Radiofrequency
Key points • Science of energy induced skin tightening. • Description of radiofrequency effects. • Description of light devices used. • How to manage outcomes and expectations. • Future technology….
Laser hair removal
Key points • Laser hair removal is now accepted as the safest and most effective technique for the removal of unwanted terminal pigmented hairs. • A variety of laser/light source…
Aging skin: intrinsic aging and chronic photoaging
Key points • Describe the skin morphology. • Intrinsic aging of the skin. • Extrinsic aging of the skin. • Mechanisms of repair of photodamage. Morphology of skin Most of…
CO 2laser applications: new fractional and traditional CO 2laser resurfacing and CO 2laser blepharoplasty
Key points • What is photothermolysis? • How does the CO 2 laser remove wrinkles and tighten skin? • What is fractional laser skin resurfacing? • What are the contraindications…
Intense pulsed light
Key points • Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a non-laser light source that can be used for multiple applications. • IPL treatments require knowledge of the absorption spectra of the…
Fractionated lasers
Key points • Understand the attributes which characterize fractionation of laser delivery. • Understand the immediate tissue effects of fractionated treatments. • Know the differences between ablative and non-ablative fractionated…
Erbium and other ablative technologies
Key points • Learn about the differences between skin resurfacing lasers. • Learn about tissue effects of erbium lasers. • Patient selection and expectations of results. • Laser post operative…
Shaping the future: new outcomes in Europe
Key points • Selection of the correct filler for the patient and area to be treated. • Safety in filler selection. • Training in the use of new fillers. •…
Possible causes and treatment options of dermal filler granulomas
Key points • Three clinical and histological variations. • Differentiation from nodules. • Eight most commonly used dermal fillers. • Treatment options: intralesional steroids. • No surgical excision of granulomas….
Avoidance and treatment of complications after dermal filler injections
Key points • Fifteen different dermal fillers. • Contraindications. • Correct injection techniques. • Early complications due to technique. • Late complications due to fillers. • Treatment of complications. Introduction…
