Aesthetics Training for Physician Assistants (PA)
Expand your PA career with aesthetic medicine. Our hands-on training programs equip physician assistants with the skills to perform Botox, dermal fillers, and advanced cosmetic procedures under physician supervision—opening lucrative opportunities in the aesthetics field.
Why Choose AAOPM
More than training — a complete ecosystem designed to help you succeed in aesthetic medicine.
Join a Thriving Community
You're not alone on this journey. Connect with over 100,000 healthcare professionals in our exclusive community forum. Share experiences, ask clinical questions, get real advice from peers who've been where you are, and build relationships that last beyond the classroom.
Hands-On Live Training
Practice on real patients under expert supervision. Our small-group format ensures personalized attention and immediate feedback. Available for beginners through advanced providers.
Business & Marketing
"How do I get patients?" — the #1 question we hear. We answer it with comprehensive marketing strategies, patient acquisition tactics, and practice growth education.
Mentorship & Guidance
Personal support at every step. Our faculty are here to guide your journey into aesthetics.
Tools & Resources
KPI calculators, treatment protocols, consent forms, and business templates included.
Trusted Vendors
Exclusive discounts on products, equipment, and services from vetted partners.
Job Placement
Access our exclusive board connecting you with clinics hiring aesthetic providers.
A Proven Framework for Success
Trust the system that's helped 100,000+ students successfully transition into aesthetics and build thriving practices. From your first injection to a full aesthetic practice, we've mapped the path.
Why PAs Are Choosing Aesthetic Medicine
Physician assistants are highly valued in aesthetic practices for their clinical training and ability to build patient relationships.
- Growing Demand: Aesthetic practices actively seek PAs trained in cosmetic procedures to meet increasing patient demand.
- Premium Compensation: Aesthetic PAs typically earn 30-50% more than those in traditional PA roles.
- Better Work-Life Balance: Most aesthetic positions offer regular hours without nights, weekends, or emergency calls.
- Patient Satisfaction: Help patients achieve their aesthetic goals and see immediate, visible results from your work.
- Team Environment: Work alongside physicians, NPs, and aesthetic specialists in a collaborative practice setting.
Popular Aesthetic Courses for Physician Assistants
Our most popular aesthetic training courses. Start your journey with hands-on procedural training from board-certified physicians.
Aesthetic Medicine Scope of Practice for PAs
Understanding supervisory requirements and career opportunities as a PA in aesthetic medicine.
PA Supervision Requirements
PAs practice under physician supervision, with requirements varying by state. Some states allow general supervision (physician available by phone), while others require more direct oversight. Collaborative practice agreements define your scope in aesthetic settings. Your training and experience allow you to become the primary injector in busy practices while maintaining compliance with state regulations.
Earning Potential
Aesthetic PAs typically earn significantly more than those in traditional roles.
Procedures PAs Can Perform
- Botox and neurotoxin injections
- Dermal filler injections
- PRP/PRF therapy
- Chemical peels
- Microneedling
- Sclerotherapy (state dependent)
Practice Settings
Work in dermatology practices, plastic surgery offices, medical spas, and multi-specialty aesthetic clinics. PAs often become the primary injectors in busy practices, building their own patient following.
Career Advantages
Your medical training provides a strong foundation for aesthetic procedures. PAs are valued for clinical skills, ability to manage complications, and understanding of patient safety.
Finding Supervising Physicians
Many aesthetic practices actively seek PAs. Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and physicians who own medical spas commonly hire and supervise PAs for cosmetic procedures. AAOPM's job board connects you with these opportunities.
Getting Started
Start with foundational courses in Botox and fillers, then expand to advanced techniques. Many PAs complete training while working, then transition to aesthetic roles or add services to their current practice with physician collaboration.
Aesthetic Training Courses for Physician Assistants (PA)
Browse our upcoming aesthetic courses. All courses are AAOPM certified and include hands-on training.
