Advances in Aesthetics: A Global Treatment Approach to Optimizing Patient Outcomes

 

Release Date: March 26, 2018

Last Reviewed: March 21, 2018

Expiration Date: March 26, 2019

Time to Complete Activity: 1.0 hour
*This activity expired for credit on March 26, 2019 and is no longer available for credit

 

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Clinical Assistant Professor (Adjunct)

Department of Dermatology

Temple University School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Director of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Main Line Center for Laser Surgery

Ardmore, PA

 

Volunteer Assistant Clinical Professor

Department of Medicine/Dermatology

University of California, San Diego

Goldman Butterwick Fitzpatrick Groff and Fabi Cosmetic Laser Dermatology

San Diego, CA

 

Skin Associates of South Florida
Coral Gables, FL

Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology

Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery

University of Miami

Miami, FL

 

Clinical Instructor of Dermatology

Yale New Haven Hospital

New Haven, CT

Director, Body Sculpting Center

Connecticut Dermatology Group

Norwalk, CT
 

This activity is provided by Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC.  

 

Aesthetic medicine clinicians need quality instruction and training to keep informed about continuing innovations in the aesthetic use of injectable soft tissue fillers and neuromodulators, energy-based ultrasound rejuvenation therapies, and technologies for controlled subcision. This activity is intended for practitioners who wish to enhance their techniques and skills in facial rejuvenation. Expert faculty review the processes of aging in facial skin and deeper tissues and differentiate evolving products and techniques for facial rejuvenation, providing viewers with valuable guidance on how to better individualize treatment, including product selection and dosing, optimal use of combination therapy, and how to address challenges of aesthetic rejuvenation.

 

This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of dermatologists, plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, ocular plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists, dermatologic surgeons, and cosmetic surgeons. It may also be of benefit to nurses in the field of aesthetic medicine and other healthcare providers who are involved in aesthetic medicine.

 

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

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Disclosure of Commercial Support

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Merz North America, Inc.
This activity is supported with in-kind contributions:  Merz North America, Inc. – disposable supplies (sharps and injectable fillers)

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This certified CME activity is designed using HTML5 video. As you navigate the video using the supplied controls, the slides will sync to the speaker.

 

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In accordance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education requirements on disclosure, faculty and contributors are asked to disclose any relationships with commercial interests associated with the area of medicine featured in the activity. These relationships are described below.

 

Consultant: Allergan, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; inmode; Merz North America, Inc.; Sinclair Pharma; Thermi; Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc

Clinical Investigator: Allergan, Inc.; Ellman International, Inc; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc

Speakers’ Bureau: Allergan, Inc.; Alma Lasers; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Merz North America, Inc.; Thermi; Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc

Other (Trainer): Allergan, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Sinclair Pharma; Thermi

 

Consultant: Alastin Skincare, Inc; Allergan, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Merz North America, Inc.; Revance Therapeutics, Inc; ULTA Beauty

Speakers' Bureau: Alastin Skincare, Inc; Allergan, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Merz North America, Inc.

Grant/Research Support: Alastin Skincare, Inc; Allergan, Inc.; Ampersand Aesthetics; Bayer HealthCare; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Merz North America, Inc.; Revance Therapeutics, Inc; ULTA Beauty

 

Consultant: Allergan, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Lutronic; Merz North America, Inc.; Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc

Speakers’ Bureau: Allergan, Inc.; Cutera; Cynosure, Inc; Lutronic; Merz North America, Inc.; Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc

Contracted Research: Allergan, Inc.; Alphaeon; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Merz North America, Inc.; Neothetics, Inc; Revance Therapeutics, Inc; Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc

 

Consultant: Merz North America, Inc.; Ulthera, Inc

Speakers’ Bureau: Dermarche Labs; Merz North America, Inc.; Solta Medical; Ulthera, Inc; Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc

Contracted Research: Merz North America, Inc.; Ulthera, Inc

 

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Independent peer reviewer has no financial relationships to disclose.

 

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