Level 2 Diploma Course in Aesthetic Medicine - American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine-AAAM

Scientific Agenda

AAAM LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA COURSE May 17-21, 2023 Miami, Florida Faculty: Marcelo Suarez, MD (USA); Michel Akl, MD (USA); Omnia Samria-Latif, MD (USA) Day 1: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY & MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES Faculty: Marcelo Suarez, MD (USA)
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
Day 2: Thursday, May 18, 2023 ANTI-AGING & HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY IN AESTHETIC MEDICINE Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA)
07:30 – 08:30	Registration and Continental Breakfast
08:30 – 08:45	Anti-Aging in Aesthetic Medicine The reasons why we age: aging skin and beyond. The hallmarks of aging.
08:45 – 10:30	Anti-Aging in Aesthetic Medicine
10:30 – 11:00	COFFEE BREAK
11:00 – 12:30	Anti-Aging in Aesthetic Medicine
12:30 – 13:30	LUNCH
13:30 – 15:00	Anti-Aging and Hormone Replacement in Aesthetic Medicine Lifestyle changing and its effects on aging. Supplements, pharmacology and Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT).
15:00 - 15:30	COFFEE BREAK
15:30 - 17:00	Anti-Aging and Hormone Replacement in Aesthetic Medicine
17:00-17:15	Multiple Choice Assessment Quiz on Anti-Aging

Day 3: Friday, May 19, 2023 FACIAL ANATOMY, PAIN MANAGEMENT, SCLEROTHERAPY, and COMBINED TREATMENTS Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA)
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

Day 4: Saturday, May 20, 2023 PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP) + MICRO-NEEDLING Faculty: Omnia Samria-Latif, MD (USA)
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

Day 5: Sunday, May 21, 2023 BOTULINUM TOXIN A & SKIN FILLERS: ADVANCED INDICATIONS AND TECHNIQUES Faculty: Omnia Samria-Latif, MD (USA)
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
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
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