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Masters Course in Threadlifting

July 27 - July 28, 2019 (Cerritos, California)

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AAAM Masters Course in Threadlifting

July 27-28, 2019

Cerritos Medical Center/Art Medica
Cerritos, California

Faculty:  John Kim, MD, FAAFP

Course Objectives:

  • Learn patient selection, assessment, evaluation and consultation techniques
  • Identify indications and contraindications for threadlift therapy
  • Learn the best treatment techniques
  • Review post-operative care protocols, and management of complications
  • Participate on live-patient training workshop
  • Successfully integrate Threadlift in your clinical practice

DAY 1: Saturday, July 27, 2019
Faculty/Surgeon:  John Kim, MD

Cerritos Medical Center/Art Medica

07:30 – 08:00 Registration
08:00 – 09:00

Facial Anatomy and Aging Process

  • Skin Anatomy
  • Arteries & Nerves
  • Facial Fat Pads
  • Retaining Ligaments and Compartments
09:00 – 10:00

Aging Process

  • Skin Laxity and Sagging
  • Fat Pad Atrophy & Volume Loss
  • Ligament Laxity
10:00 – 10:30 COFFEE BREAK
10:30 – 11:30

Threadlifting History & Types of Threads

  • Overview of Threads
  • Non-Absorbable vs. Absorbable
  • Smooth vs. Barbed vs. Cones
  • Aptos® and Contour® Threads
  • Novathread® and Silhouette® Threads
  • MINT® Threads
11:30 – 12:30 Threadlifting Mechanisms & Techniques
  • Lifting of Tissue & Fat
  • Lifting of Face with Loops (Traditional)
  • Vector Lifting
  • Proper Depth/Level of Threat Placement
  • Immediate Lifting
  • Neo-Collagenesis
  • Novathread® Techniques
  • MINT® Techniques
12:30 – 13:30 LUNCH
13:30 – 14:00

Patient Selection and Procedure

  • Consultation
  • Patient Selection & Pre-Op Issues
  • Procedure Room & Supplies
  • Anesthesia and Preparation of Patient
  • Procedure in Detail
14:00 – 14:15

Post-Op  Care and Possible Complications

  • Routine Post-Op Care
  • Possible Complications & Side Effects
14:15 – 14:30 COFFEE BREAK
14:30 – 15:00

Threadlifting & Combined Modalities

  • Combination with Neurotoxins
  • Combination with Dermal Fillers
  • Combination with Energy Devices
15:00 – 17:30

Workshop (Demonstration and Hands on Training)

  • Non-surgical Facelifting with MINT® Threads
 

Day 2: Sunday, July 28, 2019
Faculty/Surgeon:  John Kim, MD

Cerritos Medical Center/Art Medica

08:30 – 17:00 Workshop and Hands On Training
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