Upcoming Aesthetic Courses for Physician Assistants
Empire-Virtual-Training
Sep 11 - Aug 28, 2027Alexandria, VA
Jan 30 - Apr 4, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Sat
Jan
30
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Jan
30
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Jan
31
Sun, Jan 31, 2027
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Complete Facial Aesthetics |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Jan
31
Sun, Jan 31, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Apr
3
Sat, Apr 3, 2027
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Apr
3
Sat, Apr 3, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Apr
4
Sun, Apr 4, 2027
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Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 |
Atlanta, GA
Sep 25 - Jun 20, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Fri
Sep
25
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Sep
25
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
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Complete Facial Aesthetics |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Sep
26
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Sep
26
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
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Combo Botulinum Toxin Training + Complete Dermal Filler Training | $3,898 | ||
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Sat
Sep
26
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Sep
27
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
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Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Sep
27
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
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The Perfect Butt: Injectable Services for Buttock Augmentation |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Nov
6
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
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IV Nutrition Therapies - Level I & II |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Nov
7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Nov
7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Nov
8
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
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Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Nov
8
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
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The Perfect Butt: Injectable Services for Buttock Augmentation |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Feb
26
Fri, Feb 26, 2027
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Feb
27
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
|
Sat
Feb
27
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Feb
28
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Feb
28
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
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Complete Facial Aesthetics |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Feb
28
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
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Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training) |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Apr
16
Fri, Apr 16, 2027
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ACP & Biologics for Pain Management Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Apr
17
Sat, Apr 17, 2027
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NCV / EMG Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$2,399 | |
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Sat
Apr
17
Sat, Apr 17, 2027
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Joint / Extremity / Non-Spinal Injection Course |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Apr
18
Sun, Apr 18, 2027
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Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Jun
18
Fri, Jun 18, 2027
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Complete Facial Aesthetics |
1:00 PM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Jun
18
Fri, Jun 18, 2027
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ACP & Biologics for Pain Management Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Jun
18
Fri, Jun 18, 2027
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PDO Thread Training (Level I) |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Jun
19
Sat, Jun 19, 2027
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Jun
19
Sat, Jun 19, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
Jun
19
Sat, Jun 19, 2027
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Joint / Extremity / Non-Spinal Injection Course |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
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Sun
Jun
20
Sun, Jun 20, 2027
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Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Jun
20
Sun, Jun 20, 2027
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Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Jun
20
Sun, Jun 20, 2027
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Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 |
Austin, TX
Mar 26 - Mar 28, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Fri
Mar
26
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Fri
Mar
26
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
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Complete Facial Aesthetics |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
Mar
27
Sat, Mar 27, 2027
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
Mar
27
Sat, Mar 27, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Mar
28
Sun, Mar 28, 2027
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Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Mar
28
Sun, Mar 28, 2027
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Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 |
Boston, MA
Nov 21 - May 16, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
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Sat
Nov
21
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sat
Nov
21
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Nov
22
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
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Sclerotherapy for Physicians & Nurses |
8:00 AM ET
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$1,999 | |
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Sun
Nov
22
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
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Complete Facial Aesthetics |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
Mar
20
Sat, Mar 20, 2027
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Complete Facial Aesthetics |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
Mar
20
Sat, Mar 20, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Mar
21
Sun, Mar 21, 2027
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Mar
21
Sun, Mar 21, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
May
15
Sat, May 15, 2027
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Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
May
15
Sat, May 15, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
May
16
Sun, May 16, 2027
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Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
May
16
Sun, May 16, 2027
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Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 |
Charleston, SC
Mar 5 - Mar 7, 2027| Date | Course | Time | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fri
Mar
5
Fri, Mar 5, 2027
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Medical Hair-Loss Treatment (PDO Threads & PRP Hair Restoration Training) |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Fri
Mar
5
Fri, Mar 5, 2027
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PRP Training for Aesthetics |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
Mar
6
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
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Complete Dermal Filler Training |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sat
Mar
6
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
|
Botulinum Toxin Training |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Mar
7
Sun, Mar 7, 2027
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Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A and Dermal Filler Training: Master the Art of Aesthetic Medicine |
8:00 AM ET
|
$1,999 | |
|
Sun
Mar
7
Sun, Mar 7, 2027
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Facial Contouring Injectables: Sculptra®, Radiesse®, Exosomes & PDRN Certification Workshop |
1:00 PM ET
|
$1,999 |
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