AAAM LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA COURSE IN AESTHETIC MEDICINE
November 2-6, 2011
The Westin Colonnade Hotel
Coral Gables, Florida

FACULTY:
Alexander Krakovsky, MD (USA); Manon Pilon (Canada);
Melvin Elson, MD (USA); Michel Delune, MD (USA)

• Venous System
  • Varicose Veins
  • Spider Veins
• Medical Treatment
• Laser Treatment
• Surgical Treatment

• Definition & Technique
• Substances Used
• Patient Selection

• Definition of Pain and Different Types of Pain Sensation
• Regional, Local and Topical Anesthesia:
  Agents and Techniques
  • History & Effects
  • Complications and Toxicity
  • Blocks, Intravenous Injections, Spinal and Epidural Injections
• General Face Anatomy
• Facial Nerve Anatomy
• Trigeminal Nerve Anatomy
• Supraorbital, infraorbital, Maxilar and Mandible Nerves Block

• Nutritional Cosmetics
• Caucasian and Ethnic Skin Structure
  • Function
  • Physiology
• Normal and Premature Skin Aging
• Oxidative and Free Radicals Skin Injuries
• Total Beauty Effect

• Proper Skin Hydration
• Barrier Function

• Water Soluble Vitamins
• Lipid Soluble Vitamins
• Minerals
• Antioxidents

• Coenzyme Q10
• Amino Acids and Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Fat
• Probiotics

• Choosing the right services for today's medical spa
• Services and Product Development: Most profitable, less profitable and most strategic ones
• How to Benefit from Cross Marketing Services and Products
• Setting Up Your Business with Effective and Cost Efficient Marketing Tools
• How to Profile and Differentiate Yourself in the Marketplace
• Effective Branding Strategies
• Equipment Overview

• Learn Different Ways to Increase Revenue and Increase your Credibility by Offering New Approaches
• Maximize your Revenue per Treatment Room
• Easy and Effective Marketing Strategies
• Learn how to Double your Revenue and Build Customer Loyalty
• Learn the Marketing Strategies that have Transformed Medspas, Spas and Clinics Around the World
• Develop a Brand for Your Spa or Clinic
• Converting Your Services into a Profitable Business

• The Importance of the First Interview
• The "Must Have" Qualities for Each Employee
• Learn How to Impact Employee's Performance at Work with Motivation
• The Value of Detailed Job Descriptions
• Management Tips
• Compensation Structures

• Methods to Increase Your Sales
• The Key Behind a Successful Retail Environment
• Learn How to Choose Products that Suit Your Businesses Character and Goals
• Inventory and Turnover
• Result Oriented Retail Strategies
• Creating Loyalty Programs and Promotional Calendars

• Equipment Overview
• Which Technologies are the Market Leaders and Supported Through Research
• Equipment Integration and Why This Will Define Your Future
• The Power of Synergy and Why It Works

• Advanced Botulinum Toxin Type A Techniques
  • BTA treatment for Decollete
  • BTA treatment for Masseter
  • Axillary Hyperhidrosis
  • Other Indications

• Wrinkle Classification
• Fillers and Techniques Revision
  • Facial Volumes Improvement
  • Mid-Face Treatment
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Chin Augmentation
  • Nasal Bridge Enhancement
  • Lip Augmentation
  • Tear Trough

• Pigmentary Disorders Management (with use of Woodlamp)
• Sun Protection for all Skin Types

• Etiology
• Classification
• Complication
• Treatments
• Scar Management & Workshop with Hands-on Skin Pads

• Dark Circle Management
• Cellulite

• Body Peel
• LHA Peel
• Only Touch Peel
• BRA Peel
• New Peels on the Market