Botulinum Toxin (Basic)
Physician trainees will learn about the on-label uses of botulinum toxin for the treatment of facial dynamic wrinkles. See below for course details.
Trainers:
Dr Ngiam Juzheng
Trainees:
Medical doctors with full registration from SMC and the relevant Certificate of Competence (COC)
Date:
27 August 2020
Venue:
J Laser and Aesthetics Clinic (Webinar and Live Demo)
Cost:
NA
Lecture content:
1. What is botulinum toxin?2. Therapeutic and aesthetic indications of botulinum toxin use3. How does botulinum toxin work on the neuromuscular junction?4. How does it help medical aesthetic practice?5. It is all about erasing lines?6. Dilutions and common doses 7. Routes of administration: Intramuscular 8. Contraindications to botulinum toxin injection 9. Anatomy of the upper face10. On-label indications and injection techniques i.e. glabellar lines, crow's feet. 11. Management of common complications and side effects
Course Breakdown (In-Person Lecture & Hands-on)
0900h - 0930h
Welcome address and didactic lectures
0930h - 0945h
Injection anatomy - cadaveric videos
0945h - 1000h
Tea break
1000h - 1030h
Live Demo of botulinum toxin injections by trainers (on-label indications ONLY)
1030h - 1245h
Hands-on injection by participants under the supervision of trainers
1245h - 1300h
Summary, Q&A and presentation of certificates of completion