Filler Classes

Dermal fillers are a soft gel-like substance that helps soften wrinkles and restore the lost volume in the face or other parts of the body. Fillers are also used to rebuild the smooth and supple appearance of the skin. In some cases, dermal filler is used to augment facial features or repair minor deformities.

Over the years, dermal filler substances have been proven safe and effective. The Food and Drug Administration or FDA has signified their approval on the use of these substances as safe and reliable for many aesthetic conditions.

Dermal fillers that are FDA-approved consists mainly of biocompatible materials that the body absorbs over time. However, there is one type of synthetic dermal filler that the FDA approves, the polymethylmethacrylate or PMMA microspheres.

The following are the 4 types of FDA-approved dermal fillers:

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide that is similar to the naturally occurring chemical substance found mostly in the bones, skin and cartilages in the body. As a dermal filler substance, it also works in the same way. Thus, it induces the supply level of collagen and elastin in the skin.

These two naturally occurring substances enable the bones, ligaments, skin and other body organs to function well. When collagen and elastin work their wonders in the underlying tissues of the skin, unwarranted facial wrinkles and lines, including the nasolabial folds along the cheek area can be reduced.

Calcium Hydroxylapatite

Calcium hydroxylapatite is a variety of minerals generally found in human bones and teeth. Similar to hyaluronic acid, this natural substance helps soften wrinkles and fine lines on the face. It can also be used to help fill sagging cheeks, turkey neck, and boney hands.

This type of dermal filler uses calcium hydroxylapatite particles that are suspended in a gel-like substance. When used for the face or hand, it can last for approximately eighteen months.

Poly-L-Lactic Acid or PLLA

PLLA is a synthetic type of dermal filler. However, the substance is a biodegradable, biocompatible man-made polymer that gradually integrates with the body tissues over time. Thus, proven and endorsed safe and effective by FDA.

This material is similar to the dissolvable medical thread used for sutures and thread lift procedures. PLLA is also widely used in absorbable bone screws. Since this type of filler uses synthetic substances, its effects may last up to 2 years.

Polymethylmethacrylate or PMMA

PMMA is a synthetic non-biodegradable, biocompatible, man-made polymer. Thus, unlike PLLA, the body cannot absorb PMMA. However, this material is mainly used in some medical materials including bone cement and intraocular lenses.

This dermal filler comes in the form of microsphere beads. When administered into the body tissues the tiny, round, smooth particles are suspended in a gel-like substance. PMMA fillers contain bovine or that which is similar to cow collagen that implores skin hydration.

Generally, dermal fillers are used to plump up the fullness in the face. However, it can also help combat a variety of facial or expression lines. It aims to combat sagging skin by refurbishing the subcutaneous fats in the underlying layers of the skin.

Indeed, dermal fillers do not just "fill" the lost volume of the face but also adds support to the structures of the face. Most doctors gradually inject these fillers to achieve the anti-aging support that the facial aesthetics need while softening the lines and wrinkles that are starting to develop.

Here are the common facial and other skin conditions that dermal fillers can treat:

• Crow’s Feet: These are dynamic wrinkles typically found at the corner of your eyes. They are formed by facial expressions that affect the eyes such as squinting, smiling, and frowning.
• Marionette Lines: These are static wrinkles formed from the corners of the mouth down to the bottom of the chin. Marionette lines are typically formed by the contraction of the muscles on the lower face like when you eat, speak or laugh.
• Frown Lines: These are sometimes called glabellar lines or the 11’s. They are the vertical lines that develop between the eyebrows.
• Nasolabial Folds: These are the vertical wrinkles that are visible from the corners of the nose to the corners of the lips. Nasolabial folds are static wrinkles that form resulting from a loss of collagen and elastin in the mid and lower face.
• Horizontal Forehead Creases: These are also dynamic wrinkles caused by muscle activity on the forehead.
• Smoker’s Lines: These are the vertical wrinkles that develop on the upper lip. These wrinkles are typically dynamic and can be improved with a dermal filler injection to the upper lip.

