AAAM Masters Course
Liposuction Simplified A-Z
December 6-8, 2013
Derma Laser Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Somerset, NJ
Faculty: Ayman El-Attar, MD, FASLMS, FAAFP, AAACS
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Liposuction Comprehensive Course Objectives:
1. Discuss history and evolution of liposuction over the past 40 years
2. Identify relevant surgical anatomy for areas of treatment
3. Understand the unique demands of the cosmetic patient in 2012, in a highly competitive market, and how to distinguish yourself from the competition
4. Conduct efficient consultation
5. Identify indications, contraindications, and proper preoperative preparation
6. Learn the necessary staff requirement, supplies and equipment
7. Become familiar with office tumescent liposuction by local anesthesia
8. Discuss the basic concepts of laser lipolysis, and begin to apply this knowledge in practice
9. Learn the concept of power assisted liposuction and available devices
10. Identify the various available machines and various wave lengths used for laser lipolysis
11. Describe the procedure with proper treatment protocols:
o Liposuction of the Neck
o Liposuction of the breast
o Liposuction of the arms
o Liposuction of the abdomen
o Liposuction of the thighs
12. Describe novel indications of laser lipolysis:
o Laser lower blepharoplasty
o Treatment of lipomas with liposuction
o Scarless reduction mammaplasty
13. Discuss postoperative care
14. Identify safety issues, potential complications of liposuction, management, and
how to avoid them
15. Describe the current data in medical research relevant to liposuction safety, and its impact on patient care
16. Visualize the procedure performed:
o Liposuction of the neck
o Liposuction of the breast
o Liposuction of the arms
o Liposuction of the abdomen
o Liposuction of the thighs
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DAY 1: Friday, 6, 2013
Faculty/Surgeon: Ayman El-Attar, MD |
| 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 anddocumentation
Facility, staffing, supplies and equipment
Tumescent anesthesia Safety andprecautions
Power- assisted liposuction and
available devices
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| 10:00�10:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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| 10:30 � 11:30 |
Clinical demo of MicroAire Power Assist device: settings/cannulas
Evolution andconcept 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 |
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| 12:00� 13:00 |
LUNCH |
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| 13:00 � 13:30 |
Postoperative course, complications andhow to avoid them
Dealing with difficult patients/medico-legal issues
TOPAL� 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 |
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| 15:30 � 17:00 |
Liposuction of the thighs
Liposuction of the arms
Liposuction of the breast |
| 17:00 � 17:30 |
Q & A Session |
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| 18:00 � 19:30 |
Welcome Wine & Cheese Reception |
Day 2: Saturday, December 7, 2013
Faculty/Surgeon: Ayman El-Attar, MD
Derma Laser Center for Cosmetic Surgery |
| 08:30 � 17:00 |
Operating Room
- Liposuction of theabdomen and back
- Liposuction of the arms
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Day 3: Sunday December 8, 2013
Faculty/Surgeon: Ayman El-Attar, MD
Derma Laser Center for Cosmetic Surgery
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| 08:30 � 17:00 |
Operating Room
- Liposuction of the outer thighs/inner thighs
- Liposuction of the neck
- Liposuction of the abdomen
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