AAAM LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA COURSE
May 28-June 1, 2025
Trinidad & Tobago
Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA); Desmer Destang, DDS, MSc, MBA (Saint Lucia); Prof. Mucio Porto, MD (Brazil)
Day 1: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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 |
Day 2: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA); Desmer Destang, DDS, MSc, MBA (Saint Lucia)
FACIAL ANATOMY, PAIN MANAGEMENT & Sclerotherapy / COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY
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 on how treatments may vary |
10:00 – 10:30 |
Quiz on Facial Anatomy |
10:30 – 11:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
11:00 – 12:30 |
Pain Management & Nerve Blocks ·
Facial Nerve Anatomy ·
Trigeminal Nerve Anatomy · Supraorbital, Infraorbital, Maxillary and Mandible Nerve Blocks Sclerotherapy · Introduction to Sclerotherapy · Lower Leg Vein Anatomy & Pathophysiology · Treatment Options · Sclerosing Agents · Complications · Video of Sclerotherapy Treatment |
12:30 – 13:30 |
LUNCH |
13:30 – 15:00 |
Introduction to Cosmetic Dermatology (presentation given by Dr. Desmer Destang) Acne · Etiology · Classification · Complications · Treatment Rosacea · Causes of Rosacea · Treatments |
15:00 – 15:15 |
COFFEE BREAK |
15:30 – 17:30 |
Cosmetic Dermatology Cont.
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Day 3: Friday, May 30, 2025
Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA)
MINIMALLY INVASIVE
SURGICAL PROCEDURES, COMBINED TREATMENTS
07:30 – 08:30 |
Registration & Continental Breakfast |
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08:30 – 10:30 | 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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10:30 – 11:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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11:00 – 12:30 |
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures Cont. |
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12:30 – 13:30 |
LUNCH |
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13:30 – 15:00 |
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15:00 – 15:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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15:30 – 16:30 |
Combined Treatments cont. |
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16:30 – 17:00 |
Hands-on Workshop of Minimally Invasive
Surgical Procedures (using skin pads) |
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17:00 – 17:30 |
Multiple Choice Assessment Quizzes |
Day 4: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Faculty: Prof. Mucio Porto, MD (Brazil)
BOTULINUM TOXIN A: ADVANCED INDICATIONS AND
TECHNIQUES
08:00 – 08:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
08:30 – 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 injection |
10:30 – 10:45 |
COFFEE BREAK |
10:45 – 12:15 |
Continuation lecture on Advanced Indications
& Techniques with the use of Botulinum Toxin A |
12:15 – 12:30 |
Multiple Choice Assessment Quiz Botulinum Toxin
A |
12:30 – 13:30 |
LUNCH |
13:30 – 17:30 |
Live Demonstrations and Hands-on Workshop on
Advanced Indications for Botulinum Toxin A |
Day 5: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Faculty: Prof. Mucio Porto, MD (Brazil)
DERMAL FILLERS: ADVANCED INDICATIONS AND
TECHNIQUES
08:00 – 08:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
08:30 – 10:30 |
Dermal 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 |
10:30 – 10:45 |
COFFEE BREAK |
10:45 – 12:15 |
Continuation lecture on Advanced Indications
& Techniques with the use of Dermal Fillers |
12:15 – 12:30 |
Multiple Choice Assessment Quiz Dermal Fillers |
12:30 – 13:30 |
LUNCH |
13:30 – 17:30 |
Live Demonstrations and Hands-on Workshop on
Advanced Indications for Dermal Fillers |