AAAM LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA COURSE
April 27 - May 1, 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada
Day 1: Wednesday, April 27
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
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12:30 – 13:30 | LUNCH |
13:30 – 15:00 | Acne - Etiology
- Classification
- Complications
- Treatment
Rosacea - Causes of Rosacea
- Treatments
Cellulite
Scar Management
Skin Care |
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
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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 |
Day 2: Thursday, April 28
PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP) + MICRO-NEEDLING LITERATURE REVIEW |
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
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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
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12:30 – 13:30 | LUNCH |
13:30 – 15:00 | PRP Indications in Scientific Literature - Facial Rejuvenation
- Hand Rejuvenation
- Hair Restoration
- Scar Treatment
- Acne Treatment
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15:00 – 15:30 | COFFEE BREAK |
15:30 – 15:45 | Multiple Choice Assessment Quiz on PRP-Closing Remarks and Course Evaluation |
Day 3: Friday, April 29
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
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09:15 – 10:00 | Interactive Workshop on Facial Anatomy - Identifying facial anatomy
- Discussion of how treatments may vary
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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
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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
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12:00 – 12:30 | Assessment Quiz on Pain Management and 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
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15:00 – 15:15 | COFFEE BREAK |
15:30 – 17:30 | Combined Treatments - Combining Threadlift and Dermal Fillers
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Day 4: Saturday, April 30
MARKETING AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL MEDSPA |
08:00 – 08:30 | Continental Breakfast |
08:30 – 08:45 | Introductions and Learning Objectives - Marketing Strategies to increase revenue
- Staffing objectives
- Starting a medical spa
- How to choose the right services for your medical spa
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08:45 – 10:30 | Marketing Strategies for Today's Medical Spas - Strategies and Concepts that have transformed medical spas, spas, and clinics worldwide
- Ways to increase revenue and credibility by offering new approaches
- Learn how to double your revenue and build customer loyalty
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10:30 – 11:00 | COFFEE BREAK |
11:00 – 12:30 | Marketing Strategies Continued - Easy and effective marketing ideas
- How to choose the right services for today's medical spas
- Effective services and product development
- Benefits of cross-marketing services and products
- Public Relations companies and publicity strategies
- Internet strategies
- Efficient and cost effective marketing tools
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12:30 – 13:30 | LUNCH |
13:30 – 15:00 | Staffing - The importance of the first interview
- "Must have" qualities of each employee
- How to impact employees performance with motivation
- The value of detailed job descriptions
- Tips on how to manage staff
- Compensation structure
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15:00 - 15:30 | COFFEE BREAK |
15:30 - 16:30 | Medical Spa Start-Up Overview - Feasibility
- Structure
- Business plan
- Inventory management
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16:30 – 16:45 | Multiple Choice Assessment Quiz on Medical Spa Marketing
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16:45 – 17:30 | Overview of Objectives and Q&A Session |
17:30 – 18:15 | Commercial on MedSpa Services and Products (NON-CME) |
Day 5: Sunday, May 1
BOTULINUM TOXIN A & SKIN FILLERS: ADVANCED INDICATIONS AND TECHNIQUES |
08:00 – 08:30 | Continental Breakfast |
8:30 – 10:30 | Introduction: What is Beauty?
Botulinum Toxin A - Analysis of Facial Beauty
- Pharmacology of Botulinum Toxin A
- Frown Lines and Brow Lifting
- Periocular Rejuvenation
- Periorbital Rejuvenation
- Platysmal Band Rejuvenation
- Hyperhidrosis
- Management of Complications from Botulinum Toxin A injections
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10:30 – 10:45 | COFFEE BREAK |
10:45 – 12:15 | Skin Fillers - Hyaluronic Acid Fillers for Facial Aesthetic Enhancement
- Calcium Hydroxylapatite Facial Sculpting
- Facial Sculpting with Poly-L-Lactic Acid
- Advanced Volume Restoration of the Lower Face
- Restoration of Lip Volume and Definition Using Facial Fillers
- Advanced Volume Restoration of the Aging Face
- Blunt Facial Cannula Technique
- The Role of Tropical Agents and Regional Blocks
- Management of Complications of Filler Injections
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12:15 – 12:30 | Multiple Choice Assessment Quiz Botulinum Toxin A and Skin Fillers |
12:30 – 13:30 | LUNCH |
13:30 – 17:30 | Live Demonstrations and Hands-on Workshop on Advanced Indications for Botulinum Toxin A and Skin Fillers |
