soft tissue fillers

Master Course

expert filler
techniques &
complications:
cadaver course

Prevention of live changing complications, such as blindness after filler injections, is our number one priority. Knowledge and deep understanding of the 3-dimensional anatomy is key in preventing complications. Real hands-on cadaver dissections and treatments can give the clinician the anatomical insights that cannot be attained by reading books or studying images or videos.

This 3-day Master Course is intended for experienced physicians who are working with soft tissue fillers. Primarily focussing on improving their technical skills with calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA, or similar) and hyaluronic acid (HA Range and others). The anatomy-based part of the course targets prevention and management of soft tissue filler complications during a cadaver training.

Day 1 will take place on 30 October 2025 in Utrecht.
Day 2 and 3 will take place on 31 October & 1 November in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 

€ 5.950

master course

about this course

The rheological properties of biostimulators and hyaluronic acid products are highlighted and depending on clinical needs in specific facial areas, a specific product is chosen. The theoretical background of working with calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA, or similar) and hyaluronic acid (HA Range and others) is offered through online learning materials.

Understanding the correct safest treatment techniques will result in lower risk of complications. With both silicone heads as well as cadaver specimens, we dive deep into management of vascular filler complications. Really knowing the anatomy not only serves as the most valuable element of prevention of complications, but will be of the highest value in treatment of complications, should they occur. During this master course, we highlight both prevention and treatment of complications. Specific attention is reserved for ultrasound guided injections.

  • access to an extensive online learning package
  • a unique opportunity to learn from the best experts in the field
  • 3 full days of hands–on training including evening program

course level: advanced

This course is intended for physicians with significant experience in aesthetic injectable procedures. If licensed in your country to independently perform these procedures, in some cases (prescribing) nurses or dentists could also apply.

Please note: in The Netherlands, nurses and dentists are not allowed to perform these procedures and will not be permitted to enter the course.

theoretical training

The theoretical training part consists of detailed instruction videos that cover the assessment of the facial aging process and advanced injection techniques. Scientific presentations cover prevention and management of vascular complications and anatomical based injection techniques from low to very high risk facial indications. Participants will test their knowledge by taking an online exam. Included is a set of discourses presented by Jani van Loghem and Philippe Snozzi, covering the following topics:

01  avoiding and minimizing complications

Safety is a cornerstone of any cosmetic injection ability. Learn what’s needed to avoid and minimize complications.

02  HA, CCHA and PLLA complication management

A deep dive into the complexity of specific complication management for HA, CCHA and PLLA treatments.

03  non-resorbable filler complication management

Non-resorbable filler complications still occur, the key to resolving these complications is adequate knowledge and skills.

04  ultrasound imaging in complication management

Vascular occlusions can be located using an ultrasound device. Learn how to use ultrasound to detect occlusions and guide Hyaluronidase injections to resolve them.

05  CaHA

Calcium Hydroxylapatite's essential knowledge. Learn about the development, properties and mode of action of the CaHA product.

06  HA

Expand your knowledge on the rheological properties of HA and how to use its effects to your advantage.

07  combining CaHA and HA

Learn how to employ CaHA in combination with HA in global facial rejuvenation

08  high risk areas

And preventative suggestions to minimize risk of complications

09  a global facial approach

A standard protocol for combining CaHA and HA

Our new textbook Filler Complication Prevention and Management serves as the theoretical basis of this Master Course. A hard copy of the book will be provided to you at the start of the training. An online certificate will be available to those interested in a certification that can be used for accreditation points.

personalized hands-on training

Several acute situations after filler embolization with both hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite will be practiced in small break out groups. Each delegate will be leading at least one case of acute ischemia. Ultrasound devices will be available for practicing ultrasound guided hyaluronidase injections. Fresh frozen cadaver specimens will be available for retrobulbar hyaluronidase injections and technical skill practice in high and very high risk zones in order to prevent vascular occlusion.

During the practical, hands-on training on live patients, delegates will be allowed to share the indications that they would like to inject (depending on our patient’s needs). The indications are ordered according to risk level, from basic, very low risk indications to highly advanced indications. All injections will be demonstrated and guided by our experienced faculty.

day 1

30 oct

morning

sign-in

09:00 - 09:30

welcome | vascular complication prevention & management

09:30 - 10:00

Welcome to Anatomiegebouw in Utrecht by Dr. Karl Jacobs and Dr. Jani van Loghem

Introduction to the course, rules of cadaver lab, anatomical presentation of the intraorbital area and facial vasculature.

presentation

10:00 - 10:10

Dr. Philippe Snozzi
HA vascular complications management algorithm update. Peripheral and Retinal vascular compromise management algorithms after HA injection.

presentation

10:10 - 10:20

Dr. Jani van Loghem
CaHA vascular complications management algorithm update. Peripheral and Retinal vascular compromise management algorithms after CaHA injection

hands-on training

10:20 - 12:00

Acute situations practical skills training.
Our faculty will lead the skills lab. Each participant is confronted with an acute clinical situation and leads the appropriate management. Silicone mannequins are available for complication management skills practice. Each group of participants will manage the following acute situations:
- Peripheral ischemia after HA
- Peripheral ischemia after CaHA
- Retinal ischemia after HA
- Retinal ischemia after CaHA

Each participant will manage at least one of these acute vascular situations.

