Hands-On Courses at AACM
Cosmetic injection training for qualifying medical professionals at all skill levels.
Beginner Course
10 Hour Course
The beginner course is for providers who have little or no experience performing cosmetic injections.
- Learn fundamentals of facial functional anatomy as they relate to neurotoxins and dermal fillers.
- Learn about the aging process and the importance of neurotoxins and dermal fillers for delaying or reversing the signs of aging.
- Become familiar with the basics of neurotoxins and the structural/functional differences between the different options.
- Become familiar with the basics of dermal fillers and the structural/functional differences between the different options.
- Determine the proper indications for neurotoxins and dermal fillers on most common areas of the face.
- Learn how to study, mark the face, and choose injection points for common injection treatments.
- Learn how to prepare neurotoxins.
- Identify and implement techniques for preparing the patient and managing pain related to the injection.
- Take part in hands-on training with 30 units of Botox and/or 90 units of Dysport..
- Additional units available for purchase for training at a discounted rate.
- Take part in hands-on training with one syringe of Restylane and/or Juvederm filler. Additional syringes are available for purchase.
Cost: $3,500
Advanced Course
20 Hour Course
The advanced course is for providers who may have some experience or knowledge about cosmetic injections.
- Gain knowledge and experience in advanced neurotoxin injections such as masseters, hyperhidrosis treatment, platysmal bands (Nefertiti lift), shoulder feminization, jaw slimming, gummy smile treatment, and headache/migraine treatment.
- Gain knowledge and experience in advanced dermal filler injections such as chin augmentation, jawline enhancement, temples, advanced lip filler techniques, etc..
- Learn how to treat complex facial anatomy in patients with pre-existing asymmetry as well as higher risk patients.
- Identify when to use a cannula instead of a needle for injections and learn the proper technique for each.
- Learn to manage the side effects of neurotoxins and dermal fillers.
- Learn about the business aspect of becoming an injector, how to produce revenue with minimal overhead costs, and how to take the road to success.
- Discuss how to manage difficult patients or patients with unrealistic expectations.
- Participate in hands-on training with 30 units of Botox and/or 90 units of Dysport. Additional units are available to purchase during training at a discounted rate.
- Participate in hands-on training with one syringe of Restylane and/or Juvederm filler. Additional syringes available for purchase.