Neuromodulator Injections: Anti-Aging Facial Aesthetics and TMD Management
Neuromodulator Injections: Anti-Aging Facial Aesthetics and TMD Management
Course overview
Myofascial minimally invasive cosmetic procedures for anti-aging and TMD management - Everything a clinician should know!
Following the protocols of Dr. Steven Halepas and Elie M. Ferneini, both of whom are board-certified maxillofacial surgeons, you will learn everything about:
Mechanisms of action of Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Daxxify
Protocols of neuromodulator injection for anti-aging and cosmetics
Protocols of neuromodulator injection for management of TMD
Injection techniques in muscles of mastication and facial expression.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Introduction to the Application of Neuromodulators: History and Indications
Minimal invasive procedures
Facial cosmetic surgery in modern times
Elements of the consultation appointment:
Medical history
Patient expectations
Pre- and post-operative care.
Protocols of the physical exam
Analysis of the potential complications of the cosmetic procedure
Subjective, objective, and clinical protocols during consultations.
Lesson 2. Mechanisms of Neuromodulators: Exploring Product Options
Botulinum toxin A indications and clinical applications
Mechanisms of action of SNA receptor proteins
Available products in the United States
Mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and clinical applications of:
Botox
Dysport
Xeomin
Daxxify.
Botox dilution options
Step-by-step video demonstration of reconstitution of the neuromodulator products
Botulinum toxin dosage
Protocols of application: step-by-step demonstration.
Lesson 3. Injection Techniques for Cosmetic Use of Neuromodulators
Macroanatomy of the maxillofacial muscles
Step-by-step injection techniques in:
Glabella
Frontalis
Lateral canthal lines
Lower eyelid lines
Lip flip
High smile line
Chin.
Lesson 4. Neuromodulators: Techniques for Functional Clinical Application for TMD and Migraines
Macroanatomy of the TMJ
Physical examination of TMD
Radiological assessment of TMD: OPG, CBCT, MRI
Etiology of non-articular disorders
Myofascial pain and treatment protocols with neuromodulator injections
Etiology of intra-capsular arthropathies
Pathophysiology and effectiveness of neuromodulator injections
Internal derangement: Anterior disc displacement with and without reduction
Wilkes classification of internal derangement
TMJ physical therapy
EMG needle technique for pterygoid muscle
Migraines and migraine areas
Botox dosing by muscles for chronic migraine.
Lesson 5. Neuromodulators: Post-op Care and Commercial Marketing Strategies
Postoperative instructions
Patient expectations and common post-op side effects
Adverse reactions to functional use of neuromodulators
Adverse reactions to cosmetic use of neuromodulators
Postoperative complications:
Pain and redness
Eyelid ptosis
Hypopigmentation
Bruising.
Recommended protocols for postoperative care
Clinical recommendations for complication management
Marketing and branding of cosmetic procedures.
