Liposuction and Laser Assisted Lipolysis Clinical Course

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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF AESTHETIC MEDICINE

Liposuction and Laser Assisted Lipolysis Clinical Course
“Basic To Advanced Comprehensive Liposuction: 2009 The State of The Art”

04 - 08 February 2009

Bangkok

Course Objectives:

Discuss history and evolution of liposuction in 35 years.
Identify relevant surgical anatomy for areas of treatment
Understand the unique demands of the cosmetic patient in 2009, in a highly competitive market, and how to separate your self 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 the 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 ONE: 4 February 2009:

07:30 – 08:00 : REGISTRATION

Morning Session

08:00 – 8:30	History and evolution of liposuction in the past 35 years
08:30-09:00	Liposuction Relevant Surgical anatomy
09:00-09:30	Marketing, how to separate yourself from the competition
09:30-10:00	Consultation, and preoperative preparation
10:30-11:00	Morning Tea Break
10:00-10:30	Indications, contraindications
11:00-11:30	Medical Photography & Documentation
11:30-12:30	Q &A Session

12:30 – 13:00 LUNCH BREAK

Afternoon Session

13:00-13:30	Facility, staffing, supplies and equipment
13:30-14:00	Tumescent Anesthesia Safety & Precautions
14:00-14:30	Power assisted liposuction and available devices
14:30-15:00	Clinical Demo of MicroAire Power Assist device: Settings/cannulas
15:00-15:30	Afternoon Tea Break
15:30-16:00	Evolution & Concept of Laser Lipolysis
16:00-16:30	Wave lengths and devices available
16:30-17:00	Clinical Demo of Laser: Settings/fibers/cannulas
17:00-17:30	Q & A

DAY TWO: 5 February 2009

Morning Session

08:00 – 8:30	Water-Jet Liposuction
08:30-09:00	Postoperative course
09:00-09:30	Complications & How to avoid them
09:30-10:00	Dealing with difficult patients/ Medico-legal issues
10:30-11:00	Morning Tea Break
10:30-11:00	TOPAL™ Procedure Overview
11:00-11:30	Trouble Shooting
11:30-12:30	Liposuction of the back
12:30-13:00	Q &A

13:00 – 13:30 LUNCH BREAK

Afternoon Session