Facial Ultrasound Course
12.12 CPD points
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Facial ageing
Facial Assessment
Consent
An update on consent – what does the law say?
Helpful notes on consent
Psychological aspects of aesthetic practice
Photography
regulation in aesthetic medicine
relevant literature
treatment space
How to grow your aesthetic business without spending a penny on marketing
The Purpose of a Consultation
5 Steps to an Effective Consultation
Co-Diagnosis
1. About Them
2. Their Health and History
3. What You See and What it Means
4. Discussion and Expectation
5. Plan and Recap
Consultation Summary
TASK: Consultation Script Assignment
Consultation Quiz
background, action and products
licensing and prescribing
guidance on prescribing
working out units and preparing toxin
how to set up your workspace
botulinum toxin kit-list
upper face muscles: Frontalis, Glabella, Periorbital and Nasalis
indications and contraindications
local factors and area-specific assessments
risks and benefits
upper face treatment areas and aims
introduction to treatment techniques for upper face
Glabellar complex
Frontalis / forehead lines
Periorbital
Nasalis
Brow lift
3 Areas
Patient aftercare and review appointments
Male patient: glabella
Male patient: frontalis
Male patient: periorbital
Female patient: brow lift – glabella
Female patient: brow lift – periorbital
Female patient: 4 areas – glabella
Female patient: 4 areas – frontalis
Female patient: 4 areas – periorbital
Female patient: 4 areas – nasalis / bunny lines
background, action and products
licensing and prescribing
guidance on prescribing
working out units and preparing toxin
how to set up your workspace
botulinum toxin kit-list
upper face muscles: Frontalis, Glabella, Periorbital and Nasalis
indications and contraindications
local factors and area-specific assessments
risks and benefits
upper face treatment areas and aims
introduction to treatment techniques for upper face
Glabellar complex
Frontalis / forehead lines
Periorbital
Nasalis
Brow lift
3 Areas
Patient aftercare and review appointments
Male patient: glabella
Male patient: frontalis
Male patient: periorbital
Female patient: brow lift – glabella
Female patient: brow lift – periorbital
Female patient: 4 areas – glabella
Female patient: 4 areas – frontalis
Female patient: 4 areas – periorbital
Female patient: 4 areas – nasalis / bunny lines
introduction to hyaluronic acid and HA fillers
the science of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers
how to choose the right filler
filler longevity
surface topography of the lip and lower third
function of the lips
the ageing lip
introduction to lip assessment
lip volume and proportion
lips in profile
lips in motion: dynamic assessments
ethnic and gender variations in lips
patient desires
conclusions
set up for lip augmentation
lip augmentation kit list
local anaesthetic techniques
effective syringe handling and hand position
injection techniques
technique: shape
technique: volume
technique: refining the cupidโs bow
technique: defining the philtre columns
checking the capillary refill time
introduction to hyaluronic acid and HA fillers
the science of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers
how to choose the right filler
filler longevity
surface topography of the lip and lower third
function of the lips
the ageing lip
introduction to lip assessment
lip volume and proportion
lips in profile
lips in motion: dynamic assessments
ethnic and gender variations in lips
patient desires
conclusions
set up for lip augmentation
lip augmentation kit list
local anaesthetic techniques
effective syringe handling and hand position
injection techniques
technique: shape
technique: volume
technique: refining the cupidโs bow
technique: defining the philtre columns
checking the capillary refill time
Welcome
Introduction to Ultrasound Artefacts
Posterior Acoustic Enhancement
Posterior Acoustic Shadowing
Snowstorm Artefact
Reverberation Artefact
Comet Tail Artefact
Mirror Artefact
Bayonet Artefact
Colour Flash Artefact
Air
Conclusion and Summary
Ultrasound Artefacts Quiz
Introduction to Filler Recognition
Identifying Cosmetic Fillers on US – A Review of the Literature
What is Healthy Tissue?
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid Characteristics
Historic Hyaluronic Acid Filler in Tissues
Poly-L-Lactic Acid
Poly-L-Lactic Acid Characteristics
Polycaprolactone
Polycaprolactone Characteristics
Calcium Hydroxyl Apatite
Calcium Hydroxyl Apatite Characteristics
Autologous Fat
Autologous Fat Characteristics
Collagen
Collagen Charactertistics
Polyalkylimid
Polyalkylimid Characteristics
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polymethyl Methacrylate Characteristics
Silicon Oil
Silicon Oil Characteristics
Silicone Implant
Silicone Implant Characteristics
Filler Recognition Quiz
Uses of Ultrasound
Ultrasound in Dermatology
What Determines Ultrasound Image Quality?
