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About this lesson
Learn an advanced facial rejuvenation technique that addresses ligament laxity, an important cause of mid-face aging.
This lesson explains why sagging occurs even when facial fat pads remain thick and intact. Dr. Sopena demonstrates his lateral lifting approach that tightens retaining ligaments, repositions descended tissue, and creates the slimming effect of surgical lifting without surgery.
This is essential facial filler training for practitioners looking to deliver transformative results using Restylane Lyft for complete mid-facial rejuvenation.
Things you’ll learn
- How to identify ligament laxity as the cause of facial sagging and assess retaining ligament descent patterns.
- Repositioning and tightening ligaments before providing structural support with Restylane Lift.
- Injection protocols targeting the zygomatic arch, tear trough ligament, and buccal-maxillary ligament for mid-face support.
- Creating a slimmer, more triangular facial contour while simultaneously lifting nasolabial folds and improving jawline definition.
Why Take this Course?
- Move beyond traditional volume replacement to address the root anatomical cause of facial aging.
- Undergo cheek filler training that delivers surgical-quality lifting results non-invasively.
- Learn Dr. Sopena's innovative approach that achieves multiple benefits with minimal product: higher cheekbones, reduced nasolabial folds, improved tear troughs, and defined jawlines.
- Learn to educate patients on why their concerns persist despite adequate facial volume and offer truly corrective solutions.
Learning Outcomes:
- Assess facial anatomy to differentiate between volume loss and ligament laxity as causes of aging signs in the mid-face.
- Execute the lateral lifting technique with Restylane Lyft.
- Target multiple anatomical points for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
- Achieve natural slimming effects, higher cheekbones, reduced nasolabial fold depth, and improved jawline definition using Restylane Lyft.
| Course Type | Treatment Area | Injector Level |
Dermal Filler Training | Midface | Intermediate (Level B) |
| Brand Used | Primary Product Used | Expert |
Galderma | Restylane Lyft | Dr. Juan Sopena |

Dr. Juan Sopena
Dr. Sopena was born in Spain. He started studying medicine and surgery at the University of Valencia in 1989. Continued to receive post-doctoral training Ph.D. and continued to specialize in Medical and Surgical Dermatology to finish in 2003.
With education and expertise of the highest standards, Dr. Sopena provided high medical consultancy, performed procedures, and trained doctors and experts throughout America, Europe, and Africa.
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