This course is designed to offer a wide-ranging, didactic and hands-on review of contemporary facial cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures. The highly-qualified faculty has been chosen for their expertise and experience in facial cosmetic surgery. Instructive for both the novice cosmetic surgeon to the advanced, this two-day course begins with a day of didactic lectures. The second day is to feature a cadaver dissection lab where a supervised, hands-on tutorial is offered that allows practice of some of the concepts and techniques learned during the course. An option of taking only the didactic portion of the course is available.

Course Location

The 2025 Hands-On Facial Cosmetic Surgery Course has a new location. This year the course will be held in Phoenix, Arizona at the Science Care Arizona Lab. Attendees may opt to add a few extra days to their trip to enjoy regional activities from golf to Southwestern culture!

Schedule

Check out the full schedule, here.

Course Learning Objectives

• Describe the general theories of facial attractiveness and assess a face based on facial proportions.
• Describe the use of injectable filler materials and other techniques for facial augmentation.
• Describe the use of the various lasers, and non-surgical therapies for rejuvenating the skin.
• Describe techniques and indications for facial augmentation with implants.
• Describe techniques and indications for facial liposuction and rhytidectomy.
• Describe techniques and indications for deep plane facelift and neck lift.

Practice Gaps Statement

1. Clinicians should be able to perform a comprehensive cosmetic evaluation of the face.
2. Clinicians should be familiar with the indications for various facial cosmetic procedures that are available for the face
3. Clinicians should be familiar with the various surgical and non-surgical techniques available to enhance facial esthetics

Financial Disclosures

Continuing Medical Education
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 providership of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute and the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates the live format for this educational activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Dental Education
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. This live activity has been accredited for a maximum of 13.25 hours of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) credit.