AAAM LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA COURSE
MAY 11 - 15, 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada
Day 1: Wednesday, May 11. Faculty: Daniela Cancado
MARKETING AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCSSFUL MEDSPA |
07:30 – 08:30 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
08:30 – 08:45 |
Introductions and Learning Objectives
- Current trends in medical aesthetic and spa industry
- Understanding a medical spa business plan
- Setting up a Med-Spa: From A to Z
- Marketing strategies for a successful medical spa
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08:45 – 10:30 |
4 Fundamental Steps to Providing the Ultimate Patient Experience & Maximizing Profitability
- Overcoming Myths
- Aligning Your Team
- Patient Progressive Lifecycle
- Sales
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10:30 – 11:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
11:00 – 12:30 |
The Anatomy of an Aesthetic Medicine Practice
- Setting Up a Med-Spa: From A to Z
- Question and Answer Session
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12:30 – 13:30 |
LUNCH |
13:30 – 15:00 |
Marketing Strategies
- Medical Spa Marketing: Part I
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15:00 - 15:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
15:30 - 16:30 |
Marketing Strategies Continued
- Medical Spa Marketing: Part II
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16:30 – 16:45 |
Multiple Choice Assessment Quiz on Medical Spa Marketing |
16:45 – 17:30 |
Overview of Objectives and Q&A Session |
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Day 2: Thursday, May 12. Faculty: Michel Akl, MD
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 |
15:45 –17:30 | Live Demonstration on PRP and Hands-On Workshop |
Day 3: Friday, May 13. Faculty: Michel Akl, MD
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 |
15:15 – 16:15 |
Combined Treatments
- Combining Threadlift and Dermal Fillers
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16:15 – 17:30 | Live Demonstration of Sclerotherapy and Hands-On Workshop
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Day 4: Saturday, May 14. Faculty: John Kim, MD
COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY & MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES |
08:00 – 08:30 |
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 5: Sunday, May 15. Faculty: Youssef Dakka, MD
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 |