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How Much Does Botox Training Cost in 2026?

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Are Peptides FDA-Approved?

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Why Get Peptide Therapy Certification?

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Botox

How Much Does Botox Training Cost in 2026?

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Are Peptides FDA-Approved?

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Watch Master Injectors At Work & Grow Your Skills

Explore a Selection of Our Educational Videos 22 Videos
Cheek Filler and PDO Smooth Threads | AAFE 5:26
Cheek Filler and PDO Smooth Threads | AAFE
Botched Botox: Real Patient Fix for Spock Eyebrows & 40 Units Gone Wrong 11:27
Botched Botox: Real Patient Fix for Spock Eyebrows & 40 Units Gone Wrong
PDO Threads Skin and Lips Treatment for Nicole | AAFE 10:00
PDO Threads Skin and Lips Treatment for Nicole | AAFE
Nicole's Second Round of Lip Fillers | AAFE 5:00
Nicole's Second Round of Lip Fillers | AAFE
Non-Surgical Facelift with PDO Lifting Threads | AAFE 5:12
Non-Surgical Facelift with PDO Lifting Threads | AAFE
Adding Lip Definition with PDO Smooth Threads | AAFE 2:06
Adding Lip Definition with PDO Smooth Threads | AAFE
Brother and Sister PDO Threads Treatment | AAFE 8:23
Brother and Sister PDO Threads Treatment | AAFE
Treating Bruxism with Botox | AAFE 2:14
Treating Bruxism with Botox | AAFE
Creating A Sharp Jawline | AAFE 4:12
Creating A Sharp Jawline | AAFE
Botox Treatment | AAFE 7:12
Botox Treatment | AAFE
Routine Botox Treatment | AAFE 7:26
Routine Botox Treatment | AAFE
Creating a Sharp Jawline | AAFE 6:16
Creating a Sharp Jawline | AAFE
Creating a Balanced Profile with Chin Filler | AAFE 4:11
Creating a Balanced Profile with Chin Filler | AAFE
Creating Volume with PDO Smooth Threads | AAFE 3:21
Creating Volume with PDO Smooth Threads | AAFE
PDO Smooth Threads for Volume Loss and Skin Texture | AAFE 5:12
PDO Smooth Threads for Volume Loss and Skin Texture | AAFE
Huge Lip Plump for Young Patient | AAFE 9:21
Huge Lip Plump for Young Patient | AAFE
Solid Filler Smooth PDO Threads for Fine Lines and Support | AAFE 6:31
Solid Filler Smooth PDO Threads for Fine Lines and Support | AAFE
Adding More Volume to Her Lips | AAFE 6:49
Adding More Volume to Her Lips | AAFE
Treating Scars and Volume Loss with Smooth PDO Threads 5:45
Treating Scars and Volume Loss with Smooth PDO Threads
The AAFE Right Angle Technique | AAFE 5:46
The AAFE Right Angle Technique | AAFE
Male Lip Case | AAFE 1:59
Male Lip Case | AAFE
Routine Botox Treatment | AAFE 4:04
Routine Botox Treatment | AAFE

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How to Add Medical Aesthetic Services to Your Business

Many providers think about aesthetics after the same moment: a loyal patient asks, “Do you ...
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Certifications Required in Medical Aesthetics: A Path to Professional Excellence

The field of medical aesthetics is a rapidly expanding area within healthcare, blending science, medicine, ...
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Why Skincare Consistency Is the True Secret to Radiant, Youthful Skin

Skincare has recently moved beyond a cosmetic trend into a science-based approach to maintaining healthy, ...
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How Anti-Aging Skin Care Treatments Are Transforming Facial Aesthetics

Aging is a natural part of life—but today’s advanced anti-aging skin care treatments empower individuals ...
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Why the Aesthetic Nursing Field Continues to Grow

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, career trajectories often take unexpected turns. One noticeable trend ...
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Can Dental Hygienist Administer Botox? Answer: It Depends…

A State-by-State Guide For Hygienist Administered Botox As facial esthetics become increasingly integrated into dental ...
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How Long Does Masseter Botox Take to Work?

Masseter Botox can begin affecting muscle activity within several days, although early changes are usually ...
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Masseter Botox for Dentists

Your patients are already in the chair, talking about clenching, morning soreness, headaches, worn teeth, ...
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Mouth Guard vs Botox for Bruxism – Which Is Better for Jaw Clenching?

A patient may call it “grinding,” but the mouth often tells a bigger story. Worn ...
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How Much Is Masseter Botox?

Most people do not start by asking about the price for masseter Botox. They start ...
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Where to Inject Botox for TMJ?

A patient who clenches through a night guard, wakes with jaw pain, and points to ...
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Botox vs Dermal Fillers

Botox and dermal fillers are both injectable cosmetic treatments, but they solve different problems. Botox ...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Attendees must provide proof of professional license and current malpractice insurance to attend an AAFE course.

No prior experience is required. AAFE offers introductory courses that cover the fundamentals, as well as advanced and continuing education programs for practitioners who already provide aesthetic treatments.

AAFE provides both in-person, hands-on training across the U.S. and online learning options. Many professionals choose to combine both for a well-rounded education.

Yes. Each course includes CME/CE credits and certification in the procedures you are trained on, such as Botox®, dermal fillers, PDO thread lifts, PRP microneedling, and more.

AAFE courses cover a wide range of facial esthetics procedures including Botox®, dermal fillers, PDO thread lifts, PRP and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) therapies, Sculptra®, microneedling, and more.

If you are new to medical aesthetics, the Level 1 introductory courses are the best place to start. If you already provide treatments, you may choose from advanced courses or continuing education programs to expand your skills and service offerings.

Like all medical treatments, Botox® and fillers carry some risks. AAFE training covers how to minimize these risks, manage complications, and provide the safest, most effective results for your patients.

Yes. After completing training and certification, many professionals immediately begin offering treatments within their practices, expanding patient services and creating new revenue opportunities.