AFI Complications and Vascular Emergencies

• Total CPD: 2 Hours
• Location: Online Only (Lifetime Access)
• Certificate: Certificate of Completion
• Pre-requisite: Medical Professional
• Suitability: Doctors, Dentists & Nurses

AFI Complications and Vascular Emergencies equips aesthetic practitioners with the critical knowledge and protocols to recognise, prevent, and manage filler-related complications—particularly vascular events. Built within the Anatomy for Injectors (AFI) pathway, this evidence-based module strengthens safety, clinical decision-making, and emergency readiness in everyday practice.

The course covers complication mechanisms, risk reduction strategies, and stepwise management pathways. You will learn practical hyaluronidase use for emergency and non-emergency reversal of hyaluronic acid fillers, along with protocols to mitigate the risk of vision loss and tissue necrosis. Content is supported by diagrams, videos and structured algorithms to reinforce rapid, confident responses when complications occur.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the risks and presentations of vascular and non-vascular filler complications
• Apply hyaluronidase safely for both emergency and elective dissolution
• Implement escalation pathways to prevent blindness and soft-tissue necrosis
• Integrate anatomy-led risk reduction into treatment planning
• Improve patient safety, documentation, and aftercare communication

Course modules

• Chapter 1: Pre-course Knowledge Evaluation
• Chapter 2: Vascular Complications
• Chapter 3: Hyaluronidase Protocols
• Chapter 4: Vascular Complications Summary
• Chapter 5: Non-Vascular Complications
• Chapter 6: Post-course Knowledge Evaluation

Participants receive lifetime online access and a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the module.

Please note: This course provides theoretical guidance and is intended to complement supervised hands-on training.