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COURSE DETAILS

LEVEL 2
Level 2 Diploma Course in Aesthetic Medicine

June 3 - June 7, 2026 (Port of Spain, Trinidad)

USD 4,000

Non-member: USD 4,200
General Information:

**Pre-requisite:  AAAM Level 1 Certification Course**

This live activity offers CME hours.

Course Includes:
  • Course Syllabus
  • Course Certificate
  • Continuing Medical Education Credits
  • Products for use in Hands-On Workshops
  • Light Continental Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Coffee Breaks
Refund Policy

Note that refunds or credits for cancellation are not provided after May 13, 2026.  If you cancel prior to May 13, 2026, a $250 administration charge is deducted from your paid course registration. No fee will be deducted if credit is transferred to another AAAM event before May 13, 2026; credit must be used within six months. Full registration fees are forfeited after the cancellation deadline. No-shows are considered cancellations and any refund or credit is forfeited. All refunds must be requested in writing to info@aaamed.org

Hotel Information

To be announced soon.

  1. A copy of your medical license must be received for admittance to the course. Please email your medical license to membership@aaamed.org.
  2. AAAM Provides Continuing Medical Education Credits. For CME purposes, attendees must sign in at AAAM registration each morning before entering the meeting room. CE credits are awarded based upon your hours of attendance; full credits are only awarded for attending the course in its entirety.
  3. To claim your CME credits, complete the course evaluation survey delivered to you via email within 3 business days of the course. After completing the survey, you may print and save your CME statement. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  4. Your AAAM Certificate will be provided to you at the course provided that you registered a week before the start of the course. Registrants after that date will receive their AAAM Certificates by mail following the course. Course attendance on each day is mandatory in order to receive your AAAM Certificate. Your AAAM Certificate will not be awarded if you miss any portion of the course, and you will have to make up the portion of the course at a subsequent course, and at your expense.
  5. Your AAAM Course syllabus will be provided to you at AAAM Registration on-site. A replacement for lost or stolen syllabus is not provided.
  6. Please note that no one other than the registered delegate is provided admittance to the course or food functions. Your AAAM badge must be worn to all events
  7. You have agreed to all AAAM`s Terms and Conditions at time of Registration. View Terms and Conditions
Scientific Agenda
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AAAM LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA COURSE 
June 3-7, 2026
Trinidad & Tobago

Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA); Desmer Destang, DDS, MSc, MBA (Saint Lucia)

Day 1: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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, June 4, 2026


Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA)
 MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES, COMBINED TREATMENTS

07:30 – 08:30

Registration & Continental Breakfast

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

10:30 – 11:00

COFFEE BREAK

11:00 – 12:30

Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures Cont.

12:30 – 13:30

LUNCH

13:30 – 15:00

Combined Treatments

·         Combining Thread Lift and Dermal Fillers

15:00 – 15:30

COFFEE BREAK

15:30 – 16:30

Combined Treatments cont.

16:30 – 17:00

Hands-on Workshop of Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures (using skin pads)

17:00 – 17:30

Multiple Choice Assessment Quizzes

 


Day 3:  Friday, June 5, 2026

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.

  • Cellulite
  • Scar Management
  • Hair Restoration

 


Day 4:  Saturday, June 6, 2026

Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA)
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 7, 2026

Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA)
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

 

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