This activity is jointly provided Medical Education Resources, Inc., a non-profit medical education company, and Aesthetic Extender Symposium.
The Aesthetic Extender Symposium is designed for an audience of physicians, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners who work under the direct supervision of dermatologists, facial plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and plastic surgeons, and commonly assist with cosmetic surgery and medicine.
The Aesthetic Extender Symposium will be provided as a virtual conference through a highly advanced virtual reality platform. Our simulated platform will allow for numerous engagement opportunities for all participants to receive high level education and to virtually network with faculty members and each other. The platform will include Live, Semi-Live, and On-Demand educational presentations complete with audio, slides and/or video. Attendees will be able to live chat with faculty and fellow attendees through the platform during live panel discussions providing for a highly interactive learning environment. All educational sessions will be available for on-demand viewing on the virtual platform for one month after the conference for continued learning.
Due to the increasing demand for aesthetic procedures, it is not uncommon for patients to encounter a menu of aesthetic supplies and procedures from which to choose. There is a wide range, including injectables, devices, and minimally invasive techniques. With a plethora of options, it is imperative that medical practitioners are familiar with the scientific evidence of each modality to best meet their clients’ needs for affordability, efficacy, and safety. The Aesthetic Extender Symposium will discuss at length trends in aesthetics, while taking care to educate attendees on the science behind a multitude of aesthetic products and services. This will be done utilizing several proven learning techniques, such as hands-on learning, expert panel discussions, and didactic lectures.
After completing this activity, participants should be better able to:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint provider-ship of Medical Education Resources (MER) and Aesthetic Extender Program. MER is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Attendees have the option to add on Virtual Master Class Workshops for additional AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Virtual Master Class Workshops Credit Designation
Contouring the Nose, Chin and Jawline with Toxins and Fillers Workshop - 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Virtual Cadaver Gross Anatomy Workshop on Facial Aesthetics - 3 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
A Comprehensive Approach to Poly-L-Lactic Acid Workshop - 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Microcannula Workshop - 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Practice Management Workshop - 5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Medical Education Resources is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CE activity provides 15.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12299, for 15.5 contact hours.
Attendees have the option to add on Virtual Master Class Workshops for additional Contact Hours of continuing nursing education.
Virtual Master Class Workshops Credit Designation
Contouring the Nose, Chin and Jawline with Toxins and Fillers Workshop - 2.5 Contact Hours.
Virtual Cadaver Gross Anatomy Workshop on Facial Aesthetics - 3 Contact Hours.
A Comprehensive Approach to Poly-L-Lactic Acid Workshop - 2.5 Contact Hours.
Microcannula Workshop - 2 Contact Hours.
Practice Management Workshop - 5 Contact Hours.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this CME activity:
| Name of Faculty | Reported Financial Relationship |
|---|---|
| Krystie P. Lennox | No financial relationships to disclose |
| David Goldberg, MD, JD | Grants Research Support: Abbvie, Galderma, Pfizer, Incyle, Consulting Fees: Aerolase, Emiramed, Sensus, Zimmer, Neauvia, Speakers’ Bureau: Cutera, Sensus, Zimmer |
| Shino Bay Aguilera, DO | Consulting Fees: Galderma, Mertz Speakers’ Bureau: Allergan, Galderma, Loreal, Mertz |
| Jason D. Bloom, MD, FACS | Grants Research Support: Allergan, Galderma Consulting Fees: Allergan, Galderma, Merz, Evolus, Revance, ThermiAesthetics, Endo Aesthetics, Prolenium, Remedly, MEND Nutrition, YOFI Med Speakers’ Bureau: Allergan, Galderma, Merz, Evolus, ThermiAesthetics, Prollenium, Remedly, Endo Aesthetics Ownership Interest/Shareholder: MEND Nutrition, Remedly, Nufabrx, YOFI Med |
| Jason Emer, MD, FAAD, FAACS | No financial relationships to disclose |
| Marisa Faircloth, PA-C | No financial relationships to disclose |
| Mary Beth Hagen | Ownership Interest/Shareholder: Allergan |
| Kevin Harrington, ARNP, FNP-C | Consulting Fees: Allergan, Galderma, Revance Speakers’ Bureau: Allergan, Galderma, Revance |
| Meredith Harris, MSN | Consulting Fees: Allergan Speakers’ Bureau: Allergan |
| Steven Harris, MB,BCh, MBCAM, MSc | No financial relationships to disclose |
| Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, NP-C, MSN, CANS, CPSN, HCMT, PHN | Consulting Fees: Allergan, Revance Speakers’ Bureau: Allergan, Revance Ownership Interest/ Shareholder: Allergan, Revance, Galderma |
| Ellen S. Marmur, MD | No financial relationships to disclose |
| Jennifer Martinez, PA-C | Consulting Fees: Trainer for Versa |
| Gina McLean MMS, PA-C | No financial relationships to disclose |
| Tanya Patron, PA-C | No financial relationships to disclose |
| Ilanit Samuels, PA-C | No financial relationships to disclose |
| Jonathan Sykes, MD | Consulting Fees: Medical Director Les Encres Thread |
| Steve Yoelin, MD | Grants Research Support: Allergan Consulting Fees: Allergan Speakers’ Bureau: Allergan |
The content managers reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this CME activity:
| Name of Content Manager | Reported Financial Relationship |
|---|---|
| Planners from Aesthetic Extender Program | No financial relationships to disclose |
| Planners from MER | No financial relationships to disclose |
The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Medical Education Resources, Aesthetic Extender Program and the educational supporters. The authors have disclosed if there is any discussion or published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA in their presentations. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of Medical Education Resources, Aesthetic Extender Program and the educational supporters. Before prescribing any medicine, primary references and full prescribing information should be consulted. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. Information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management.