Aesthetic Procedures Course Description

Course Credits: Earn up to 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and AAFP Prescribed Credits.

Course Price: $1,695

Aesthetic Procedures is a two-day course.

As the population ages and interest in non-surgical cosmetic procedures continues to grow, family physicians and primary care clinicians are increasingly asked to provide aesthetic services within their practices. This comprehensive two-day course is designed for clinicians who are new to aesthetics or seeking structured, foundational training to safely and effectively incorporate aesthetic procedures into clinical practice.

Participants will learn how to appropriately evaluate the cosmetic patient, conduct a thorough consultation, and determine candidacy for common non-surgical procedures. The course provides in-depth education on botulinum toxin type A, soft tissue fillers, microneedling, submental fat injections, lasers, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels. Emphasis is placed on facial anatomy, patient selection, injection techniques, dosing principles, contraindications, complication avoidance, and post-procedure management.

Through a combination of didactic instruction, instructional video, demonstration, and hands-on practice using tissue and models when appropriate, learners will develop practical skills and clinical confidence. In addition to procedural training, the course addresses business planning, staffing, equipment acquisition, and risk management strategies necessary to successfully integrate aesthetic services into an existing practice.

Hands-on and demonstrated procedures

  • Cosmetic patient consultation
  • Botulinum toxin
  • Soft tissue fillers
  • Submental fat injections
  • Microneedling

By the end of this education activity, participants should be better able to:

  • Conduct a comprehensive cosmetic patient evaluation, including dermatologic classification, assessment of skin aging, and effective consultation techniques.
  • Differentiate static and dynamic facial lines and determine which wrinkles are appropriate for non-surgical treatment.
  • Demonstrate safe handling, storage, reconstitution, dosing, and injection techniques for botulinum toxin type A, including identification of anatomical landmarks and appropriate use of anesthetics.
  • Select appropriate candidates and anatomical sites for soft tissue fillers, compare filler types, and apply general and site-specific injection techniques.
  • Identify indications for microneedling, compare available devices, and demonstrate appropriate hands-on techniques.
  • Evaluate candidates for submental fat reduction and apply safe, anatomy-based injection techniques.
  • Explain the basic physics of laser and light-based therapies and determine appropriate in-office applications, including hair removal and wrinkle treatment.
  • Compare microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and laser exfoliation techniques and implement physician-directed skin care strategies.
  • Develop a plan to safely and effectively integrate aesthetic procedures into a clinical practice, including equipment selection, staffing, and workflow considerations.
2026 Course Accreditation

The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Learn more about our accreditation.

7:30 – 8 a.m.

  • Registration and breakfast

Day One

8 – 9 a.m. — 1 CME Credit

Introducing the Aesthetic Patient

  • Describe the clinical, psychological, and expectation-management considerations unique to the cosmetic patient.

Top Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures

  • Differentiate commonly performed in-office aesthetic procedures and determine appropriate patient candidacy.

Conducting an Effective Cosmetic Patient Consultation

  • Perform a structured cosmetic consultation, including medical history, risk assessment, and goal alignment.
  • Apply dermatologic classification systems to guide treatment planning.

General Aging Process and Common Dermatological Classifications

  • Explain aging processes and correlate findings with treatment selection.

9 – 10:15 a.m. — 1.25 CME Credits
Physiology of Muscle Denervation

  • Explain the mechanism of action of botulinum toxin at the neuromuscular junction and its clinical implications.

Static vs. Dynamic Facial Lines

  • Distinguish static from dynamic rhytids and determine appropriate non-surgical treatment strategies.

Handling, Dilution, and Storage of Botulinum Toxin

  • Demonstrate appropriate storage, reconstitution, dosing calculations, and preparation techniques.

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. — Break

10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. — 1.5 CME Credits
Facial Muscle Anatomy: Essentials to Know

  • Identify key facial muscle groups relevant to aesthetic injections.
  • Perform a focused facial assessment to select appropriate treatment areas.

Botulinum Toxin Injection Techniques

  • Compare available botulinum toxin products and indications.
  • Demonstrate safe injection techniques based on anatomy and desired outcomes.

Post-Treatment Instructions

  • Provide evidence-informed post-procedure counseling to optimize outcomes and reduce complications.

Performing the Clinical Evaluation

  • Assess treatment response and adjust dosing strategies safely.
  • Integrate anesthetic options appropriately during cosmetic procedures.

12 – 1 p.m. — Lunch

1 – 2 p.m. — 1 CME Credit
Botulinum Toxin, Continued

  • Evaluate expanded cosmetic and selected medical applications of botulinum toxin.

