Facial anatomy and implications for aesthetic medicine – basic course

This online anatomy course is ideally suited to those who wish to gain a basic understanding, or a generally better understanding, of the complex anatomy of the face. We offer the full spectrum of high-quality learning content – from 3D animations to dissections on human cadaver specimens.

Over the last decade in particular, our understanding of facial anatomy has improved substantially. In the context of minimally invasive procedures for facial rejuvenation, it is therefore essential to acquire up-to-date anatomical knowledge. Only in this way can treatment be safe and effective.

In this course you will learn to understand the spatial relationships and the functional interaction of the soft tissues of the face. We offer you a compact and well-founded basic understanding of the individual layers and structures (bones, ligaments, fasciae, muscles, fat compartments, skin) and their clinical relevance. With regard to facial ageing in particular, it is essential to know how these structures contribute to facial ageing in specific ways.

The aim of the course is to build sound basic knowledge of facial anatomy. This gives you a comprehensive understanding of how minimally invasive aesthetic treatments with, for example, botulinum toxin, fillers or thread lifting can be performed effectively and, above all, safely. Our anatomy courses are empirically based and are led by recognised experts. The structural anatomical features of the face, treatment procedures and the management of adverse effects are taught using human cadavers. This practical experience not only increases know-how but, as experience shows, also has a decisive effect on confidence with regard to the respective treatments. As a result, patient safety and satisfaction with the treatment and the outcome increase. At the same time, the risks of complications can be reduced. Anatomy training is therefore regarded worldwide as a key qualification and thus as one of the must-haves for practitioners of aesthetic medicine.

In the basic course we concentrate on the fundamentals, the 5-layer principle, the jawline and the chin, the lips and the nose.