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About this lesson
Volume loss in the malar fat pad ages the mid-face and deepens folds. This mid-face filler and cheek filler course teaches the lift-then-volumize protocol for excellent results.
Dr. Sopena demonstrates the critical sequence: first lift laterally with Stylage XL (highest G-prime) to reduce product needs, then restore malar fat pad volume with softer Stylage M.
Watch real-time treatment that creates positive vectors, reduces nasolabial folds, and indirectly improves tear troughs through well-placed support.
Things you’ll learn
- Assessment skills to identify malar fat pad deficiency.
- The lift-then-volumize sequence using Stylage XL laterally first to reduce total product needs in the malar region by pulling tissue upward.
- Deep cannula technique in the malar fat pad area targeting the maxillary region for smooth, natural volume restoration without lumps.
- How lateral zygomatic arch lifting indirectly improves tear troughs and nasolabial folds before treating them directly.
Why Take this Course?
- Many injectors over-volumize the mid-face because they don't lift laterally first. This wastes product and creates puffy, unnatural results.
- Learning the lift-first principle reduces product costs while delivering superior outcomes.
- Real patient demonstration shows exact product amounts needed versus guesswork. Build confidence with proven dosing protocols.
- Indirect tear trough and nasolabial fold improvement through lateral support means fewer direct treatments in high-risk areas.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify patients where lateral lifting will create improvement in mid-face, tear troughs, and nasolabial folds.
- Execute the lift-then-volumize protocol using Stylage XL for lateral zygomatic support, followed by Stylage M for malar fat pad restoration.
- Apply strategic dosing that reduces total product needs through efficient tissue repositioning.
- Perform deep cannula injections in the malar fat pad area for smooth, natural volume restoration.
| Course Type | Treatment Area | Injector Level |
Dermal Filler Training | Mid-Face | Intermediate (Level B) |
| Brand Used | Primary Product Used | Expert |
Vivacy | Stylage XL and Stylage M | 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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