Managing Facial Volume Loss: An Overview

A supplement to Skin & Allergy News and supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Dermik®.
This supplement was jointly sponsored by The Elsevier Office of Continuing Medical Education (EOCME), an ACCME accredited provider, and Skin & Allergy News.

•Faculty
•Target Audience
•Program Goal
•Educational Objectives
•Accreditation Statement

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Faculty

Wm. Philip Werschler, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine/Dermatology
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
Spokane Dermatology Clinic in Washington State
Dr. Werschler has received grant/research support, is a consultant to, and on the speaker's bureau for Allergan Inc., BioForm Medical, Inc., and Dermik Laboratories.
Susan H. Weinkle, MD, FAAD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology
University of South Florida, Bradenton
Dr. Weinkle has nothing to disclose.
Target Audience

This educational program is intended for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and other health care providers who perform cosmetic procedures on patients.

Program Goal

Among the most common problems of aging are photodamage to the skin and facial biometric volume loss. The correction of facial volume loss with facial filling agents can restore a youthful appearance to patients who are approximately between 35 and 55 years of age and can allow older patients to look healthy and attractive for whatever their age, and within age-appropriate parameters. Such correction has many benefits beyond cosmetic improvements. Facial volume loss can give the appearance of aging out of synch with chronology, and when severe, may give the impression of illness and physical disability that may have adverse effects with social, psychological, and economic implications.

In this supplement, dermatologists will receive up-to-date information on treatments available for facial biometric volume loss, including the advances that have led to the development of fillers such as calcium hydroxyapatite and polylactic acid. Two cases (one rejuvenation and one restoration patient) are presented to demonstrate the results that can be achieved through appropriate, judicious, and skilled use of facial fillers.

Educational Objectives

By reading and studying this supplement, participants should be prepared to:
• Explain the importance of considering the geometry of and cosmetic units of the face in planning treatment for facial biometric volume loss.
• Discuss the causes, processes, and sites of facial biometric volume loss.
• Describe the role that facial fillers play in the treatment of aging skin.
• Discuss the differences between enhancement, rejuvenation, and restoration as cosmetic procedures and goals.
• Name and describe the treatment options for correcting facial biometric volume loss, including recently approved and investigational agents, and state the differences between stimulatory and replacement fillers.

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Elsevier Office of Continuing Medical Education (EOCME) and Skin & Allergy News. The EOCME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The EOCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1AMA/PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Term of Approval: June 2007-June 30, 2008.

Copyright © 2007 Elsevier Inc.

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