AAAM LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA COURSE
May 13-17, 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada
Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA); Prof. John Kim, MD (USA); Omnia Samra-Latif, MD (USA)
Day 1: Monday, May 13, 2024; Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA) PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP) + MICRO-NEEDLING | 08:00 – 08:30 | Continental Breakfast | 08:30 – 10:30 | Introduction - Concept of Beauty
- Aging: The Prevalent Theory
- When and Why PRP
- When and Why Other Rejuvenation Techniques - Rules of Rejuvenation
- History of PRP Development in the Last 20 Years-What does the scientific literature show?
- Limitations on use: FDA Guidance, ADA Position
- Latest use by respected institutions
| 10:30 – 11:00 | COFFEE BREAK | 11:00 – 11:30 | Open Discussion and Scientific Debate | 11:30 – 12:30 | PRP Science and Mechanisms of Action - Platelet Harvesting
- Reducing Platelets Poor Plasma
- PRP Preparation
- Post Treatment Instructions
- Contraindications and Complications
| 12:30 – 13:30 | LUNCH | 13:30 – 15:00 | PRP Indications in Scientific Literature - Facial Rejuvenation
- Hand Rejuvenation
- Hair Restoration
- Scar Treatment
- Acne Treatment
| 15:00 – 15:30 | COFFEE BREAK | 15:30 – 15:45 | Multiple Choice Assessment Quiz on PRP-Closing Remarks and Course Evaluation |
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Day 2: Tuesday, May 14, 2024; Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA) FACIAL ANATOMY, PAIN MANAGEMENT, SCLEROTHERAPY, and COMBINED TREATMENTS | | 08:00 – 08:30 | Continental Breakfast | | 08:30 – 09:15 | Facial Anatomy - Basics on general head anatomy
- Understanding anatomical differences in ethnic groups
- Identifying vascular and neural danger zones to prevent complications
| 09:15 – 10:00 | Interactive Workshop on Facial Anatomy - Identifying facial anatomy
- Discussion of how treatments may vary
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Quiz on Facial Anatomy | | | | 10:00 – 10:30 | Pain Management & Nerve Blocks - Facial Nerve Anatomy
- Trigeminal Nerve Anatomy
- Supraorbital, Infraorbital, Maxillary and Mandible Nerve Blocks
| 10:30 – 11:00 | COFFEE BREAK | 11:00 – 12:00 | Pain Management & Nerve Blocks Cont’d - Facial Nerve Anatomy
- Trigeminal Nerve Anatomy
- Supraorbital, Infraorbital, Maxillary and Mandible Nerve Blocks
| | | | 12:30 – 13:30 | LUNCH | 13:30 – 15:00 | Sclerotherapy - Introduction to Sclerotherapy
- Lower Leg Vein Anatomy & Pathophysiology
- Treatment Options
- Sclerosing Agents
- Complications
- Video of Sclerotherapy Treatment
| 15:00 – 15:15 | COFFEE BREAK | 15:30 – 17:30 | Combined Treatments - Combining Thread lift and Dermal Fillers
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Day 3: Wednesday, May 15, 2024; Faculty: Prof. John Kim, MD (USA)
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COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY & MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES
| | 07:30 – 08:30 | Registration & Continental Breakfast | | 08:30 – 10:30 | Introduction to Dermatology | | 10:30 – 11:00 | COFFEE BREAK | | 11:00 – 12:30 | - Sun Protection of All Skin Types
- Pigment Disorders
- Dark Circles
| | 12:30 – 13:30 | LUNCH | | 13:30 – 15:00 | Acne - Etiology
- Classification
- Complications
- Treatment
Rosacea - Causes of Rosacea
- Treatments
Cellulite
Scar Management
Hair Restoration | | 15:00 – 15:30 | COFFEE BREAK | | 15:30 – 16:30 | Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures - Excisional Biopsy
- Punch and Shave Biopsy of the Skin
- Subcision for Acne Scars
- Subcision for Cellulite Dimples
- Epidermal Cyst Excision
- Lipoma Excision
- Skin Tag Removal
- Laceration repair
| | 16:30 – 17:00 | Hands-on Workshop of Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures (using skin pads) | | 17:00 – 17:30 | Multiple Choice Assessment Quiz on Cosmetic Dermatology & Minimally Invasive Skin Procedures | | |
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