Course Outline
Session 1
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the International Fellowship in Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine (IFAAM)
Session 2
SKIN
Structure & Function
Skin Appendages
Skin Types
Common Skin Diseases: Aetiology, Clinical Features & Management
Session 3
HAIR
Structure & Function
Normal Hair Growth
Hair Types
Hair Problems
Dandruff/ Hair Fall/ Alopecia Areata/ Androgenetic Alopecia/Scarring Alopecia/Telogen Effluvium/Anagen Effluvium/ Hirsutism/ Hypertrichosis/ Folliculitis
Session 4
INTRODUCTION TO HAIR RESTORATION AND TREATMENTS
Basic Science of Hair
Hair and Scalp Anatomy
Androgenic Alopecia and other Types of Hair Loss
Medical Treatments
Growth Timeline
Hair Loss Drugs
Consultation, Planning, Preoperative Care and Hairline Design
Local Anaesthesia
Motorised/ Automated F.U.E. technique
Donor Harvesting
Graft Preparation Slivering and Graft Cutting
Recipient Site Preparation and Insertion
Video Demonstration
Other technique: – Derma rollers and mesotherapy for hair regrowth
Session 5
CHEMICAL PEELS
Superficial Peels
Combination Chemical Peels
Peels Classification
Peels Characteristics
Understanding of Different Peels
Patient Evaluation
Indications/Precautions
Patient Selection
A. SKIN CONDITIONING
Indications/ Contraindications
Side Effects
Results
Skin Regimen
Session 6
B. CHEMICAL PEELINGS: (Contd.)
Superficial Peels
Combination Chemical Peels
Pigmentation of the Face-Evaluation and Treatment
Medium Depth Chemical Peels
Facial Peels
1. Classification – Superficial, Medium, Deep, Augmented
2. Characteristics – Glycolics/AHA/ Fruit Peels/ Jessner/ TCA/Phenol/ Retinoic Acid/ Microdermabrasion/ Combinations
3. Basic Understanding of each Different Agent – Indexations for Use/Contraindications/Mode of Application/Mechanism of Action/ Potentiating Factors/ Adverse Effects
ADVANCED CHEMICAL PEELS
Retinol Peels
Obagi Peels
ZO Peels
Sequential Peels
Session 7
BOTULINUM TOXIN
The Product
Indications – Upper Face
Facial Anatomy in Detail
Mode of Action
Regional Anaesthesia for the Face
Side Effects and Complications: Allergic/ Regional
Duration of Action
Appropriate Doses/ Dilutions
Safety and Toxicity
Storage and Transport
Botulinum Toxin in Use in Facial Rhytids
Session 8
ADVANCED BOTULINUM TOXIN
Botulinum Toxin for Middle Face
Botulinum Toxin for Lower Face
Botulinum Toxin for Neck
Botulinum Toxin for Hyperhydrosis (Axillary/Palmar/Plantar)
Session 9
DERMAL FILLERS
Introduction to dermal fillers
Pharmacology
Types of Dermal Fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm etc.)
Patient selection for dermal fillers
Side Effects and Complications
Recommendations
Combination Therapies
1. Botox and Fillers
2. Botox and Skin Resurfacing
3. Light Therapy and Skin Resurfacing
Session 10
ADVANCED DERMAL FILLERS
Dermal Fillers for Frown Lines
Dermal Fillers for Under Eyes (Tear Trough)
Dermal Fillers for Volume Augmentation of Cheeks
Dermal Fillers for Volume Augmentation of Lips
Dermal Fillers for Mentolabial Folds
Session 11
LASERS PART 1
Introduction to Lasers
History, Laser Physics & Vocabulary
Types of Lasers
Laser & Skin Interaction
Laser Chromophores
Choosing Appropriate Settings
Available Aesthetic Laser Technologies in the World
Newer Technologies – RF /IR/ Fraxel / Infrared Devices.
Laser Safety: Contraindications/ Eye Protection/ Flammable Liquids and Gases/ Smoke/
Hazard/ Access and Signage
Patient Psychology and Expectation
Session 12
LASERS PART 2
Advanced Lasers and their Indications
Ablative lasers, Non-Ablative Laser, Vascular Lasers, Pigment & Tattoo Lasers,
Q-Switched Lasers, Hair Removal Lasers
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Pre-and Post-Treatment Do’s and Don’ts
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Resurfacing
Skin Tightening
Comparison between Lasers
Considerations for Laser Equipment Purchase
Management of Complications of Lasers and IPL
Session 13
ACNE
Medical management
Use of lasers
Treatments of Acne scaring
Session 14
COSMECEUTICALS
Skin of color
Retinoids
Sun-screens
Cleansing agents
Moisturizing agents
Depigmenting agents
Anti-oxidants
Anti-inflammatory agents
Fragrance and preservatives
Home care
Session 15
MESOTHERAPY
For Skin rejuvenation
For Hair Rejuvenation
Products and protocols
Acoustic Wave Therapy (X-Wave)
Mesotherapy Botox
Mesolift, Mesoglow and meso sculpt
Injection Lipolysis
No-Needle Mesotherapy
Session 16
PLASMA MEDICINE
Plasma Technologies in Aesthetic Medicine
Session 17
BODY CONTOURING AND TIGHTENING DEVICES
Radio frequency devices1. R.F. Mono/ Bi & Tripolar (Exilis, Reaction, Pollogen
etc.)
2. Fraxel R.F
Ultra Sound based devices
Cryolipolysis Technologies
Acoustic Wave Therapy (X-Wave)
Cellulite Reduction Device
Session 18
NECK REJUVENATION
Neck Rejuvenation
Session 19
PRP (PLATELET RICH PLASMA)
Platelet biology
What is PRP
Different growth factors and their function
PRP devices and processing PRP
Centrifugation single spin & double spin method
Creation and activation of PRP
Indications of PRP
Contraindication of PRP
Use of PRP in hair Restoration therapy
Use of PRP in skin Rejuvenation treatment.
Vampire lift
Session 20
GLUTATHIONE (SKIN LIGHTENING TREATMENT)
What is Glutathione
Importance of glutathione
Benefits of glutathione
Glutathione in skin lightening therapy
Mode of action
Glutathione IV injection procedure
Session 21
MINOR COSMETIC PROCEDURES
Derma Stamp/Derma Roller/Dermapen
Electrocautery / Incision & Closure Techniques
Skin Biopsy, Mole & Skin Tags Removal
Thermolysis/ Electrolysis for Depigmented Hair Removal
Dermabrasion
Microdermabrasion/Hydrafacial
Session 22
Anaesthesia Techniques in Aesthetic Medicine
Session 23
Thread lift
Facial & Body Threadlifts
Session 24
Introduction to Cosmetic Gynaecology with its applications to Cosmetic Medicine
Session 25
WHAT’S NEW ?
Newest Technologies and Innovations in Aesthetic Medicine
Photography in Cutaneous and Aesthetic Medicine
Tele-medicine in Cosmetic Medicine
Session 26
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
How to setup cosmetic practice
How To Market Your Practice and Build Your Customer Base
Medico-Legal Aspects of Cosmetic Dermatology
Ethics in Cosmetic Practice
What to buy and Where to Buy
Session 27
Examinations
Case Presentation- Minimum 25
Viva-Voce
Written Assessment ( MCQs )
Award of Fellowship
