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AAAM Masters Course in Liposuction Techniques July 29-31, 2020 Cerritos Medical Center/Art Medica Cerritos, California Faculty: John Kim, MD, FAAFP
Liposuction Comprehensive Course Objectives:
- Discuss history and evolution of liposuction over the past 40 years
- Identify relevant surgical anatomy for areas of treatment
- Understand the unique demands of the cosmetic patient in a highly competitive market, and how to distinguish yourself from the competition
- Conduct efficient consultation
- Identify indications, contraindications, and proper preoperative preparation
- Learn the necessary staff requirement, supplies and equipment
- Become familiar with office tumescent liposuction by local anesthesia
- Discuss the basic concepts of laser lipolysis, and begin to apply this knowledge in practice
- Learn the concept of power assisted liposuction and available devices
- Identify the various available machines and various wave lengths used for laser lipolysis
- Describe the procedure with proper treatment protocols:
Liposuction of the Neck| Liposuction of the breast Liposuction of the arms Liposuction of the abdomen Liposuction of the thighs
- Describe novel indications of laser lipolysis:
Laser lower blepharoplasty Treatment of lipomas with liposuction Scarless reduction mammaplasty
- Discuss postoperative care
- Identify safety issues, potential complications of liposuction, management, and
how to avoid them
- Describe the current data in medical research relevant to liposuction safety, and its impact on patient care
- Visualize the procedure performed:
Liposuction of the neck Liposuction of the breast Liposuction of the arms Liposuction of the abdomen Liposuction of the thighs
DAY 1: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Faculty/Surgeon: John Kim, MD
Cerritos Medical Center/Art Medica
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07:30 – 08:00 |
Registration |
08:00 – 09:00 |
- History and evolution of liposuction in the past 40 years
- Liposuction Relevant Surgical anatomy
- Consultation, patient selection and preoperative preparation
- Indications, contraindications
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09:00 – 10:00 |
- Scribing ,medical photography and documentation
- Facility, staffing, supplies and equipment
- Tumescent anesthesia Safety and precautions
- Power- assisted liposuction and available devices
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10:00 – 10:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
10:30 – 11:30 |
- Clinical device demo: settings/cannulas
- Evolution and concept of Laser Lipolysis
- Wave lengths and devices available
- Clinical demo of laser: settings/fibers/cannulas
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11:30 – 12:00 |
Q & A Session |
12:00 – 13:00 |
LUNCH |
13:00 – 14:00 |
- Postoperative course, complications and how to avoid them
- Dealing with difficult patients/medico-legal issues
- Procedure overview
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14:00 – 15:00 |
- Liposuction of the abdomen and back
- Liposuction of the neck
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15:00 – 15:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
17:00 – 17:30 |
- Liposuction of the abdomen and back
- Liposuction of the neck
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17:00 – 17:30 |
Q & A Session |
Day 2: Thursday, July 30, 2020 Faculty/Surgeon: John Kim, MD Cerritos Medical Center/Art Medica
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08:30 – 17:00 |
Operating Room
- Liposuction of the abdomen w
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Day 3: Friday, July 31, 2020 Faculty/Surgeon: John Kim, MD Cerritos Medical Center/Art Medica
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08:30 – 17:00 |
Operating Room
- Liposuction of the upper and lower abdomen
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