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Use of Ultrasound for the Prevention of Dermal Filler Complications

November 6 - November 6, 2025 (Las Vegas, Nevada)

USD 2,000

Non-member: USD 2,200
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General Information:

*This course is for licensed physicians and dentists only*

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Medical Academy LLC and The American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM). Medical Academy LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation Statement Medical Academy LLC designates AAAM Level 1 Certificate Course as a live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Course Includes:
  • Course Syllabus
  • Course Certificate
  • Products for use in Hands-On Workshops
  • Light Continental Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Coffee Breaks
Refund Policy

Note that refunds or credits for cancellation are not provided after October 16, 2025. If you cancel prior to October 16, 2025, a $250 administration charge is deducted from your paid course registration. No fee will be deducted if credit is transferred to another AAAM event before October 16, 2025; credit must be used within six months. Full registration fees are forfeited after the cancellation deadline. No-shows are considered cancellations and any refund or credit is forfeited. All refunds must be requested in writing to info@aaamed.org. 

  1. A copy of your medical license must be received for admittance to the course. Please email your medical license to membership@aaamed.org.
  2. AAAM Provides Continuing Medical Education Credits. For CME purposes, attendees must sign in at AAAM registration each morning before entering the meeting room. CME credits are awarded based upon your hours of attendance; full credits are only awarded for attending the course in its entirety.
  3. To claim your CME credits, complete the course evaluation survey delivered to you via email within 3 business days of the course. After completing the survey, you may print and save your CME statement. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  4. Your AAAM Certificate will be provided to you at the course provided that you registered a week before the start of the course. Registrants after that date will receive their AAAM Certificates by mail following the course. Course attendance on each day is mandatory in order to receive your AAAM Certificate. Your AAAM Certificate will not be awarded if you miss any portion of the course, and you will have to make up the portion of the course at a subsequent course, and at your expense.
  5. Your AAAM Course syllabus will be provided to you at AAAM Registration on-site. A replacement for lost or stolen syllabus is not provided.
  6. Please note that no one, other than the registered delegate is provided admittance to the course or food functions. Your AAAM badge must be worn to all events
  7. You have agreed to all AAAM`s Terms and Conditions at time of Registration. View Terms and Conditions
Scientific Agenda
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Course Overview:

This intensive one-day hands-on course focuses on mastering handheld ultrasound and finger-worn ultrasound probe devices for aesthetic medicine. Participants will gain practical experience using patient models to simulate real clinical applications, including vascular mapping, filler placement strategies, and complication management.

Key Course Features:

✔ Hands-on training

✔ Practical simulation of ultrasound-guided injections

✔ Live scanning & complication management training

✔ Small group sessions for in-depth learning

✔ Certification of completion

Scientific Agenda


07:30 – 08:30

Fundamentals of Aesthetic Ultrasound

• Understanding ultrasound technology:  Handheld Ultrasound vs. Finger-orn Ultrasound Probe

• Principles of high-resolution imaging in facial aesthetics

• The role of ultrasound in enhancing precision & preventing complications

09:45 – 10:30

Hands-On Session: Ultrasound Basics with Handheld Ultrasound vs. Finger-orn Ultrasound Probe

• Device setup, settings, and calibration

• Understanding different ultrasound modes

• Locating key anatomical structures (arteries, veins, ligaments, fat compartments)

10:30 – 11:00

Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 – 12:30

Ultrasound-Guided Injection Mapping on Cadavers

• Vascular mapping of the face (identifying high-risk zones)

• Using finger-orn ultrasound probe for real-time scanning while maintaining palpation technique

• Simulating filler & toxin injection sites on cadavers

• Comparing needle vs. cannula guidance under ultrasound

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch Break

13:30 – 15:00

Advanced Hands-On Workshop: Facial Aesthetic Applications on Cadavers

• Using ultrasound to assess filler placement in deep vs. superficial compartments

• Jawline & chin augmentation: Identifying the mandibular artery

• Tear trough & periorbital safety: Avoiding vascular complications

• Lip injections with SibUS-In guidance

15:00 – 15:30

Coffee Break

15:30 – 16:30

Managing Complications with Ultrasound
• Detecting vascular occlusion & filler migration

• Guided hyaluronidase injection on cadavers

• Case studies: How ultrasound helped prevent aesthetic complications

16:30 – 17:00

Expert Panel & Q&A

• Best practices for integrating ultrasound into daily practice

• Live discussion on real-world cases

• Future advancements in ultrasound technology for aesthetics

17:00 – 17:30

Certification & Closing Remarks
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