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Complications including relevant anatomy in Aesthetic Medicine

-Distinguish general facial anatomy and evaluate implications for safe treatment. 
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Complications including relevant anatomy in Aesthetic Medicine
CPD 5.5 nurse CPD hours
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

This course provides a comprehensive overview of complications in aesthetic medicine and the anatomical knowledge required to prevent and manage them safely. It explores complications associated with injectable treatments including botulinum toxin, dermal fillers and deoxycholic acid. Participants learn to recognise early warning signs, understand underlying anatomical risks and implement evidence-based management strategies. The course also covers general medical complications that may occur during procedures, such as syncope, seizures and anaphylaxis. By strengthening clinical decision-making and safety awareness, this course helps practitioners minimize risk and confidently manage complications in aesthetic practice.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Dr Jenny Kimmins

Dr Jenny Kimmins

MBBS FRACGP Dip. Derm

Aesthetic Medicine Physician and Medical Director at Southern Cosmetics, Victoria

Fellow of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia

HealthCert Course Chair for Aesthetic Medicine

Dr Jenny Kimmins spent many years in General Practice before developing an interest in management and treatment of skin conditions. She has over 10 years’ experience in cosmetic medicine, including the management of acne and rosacea, laser skin treatments, dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections. She is a lecturer and trainer in aesthetic medicine and injectable cosmetic treatments. Jenny completed a postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology with the Australian Institute of Dermatology and is a trained skin cancer physician with a special interest in sun-damaged skin. She was recently awarded a Fellowship of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia.

CPD hours

Education hours5.5
Total CPD hours5.5

Accreditations

Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association

Accreditation number: C21671

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