Dermal Filler Training
Program Schedule
Schedule Time:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(approximately 7 hours of instruction + 1-hour lunch)
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Important Note: This training program is open only to licensed MDs, RNs, NPs, DOs and PAs.
Schedule Subject to Change
Morning Session:
Didactic & Preparatory Training (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Time
Session Title
Duration
Details / Objectives
9:00 – 9:05 AM
Attendance & Welcome
5 Mins
Sign-in, name tags, brief welcome, housekeeping
(restrooms, phones on silent, materials provided).
9:05 – 9:25 AM
Different Types of
Fillers on the Market
20 min
Overview of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers vs. non-
HA options, rheology (G-prime, cohesivity,
elasticity), product selection by indication, and why
the course focuses exclusively on HA fillers.
9:25 – 9:45 AM
Review of Facial
Vascular Anatomy
20 min
High-risk vascular structures (angular,
supratrochlear, supraorbital, facial, temporal
arteries), danger zones, and ultrasound or landmark-
based avoidance strategies.
9:45 – 10:05 AM
Most Common Areas
of Injection &
Techniques
20 min
Standard treatment zones: cheeks, tear trough,
nasolabial folds, marionette lines, lips, chin, etc.
Layering techniques and volume considerations.
10:05 – 10:20 AM
Needle vs. Cannula
Approach
15 min
Pros/cons of each, when to choose needle or
cannula, insertion techniques, safety profiles, and
hybrid approaches for optimal results.
10:20 – 10:35 AM
Areas to Avoid &
High-Risk Zones
15 min
Critical danger zones, injection depth pitfalls, and
strategies to minimize vascular complications and
other adverse events. Reversal protocols.
10:35 – 10:55 AM
Building the Midface
20 min
Structural assessment and layering for cheek
projection and natural midface rejuvenation.
10:55 – 11:10 AM
The Perfect Lip
15 min
Lip anatomy, proportion, vermilion border vs. body
enhancement, cupid’s bow definition, and avoiding
the “overfilled” look.
11:10 – 11:25 AM
Resculpting the
Jawline
15 min
Jawline contouring, pre-jowl sulcus, mandibular
angle enhancement, and achieving a defined yet
natural result.
11:25 – 11:40 AM
Evaluating the Aging
Face
15 min
Systematic facial analysis (volume loss, bony
resorption, skin quality, dynamic vs. static changes)
and creating a comprehensive treatment plan.
11:40 –11:55 AM
Consenting Process,
Documentation &
Station Setup
15 min
Informed consent best practices, photo
documentation standards, medical record
requirements, dermal filler station preparation, and
product handling.
11:55 –12:00 PM
Morning Q & Wrap-Up
5 min
Quick questions and preview of the afternoon
hands-on session.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
60 min
On your own – participants are responsible for their own lunch arrangements.
Afternoon Session:
Hands-On Practical Training (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Practical Component: 3 hours 45 minutes of supervised hands-on injecting
Time
Session Title
Duration
Details / Objectives
1:00 – 1:15 PM
Afternoon Orientation & Safety Review
15 Mins
Review of sterile technique, emergency protocols (including hyaluronidase availability), station setup, model consent review, and instructor demonstration of key techniques.
1:15 – 5:00 PM
Hands-On Practical: Dermal Filler Injections
3 hrs 45 min
Participants perform supervised injections.
​Key rules:​
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Students must provide their own models (friend, colleague, or patient who has given consent).
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Focus areas include:
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Midface volumization and cheek enhancement
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Lip augmentation and contouring
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Jawline sculpting and lower face contouring
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Safe use of needle and cannula techniques
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Real-time assessment and adjustment for natural results
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Immediate recognition and management of potential adverse events Instructors circulate to provide individualized coaching, technique refinement, and feedback on product placement, depth, and volume.
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Additional Notes for Smooth Delivery:
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All participants must bring proof of licensure (MD, RN, NP, DO or PA) on the day of the course.
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Model consent forms, photography release forms, and aftercare instructions will be provided and must be completed before any injections.
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Hyaluronidase will be readily available on-site for immediate reversal practice if needed.
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Safety emphasis: strict clean technique, aspiration where appropriate, and slow injection protocols.
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At the end of the day (~4:45–5:00 PM), include a brief 10–15 minute group debrief to discuss key learnings, challenges encountered, and remaining questions.
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Supplies provided.
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This schedule keeps the same clean, professional format as the previous neuromodular and facial ultrasound programs while covering every topic you listed for the morning didactic session.