Pre-Conference Workshops

This workshop will cover a groundbreaking framework to seamlessly integrate functional medicine principles into high-end aesthetic practices. The workshop will equip aesthetic providers and practice owners with the skills to transform traditional cosmetic services into holistic, patient-centered experiences.

Attendees will learn how to integrate these key functional medicine modalities:

• Hormone Optimization: Assessing and addressing hormonal imbalances that impact skin health, aging, and vitality.
• Gut and Metabolic Health: Utilizing nutrition, microbiome support, and metabolic interventions to improve inflammation, healing, and overall appearance.
• Peptide Therapy: Incorporating targeted peptides to enhance tissue repair, collagen production, and regenerative capacity.
• Regenerative Strategies: Leveraging treatments such as PRP, exosomes, and other modalities to accelerate rejuvenation and recovery.

How to Build a Framework for Integrating Functional Medicine into High-End Aesthetic Practices is limited to 50 participants. Enroll now to unlock a practical framework that elevates patient outcomes, differentiates your practice, and seamlessly integrates functional medicine into elite aesthetic care.

This 4-hour educational workshop, presented by Aesthetic Injector Academy (AIA) at AES 2026, will provide a comprehensive overview of all FDA-approved neuromodulators and dermal fillers across manufacturers.

Designed for licensed aesthetic professionals, the course will emphasize evidence-based education, facial anatomy, patient safety, and foundational injection principles.

Developed and delivered by Aesthetic Injector Academy, the workshop will combine didactic instruction, anatomical review, and live treatment demonstrations, with options for hands-on participation or observation-only attendance.

This foundational course is ideal for clinicians new to aesthetic injectables as well as providers seeking to reinforce core knowledge in a supervised educational setting.

This workshop will be limited to 15 participants to provide an intimate learning environment with the trainer. Up to 6 participants will be able to inject and perform hands-on training, and up to 9 participants will be able to observe.

AES will provide injectable product and supplies for hands-on participants. Hands-on participants are required to bring a model for the hands-on portion.

This immersive, hands-on workshop is designed to help aesthetic providers move beyond surface rejuvenation and help patients build true dermal tensile strength.

Participants will explore the scientific rationale and cellular mechanisms behind regenerative modalities including PDGF, PDRN, PRP, and advanced microneedling protocols, while learning how to select appropriate patients, identify contraindications, and customize treatment plans by anatomical zone and clinical indication.

Through live demonstrations and practical instruction, attendees will refine injection techniques, microneedling settings, topical integration strategies, and combination protocols.

This workshop will be limited to 15 participants. Up to 6 participants will be able to inject and perform hands-on training, and up to 9 participants will be able to observe.

AES will provide injectable product and supplies for hands-on participants. Hands-on participants must bring a model.

Join us for an immersive hands-on experience led by Lindsey Harders, PA-C, an esteemed injector with more than nine years of aesthetic medicine expertise.

This advanced course is designed for clinicians who are looking to elevate their lip and chin artistry.

What you’ll gain

1. Expert patient assessment and consultation strategies tailored to lip and chin enhancement.
2. In-depth understanding of facial anatomy and treatment planning for precise, natural results.
3. Advanced injection techniques refined through Lindsey’s extensive practice.
4. Practical application through didactic sessions, live demonstrations, and supervised hands-on practice.

What to expect

1. A curated curriculum combining theory and practice.
2. Real-time demonstrations followed by guided hands-on practice.
3. Personalized feedback and technique optimization under Lindsey’s expert supervision.

This workshop will be limited to 15 participants. Up to 6 participants will perform hands-on training, and up to 9 participants may observe.

AES will provide injectable product and supplies. Hands-on participants are required to bring a model.

Master the art and science of temporal filler injections in this comprehensive hands-on workshop. The temple region presents unique anatomical considerations and aesthetic opportunities for facial rejuvenation.

This intensive session will guide participants through proper assessment, product selection, and advanced injection techniques to achieve natural, safe, and effective temporal augmentation.

Through didactic instruction and practical application, attendees will gain confidence in treating this complex area using both needle and cannula approaches. Special emphasis will be placed on vascular anatomy and safety protocols.

What you’ll walk away with

1. Understand detailed temporal anatomy, including vascular structures, danger zones, and tissue layers.
2. Evaluate dermal filler product selection based on patient assessment and desired outcomes.
3. Demonstrate proper needle and cannula injection techniques.
4. Apply safety protocols and complication-prevention strategies.
5. Achieve safe and effective outcomes through hands-on practice and expert guidance.

This workshop will be limited to 15 participants. Up to 6 participants will perform hands-on training, and up to 9 participants may observe.

AES will provide injectable product and supplies. Hands-on participants are required to bring a model.