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Harvard Laser & Aesthetic Skin Therapy: What’s the Truth 2024 All sessions are led by master clinicians who provide specific recommendations for incorporating the latest updates into your practice. The following problems and techniques will be addressed:
- Laser safety
- Pigmented lesions, rosacea and rhytides
- Tattoo removal
- Hair removal and transplantation
- Ablative and non-ablative fractional resurfacing
- Tissue tightening
- Lasers and ethnic skin
- Melasma
- Treatment of scars
- Acne and photodynamic therapy
- Non-invasive fat removal
- Hormones and peptides for skin health
- Thread lifts
- Complications and legal issues in aesthetics
- Chemical peels
- Cosmeceuticals
- Botulinum toxins and soft tissue fillers
- Emerging technologies
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Dermatologists
- Plastic Surgeons
- Ophthalmologists
- Otolaryngologists
- Obstetrician-Gynecologists
- Physicians who practice or have an interest in laser and aesthetic skin therapies
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify safe practices of laser surgery therapy and its role in clinical practice.
- Evaluate potential complications and mistakes when using lasers for aesthetic procedures.
- Outline appropriate treatment modalities and duration of action required for laser and dermal filler injections that minimize complications and deliver optimal patient outcomes.
- Assess the risks and benefits involved in performing dermal filler injections.
- Analyze controversies in the field of laser surgery and aesthetic skin therapy.
- Summarize new and emerging technologies for laser surgery and aesthetic skin therapy treatment.
| Laser and Aesthetic Basics | ||
| 6:50 AM | 7:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| 7:30 AM | 7:35 AM | Introduction and Welcome |
| 7:35 AM | 8:10 AM | Principles of Energy-Based Device-Skin Interactions: Introduction to Energy-Based Devices R. Rox Anderson, MD |
| 8:10 AM | 8:30 AM | Overview of Lasers, Light Sources and Energy-Based Devices E. Victor Ross, MD |
| 8:30 AM | 8:40 AM | Safety 101: Keeping You and Your Patients Safe* Suzanne L. Kilmer, MD |
| 8:40 AM | 9:00 AM | Questions and Discussion |
| 9:00 AM | 9:20 AM | Refreshment Break |
| 9:20 AM | 9:35 AM | Red Alert: Lasers and Lights for Rosacea and Telangiectasia J. Stuart Nelson, MD, PhD |
| 9:35 AM | 9:45 AM | Update on Tattoo Removal* Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD |
| 9:45 AM | 9:55 AM | Laser Hair Reduction Matthew M. Avram, MD, JD |
| 9:55 AM | 10:10 AM | Pigmented Lesions and Photoaging: My Approach E. Victor Ross, MD |
| 10:10 AM | 10:25 AM | Line It Up: Treatment of Rhytides Suzanne L. Kilmer, MD |
| 10:25 AM | 10:35 AM | Clinical Endpoints* Molly Wanner, MD, MBA |
| 10:35 AM | 11:00 AM | Questions and Discussion |
| 11:00 AM | 11:10 AM | Break and Stretch |
| 11:10 AM | 11:20 AM | A Multimodal Approach to Successfully Treating Melasma and Hyperpigmentation Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH |
| 11:20 AM | 11:30 AM | How to Enhance Your Results with Fractional Radiofrequency Catherine M. DiGiorgio, MD, MS |
| 11:30 AM | 11:40 AM | Maximizing Patient Satisfaction with Tissue-Tightening Devices Omar Ibrahimi, MD, PhD |
| 11:40 AM | 12:00 PM | Questions and Discussion |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| Focus on Rejuvenation: Non-Ablative, Ablative and Fractional Technologies: Where Do We Stand? | ||
| 1:00 PM | 1:20 PM | Non-Ablative and Ablative Fractional Resurfacing: How to Combine Multiple Devices to Achieve the Best Clinical Results Matthew M. Avram, MD, JD |
| 1:20 PM | 1:40 PM | Ablative Resurfacing: Still the Gold Standard? Brian S. Biesman, MD, FACS |
| 1:40 PM | 2:00 PM | When Not to Treat H. Ray Jalian, MD |
| 2:00 PM | 2:20 PM | Questions and Discussion |
| 2:20 PM | 2:40 PM | Refreshment Break |
| Medical Applications of Laser and Light Sources | ||
| 2:40 PM | 2:55 PM | Surgical, Laser and Other Treatments of Scars: New Advances Transforming the Way We Treat Scars* E. Victor Ross, MD |
| 2:55 PM | 3:10 PM | Research and Treatment: Advances in Hemangiomas and Port-Wine Stains J. Stuart Nelson, MD, PhD |
| 3:10 PM | 3:30 PM | Lasers and Energy-Based Treatments for Acne: Do Device-Based Treatments for Acne Work? Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD, PhD |
| 3:30 PM | 3:40 PM | Incorporating Fractional Drug Delivery into Your Daily Practice Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc |
| 3:40 PM | 3:50 PM | Photodynamic Therapy Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc |
| 3:50 PM | 4:10 PM | Questions and Discussion |
| 4:10 PM | 4:15 PM | Break and Stretch |
| Treating Skin of Color | ||
| 4:15 PM | 4:40 PM | Considerations for Treating Skin of Color Q&A Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH |
| ** CME Credit is Not Available for these Sessions ** | ||
| 4:40 PM | 5:00 PM | Treatment of Dyschromia and Pigmented Lesions in Asian Patients: How to Optimize Your Results Q&A Henry H.L. Chan, MD, PhD, FRCP |
| OPEN DISCUSSION | ||