Our faculty will be scoring the technical skills using OSATS forms for assessment of technical skills.

lunch

afternoon & evening

cadaver workshop retrobulbar injections

live demo

13:00 - 13:20

Faculty will demonstrate lowest risk injection technique in the following (very) high risk areas:
- Frontal area (cannula)
- Glabella (needle)
- Superior orbital sulcus (cannula)

hands-on training

13:20 - 14:00

Injection of (very) high risk areas by participants.
Each delegate will have the opportunity to inject dyed material in a (very) high risk area under guidance of the faculty.

live demo

14:00 - 14:20

Faculty will demonstrate lowest risk injection technique in the following (very) high risk areas:
- Temples, various anatomical layers (needle and cannula)
- Nose (needle and cannula)
- Infraorbital area (needle and cannula)

hands-on training

14:20 - 15:00

Injection of (very) high risk areas by participants.
Each delegate will have the opportunity to inject dyed material in a (very) high risk area under guidance of the faculty.

live demo

15:00 - 15:30

Anatomic dissection by anatomist Karl Jacobs.
The anatomist will show placement of fillers in the high-risk and very high risk areas relative to the arterial danger zones.

Faculty will demonstrate retrobulbar injection and ocular massage.
Demonstration of retrobulbar hyaluronidase injection and ocular massage by prof. Dr. Peerooz Saeed.

hands-on training

15:30 - 16:00

Retrobulbar injection.
Each delegate will have the opportunity to inject dyed material in the retrobulbar space under guidance of the faculty.

live demo

16:00 - 16:15

Demonstration of issected intraorbital area by anatomist Karl Jacobs.
The anatomist shows the anatomy of the intraorbital area including visualizing the injected material in the retrobulbar space and ophthalmic artery branches including the central retinal artery.

hands-on training

16:10 - 17:00

Dissection by participants.
Our faculty will be scoring the technical skills using OSATS forms for assessment of technical skills.

award ceremony

17:00 - 18:00

Certificate award ceremony and drinks.

day 2

31 oct

morning

sign-in

09:00 - 09:30

welcome | advanced filler techniques

09:30 - 10:00

Welcome to Amsterdam by UMA faculty followed by introduction to the course.

Q&A based on theory

10:00 - 10:30

Questions that may have remained after completing the theoretical discourses will be addressed.

coffee break

live demo

11:00 - 12:30

During this live demonstration you will have the opportunity to learn key messages and anatomical secrets from each faculty as they perform their treatments in different facial areas, and ask them all your questions.

lunch

afternoon & evening

hands-on training

13:30-15:00

Patient 1: Facial indications in a global facial approach.
Each delegate has the opportunity to inject at least one facial indication (depending on the patient’s needs).

coffee break

hands-on training

15:30 - 17:00

Patient 2: Facial indications in a global facial approach.
Each delegate has the opportunity to inject at least one facial indications (depending on patient’s needs).

Our faculty will be scoring the technical skills using OSATS forms.

evening program

18:00 - 21:00

day 3

01 nov

morning

Q&A

10:00 - 11:00

Discussion on topics that require further elaboration.

hands-on training

11:00 - 12:30

Patient 1: Facial indications in a global facial approach.
Each delegate has the opportunity to inject at least one facial indication (depending on patient’s needs).

lunch

afternoon & evening

hands-on training

13:30 - 15:00

Patient 2: Facial indications in a global facial approach.
Each delegate has the opportunity to inject at least one facial indication (depending on patient’s needs).

coffee break

hands-on training

15:30 - 17:00

Patient 3: Facial indications in a global facial approach.
Each delegate has the opportunity to inject at least one facial indication (depending on patient’s needs).

Our faculty will be scoring the technical skills using OSATS forms for assessment of technical skills.

award ceremony

17:00 - 18:00

Certificate award ceremony and drinks.
On the first day we will simulate several acute situations after filler embolisation with both hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite. These will be practiced in small break out groups, each delegate will be leading at least one case of acute ischemia. Cadaver specimens will be available for injection with dyed filler materials to deepen anatomical understanding of filler safety. During the live patient treatments on the following days, each participant will inject at least three indications per day. Our faculty will be scoring the technical skills using OSATS (Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills) forms, as is practiced during medical specialization training.

course level: advanced

This course is intended for physicians with significant experience in aesthetic injectable procedures. If licensed in your country to independently perform these procedures, in some cases (prescribing) nurses or dentists could also apply.

Please note: in The Netherlands, nurses and dentists are not allowed to perform these procedures and will not be permitted to enter the course.

general information

date

30, 31 October & 1 November 2025

includes

Scrubs, certificate, lunch and evening program day 2.

location - day 1

Anatomiegebouw
Bekkerstraat 141, 3572 SG
Utrecht, The Netherlands

location - day 2 & 3

UMA Institute
Falckstraat 49, 1017 VV
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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travel and general inquiries

Contact us for corporate rates of the main luxury hotels near the course location.

In case you have any dietary requests or food allergies, please let us know.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions.

online learning materials

This Master Course includes an ebook, multiple video discourses and a selection of instruction videos. These videos will become available to you after purchase in your account. They serve as the theoretical part of this training.

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