symposium on injectables, the Skin Care Training includes demonstration of the newest and most useful devices in the medical aesthetics practice, shared by leaders in the industry.