About the Workshop
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Our Facial Aesthetic Certification Course is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop tailored for physicians, nurses, aestheticians, and healthcare professionals looking to offer a wide range of facial treatment options. This 1-day training covers medical-grade procedures like chemical peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling, and facial rejuvenation techniques. You'll receive detailed written protocols for every step and gain the opportunity to perform these procedures under expert supervision.
Venue
This course is offered both in-person and online, providing flexibility for participants to choose their preferred method of learning.
Credits
Participants will earn continuing medical education (CME) credits for completing the course, contributing to their professional development and certification requirements.
About Venue
The in-person course is held in a professional setting conducive to hands-on training. The venue is equipped with state-of-the-art tools and materials necessary for the full range of facial aesthetic procedures, including medical-grade chemical peels and microneedling systems.
Course Objectives
- Master the use of skin resurfacing techniques based on skin type and condition.
- Understand different skin classifications (Fitzpatrick, Burton Scale) and when to apply each treatment.
- Learn to perform chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and microneedling.
- Discover how to integrate retail cosmeceuticals into your practice as a revenue stream.
- Grasp the business aspects of pricing, packaging, and marketing aesthetic services.
Course Overview
The course includes a thorough overview of facial aesthetics, focusing on medical-grade treatments like chemical peels, microneedling, and microdermabrasion. You will also learn how to classify skin types and use different acids and protocols for treating pigmentation, acne scars, skin laxity, and wrinkles. The hands-on training ensures you perform these procedures under professional supervision to gain practical experience.
Course Agenda
In-Person Course Agenda
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration
- 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM: Instructor Introduction, Skin Classifications, and Anatomy
- 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM: Identification of Skin Aging, Micro Needling Protocols
- 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM: Break
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Microdermabrasion Techniques and Protocols
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Introduction to Medical Grade Chemical Peels
- 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Break
- 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM: Hands-On Training: Micro Needling and Chemical Peels
- 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM: Q&A Session
LIVE Virtual Course Agenda
Similar schedule to in-person, with hands-on sessions tailored to online participation.
Who Event Is For
This course is designed for MDs, DOs, DMDs, DDS, NPs, RNs, and other licensed healthcare professionals who are interested in expanding their aesthetic treatment offerings.
Course Date
The course is available in multiple formats, including both in-person and online sessions. Specific dates will be provided upon registration.
Prerequisites
It is recommended that non-core attendees (those other than Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists) complete the Advanced Facial Anatomy Cadaver Workshop (live or on-demand) to gain an understanding of facial anatomy and avoid complications during aesthetic procedures. This is crucial for ensuring safe and effective treatment results.
Additional Course Information
Course Overview
An unsurpassed standard in the treatment of different skin conditions, Medical Grade Chemical Peels, from light to deep peels, keep producing the best results over and over, in multiple case scenarios. During their stay in Detroit, and guided by Empire Medical experts, attendees will study the difference between medical grade cosmeceuticals, over-the-counter skin care products, and the popular “day spa” peel, while learning the various skin classifications in treating different patients according to their specific needs.
The first hours of the course will be focused on:
Skin Classifications:
- Fitzpatrick Type
- Lancer Ethnicity Scale
- Burton Classification (Acne Grading)
Physiological Effects of Aging:
- Facial bone loss
- Ligament laxity
- Fat Atrophy or migration
- HA and Collagen Reduction
Categorization of Skin Aging:
- Pigmented lesions
- Vascularities
- UV damage
The Complete Facial Aesthetic Workshop also covers the entirety of protocols for Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Microneedling, and Facial Rejuvenation, all in one day, while the hands-on portion of the course revolves around MicroNeedling, and Medical Grade Chemical Peels (AHA and BHA Acids) in the treatment of:
- Acne Scarring
- Linear and Boxcar scars
- Skin Laxity/UV damage
- Decollete Rejuvenation
- Stubborn static wrinkles (rhytids)
Course Objectives
- Learn to safely perform and master all skin care resurfacing techniques based on patients’ skin classifications and conditions.
- Expand your knowledge of different skin classifications that you will find in your aesthetic practice.
- Learn the different active ingredients active in each type of peel and identify which patients can benefit from each one of the available peels.
- Learn to safely combine microdermabrasion with specific peels or stand-alone treatment. Apply the latest techniques and protocols associated with micro needling including dermal rollers or the needle pen. Fully understand the mechanism of action, indications for use, and adverse events associated with the various protocols.
- Learn to adopt cosmeceuticals as an alternative revenue for your aesthetic practice.
- Explore the business side of facial aesthetics including pricing, packaging, and marketing for patients (inside or outside your practice)
Who the event is for?
Elevate your aesthetic standards with our Complete Facial Aesthetics Seminar. This comprehensive workshop, led by top-tier board-certified professionals is designed to empower certified physicians with advanced techniques for achieving unparalleled results in rejuvenating and refining the face. Whether you're based in Detroit, Dearborn, Ann Arbor, Warren, Livonia, or any other nearby area in Michigan, this workshop is meant to meet your needs and help you produce astonishing results for your patients.
Prerequisites
Advanced Facial Anatomy Cadaver Workshop is recommended for non-core attendees to avoid complications in aesthetic injections and procedures.
Course Agenda
- 8:00am - 8:30am: Registration
- 8:30am - 9:45am: Instructor Introduction, Skin Classifications, Skin Anatomy and Aging Effects
- 9:45am - 10:45am: Skin Aging Identification, Microneedling Protocols, Size/Indication Charting
- 10:45am - 11:00am: Break
- 11:00am - 12:00pm: Microdermabrasion Techniques and Protocols
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch (on your own)
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm: Introduction to Medical Grade Chemical Peels, Differences Between Medical-Grade and Salon Peels
- 2:30pm - 2:45pm: Break
- 2:45pm - 3:15pm: Retail Opportunities and Marketing Strategies
- 3:15pm - 4:30pm: Break
- 3:45pm - 4:30pm: Questions & Answers, Hands-On Training, Reaffirmation of Protocols
Planning your visit
Not sure what to do after successfully completing the course? Take a stroll through the beautiful Belle Isle Park, a 982-acre island park with stunning views of the Detroit River. For a taste of local culture, check out the Detroit Institute of Arts or the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. If you're interested in the city's rich automotive history, head to the Henry Ford Museum and tour the Rouge Factory. And of course, no visit to Detroit would be complete without trying some of the city's famous Coney dogs or deep-dish pizza. From hot dogs to pizza, Detroit has plenty to offer.
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