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 |
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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
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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
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15:00 – 15:15 | COFFEE BREAK |
15:30 – 17:30 | Cosmetic Dermatology Cont. - Cellulite
- Scar Management
- Hair Restoration
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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 |