AAAM LEVEL 2
DIPLOMA COURSE
November 6-10. 2022
Long Beach, California
Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA); John
Kim, MD (USA); Youssef Dakka, MD (USA)
Daniela Cancado (USA)
Day 1:
Sunday, November 6. Faculty: John Kim, MD COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY & MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES
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07:30
– 08:30
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Registration
& Continental Breakfast
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08:30
– 10:30
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Introduction
to Dermatology
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10:30
– 11:00
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COFFEE
BREAK
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11:00
– 12:30
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- Sun Protection of All Skin
Types
- Pigment Disorders
- Dark Circles
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12:30
– 13:30
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LUNCH
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13:30
– 15:00
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Acne
- Etiology
- Classification
- Complications
- Treatment
Rosacea
- Causes of Rosacea
- Treatments
Cellulite
Scar Management
Hair Restoration
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15:00
– 15:30
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COFFEE
BREAK
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15:30
– 16:30
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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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16:30
– 17:00
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Hands-on
Workshop of Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures (using skin pads)
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17:00
– 17:30
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Multiple
Choice Assessment Quiz on Cosmetic Dermatology & Minimally Invasive Skin
Procedures
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Day 2: Monday, November 7. Faculty: Daniela Cancado
MARKETING AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL MEDSPA
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07:30
– 08:30
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Registration
and Continental Breakfast
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08:30
– 08:45
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Introductions
and Learning Objectives
- Current trends in the medical
aesthetic and spa industry
- Understanding a medical spa
business plan
- Spa Medical Director Rules
& Regulations
- Setting up an aesthetic
medicine spa practice A-Z
- Marketing strategies for a
successful medical spa
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08:45
– 10:30
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Business
Development
- Aesthetic Market Trends
- The Anatomy of an Aesthetic
Market Practice
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10:30
– 11:00
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COFFEE
BREAK
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11:00
– 12:30
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Business
Development Continued
- Medical Directorship:
Policies & Procedures
- Q & A
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12:30
– 13:30
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LUNCH
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13:30
– 15:00
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Medical
Spa Marketing Part 1
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15:00
- 15:30
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COFFEE BREAK
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15:30
- 16:30
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Medical
Spa Marketing Part 2
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16:30
– 16:45
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Multiple
Choice Assessment Quiz on Medical Spa Marketing
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16:45
– 17:30
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Overview
of Objectives and Q&A Session
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Day 3: Tuesday, November 8. Faculty: Michel Akl, MD
FACIAL ANATOMY, PAIN MANAGEMENT, SCLEROTHERAPY, and COMBINED TREATMENTS
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08:00
– 08:30
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Continental
Breakfast
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08:30
– 09:15
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Facial
Anatomy
- Basics on general head
anatomy
- Understanding anatomical
differences in ethnic groups
- Identifying vascular and
neural danger zones to prevent complications
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09:15
– 10:00
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Interactive
Workshop on Facial Anatomy
- Identifying facial anatomy
- Discussion of how treatments
may vary
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10:00
– 10:30
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Quiz
on Facial Anatomy
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10:00
– 10:30
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Pain
Management & Nerve Blocks
- Facial Nerve Anatomy
- Trigeminal Nerve Anatomy
- Supraorbital, Infraorbital,
Maxillary and Mandible Nerve Blocks
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10:30
– 11:00
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COFFEE
BREAK
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11:00
– 12:00
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Pain
Management & Nerve Blocks Cont’d
- Facial Nerve Anatomy
- Trigeminal Nerve Anatomy
- Supraorbital, Infraorbital,
Maxillary and Mandible Nerve Blocks
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12:30
– 13:30
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LUNCH
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13:30
– 15:00
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Sclerotherapy
- Introduction to Sclerotherapy
- Lower Leg Vein Anatomy &
Pathophysiology
- Treatment Options
- Sclerosing Agents
- Complications
- Video of Sclerotherapy
Treatment
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15:00
– 15:15
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COFFEE
BREAK
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15:30
– 17:30
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Combined
Treatments
- Combining Thread lift and Dermal Fillers
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