SKIN & PEELING

Understanding the skin and common skin conditions is critical to the safe application of peel solutions. This workshop will focus on assessment, evaluation, and classification of different skin types. Pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology of the skin will be discussed. Emphasis also includes how facial skin and other body skin differ, the aging process, and what works - what doesn't. You will have an understanding of product ingredients, how they work and how to choose the right treatment protocol for your clients. This session gives you valuable information on the use of a variety of superficial chemical treatments & Skin care.

1. Skin Anatomy & Physiology
2. Common Aesthetic Skin Conditions
3. Skin conditioning
4. Chemical peelings & Microdermabrasion
 
Indications and patient selection
Techniques
Contraindications
Post Procedure Care
5. Peeling chemistry
 
Glycolic acid
Salicylic acid & Lactic acid
Phytic Acid
Retinol Peel
TCA
6. Other peels
7. Complications
8. Skin care / Product knowledge
9. Live demonstration and Hands-on
LASERS AND THEIR ROLE IN AESTHETIC MEDICINE

This workshop will focus on the introduction and basic concepts of different IPL/Laser applications, Physics, Mechanism of action and Parameters for permanent laser hair reduction, PhotoFacial, pigmented lesions, non-ablative rejuvenation, acne, resurfacing and laser vein removal. Emphasis will be on safety and efficacy issues, interpreting patient skin type, complications and patient selection procedures.

1. Introduction to Lasers
2. Laser Physics
3. Types of lasers
4. Hair Physiology
5. Skin and Hair Typing
6. Choosing appropriate settings
7. Laser safety
8. Contraindications
9. Skin Reactions and End points
10. Post Procedure Care
11. Photo rejuvenation
 
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
12. Newer Technologies – RF / Fraxel / Infrared Devices
13. Live demonstration and Hands-on
 
Permanent Hair Reduction
Laser Skin Rejuvenation
IPL
BOTOX & DERMAL FILLERS

1) Botulinum Toxin Type A
This intensive workshop will introduce BTA's applications. Emphasis is placed on Facial Anatomy, mechanism of action, storage, preparation and varied dilution methods. We will explore several techniques for BTA cosmetic and other injection methods. Safety and efficacy issues are discussed. You will identify and perform facial mapping of areas to be injected.
1. Anatomy Of Lines and Wrinkles
2. Introduction to Botoxs
3. Mechanism of Action
4. Formulations, Reconstitution and Storage
5. Indications & Contraindications
6. Patient Selection & Injection Techniques
7. Post Procedure Care
8. Complications
9. Advice pearls
10. Live demonstration and Hands-on

2) Dermal Fillers
This intensive training workshop will focus on the art and science of Dermal Filler injection techniques. Emphasis will be on establishing patient selection criteria for injectable fillers, understanding indications for appropriate use of injectable fillers, contraindications, understanding potential risks and proper injection techniques.
1. Introduction
2. Types Of Dermal Fillers
3. Indications
4. Contraindications
5. Patient & Product Selection
6. Post Procedure Care
7. Complications
8. Advice pearls
9. Live demonstration and Hands-on
MESOTHERAPY & BUSINESS PRINCIPLES

This workshop will provide an introduction to the common aesthetic indications of Mesotherapy. The focus will be on the drugs used, mode of action and indications of mesotherapy.

1) Mesotherapy:
1. Introduction to the Science of Mesotherapy
2. Applications & Mechanism of action
3. Mesotherapy Techniques
4. Product Pharmacology
5. Indications
 
Lipolysis
Cellulite
Hair Loss
Anti ageing
6. Treatment protocols
7. Contraindication
8. Patient Selection
9. Post Procedure Care
10. Complications
11. Advice pearls
12. Live demonstration and Hands-on
2) Business Principals:
1. Basics required for an Aesthetic practice
2. Insurance Considerations
3. Training
4. Establishing a practice
5. Networking
6. Media relations
7. Marketing Tools
 
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