AESTHETIC FACIAL ANATOMY (AFA)

DISSECTION & LIVE INJECTION COURSE

 

  

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: 12-13 May 2023
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
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.

  

  

A UNIQUE TRAINING COURSE TAILORED
TO EACH LEARNER

 

Before AFA begins, delegates will be asked to complete a pre-course evaluation.
This allows us to determine your level of expertise and goals for the course. Each session and workshop will be personalized accordingly to ensure valuable impact on your daily practice.

WHY PARTICIPATE

  • Intimate small-group teaching sessions tailored to your level and goals
  • Receive training from internationally renowned dermatologists and plastic surgeons
  • Attend anatomy workshops with high-grade cadaver specimens
  • Watch over 20 live demonstrations on over on patients with varying characteristics
  • Practice your injecting skills on a model under expert supervision
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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

  


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)

ONE DAY PRACTICAL WORKSHOP
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  • Concise & clinically relevant practical lectures
  • Live demonstrations with detailed explanation
  • Injections under supervision




AFA Amsterdam 2023 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 12 European CME credits (ECMEC®s)

The AFA course is officially approved and endorsed by:

The Netherlands Society of Plastic Surgery
The Netherlands Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons