Identifying & Managing Dermal
Filler Adverse Events &
Complications

Identifying & Managing Dermal Filler Adverse Events & Complications

This specialised course is designed for AHPRA registered Doctors, Dentists, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses, providing essential knowledge and skills for managing dermal filler adverse events and complications.

 

It focuses on the identification, prevention, and management of a wide range of potential issues, including bruising, oedema, infections, allergic reactions, nodules, granulomas, and more. The course also covers serious vascular complications such as vascular occlusion, blindness, and stroke, as well as how to mitigate risks and improve patient outcomes.

What You’ll Gain​

Upon completing this course, you will gain the critical knowledge and skills to identify, manage, and prevent a wide range of dermal filler adverse events and complications. You’ll learn to handle common issues like bruising, nodules, and allergic reactions, as well as serious vascular complications such as occlusion, blindness, and stroke. The course will also equip you with a solid understanding of hyaluronidase (Hyalase) and its role in managing complications, including how to prepare and administer it in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Ultimately, you’ll be better prepared to deliver safer, more effective outcomes and improve patient satisfaction.

Learning Objectives​

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify and manage dermal filler adverse events, from minor reactions to serious complications.
  • Recognize and manage vascular complications, including vascular occlusion, blindness, and stroke.
  • Define hyaluronidase and understand its role in aesthetic practice.
  • Implement effective patient screening protocols.
  • Prepare and administer hyaluronidase for adverse events management.
  • Mitigate risks and deliver safer patient outcomes.

Course Details​

Price

$295

Duration

2hrs

Time

Self-Paced

Delivery

Online

Level

Beginner

CPD Hours

2 Hours

Course Details​

Price

$295

Duration

2hrs

Time

Self-Paced

Delivery

Online

Level

Beginner

CPD Hours

2 Hours

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Upcoming Programs

NameCourse Start DateCourse End DateCost 
Identifying & Managing Dermal Filler Adverse Events & Complications 202501/01/202501/01/2026$295.00

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Course Content

Identifying & Managing Dermal Filler Adverse Events & Complications

  • Overview of dermal filler adverse reactions (bruising, oedema, infections, etc.)
  • Identification and management of minor and serious adverse events
  • Vascular complications: vascular occlusion, blindness, stroke
  • Prevention strategies for dermal filler complications
  • Introduction to hyaluronidase (Hyalase) and its use in aesthetic practice
  • Patient screening protocols to mitigate risk
  • Hyaluronidase preparation and administration techniques
  • Recognizing and managing allergic reactions, nodules, and granulomas
  • Effective management of Tyndall’s effect and other aesthetic issues
  • Best practices for improving patient outcomes and satisfaction

What Our Students Say

“After years in general practice, pursuing my Cosmetic Nurse Injector training at CPD was such a great start to a new career path. The staff are all incredibly knowledgeable, and their clinical expertise and approachability left me feeling confident and well-equipped in my own practice. The ongoing support from CPD is invaluable also.”

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