About Us

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The American Academy of Facial Ultrasound (AAFU) is established to advance the integration of high-resolution ultrasound imaging as an essential component of patient safety, diagnostic accuracy, and procedural precision within aesthetic medicine. Our mission is to define, standardize, and uphold the national standard of care for facial ultrasound through the development of evidence-based training, certification, and competency validation.

The Academy is committed to aligning its educational and credentialing framework with the highest standards recognized by governing bodies such as the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) organizations. 

Through collaboration with interdisciplinary experts in ultrasound, radiology, dermatology, plastic surgery, and aesthetic medicine, the AAFU seeks to establish a cohesive, academically rigorous pathway for practitioners to achieve verified proficiency in facial ultrasound.

The AAFU is dedicated to:

• Establishing standardized curricula, competencies, and credentialing requirements specific to facial ultrasound applications.
  
  
• Promoting research and publication that advance the understanding, safety, and efficacy of ultrasound-guided facial procedures.
  
  
• Developing ethical and professional practice guidelines to ensure patient-centered, safe, and transparent use of imaging in aesthetics.
  
  
• Serving as the authoritative certifying body for providers seeking credentialed recognition of expertise in diagnostic and interventional facial ultrasound.

Through these initiatives, the AAFU seeks to elevate clinical outcomes, promote interprofessional collaboration, and ensure that ultrasound becomes an integral, measurable, and accountable standard within the field of aesthetic medicine.

The vision of the American Academy of Facial Ultrasound is to establish a global benchmark for excellence in facial ultrasound education, competency, and patient safety. The Academy envisions a future where every provider performing injectable or energy-based facial procedures possesses validated ultrasound proficiency, ensuring precision, anatomical integrity, and prevention of adverse events.

We aim to create a unified national framework—recognized by credentialing and accrediting agencies—that integrates facial ultrasound into medical training programs, continuing education, and specialty certifications. By fostering a culture of continual learning, transparency, and innovation, the AAFU aspires to redefine clinical standards and advance the science and art of facial imaging.