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Understanding and Avoiding Toxin-related Adverse Events: Lateral Canthal Lines

Understanding and Avoiding Toxin-related Adverse Events: Lateral Canthal Lines

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Overview

Neuromodulator treatments of the periorbital region are very frequently conducted with safe and good outcomes. However, injecting the product into the wrong plane or injecting the product in the wrong location can result in toxin-related adverse events. To avoid such adverse events and to better understand the underlying anatomy, this video provides a comprehensive clinical and anatomic review.

Treatment type: Neuromodulators

Facial region: Periorbital

Approach: Clinical and Anatomic Review

Competency Level: Expert

Course duration: 14 minutes

Course type: Injection simulation on a human body donor performed by Prof. Sebastian Cotofana

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the layered anatomy of the periorbital region and orbicularis oculi.
  • Apply safe and effective injection techniques for crow’s feet treatment.
  • Recognize and minimize potential adverse events in periorbital neuromodulator use.

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This course is designed for aesthetic practitioners, including MDs, RNs, PAs, and NPs, as well as medical students, residents, and any healthcare professionals.

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