Treatment Contraindications

  • Identify contraindications and precautions for botulinum toxin use and incorporate into informed consent.

Avoiding Complications

  • Recognize and manage common and serious complications, including asymmetry, ptosis, and systemic effects.
  • Incorporate documentation strategies when treatment response is absent or suboptimal.

Instructional Video and Hands-on Practice of Injections

  • Apply injection techniques during supervised hands-on practice.

2 – 3:15 p.m. — 1.25 CME Credits
The Role of Lasers in Aesthetics

  • Determine appropriate indications for laser and light-based therapies in aesthetic practice.

The Physics of Laser Light

  • Explain foundational laser physics relevant to clinical safety and efficacy.

Types of Aesthetic Lasers

  • Differentiate major laser platforms and match device selection to patient needs.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

  • Identify clinical uses and limitations of IPL technology, including age spots, telangiectasias, rosacea, benign brown pigments, hypertrichosis, acne, warts, hypertrophic scars, and photo rejuvenation.

Laser Hair Removal: How it Works, Who it Helps

  • Define permanent hair reduction and counsel patients regarding realistic expectations.
  • Determine feasibility of integrating laser hair removal into practice.

Ablative vs. Non-Ablative Lasers

  • Compare risks, benefits, downtime, and outcomes of ablative versus non-ablative treatments.

3:30 – 4:15 p.m. — 0.75 CME Credits
Microneedling

  • Identify appropriate candidates for microneedling.
  • Explain mechanism of action and demonstrate proper technique.
  • Practice hands-on techniques of microneedling. 

4:15 – 5 p.m. — 0.75 CME Credits
Clinical Questions for Aesthetic Procedures

  • Address common patient concerns regarding botulinum toxin, lasers, and other aesthetic procedures.
  • Integrate aging physiology and dermatologic classification into treatment counseling.

Additional Questions of Clinical Nature and Questions & Answer Session

  • Allow time for learners to directly ask clinical questions and aesthetic procedure questions to the faculty.

Day Two

8 – 10:15 a.m. — 2.25 CME Credits
Soft Tissue Fillers: Clinical Applications

  • Assess patient candidacy and develop treatment plans for dermal fillers.
  • Evaluate risks, benefits, and complication prevention strategies.
  • Demonstrate safe filler injection techniques, including lips and midface.

Hyaluronic Acid and Other Favorites

  • Compare hyaluronic acid, collagen stimulators, and fat transfer options.

Vermilion and Nasolabial Fold Techniques

  • Apply anatomy-based techniques for lip and nasolabial fold enhancement.

Anesthetics for Cosmetic Procedures

  • Discuss the use of anesthetics during cosmetic procedures. 

Instructional Video and Hands-on Techniques of Soft Tissue Fillers

  • Practice filler injection techniques during supervised training.

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. — Break

10:30 – 11 a.m. — 0.5 CME Credits
Hands-on Techniques of Fillers, Microneedling, Continued

  • Refine procedural technique through supervised hands-on application.

11 – 12 p.m. — 1 CME Credit
Deoxycholic Acids – Submental Fat Injection Evaluation

  • Explain mechanism of action and identify appropriate candidates for treatment.
  • Review deoxycholic acids and know that when injected, it results in lipolysis of adipocytes and the destruction of fat cells.

Injection Techniques

  • Demonstrate anatomy-based safe injection technique for submental fat reduction.

12 – 1 p.m. — Lunch

1 – 2:30 p.m. — 1.5 CME Credits
Business Plan Development

  • Develop a structured business plan including mission, objectives, cost analysis, and SWOT assessment.

Cost Considerations

  • Evaluate equipment, staffing, malpractice, and marketing costs associated with aesthetic practice integration.

Staffing, Photography, Training

  • Implement documentation strategies, including medical photography.
  • Define roles for clinical staff and aestheticians in procedural support.
  • Identify ongoing education pathways to maintain competency.

2:30 – 3:15 p.m. — 0.75 CME Credits
Submental Fat Injections, Continued

  • Apply clinical indications and safety protocols in submental fat reduction procedures.

3:15 – 3:30 p.m. — Break

3:30 – 5 p.m. — 1.5 CME Credits
Chemical Peels

  • Perform exfoliating peel techniques safely and appropriately.

Microdermabrasion

  • Compare exfoliation modalities and select appropriate therapy.

Skin Care Products

  • Integrate physician-directed skin care into aesthetic treatment plans.

Final Q&A Session

  • Apply knowledge through faculty-led case discussion and clinical inquiry.

TOTAL CME CREDITS: 15