WORKSHOP 2:  COSMETIC PIGMENTARY DISORDERS & SKIN OF COLOR MANAGEMENT

November 10, 2022
Long Beach, California

Chair: Desmer Destang, DDS, MSc (St. Lucia)

Speakers:  Zubin Mandlewala, MD (India); Michael Felton, MD (USA), Unnati Desai (UK)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• To fully understand how to safely manage all skin types
• How to manage indications and contraindications for skin of color
• Learn about specific skin care protocols designed for skin of color
• Discover how to match treatments for darker skin types
• Understand the chemistry and use of cosmeceuticals for hyperpigmentation
• Use of lasers and other devices on darker skin

07:30 - 08:30

Registration and Continental Breakfast

08:30 - 08:45

Introduction to the Latest Advances for the Treatment and Management of Skin of Color

08:45 – 10:15

Dermal Aesthetics: Discover how to match treatments specifically for darker Fitzpatrick skin types & the common cosmetic skin indications of Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Melasma, and Skin Tone & Skin Texture.

Presented by Dr. Zubin Mandlewala

• Skin evaluation & analysis
• Chemical peels
• Skin conditioning

10:15 -10:45

COFFEE BREAK

10:45 -12:00

Dermal Aesthetics continued

·       Cosmeceuticals & Topicals

·       Scar management

12:00 -12:30

 Q & A Session

12:30 -13:30

LUNCH

13:30 -14:45

COSMECEUTICALS FOR HYPERPIGMENTATION – Understand the chemistry of cosmeceuticals used for hyperpigmentation and how best to match your ingredients to ideally suit skin types and skin concerns.  Presented by Dr. Desmer Destang

• Hydroxy acids
• Skin lighteners
• Retinoids
• Ingredient innovations

14:45 -15:00

Q & A Session

15:00 -15:15

COFFEE BREAK

15:15 -16:45

DEVICES & TECHNOLOGY – While many energy-based devices and wavelengths can harm darker skin, newer technologies are proving safer for aesthetic indications on dark skin. Discover state-of-the-art device treatments & protocols capable of safely enhancing darker skin. 

Presented by Dr. Michael Felton/ Dr. Unnati Desai

• Laser & energy devices
• Microneedling
• Radiofrequency & other new technologies

16:45 -17:15

Q & A Session for P