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About this lesson
Understanding facial vascular anatomy is crucial to preventing serious complications in aesthetic medicine. This complete training delivers essential knowledge on arterial pathways, fascial depth, and anatomical variations that every injector must know.
Dr. Sarit Cohen guides you through the complex network of facial vessels - from the supratrochlear and supraorbital arteries in the glabella, to the facial artery's course through the nasolabial fold, to the infraorbital vessels in the midface. You'll learn not just where vessels are located, but how they transition through tissue layers and why every patient requires careful assessment.
Perfect for injectors ready to elevate their anatomical foundation and adopt layer-specific techniques that significantly reduce the risk of intravascular injection, tissue necrosis, and vision-threatening complications. Purchase filmed training now.
Things you’ll learn
- How to precisely identify and locate the 6 standard facial danger zones with anatomical landmarks.
- The depth and fascial layer relationships of major facial vessels as they transition from deep structures through intramuscular to subcutaneous positions.
- Crucial anastomoses between internal and external carotid artery systems and how they create retrograde flow risk leading to vision-threatening complications.
- Layer-specific injection strategies tailored to vessel location in each danger zone to avoid intravascular injection.
Why Take this Course?
- Maximize injection safety with precise anatomical knowledge of vessel location, depth, and course through facial layers.
- Minimize procedural risks by recognizing high-risk zones and understanding individual anatomical variations before every procedure.
- Enhance clinical confidence with clear, practical anatomical landmarks for safe needle and cannula placement.
- Learn from an expert: Dr. Sarit Cohen, a certified plastic surgeon, shares clinical pearls on vessel depth, fascial anatomy, and evidence-based safety protocols.
- Protect patient outcomes by mastering vascular anatomy that prevents devastating events like blindness and tissue necrosis.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and accurately locate the 6 major facial danger zones using precise anatomical landmarks and surface anatomy.
- Apply safe, depth-appropriate injection techniques to avoid vessels in high-risk areas including the glabella, nasolabial fold, lips, and infraorbital region.
- Recognize branches of the internal carotid artery (supratrochlear, supraorbital, dorsal nasal) and understand the mechanism of retrograde flow.
- Implement three crucial safety techniques: perpendicular injection to vessel axis, layer-appropriate depth selection, and slow, low-pressure delivery in small increments.
| Course Type | Treatment Area | Injector Level |
Anatomy & Safety Training | Full face (glabella, temporal, perioral, nasolabial, infraorbital regions) | Intermediate (Level B) |
| Brand Used | Primary Product Used | Expert |
N/A | N/A | Dr. Sarit Cohen |

Dr. Sarit Cohen
Dr. Sarit Cohen is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Cohen completed her plastic surgery residency at Soroka Medical Center. She is the head of the Israeli Center for Facial Sculpting and is a medical instructor in invasive and minimally invasive facial procedures.
Dr. Cohen is an innovative pioneer with dozens of publications and book chapters in facial and body procedures. Her passion for beauty, safety, excellence, and outstanding character make her a recognized surgeon worldwide.
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