Botox and Fillers

This course is designed to provide students with a detailed overview of best Botox and filler practices. It introduces topics that range from the technical to the soft skills required for success. Some of the specific topics discussed include: What is Botulinum toxin? What are its uses? Anatomy of the face and zones to be careful with, areas for BTX injections, Dosing considerations, Handling and storage, Techniques to avoid complications in the upper and lower face, Advanced injection techniques, What are fillers? Variety of fillers and their use, Anatomical challenges, Nasolabial and marionette corrections, Augmentation of cheeks and lips, Tear trough corrections, Soft face lifts including 8-point lift and Barbie lift, Introduction to cannulas and techniques to avoid complications, Medical directives, consent, documentation and College expectations. To be certified it will be required to participate in a practical session at Looks Aesthetic Academy.

In this course, it is expected that students will work to achieve a basic understanding of appropriate Botox and filler practices. Each student will begin the course with different ideas regarding what Botox and filler practices are, but as the course progresses, it is hoped that everyone will learn what actions as a nurse/health professional injector are needed to maintain safety and best practices.

• Dysport^® is the newest option for wrinkle treatment, FDA-approved in June 2009
• Dysport^® is a purified proteins that relaxes muscles that cause wrinkles
  

  
• With less movement, the skin surface gradually smoothes out and the lines begin to fade
• Results can be seen within a few days and can last 3 to 4 months
• Compared to BOTOX^® Cosmetic, Dysport^® has a quicker onset and can last longer - up to 4 months