Similarly, Botox and dermal filler treatments are anti-aging injectable procedures. However, they offer diverse pros and cons to different patients. Botox primarily combats wrinkles and fine lines that form and develop because of the over contraction of muscles on the face and body.

Botox is made up of a botulinum toxin that offers temporary relaxation to the treated muscle. In some cases, this treatment is also used for medical conditions including bruxism, teeth grinding, migraine and excessive sweating. Indeed, botulinum toxin is FDA-approved not only for combatting aesthetic conditions but for medical purposes as well.

While Botox and dermal filler treatments are both non-surgical cosmetic injectables, they use different types of substances. Dermal fillers use natural or synthetic biocompatible filler substances like hyaluronic acid and polymethylmethacrylate microsphere beads.

Dermal fillers provide volume and shape to the intended part of the face including the lip, nose, cheek, chin, jaw, under-eye and forehead. It can also be used for the loosened skin on the neck and the boney or veiny appearance of the hands.

Botox and dermal fillers should not be confused with each other as they offer different enhancement procedures. Botox helps soften wrinkles and fine lines, hence, considered an anti-wrinkle treatment. Dermal fillers, on the other hand, boosts the shape and size of the body structures.

When the face of your patient seems to be wrinkly and aged, botulinum toxin treatment is the best option you can recommend. And when the face of your patients seems to have lost mass or shape, dermal fillers are the most ideal treatment to provide.

Indeed, it is important to understand facial anatomy. In essence, aesthetics medicine is tailored to enhance the appearance and texture of the face skin.

The face is the most exposed part of the body. It essentially absorbs most irritants, pollutants and allergens of the environment. This is the reason why the face is susceptible to the advanced ageing process. Wrinkles form and develop on the face more than any other part of the body.

To optimally employ comprehensive Botox and dermal filler injection techniques, it is best to understand the anatomical composition of the face.

In essence, the human face consists of the skull, muscles, tissues, blood vessels and nerves. Particularly, the face is composed of about 20 flat craniofacial muscles underlying the skin and scalp.

A large number of these muscles are fibrous formations originating from the skull and radiating outwards the skin. Within the underlying facial skin, dermal filler is slowly administered to achieve the facial enhancement that your future clients will want to obtain.

The skin is the largest organ of the human anatomy. Its consists of three layers, the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. The topmost layer is called the epidermis which further consists of the melanocyte, squamous and basal cells. This layer acts as a sponge that absorbs all external or environmental aspects.

The middle layer is the dermis which is the supporting layer of the epidermis. This consists of the vessels, nerves, sweat and sebaceous glands, hair follicles and fibroblasts. In most cases, this layer offers skin reborn to skin resurfacing procedures.

The innermost layer is the hypodermis. This layer of the skin contains the subcutaneous fat tissues that stores fat cells and collagen supply. The fillers and botulinum toxin substances injected during aesthetic procedures are absorbed in this layer which in turn exudes the youthfulness of the skin.

The use of dermal filler for facial aesthetics offers to enhance the shape and size of the face including the lips, cheek, tear troughs, nose, jaws, and chin structures. When patients are looking to have their cheeks plumped up or their lips contoured, this dermal filler treatment can be your best recommendation.

Dermal fillers are known to provide volume to the receding cheek, jaws and chin, to loosened and sagging skin, or to hollowing tear troughs. This facial aesthetic treatment helps patients achieve the facial structure prominence that they have been dreaming of. By opting for a dermal filler, patients can also restore their youthful appearance without the need for a surgical procedure.

Cosmetic Surgery Masterclass offers comprehensive and informative training courses for a wide array of cosmetic procedures that include Botox, dermal filler, and other medical aesthetic treatments. We offer different levels of learning for beginners and medical professionals.

