Our Purpose in Practice
The American Academy of Facial Ultrasound is founded on the principles of scientific integrity, patient safety, and clinical excellence. Guided by an evidence-based framework and a commitment to collaboration across medical disciplines, the AAFU will serve as both a collaborative authority and an academic resource—bridging the gap between diagnostic imaging and aesthetic medicine.
- Standardization of Training: Develop a nationally recognized curriculum and competency-based assessment model for facial ultrasound training in aesthetic medicine.
- Certification and Credentialing: Establish a tiered certification process—didactic, practical, and performance-based—validated in collaboration with ARDMS and POCUS-affiliated entities.
- Research and Evidence Development: Promote and support peer-reviewed research on diagnostic and interventional applications of ultrasound in facial anatomy, vascular mapping, and complication management.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster partnerships among sonographers, radiologists, and aesthetic providers to enhance multidisciplinary understanding and patient care continuity.
- Ethical and Safety Governance: Define and disseminate best-practice protocols for ultrasound-guided injection and complication management, emphasizing patient welfare and transparency.
- Continuing Professional Development: Offer CME-accredited programs, symposia, and ongoing education to ensure maintenance of competency and adaptation to evolving technologies.
Quality Assurance and Oversight: Implement objective evaluation metrics for training programs, instructors, and certified practitioners to ensure adherence to national and international ultrasound standards.