About

AFA is an injecting course tailored to the educational need of learners focusing on in-depth facial anatomy with clinical & practical relevance and safety.

WHEN: 13-14 May 2022

WHERE: Leiden & Amsterdam, The Netherlands

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Internationally renowned clinical experts and anatomists will illustrate and teach pertinent clinical facial anatomy with an emphasis on safe and reproducible techniques for the use of injectable fillers and toxins.
Delegates will be taken through holistic and extensive insight into the essential anatomy of the human face for safe practice in aesthetic medicine.
Delegates will get a comprehensive understanding of various anatomical layers and structures within fresh frozen cadaver facial tissue and how facial injections influence volume loss and aging.
Delegates will get a reading into the surface anatomy and real-time application of facial injectables with an emphasis on patient safety and avoidance of structures in critical danger zones of the upper, middle and lower face.
Delegates will closely work with the experts in employing (advanced) injectable techniques in patients with interactive discussion on the choice and combination of dermal fillers and toxins for each region.

Course content based on the AFA's book syllabus

20% OFF
on the AFA book for attendees

SAFE^® CONCEPT

This “Aesthetic Facial Anatomy” Course is structured and organized based on the SAFE^® Concept
(Scientific Anatomical Filler Education/Experience)
The SAFE^® concept is used to inform and educate our peers to improve safety and efficacy in cosmetic medicine and Aesthetic surgery.

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SCIENTIFIC-BASED
The course content elucidates the science behind the materials/products used in daily practice, evidence-based information for efficacy, longevity and safety of fillers including bacteriology, antiseptics and biofilm.

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ANATOMY ESSENTIALS
The anatomical layers are shown in a clear manner including marking and surface anatomy. These include the most clinically relevant SIX regions (forehead, temple, tear trough, cheek, lips & perioral, jawline & neck). The location of danger zones, nerves, arteries and important mimetic muscles and their possible variations are delineated. The synergy between volumisation, use of toxins and fillers will be emphasised.

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FILLER
Updates on science of dermal fillers and other related techniques will be summarized in a clinically relevant manner ranging from the choice of filler for each area, how to differentiate between different HAs, combination with PRP, EBD (lasers), etc. Moreover, specific acute and late complications and treatment until dealing with previous “filled” zones will be also covered.

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EDUCATION
The course covers basic, intermediate and advanced injection techniques on different areas and is tailored for the interests and needs of the delegates. A pre-course questionnaire will be sent to evaluate these requirements. Other aspects of treatment will be covered such as pain control and patient comfort and dealing with anxiety and difficult patients.

WHY PARTICIPATE

Small group teaching and learning allowing in-depth discussion
Closely and side-by-side trained by internationally-renowned dermatologists and plastic surgeons
Best preserved anatomy specimen
The only course where each learner’s expectation is taken into account
Maximum exposure to live demonstrations on over 20 patients of different characteristics
Possible injection under supervision

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The course is suitable for aesthetic practitioners at all levels, generalist or specialist, who want to excel in non-surgical facial aesthetics.

Pre-course evaluation will allow the faculty and organizer to understand the learners’ need and expectation to adjust and finetune the course content to suit each participant at maximum.

HIGHLIGHTS

ONE DAY ANATOMY WORKSHOP
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Small learning group, 4-5 delegates per 1-2 instructors
Specimens nicely dissected on half face leaving the other half for injection and later dissection
Thorough learning of the facial anatomical zones (central forehead, temples, tear through, nose, cheeks, perioral region, jawline and neck & décolleté)