Here are some course pointers for a dermal filler training course:

• Foundation and theoretical education on dermal filler injections;
• Hands-on training or practical experience for different injection techniques. This includes the difference between administering Botox and dermal fillers.
• Hands-on training on a live model to help trainees get the idea of achieving optimum results for their future clients;
• Learning the different types of dermal filler injections such as Ultra Plus, Restylane, Juvederm, and other FDA-approved dermal filler brands;
• Day course for a hands-on portion or clinical experience;
• Aesthetics career development including enhancement of artistry, skills, and techniques associated with dermal filler procedures; and
• Certification or eligibility upon completion of the course. This will enable an attendee to practice medical aesthetics across the globe.

Although there is a specialty cosmetic course for nurse practitioners (NP), registered nurses (RN) and physician nurses can take advantage of this medical aesthetic certification course. Even physician assistants (PA) can also enrol for this dermal filler training course.

Dermal filler training courses are designed not just for aestheticians but also for other healthcare professionals. This includes physicians, nurses, dentists, DDS, DMD, and aesthetic trainers.

Any person who intends to develop his or her career in the aesthetics industry is welcome to join our online dermal filler training course. Whether you are a beginner or a professional medical provider, you may join these aesthetic training programs.

Although Botox and dermal fillers are both injectable procedures, each procedure is uniquely designed to fight the signs and symptoms of advanced ageing. Thus, the Cosmetic Surgery Masterclass prefers teaching each practice separately.

Both Botox and dermal filler offer different results and advantages to clients. They also use different types of substances. Ergo, Botox uses Botulinum toxin while dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid and other biocompatible natural and synthetic filler substances.

You will learn more about dermal filler treatments and their types including Juvederm, Ultra Plus and Restylane during a dermal filler training class. In the same manner, during Botox training, you will learn the basic and advanced principles of botulinum toxin substances and their brands like Botox Dysport.

Just like other medical treatments, doctors, dentists, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals aim to provide what their patients need. Thus, as an aesthetic provider, you should understand the unique and specific needs of your future clients.

When clients consult for dermal fillers, your main objective is to help your clients achieve the beautification goals that they deserve. Thus, our dermal filler training course emphasizes establishing patient expectations while identifying contraindications.

When you understand the needs of your clients, you will be able to deliver the utmost procedure while imploring optimum results. This, in turn, will help you garner a good and satisfying clientele.

The Cosmetic Surgery Masterclass dermal filler training courses are typically conducted in small groups to facilitate practical hands-on training. A small group of 2-4 attendees can be accommodated per session to ensure the safety of everyone. This way, the aesthetic trainers can focus on each attendee's needs.

During your hands-on training, you will be scheduled to visit the clinic one at a time or in two's to better facilitate the training. Your training doctor will allow you to observe the medical aesthetic procedure and will show you techniques that are most ideal to the unique needs of the patient.

Just like any other education, an online Botox and dermal filler training course provide certification or eligibility to practise upon completion of the training course. After completing the 6-week training, doctors, dentists, physicians, nurses, and other medical practitioners will receive the certification that will allow them to perform or administer a dermal filler procedure.

This certification will allow delegates to practice professional aesthetics in Australia and even internationally. The certification will also give these new aesthetic practitioners access to the advanced industry of cosmetic practice. This includes a medical SPA, cosmetic clinic, facial salon, and other entities providing aesthetic enhancement services.

Cosmetic Surgery Masterclass offers CPD-accredited Botox and dermal fillers training programs. Thus, it is available even for delegates abroad. However, international training classes require that delegates have to be licensed or registered medical practitioners.

An international dermal filler course is open for licensed physicians, MD, dentists, DDS, DMD, registered nurses (RN), nurse practitioners (NP), surgeons, physician assistants (PA) and other medical healthcare professionals.

Here are the common aesthetic procedures courses available for delegates abroad:

• Botulinum toxin injections and Botox training course;
• Laser therapy training course;
• Chemical peels training course;
• Microdermabrasion, microneedling and other skin resurfacing techniques courses;
• Thread lift program; and
• Scar Removal training course.

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