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AAAM Masters Course in Threadlifting
July 27-28, 2019
Cerritos Medical Center/Art Medica Cerritos, California
Faculty: John Kim, MD, FAAFP Course Objectives:
- Learn patient selection, assessment, evaluation and consultation techniques
- Identify indications and contraindications for threadlift therapy
- Learn the best treatment techniques
- Review post-operative care protocols, and management of complications
- Participate on live-patient training workshop
- Successfully integrate Threadlift in your clinical practice
DAY 1: Saturday, July 27, 2019 Faculty/Surgeon: John Kim, MD Cerritos Medical Center/Art Medica
07:30 – 08:00 |
Registration |
08:00 – 09:00 |
Facial Anatomy and Aging Process
- Skin Anatomy
- Arteries & Nerves
- Facial Fat Pads
- Retaining Ligaments and Compartments
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09:00 – 10:00 |
Aging Process
- Skin Laxity and Sagging
- Fat Pad Atrophy & Volume Loss
- Ligament Laxity
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10:00 – 10:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
10:30 – 11:30 |
Threadlifting History & Types of Threads
- Overview of Threads
- Non-Absorbable vs. Absorbable
- Smooth vs. Barbed vs. Cones
- Aptos® and Contour® Threads
- Novathread® and Silhouette® Threads
- MINT® Threads
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11:30 – 12:30 |
Threadlifting Mechanisms & Techniques
- Lifting of Tissue & Fat
- Lifting of Face with Loops (Traditional)
- Vector Lifting
- Proper Depth/Level of Threat Placement
- Immediate Lifting
- Neo-Collagenesis
- Novathread® Techniques
- MINT® Techniques
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12:30 – 13:30 |
LUNCH |
13:30 – 14:00 |
Patient Selection and Procedure
- Consultation
- Patient Selection & Pre-Op Issues
- Procedure Room & Supplies
- Anesthesia and Preparation of Patient
- Procedure in Detail
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14:00 – 14:15 |
Post-Op Care and Possible Complications
- Routine Post-Op Care
- Possible Complications & Side Effects
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14:15 – 14:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
14:30 – 15:00 |
Threadlifting & Combined Modalities
- Combination with Neurotoxins
- Combination with Dermal Fillers
- Combination with Energy Devices
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15:00 – 17:30 |
Workshop (Demonstration and Hands on Training)
- Non-surgical Facelifting with MINT® Threads
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Day 2: Sunday, July 28, 2019 Faculty/Surgeon: John Kim, MD Cerritos Medical Center/Art Medica
08:30 – 17:00 |
Workshop and Hands On Training |
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