San Francisco Online Botox Injector Training & Certification
Are you a medical professional in San Francisco trying to keep up with the city’s ever-growing demand for aesthetic procedures? From the luxury beauty culture of Pacific Heights and Nob Hill, to the tech-savvy professionals of SoMa and the Financial District, to trend-driven clients in the Mission and Castro, patients across the Bay Area are actively seeking skilled Botox injectors. Without proper certification, you risk missing out on lucrative opportunities in one of California’s most competitive and innovation-driven medical aesthetics markets.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Medicine® (AACM™) offers a 100% Online Botox Injector Training and Certification Course for just $199. This comprehensive program provides expert instruction, hands-on techniques, and California-compliant training. It equips you to confidently serve patients from Berkeley to Palo Alto, Oakland to Daly City, and beyond.
Why San Francisco Practitioners Choose the AACM™ Online Course
- Learn anywhere in the Bay Area: Stream modules on any device, pause between appointments, and review lessons when you need a refresher.
- Created by practicing injectors: Training designed and demonstrated by certified physicians running successful injection practices.
- Built for steady patient demand: Botox and filler patients return for maintenance every few months, providing reliable and ongoing clinic volume.
Thirteen-Module Course Curriculum
To earn your certificate, complete all modules and pass the multiple-choice exam with a score of 80% or higher.
- Orientation & Safety: Scope of practice, regulations, and course overview.
- Neurotoxin Fundamentals: Pharmacology, Dilution, and Reconstitution.
- Facial Aesthetics & Aging: Assessment, proportions, and treatment mapping.
- HA Fillers: Rheology, injection depth, and midface planning.
- Lip Filler Techniques: Safety zones, anatomy, and shaping strategies.
- Business & Operations: Pricing, documentation, and Bay Area marketing essentials.
- Masseter Reduction: Dosing for hypertrophy and lower face contouring.
- Hyperhidrosis: Axillary grids, injection patterns, and follow-ups.
- Platysmal Bands: Neck Rejuvenation Techniques and Dilution Protocols.
- TrapTox: Shoulder contouring with trapezius injections.
- Gummy Smile: Selection and depth-controlled injection approaches.
- Chronic Migraine: FDA-approved treatment sites and documentation.
- Advanced Fillers: Cannula use for jawline, chin, and temple augmentation.
Benefits of Enrolling
Practitioners across San Francisco and Silicon Valley who join AACM™’s online program gain access to flexible, clinic-ready education tailored to long-term success in medical aesthetics.
- Targeted learning: About 8.5 hours of direct, clinic-focused instruction.
- Flexible schedule: 180-day access to complete modules at your own pace.
- Optional shadowing: Request a half-day observation session (availability limited).
- Board certification path: Eligible to sit for the AACM™ board exam upon completion.
AACM™’s Course Options for San Francisco Practitioners
100% Online Course
AACM™’s online Botox Injector Training is ideal for licensed medical professionals in San Francisco who seek structured, downloadable protocols and instructor-led demonstrations, all without leaving the Bay Area.
In-Person Training Options
For those who prefer hands-on experience, AACM™ also offers in-person training at its Kirkland education center:
- Beginner – 10-Hour Program
Covers core Botox and filler techniques with live patient practice. Includes Beginner Cosmetic Injection Certificate. - Comprehensive – 20-Hour Program
A weekend intensive for graduates of the beginner course. Includes advanced techniques such as lip flips, migraine therapy, and full-face filler sculpting, plus practical business guidance.
Beginner
The ten hour beginner course is recommended for practitioners with little to no experience with aesthetic injections. The curriculum is as follows:
- Learn fundamentals of facial functional anatomy as they relate to neurotoxins and dermal fillers.
- Learn about the aging process and the importance of neurotoxins and dermal fillers for delaying or reversing the signs of aging
- Become familiar with the basics of neurotoxins and the structural/functional differences between the different options.
- Become familiar with the basics of dermal fillers and the structural/functional differences between them
- Determine the proper indications for neurotoxins and dermal fillers on various areas of the face
- Learn how to study, mark the face, and choose injection points for common injection treatments
- Learn how to prepare neurotoxins
- Identify and implement techniques for preparing the patient and managing pain related to the injection
- Take part in hands-on training with 30 units of Botox and/or 90 units of Dysport. Additional units available for purchase for training at a discounted rate
- Take part in hands-on training with one syringe of Restylane and/or Juvederm filler. Additional syringes are available for purchase
- Live 4 shadow days of Dr. Sajan or Dr. Khezri.