Echogenicity
The Correct Amount of Ultrasound Gel on the Probe
Preparing for Guided Procedures
Probe Positioning and Orientation
How to Produce a Good Ultrasound Image
How to Adjust the Gain
Identifying structures on ultrasound
Forehead
An update on frontalis muscle anatomy
Temple
Cheek and Infraorbital
Ultrasound Anatomy of the Mid Face: Cheek and Tear Trough
Angular Artery and Facial Artery
Angular Vein and Facial Vein
Piriform Fossa
Nose
Ultrasound of the Mid Face: The Nose
Reducing Risk in Non-surgical Rhinoplasty with Ultrasound
Lip
Masseter
Jawline and Chin
Introduction to Ultrasound Artefacts
Posterior Acoustic Enhancement
Posterior Acoustic Shadowing
Snowstorm Artefact
Reverberation Artefact
Comet Tail Artefact
Mirror Artefact
Bayonet Artefact
Colour Flash Artefact
Air
Conclusion and Summary
Identifying Different Cosmetic Fillers on Ultrasound
Misplaced Filler: Forehead
Temple Anatomy and Injection Techniques
Protocol: Ultrasound in Aesthetic Practice
AIUM Routine Quality Assurance โCookbookโ
BMUS guidelines for the regular quality assurance testing of ultrasound scanners by sonographers
European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) Position Statement on Dermatologic Ultrasound
Welcome to Advanced Facial Ultrasound
Introduction to Ultrasound Artefacts
Posterior Acoustic Enhancement
Posterior Acoustic Shadowing
Snowstorm Artefact
Reverberation Artefact
Comet Tail Artefact
Mirror Artefact
Bayonet Artefact
Colour Flash Artefact
Air
Conclusion and Summary
Ultrasound Artefacts Quiz
Introduction to Filler Recognition
Identifying Cosmetic Fillers on US – A Review of the Literature
What is Healthy Tissue?
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid Characteristics
Historic Hyaluronic Acid Filler in Tissues
Poly-L-Lactic Acid
Poly-L-Lactic Acid Characteristics
Polycaprolactone
Polycaprolactone Characteristics
Calcium Hydroxyl Apatite
Calcium Hydroxyl Apatite Characteristics
Autologous Fat
Autologous Fat Characteristics
Collagen
Collagen Charactertistics
Polyalkylimid
Polyalkylimid Characteristics
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polymethyl Methacrylate Characteristics
Silicon Oil
Silicon Oil Characteristics
Silicone Implant
Silicone Implant Characteristics
Metal Plates
Filler Recognition Quiz
Introduction to Guided Injections
In Plane Versus Out of Plane
Top Tips for Guided Injections
Temple Anatomy & Injection Techniques
Temple Interfascial Technique: US-guided Treatment
Lateral Cheek: US-Guided Treatment
Cheek & Tear Trough: US-Guided Treatment
Cheek: US-Guided Treatment (VIDEO 1)
Cheek & Cheek Hollows: Treatment Planning
Cheek & Cheek hollows: US-Guided Treatment
Cheek & Cheek Hollows: Review Treatment
Deep Piriform Space: Vascular Mapped Treatment
Lip Anatomy & Augmentation: Vascular Mapped Treatment
Jawline: US-guided Treatment
Using Ultrasound to Improve Predictability in Neuromodulator Treatments
Gummy Smile
Lip Flip
Depressor Anguli Oris
Mentalis
Guided Injections Quiz
Introduction to Complications
Introduction to Complication Consultations
Patient History & Fact Finding
Patient Education about HA filler and Hyaluronidase
Summary
Forehead
Tear Trough
Nasolabial Fold
Lip
Polyalkylimide
Lip Granuloma
Salvaging a Skin Booster Disaster
Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
Temple
Visual Disturbance
Chin
Checking the Capillary Refill Time
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Tips and Techniques
Complications Quiz
Please see below the current dates for Botulinum Toxin and Lip Augmentation hands-on training in 2023.
February 2nd
March 24th
May 27th
July 28th
September 22nd