Dr. Eli Akbari
Canadian Institute of Facial Aesthetic Medicine
Enrollment Open

Botox & Filler
Certification
Program

An elite, hands-on training curriculum designed for medical professionals seeking mastery in facial aesthetics. Led by Dr. Eli Akbari.

Location West Vancouver, BC
Your Instructor Dr. Eli Akbari, MD, FRCSC
Who Can Apply MD, DMD/DDS, NP, RN, LPN
Schedule a call with Dr. Akbari Register Now
Dr. Eli Akbari
Canadian Institute of Facial Aesthetic Medicine
Enrollment Open

Botox & Filler
Certification
Program

An elite, hands-on training curriculum designed for medical professionals.

Location West Vancouver, BC
Your Instructor Dr. Eli Akbari, MD, FRCSC
Who Can Apply MD, DMD/DDS, NP, RN, LPN
Register Now Book a Free Call with Dr. Akbari
Inside the Residency

Hands-On Immersion

Live Session

Mastering Clinical Techniques

Dr. Eli Akbari
Your Instructor

Dr. Eli Akbari

MD, FRCSC

As a Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with over 12 years of specialized experience, Dr. Akbari brings a rare depth of anatomical knowledge to aesthetic training. She is dedicated to bridging the gap between theoretical medicine and artistic application, ensuring every student leaves with the confidence to practice safely and effectively.

2014 — 2015
University of Toronto Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
2008 — 2013
The University of British Columbia Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
2005 — 2008
University of Calgary Doctor of Medicine — MD
The Syllabus

What You Will Master

A comprehensive curriculum designed to build expertise from foundation anatomy to advanced artistic techniques.

Aesthetic Injection Procedure
01

Facial Anatomy & Assessment

Muscular structure and function analysis
Vascular anatomy and identifying danger zones
Patient evaluation and customized treatment planning
02

Botox Techniques

Upper face mastery: Forehead, glabella, and crow's feet
Lower face & neck: Masseter injections for TMJ-related clenching and facial slimming, plus platysmal (neck) band treatment
Micro-dosing and advanced combination treatments
03

Dermal Filler Mastery

Rheology, product selection, and characteristics
Volumization and contouring (Cheeks, Lips, Chin)
04

Complication Management

Prevention strategies and safety protocols
Recognition and immediate treatment of adverse events
Emergency protocols and hyaluronidase reversal techniques
Who We Certify

Three Licenses. One Standard.

The CIFAM curriculum is built to the standards BC's regulators expect — and calibrated to how each license actually practises. Find the pathway written for yours.

Regulated by BCCOHP

Dentists

DMD · DDS

BC dentists can provide Botox and dermal fillers with appropriate accredited training such as this program — and your command of maxillofacial anatomy is a head start no other profession shares.

The Dentist Pathway → Regulated by BCCNM

Nurses

LPN · RN · NP

Medical aesthetics is within nursing scope under BCCNM's standards: LPNs and RNs inject on a client-specific order, while NPs can assess, prescribe and inject autonomously.

The Nurse Pathway → Regulated by CPSBC

Physicians

MD

The broadest injectable authority in BC: assess, prescribe and inject both neuromodulators and fillers — and direct nurse injectors as your clinic's medical director.

The Physician Pathway →

Not sure which pathway fits your license? Book a call with Dr. Akbari

Certification Tuitions

Select the curriculum that fits your practice goals. Seats are limited and spots fill fast.

Botox Certification

$3,950
+ Applicable Taxes
Interest-Free Financing
4 x $987.50
Paid Monthly
  • ✓
    Full Neuromodulator Theory
  • ✓
    Hands-On Clinical Training
  • ✓
    Live Models Provided
  • ✓
    Official Certification
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Filler Certification

$4,950
+ Applicable Taxes
Interest-Free Financing
4 x $1,237.50
Paid Monthly
  • ✓
    Full Dermal Filler Theory
  • ✓
    Hands-On Clinical Training
  • ✓
    Live Models Provided
  • ✓
    Official Certification
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Botox & Filler Bundle

Best Value
The complete certification — Botox & Filler taught as one integrated program
$7,850
+ Applicable Taxes
Interest-Free Financing
4 x $1,962.50
Paid Monthly
  • ✓
    Comprehensive Theory
  • ✓
    Double Hands-On Hours
  • ✓
    Live Models Provided
  • ✓
    Dual Certification
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2026 Academic Calendar

Upcoming Residencies

Swipe for Dates →

Hands-on certification. Strictly limited to small cohorts.

Final Seats
July 2026
18 & 19
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hosted at Monarch MD, West Vancouver
✓ Models Provided
Waitlist
Fall Cohort 2026
Dates announced soon
Hosted at Monarch MD, West Vancouver
Waitlist members receive first notice
Join the Waitlist →

Final seats remain for July 18 & 19.

Register Now Book a Free Call
The Verdict

Excellence Recognized

Verified Alumnus
★★★★★

"Dr. Akbari is an amazing instructor. She helped bridge the gap between my dental background and facial aesthetics perfectly, and the certification allowed me to grow my practice significantly."

Dr. Anya Sharma, DDS Cosmetic Dentist
Verified Alumnus
★★★★★

" I took another course previous to this and left feeling like I barely learned anything. The amount of hands-on I got here gave me the confidence to treat patients immediately after the course, highly recommend."

Tetyana Goodkovsky, RN Aesthetic Nurse Specialist
Verified Alumnus
★★★★★

"A game-changer for my career. The instruction was clear, supportive, and incredibly detailed. I left feeling fully prepared."

Michael Chen, LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
Program Particulars

Common Inquiries

Do I need to provide models?

No. We provide all models for the hands-on sessions to ensure a diverse range of anatomical cases. This allows you to focus entirely on your technique and assessment.

What is the class size?

We maintain a strict 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio. This ensures every clinician receives personalized mentorship and direct feedback during clinical immersion.

Is this program accredited?

BC's regulators — BCCNM, CPSBC and BCCOHP — do not accredit or endorse private injectables courses, ours or anyone else's. What matters is that your training is defensible: the CIFAM curriculum is built to the standards these regulators expect — competency-based theory, examination, and supervised hands-on injecting with complication management — and your CIFAM certificate documents that training for insurers, employers and colleges.

What are the prerequisites?

Enrollment is exclusive to licensed medical professionals — physicians (MD), dentists (DMD/DDS) and nurses (NP, RN, LPN) — holding a valid license to practise in their jurisdiction.

Which professions can you certify?

Physicians (MD), dentists (DMD/DDS) and nurses — NP, RN and LPN. Because each license follows a different regulatory pathway in BC, we have written a dedicated guide for each: Dentists, Nurses and Physicians.

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CIFAM
Canadian Institute of
Facial Aesthetic Medicine