Cost: $2,600
Comprehensive
The comprehensive course builds off the beginner course or base knowledge of Botox and fillers which is ideal for many physicians. This two-day, weekend course covers more advanced and off-label cosmetic injections. The curriculum includes:
- Discuss how to manage difficult patients or patients with unrealistic expectations
- Learn how to treat complex facial anatomy in patients with pre-existing asymmetry as well as higher risk patients
- Learn about the indications, uses, and proper techniques for injecting non-dissolvable fillers such as Sculptra
- Identify when to use a cannula or needle for injections and learn the proper technique for each
- Gain knowledge and experience in advanced neurotoxin injections such as masseters, hyperhidrosis treatment, platysmal bands (Nefertiti lift), shoulder feminization, jaw slimming, gummy smile treatment, and headache/migraine treatment
- Gain knowledge and experience in advanced dermal filler injections such as chin augmentation, jawline enhancement, temples, advanced lip filler techniques, etc.
- Learn to manage the side effects of neurotoxins and dermal fillers
- Learn about the business aspect of becoming an injector, how to produce revenue with minimal overhead costs, and how to take the road to success
- Participate in hands-on training with 30 units of Botox and/or 60 units of Dysport. Additional units are available to purchase during training at a discounted rate
- Participate in hands-on training with one syringe of Restylane and/or Juvederm filler. Additional syringes available for purchase
- Live 5 shadow days of Dr. Sajan or Dr. Khezri.
Cost: $5,000
Advanced
Advanced Course: The 20 hour advanced course is recommended for practitioners who may have some basic knowledge or experience in aesthetic injections. The curriculum is as follows:
- Discuss how to manage difficult patients or patients with unrealistic expectations
- Learn how to treat complex facial anatomy in patients with pre-existing asymmetry as well as higher risk patients
- Learn about the indications, uses, and proper techniques for injecting non-dissolvable fillers such as Sculptra
- Identify when to use a cannula or needle for injections and learn the proper technique for each
- Gain knowledge and experience in advanced neurotoxin injections such as masseters, hyperhidrosis treatment, platysmal bands (Nefertiti lift), shoulder feminization, jaw slimming, gummy smile treatment, and headache/migraine treatment
- Gain knowledge and experience in advanced dermal filler injections such as chin augmentation, jawline enhancement, temples, advanced lip filler techniques, etc.
- Learn to manage the side effects of neurotoxins and dermal fillers
- Learn about the business aspect of becoming an injector, how to produce revenue with minimal overhead costs, and how to take the road to success
- Participate in hands-on training with 30 units of Botox and/or 60 units of Dysport. Additional units are available to purchase during training at a discounted rate
- Participate in hands-on training with one syringe of Restylane and/or Juvederm filler. Additional syringes available for purchase
Cost: $5,000
Certification Details
Upon completion and passing the final exam:
- Receive a digital certificate of completion for credentialing.
- Become eligible for the AACM™ board exam.
- Pursue the FAACM® designation, signaling advanced injector competency.
Advance Your Aesthetic Career in San Francisco
By completing this program, you will position yourself as a trusted injector in San Francisco’s thriving aesthetics community. From the luxury practices of Pacific Heights to the trend-focused clientele of the Mission District and Castro, and even the tech hubs of Silicon Valley, this training gives you the confidence and credentials to succeed. Take the next step toward FAACM® status and elevate your practice today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the course take?
About 8.5 hours of content, delivered in 37 concise lessons. You have 180 days to finish.
What is not included in the online program?
Live patient labs and business intensives are part of the in-person program.
What happens after I finish?
You receive your digital certificate and become eligible for the AACM™ board exam. Passing grants you the FAACM® title, and graduates get continued access to updates and instructor guidance.
Is AACM’s online Botox training valid for California medical professionals practicing in San Francisco?
Yes. AACM™’s online Botox Injector Training is designed to be fully compliant with California’s scope-of-practice standards. San Francisco practitioners, including nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and physicians, can use this training to strengthen their credentials and patient trust.
Do patients in the Bay Area really seek Botox and filler treatments frequently?
Yes. Botox and dermal fillers are among the most requested cosmetic procedures in the Bay Area, particularly among professionals in Silicon Valley who seek preventative anti-aging treatments, as well as clients in lifestyle-driven neighborhoods such as the Castro and Mission District.
Do I need to travel for any part of the course if I live in San Francisco?
No. The online Botox training is 100% virtual, so you can complete it entirely from your clinic, office, or home in San Francisco. If you want hands-on practice, you may choose to attend AACM™’s in-person courses at the Kirkland training center in Washington.
Will this course help me attract more patients in areas like Silicon Valley or the East Bay?
Yes. By becoming AACM™-certified, practitioners can market their training and build credibility with patients across San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and the wider Bay Area. This certification signals that you are trained in safe, advanced techniques, which gives patients more confidence in choosing you.