Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine (FAM)
Course Duration:6 months including 2 week hands-on training (contact program)
Eligibility: MBBS/MD/MS/MDS/MCh
Sessions for training and Hands-on are as follows:-
SESSION 1
INTRODUCTION
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Introduction to the World of Aesthetic Medicine
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Introduction to the Fellowship in Medical Cosmetology
SESSION 2
SKIN
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Structure & Function
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Skin Appendages
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Skin Types
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Common Skin Diseases: Aetiology, Clinical Features & Management
SESSION 3
HAIR
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Structure & Function
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Normal Hair Growth
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Hair Types
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Hair Problems Dandruff/ Hair Fall/ Alopecia Areata/ Androgenetic Alopecia/Scarring Alopecia/Telogen Effluvium/Anagen Effluvium/ Hirsutism/ Hypertrichosis/ Folliculitis
SESSION 4
CHEMICAL PEELS
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Superficial Peels
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Combination Chemical Peels
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Peels Classification
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Peels Characteristics
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Understanding of Different Peels
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Patient Evaluation
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Indications/Precautions
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Patient Selection
1.SKIN CONDITIONING
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Indications/ Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Results
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Skin Regimen
2. CHEMICAL PEELINGS:
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Superficial Peels
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Combination Chemical Peels
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Pigmentation of the Face-Evaluation and Treatment
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Medium Depth Chemical Peels
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Facial Peels1. 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
SESSION 5
ADVANCED CHEMICAL PEELS
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Retinol Peels
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Obagi Peels
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ZO Peels
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Sequential Peels
SESSION 6
BOTULINUM TOXIN
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The Product
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Indications - Upper Face
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Facial Anatomy in Detail
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Mode of Action
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Regional Anaesthesia for the Face
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Side Effects and Complications: Allergic/ Regional
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Duration of Action
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Appropriate Doses/ Dilutions
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Safety and Toxicity
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Storage and Transport
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Botulinum Toxin in Use in Facial Rhytids
SESSION 7
ADVANCED BOTULINUM TOXIN
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Botulinum Toxin for Middle Face
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Botulinum Toxin for Lower Face
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Botulinum Toxin for Neck
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Botulinum Toxin for Hyperhidrosis (Axillary/Palmar/Plantar)
SESSION 8
DERMAL FILLERS
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Introduction to dermal fillers
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Pharmacology
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Types of Dermal Fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm etc.)
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Patient selection for dermal fillers
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Indications (Nasolabial Folds/Marionette Lines)
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Side Effects and Complications
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Recommendations
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Combination Therapies1. Botox and Fillers 2. Botox and Skin Resurfacing 3. Light Therapy and Skin Resurfacing
SESSION 9
ADVANCED DERMAL FILLERS
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Dermal Fillers for Frown Lines
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Dermal Fillers for Under Eyes (Tear Trough)
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Dermal Fillers for Volume Augmentation of Cheeks
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Dermal Fillers for Volume Augmentation of Lips
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Dermal Fillers for Mentolabial Folds
SESSION 10
LASERS Part 1
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Introduction to Lasers
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History, Laser Physics & Vocabulary
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Types of Lasers
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Laser & Skin Interaction
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Laser Chromophores
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Choosing Appropriate Settings
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Available Aesthetic Laser Technologies in the World
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Newer Technologies – RF /IR/ Fraxel / Infrared Devices.
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Laser Safety: Contraindications/ Eye Protection/ Flammable Liquids and Gases/ Smoke/ Hazard/ Access and Signage
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Patient Psychology and Expectation
SESSION 11
LASERS Part 2
Advanced Lasers and their Indications
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Ablative lasers, Non-Ablative Laser, Vascular Lasers, Pigment & Tattoo Lasers, Q-Switched Lasers, Hair Removal Lasers
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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
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Pre-and Post-Treatment Do's and Don'ts
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Skin Rejuvenation
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Skin Resurfacing
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Skin Tightening
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Comparison between Lasers
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Considerations for Laser Equipment Purchase
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Management of Complications of Lasers and IPL
SESSION 12
Acne
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Medical management
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Use of lasers
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Treatments of Acne scaring
SESSION 13
Mesotherapy
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For Skin rejuvenation
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For Hair Rejuvenation
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Products and protocols
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Acoustic Wave Therapy (X-Wave)
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Mesotherapy Botox
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Mesolift, Mesoglow and meso sculpt
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No-Needle Mesotherapy
SESSION 14
Plasma Medicine
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Plasma Technologies in Aesthetic Medicine
SESSION 15
Body Contouring and tightening devices
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Radio frequency devices1. R.F. Mono/ Bi & Tripolar (Exilis, Reaction, Pollogen etc.) 2. Fraxel R.F
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Ultra Sound based devices
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Cryolipolysis Technologies
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Acoustic Wave Therapy (X-Wave)
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Cellulite Reduction Device
SESSION 17
PRP ( Platelet Rich Plasma)
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Platelet biology
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What is PRP
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Different growth factors and their function
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PRP devices and processing PRP
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Centrifugation single spin & double spin method
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Creation and activation of PRP
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Indications of PRP
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Contraindication of PRP
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Use of PRP in hair Restoration therapy
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Use of PRP in skin Rejuvenation treatment.
SESSION 18
GLUTATHIONE ( Skin Lightening Treatment)
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What is Glutathione
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Importance of glutathione
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Benefits of glutathione
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Glutathione in skin lightening therapy
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Mode of action
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Glutathione IV injection procedure
SESSION 19
OTHER MINOR COSMETIC PROCEDURES
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Derma Stamp/Derma Roller/Dermapen
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Electrocautery / Incision & Closure Techniques
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Skin Biopsy, Mole & Skin Tags Removal
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Thermolysis/ Electrolysis for Depigmented Hair Removal
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Dermabrasion
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Microdermabrasion
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Thread lift
SESSION 20
What's New ?
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Newest Technologies and Innovations in Aesthetic Medicine
SESSION 21
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
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How to setup cosmetic practice
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How To Market Your Practice and Build Your Customer Base
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Medico-Legal Aspects of Cosmetic Dermatology
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Ethics in Cosmetic Practice
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What to buy and Where to Buy
SESSION 22
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Case Presentations
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Assessment
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Fellowship Award Ceremony