Expert Insights on the Key Role of Biostimulatory Fillers
in Aesthetic Medicine - Submalar - 52 YO Female
 
Release Date: September 10, 2018
Last Reviewed: July 28, 2018
Expiration Date: September 10, 2021
Time to Complete Each Activity: 5-15 minutes
*This activity expired for credit on September 10, 2021 and is no longer available for credit
 
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Statement of Need
Clinicians in aesthetic medicine face the constant challenge of keeping ahead of the curve with evolving techniques and a broadening array of available products. This activity will provide participants with expert recommendations on the use of biostimulatory fillers and how to apply best practices for aesthetic medicine, including integration of novel approaches and individualization based on anatomic assessment, extent of aging, and patient goals.

Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of dermatologists, plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, ocular plastic surgeons, and ophthalmologists. It may also be of benefit to nurses and other healthcare providers who are involved in the field of aesthetic medicine.
 
Learning Objective
Upon proper completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
  • Devise individualized treatment plans for aesthetic rejuvenation that incorporate biostimulatory fillers.
 
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Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC, designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
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Disclosure of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
 
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Disclosures
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Faculty
Shino Bay Aguilera, DO
Medical Director
Shino Bay Cosmetic Dermatology, Plastic Surgery & Laser Institute
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Consultant: Allergan, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Merz North America, Inc.; SkinCeuticals International; Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc
 
Sabrina G. Fabi, MD, FAAD, FAACS
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
Consultant: Alastin Skincare, Inc; Allergan, Inc.; Colorscience, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Merz North America, Inc.; Revance Therapeutics, Inc
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; Colorscience, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Merz North America, Inc.; Revance Therapeutics, Inc
Stockholder: Allergan, Inc.; Revance Therapeutics, Inc
 
Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD
Private Practice
Los Angeles, CA
Advisory Board: Allergan, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Merz North America, Inc.
Speakers’ Bureau: Allergan, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Merz North America, Inc.
 
David J. Goldberg, MD, JD
Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of NY & NJ
New York, NY
Advisory Board: Aerolase Corp.; Almirall, S.A.; Erchonia Corporation; Ferndale Labs, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc; LEO Pharma Inc; Lutronic; Merz North America, Inc.; Neothetics, Inc; Sienna Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.; Sinclair Pharma; Thermi
Contracted Research: Aerolase Corp.; Allergan, Inc.; Alma Lasers; Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Cutera; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; inmode; LEO Pharma Inc; Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Sebacia, Inc; Sensus Healthcare; Sienna Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.; Syneron Candela
Speakers’ Bureau: Allergan, Inc.; Alma Lasers; EndyMed Medical Ltd; Merz North America, Inc.; Suneva Medical, Inc
Stockholder: Aerolase Corp.; Aquavit Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Strathspey Crown
 
John H. Joseph, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Head and Neck Surgery
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Director, Clinical Testing of Beverly Hills
John H. Joseph, MD
Beverly Hills, CA
Advisory Board: Allergan, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Merz North America, Inc.
Contracted Research: Alphaeon Corporation; Ampersand Aesthetics; Chroma Technology Corporation; Endo International Pharmaceuticals; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Merz North America, Inc.; Revance Therapeutics, Inc; RXI Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Teoxane Laboratories; Ulthera, Inc
Speaker: Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Stockholder: Alphaeon Corporation; Endo International Pharmaceuticals; Evolus; Revance Therapeutics, Inc; Skin Vent; Suneva Medical, Inc; Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc
 
Z. Paul Lorenc, MD, FACS
Medical Director
Lorenc Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center
Department of Plastic Surgery
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY
Consultant: Allergan, Inc.; Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc; Merz North America, Inc.; Sinclair Pharma; Suneva Medical, Inc; Thermi
 
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