Whole-Person Foundations for Skin Health and Aesthetic Outcomes

This set of three lectures explores integrative strategies that may support aesthetic outcomes before, during, and after cosmetic procedures. Topics include peri-procedural skin preparation and recovery, stress and sleep as contributors to visible skin aging, and the integration of naturopathic medicine into aesthetic dermatology.

Participants will examine evidence-informed approaches including barrier-supportive skincare, supplementation, adjunctive light-based therapies, nutrition, sleep optimization, stress reduction, lifestyle modification, hormonal considerations, and naturopathic approaches to skin aging. The lectures also address biologic pathways related to inflammation, oxidative stress, glycation, barrier function, collagen production, and skin resilience, with practical applications for aesthetic consultation, treatment planning, recovery, and patient satisfaction.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for healthcare professionals involved in aesthetic dermatology and medical aesthetics, including physicians, physician associates/assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, naturopathic doctors, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals interested in incorporating evidence-informed integrative approaches into aesthetic care.

GOAL & PURPOSE

This educational activity is designed to help clinicians incorporate evidence-informed integrative strategies into aesthetic dermatology and peri-procedural care.

The program examines how skin preparation, barrier support, nutrition, supplementation, sleep, stress, lifestyle factors, and hormonal considerations may influence skin resilience, healing, visible aging, recovery, and patient satisfaction. It also introduces naturopathic approaches related to glycation, nutrition, botanical supplementation, and sleep as they relate to skin aging and aesthetic goals.

Through these sessions, participants will gain practical strategies to strengthen aesthetic consultations, identify factors that may affect treatment response and recovery, and incorporate individualized supportive measures into cosmetic treatment planning.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

This virtual activity of 2026 Integrative Dermatology Symposium is approved for 2.5 credits of continuing medical education (CME) by Medical Education Resources, Inc.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and LearnHealth. MER is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

PHYSICIAN CREDIT

Medical Education Resources designates this activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE CREDIT

Medical Education Resources has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associate (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.5 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Physician Associate should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

NURSING CREDIT

Medical Education Resources designates this activity for a maximum of 2.5 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses will be awarded contact hours upon successful completion of the activity. Medical Education Resources is a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12299, for 2.5 contact hours.

FOR NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS

This virtual activity of 2026 Integrative Dermatology Symposium is approved for 2.5 General credit(s) of continuing education credits by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. CE approval by the AANP covers all states that regulate naturopathic physicians, except Oregon. Please note that as of January 2025, the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM) will no longer approve a CE Activity submitted to them by the CE Activity Host. Only the individual Oregon licensee can apply directly to OBNM for CE approval.

Course Participant Attestation

I understand that the information in this course presented by the Provider and/orInstructor(s) is for educational purposes only and should only be applied with appropriate clinical judgment and used by a trained and licensed practitioner. Governmental laws and regulations vary from region to region and the contents of this course vary in permissible usage. The participant is required to check their local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the practice requirements and scope of practice issues and the use of the information of this course including, but not limited to, theory, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. I acknowledge that NCCAOM does not endorse any specific treatment regimens of any kind. Furthermore, if I use any modalities or treatments taught in this course, I agree to waive, release, indemnify, discharge, and covenant not to sue NCCAOM from and against any liability, claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever, arising out of any injury, loss, or damage that a person may sustain related to the use of the information in this course. I understand that this Release is governed by the laws of District of Columbia, U.S.A. and shall survive the termination or expiration of this course.

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Medical Education Resources ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies relevant financial relationships with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Reported relevant financial relationships are mitigated by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. MER is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements or quality in health care and not the business interest of an ineligible company.

The faculty reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity

The content managers reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity:

DISCLAIMER

The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of MER and LearnHealth Inc. The speakers have disclosed if there is any discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA in their presentations. Before prescribing any medicine, primary references and full prescribing information should be consulted. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management.

CONTACT INFORMATION

This activity is jointly provided by MER and LearnHealth. For questions about the CME credit for this activity, contact [email protected] For all other questions, please contact [email protected].