AAAM Masters Course Liposuction Simplified A-Z December 14-16, 2012 Derma Laser Center for Cosmetic Surgery Somerset, NJ Faculty: Ayman El-Attar, MD, FASLMS, FAAFP, AAACS 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 2012, 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: Friday, December 14, 2012. Faculty: Ayman El-Attar, MD, FASLMS, FAAFP, AAACS 07:30-08:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 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 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 10:00-10:30 COFFEE BREAK 10:30-11:30 Clinical demo of MicroAire Power Assist device: settings/cannulas Evolution and concept of Laser Lipolysis Wave lengths and devices available Clinical demo of laser: settings/fibers/cannulas 11:30-12:00 Q & A Session 12:00-13:00 LUNCH 13:00-14:00 Water-jet liposuction Postoperative course, complications and how to avoid them Dealing with difficult patients/medico-legal issues TOPAL� procedure overview 14:00-15:00 Liposuction of the abdomen and back Liposuction of the neck 15:00-15:30 COFFEE BREAK 15:30-17:00 Liposuction of the thighs Liposuction of the arms Liposuction of the breast 17:30-17:30 Q & A Session   Day 2: Saturday, December 15, 2012 Faculty: Ayman El-Attar, MD, FASLMS, FAAFP, AAACS 08:30-17:00 Operating Room Liposuction of the abdomen and back Liposuction of the arms   Day 3: Sunday December 16, 2012 Faculty: Ayman El-Attar, MD, FASLMS, FAAFP, AAACS 08:30-17:00 Operating Room Liposuction of the outer thighs/inner thighs Liposuction of the neck Liposuction of the abdomen