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Las Vegas, NV
- PDO Thread Lift Level 1
Bootox & Treat - Save Up to $500 on AAFE Training
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OCTOBER 19–31 ONLY!
Choose your course or Flex bundle, lock in your savings, and train on your timeline.
OCTOBER 19–31 ONLY!
Actively practicing injectors
Trained Medical Professionals
Training injectors since 2007
Active AAFE Members
Evaluate how to diagnose and treatment plan PDO thread therapy for optimal esthetic and therapeutic outcomes
Demonstrate clinical proficiency to deliver Solid Filler PDO thread therapy for smoothing and lifting sagging skin
Integrate Solid Filler PDO thread therapy into your work and start offering non-surgical lifting from day one
At the completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
At the completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
For the best learning experience, please bring your own model patient. This is a teaching course so please advise your model patient that they must be available for approximately 2-3 hours.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Prepare On-Demand Module must be completed as a prerequisite to taking the live patient hands-on portion of these courses.
| Registration | 7:30 AM | |
| Course begins | 8:00 AM | Course begins on time. |
| Lunch | 12:00PM – 1PM | |
| Course ends | 2:00 PM |
THIS ACTIVITY IS JOINTLY PROVIDED BY MEDICAL EDUCATION RESOURCES AND AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL ESTHETICS.
Credit hours posted are when both botulinum toxin course and dermal filler course are taken together even though they are two separate courses. Hours will be rewarded only for the actual courses taken by attendee.
For full faculty biographies and full faculty disclosures click here: AAFE Clinical Faculty
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants involved in the care of patients.
The American Academy of Facial Esthetics is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The American Academy of Facial Esthetics designates each of these individual activities for 13.25 continuing education credits per course.
The American Academy of Facial Esthetics is designated as an approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 4/1/2023 to 3/31/2027. Provider ID# 321332
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board recognizes and accepts continuing education 13.25 contact hours from activities approved by AMA, ACCME, ANCC, AANP.
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity.
Medical Education Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13.25 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 13.25 Interprofessional continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change
It is the policy of Medical Education Resources to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a continuing education activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and American Academy of Facial Esthetics – AAFE. MER is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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Watch AAFE graduates share how facial esthetic certification transformed their practice and career forever.
"It’s a really good cross-pollination. My injectable practice benefits from the established relationships I already have with my patients. And I’m getting new dental patients because of the injectable side."
"Just being able to do something I love every day and seeing happy patients has been a huge part of what’s motivated me to continue on this journey."
"It adds a little bit more with a little bit less effort, and it’s really been helping our bottom line."
Everything you need to know before enrolling
Attendees must complete prerequisite virtual on-demand didactic modules prior to participating in the live clinical training session. Prior experience with basic facial injectables is recommended.
Participants learn vector design and insertion protocols for:
The course teaches how barbed and molded threads provide immediate physical tissue elevation while stimulating neocollagenesis (collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production) for long-term tissue rejuvenation.
Yes, the curriculum includes full anatomical risk mapping, insertion depth safety, local anesthesia administration, vector planning, and managing adverse outcomes.
Yes, participants diagnose, plan, and perform PDO thread lifting procedures on live model patients under direct faculty supervision.
Yes, participants are required to bring a model patient for the clinical portion. Attending team members or registered colleagues may also serve as patients.
Attendees earn up to 8 to 10 CME/CE contact hours upon completing the live clinical instruction and prerequisite online modules.
Credits are recognized by ADA CERP and AGD PACE (for Dentists), AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (for Physicians), AANP (for Nurse Practitioners), ANCC (for Nurses), and AAPA (for Physician Assistants).