Built to Balance: Strategic Contouring for the Male Face

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Online Course Includes

Full-Color Workbook

1 hour 7 minutes

Empire Certificate

Resources

Overview

Skill Level: Advanced

This advanced Empire PRO course is designed for experienced aesthetic injectors seeking to refine their virtual treatment planning and injection strategies specifically for male patients. Leveraging over 18 years of clinical experience from Dr. Chris Croley—Chief Medical Officer at Empire Medical Training—this course translates real-world male facial contouring into an online, technique-driven curriculum tailored for today’s virtual aesthetic practice.

Participants will explore how male facial anatomy, structure, and aesthetic ideals differ significantly from female patients—and why conventional techniques often fall short. From injectable product selection to strategic injection planes and consultation communication, this course provides a masterclass in achieving consistently strong, defined, and natural-looking outcomes for male patients across all age groups.

This virtual training is optimized for remote learning and builds toward in-person skill development. All Empire On-Demand learners will have the opportunity to apply their course credit towards Empire’s hands-on training seminars offered nationwide.

Highlights

Male-Specific Aesthetic Principles: Learn the key anatomical and aesthetic distinctions between male and female facial structures to avoid feminization and overcorrection.
Strategic Zone-Based Planning: Prioritize treatment zones (chin, jawline, midface) based on masculine proportions and age-related changes.
Product Selection & Rheology Matching: Choose the right injectable products based on G prime, cohesivity, and flexibility—matching filler behavior to each facial region.
Injection Planes & Cannula vs. Needle Techniques: Master strategic depth and tools across treatment zones to ensure precision, safety, and aesthetic consistency.
Biostimulatory Agents in Male Patients: Understand the role of CaHA, PLLA, and other collagen stimulators for long-term improvement in volume, structure, and skin quality.
Advanced Neuromodulator Dosing: Adjust dosing patterns for glabella, masseter, and frontalis in male patients with thicker muscle mass while preserving masculine expression.
Consultation Strategies for Men: Learn how to align communication with male motivations—focusing on logic, structure, and results rather than rejuvenation or anti-aging language.

Christopher Croley, MD

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER & DIRECTOR OF AESTHETICS

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Croley’s extensive training at Rush and Northwestern Universities in Chicago, as well as his board certifications in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, have made him an authority in the medical field. In addition to his patient care, Dr. Croley has a passion for educating medical professionals. He has held various leadership positions, including Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Associate Director of Resident Education, and has trained thousands of medical professionals as Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director of Aesthetics for Empire Medical Training.

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Who the Course is Intended For

This course is designed for:

Advanced nurse injectors, physicians, PAs, and medical professionals experienced in aesthetic injections
Providers seeking to expand their aesthetic portfolio to include male patients
Empire On-Demand users preparing for in-person facial contouring seminars
Professionals who want to enhance their online training with cutting-edge strategies in male facial balancing

Course Details

Format: Online, self-paced virtual training with HD lecture and demonstration footage
Instructor: Dr. Chris Croley, Chief Medical Officer, Empire Medical Training
Modules Include:Male Aesthetic Ideals & ProportionsZone-Specific Strategy (Chin, Jawline, Midface)Injectable Product SelectionInjection Depth & TechniqueMale Neuromodulator PatternsLip Shaping for MenLive Demo: Full-Face Injection Sequence
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour 7 minutes

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Differentiate male and female facial anatomy to inform treatment decisions and preserve masculine features.
Create strategic treatment plans prioritizing masculine balance, structure, and symmetry.
Select and apply appropriate injectables based on region-specific rheological needs.
Safely and effectively perform chin and jawline augmentations using needle and cannula techniques.
Dose neuromodulators correctly in male patients with thicker muscle mass while avoiding feminization.
Utilize biostimulatory agents to restore structural support and skin quality in male patients.
Conduct male consultations using outcome-based communication and education strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need prior experience with dermal fillers to take this course?
A: Yes, this course is part of Empire PRO and is designed for providers with foundational knowledge of injectables who want to deepen their skills specifically for male facial contouring.

Q: Will I be certified after completing this course?
A: You will receive a certificate of completion from Empire On-Demand. However, hands-on training is recommended for certification in live technique application.

Q: Are live demonstrations included in this course?
A: Yes, the course includes live video footage of real-time male patient injections across the chin, jawline, and midface.

Q: Can this course help with transitioning my in-person skills to a virtual aesthetic practice?
A: Absolutely. This course is designed to help you apply advanced techniques in an online aesthetic setting, with virtual assessment tools and product selection strategies.

Q: Are the techniques taught applicable to all skin types and ages?
A: Yes, anatomical principles and treatment strategies discussed are adaptable to a wide range of ethnicities, skin types, and age-related presentations in male patients.

Full-Color Workbook

Each Empire On-Demand workshop is thoughtfully complemented by a stunning full-color workbook that serves as an invaluable tool to enrich your learning experience. This beautifully designed workbook not only enhances your understanding of the course material but also provides a visual and tactile dimension to your educational journey.

Class Materials

Bonus Materials with Purchase

Built to Balance: Strategic Contouring for the Male Face Manual

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