Mastering The Art of Injectables

Mastering the art of injectables is critical to success in the growing medspa environment, and these skills are in increasing demand. The good news is that the art of injecting Botox® and dermal fillers is not difficult to master. Furthermore, offering the service does not require a large up-front investment, and can be lucrative. The first step involves obtaining quality instruction and overcoming initial fears about injecting.

We are pleased to offer this high quality, hands-on instruction to qualified professionals. This two-day intensive will launch your career as an injector. Dr. Janowski provides you with a comprehensive theoretical framework and understanding of these products, and guides you step by step through the injection process. You will quickly learn how easy and safe these products are to use, and you will have ample opportunity to practice injection on volunteers. You will have the skills and confidence to begin injecting immediately (click here for a detailed course outline).

Qualifications

This course is offered to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Estheticians.

Day 1: Botox

1. History of Botox
2. Alternatives for the treatment of rhytids
3. Mechanism of action
4. Reconstitution process
5. Indications
6. Clinical actions
7. Consulting with the patient
1. Contraindications
2. Risks
3. Myths and misconceptions
4. Expectations
8. Necessary supplies
9. Injection techniques
10. Post-treatment instructions
11. Proper documentation
12. Follow-up and retention of patients
1. Long-term maintenance
2. Advertising-marketing strategies
13. Economics of Botox

6-8 Hours of practical hands-on demonstration and training

Day 2: Dermal Fillers

1. Formulations
2. Mechanism of action
3. History of fillers
4. Relative viscosities
5. Details on hyaluronic acid (Restylane®, Juvederm®)
6. Commonly injected sites
7. Consulting with the patient
1. Contraindications
2. Expectations
3. Risks
8. Alternatives to fillers
9. Necessary supplies
10. Injection techniques
11. Post-procedure care
12. Proper documentation
13. long-term maintenance and follow-up
14. Economics of HA fillers
15. Calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse®)
1. Indications
2. Techniques
16. Incorporating fillers into your practice
17. Liability issues

4-6 Hours of practical hands-on demonstration and training