| 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | Ask Me Anything: The Merits of Lasers, Light Sources, Energy-Based Devices and Injectables |
✻ Optional Wellness Activity
| 7:00 AM | 7:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 7:45 AM | 8:05 AM | Skin Tightening with Injectables Jeremy B. Green, MD |
| 8:05 AM | 8:15 AM | Cosmeceuticals: What’s the Truth? Molly Wanner, MD, MBA |
| 8:15 AM | 8:30 AM | Exosomes Saranya P. Wyles, MD, PhD |
| 8:30 AM | 8:40 AM | Hormones and Peptides for Skin Health H. Ray Jalian, MD |
| 8:40 AM | 8:55 AM | Questions and Discussion |
| Special Sessions: Chemical Peels and Advanced Techniques for Hair Restoration | ||
| 8:55 AM | 9:10 AM | Chemical Peels: Video Demonstrations Peter Rullan, MD |
| 9:10 AM | 9:30 AM | Advances in Hair Restoration: Surgery, Lasers, PRP, and Other Regenerative Therapies Marc R. Avram, MD |
| 9:30 AM | 9:45 AM | Questions and Discussion |
| 9:45 AM | 10:05 AM | Refreshment Break |
| Practice Pearls | ||
| 10:05 AM | 10:25 AM | What’s the Fallacy?: Incorrect Dogmas in Aesthetics* Omar Ibrahimi, MD, PhD Molly Wanner, MD, MBA |
| 10:25 AM | 11:00 AM | Combining Injectables and Energy-Based Devices for Body Tightening Jeremy B. Green, MD |
| 11:00 AM | 11:10 AM | Emerging Therapies: The Technologies You Will Be Using in the Next Five Years E. Victor Ross, MD |
| 11:10 AM | 11:30 AM | Questions and Discussion |
| 11:30 AM | 11:35 AM | Break and Stretch |
| Workshop on Soft Tissue Fillers and Botulinum Toxins | ||
| 11:35 AM | 11:50 AM | Anatomical Guide for Botulinum Toxin Injection Nowell Solish, MD, FRCP |
| 11:50 AM | 12:16 PM | Indications for Soft Tissue Filler Andre Braz, MD |
| 12:16 PM | 12:36 PM | Complications for Soft Tissue Augmentation: What You Need to Know* Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD |
| 12:36 PM | 1:35 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:35 PM | 2:15 PM | Soft Tissue Fillers: Video Demonstrations Andre Braz, MD Brian S. Biesman, MD, FACS Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD |
| 2:15 PM | 2:40 PM | Questions and Discussion |
| 2:40 PM | 2:55 PM | Refreshment Break |
| Special Sessions | ||
| 2:55 PM | 3:105 PM | Thread Lifts Catherine M. DiGiorgio, MD, MS |
| 3:10 PM | 3:25 PM | Top 5 Publications of the Last Year That Changed My Practice Molly Wanner, MD, MBA |
| 3:25 PM | 3:35 PM | Questions and Discussion |
| Complications | ||
| 3:35 PM | 3:55 PM | Complications and the Mistakes We Make* Mathew M. Avram, MD, JD |
| 3:55 PM | 4:17 PM | Treatment Pearls* Yakir Levin, MD, PhD Sandy S. Tsao, MD Zeina S. Tannous, MD Ramone F. Williams, MD, MPhil, FAAD, FACMS |
| 4:17 PM | 4:27 PM | Questions and Discussion |
| 4:27 PM | 4:55 PM | New and Innovative Applications for Laser and Light Sources Q&A R. Rox Anderson, MD Dieter Manstein, MD, PhD |
| OPEN DISCUSSION – CME Credit is Not Available for this Session | ||
| 4:45 PM | 5:15 PM | Ask Me Anything: The Merits of Lasers, Light Sources, Energy-Based Devices and Injectables |
Program changes and substitutions may be made without notice.
This agenda was updated on 10/23/2024
This agenda was updated on 10/23/2024
Sarah Johnson –
“This course is eye-opening! The insights into laser and aesthetic therapies are backed by solid research.”
Michael Smith –
“The presenters are incredibly knowledgeable and provide a balanced view of the latest techniques in skin therapy.”
Liam Davis –
“This course exceeded my expectations! The depth of information on various laser technologies is impressive, especially with resources available on Google Drive.”
Emily Davis –
“I learned so much about the science behind laser treatments. The course is well-structured and covers a wide range of topics.”
John Lee –
“The case studies presented in the course were particularly helpful, illustrating real-world applications of the theories discussed.”
Olivia Martinez –
“I appreciate the emphasis on safety and efficacy in aesthetic procedures. This course is essential for practitioners looking to enhance their skills.”
David Brown –
“The course materials are comprehensive and easy to follow. Having access to them on Google Drive is a huge bonus!”
Sophia Garcia –
“I highly recommend this course! It provides a clear understanding of the latest advancements in laser and aesthetic skin therapy, and I love that the materials are on Google Drive.”
Ava Thompson –
“The experts shared invaluable insights into patient management. Having all course materials on Google Drive makes it easy to review.”
Noah Johnson –
“I loved the interactive format of the course. The Google Drive access for all materials is a great feature!”
Isabella White –
“The balance between theory and practical application made this course exceptionally valuable. I appreciate the resources on Google Drive.”
Ethan Brown –
“The emphasis on evidence-based practices sets this course apart. It’s great to have everything available on Google Drive.”
Mia Garcia –
“The course was well-paced, and having materials on Google Drive makes revisiting the content easy and convenient.”
Lucas Martinez –
“Overall, an exceptional learning experience! I walked away with a wealth of knowledge, and the Google Drive access made studying efficient.”