W005 Hands-on: Lasers
DESCRIPTION
This session is geared toward all levels of dermatologists, from beginner and intermediate to advanced levels. It offers small groups, hands-on experience practicing a variety of laser skills and techniques. Approaches to patient assessment and selection, treatment planning, equipment selection, laser safety, and proper application of devices will be covered. Small groups will rotate between stations demonstrating ablative resurfacing, nonablative rejuvenation, tattoo and pigment removal, acne and vascular lesions, skin tightening, fat melting, and body contouring. Participants will complete a pre- and post-assessment of procedural skills covered in this session.
This activity has been approved by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) for up to 30 MOC Component 2 Self-Assessment points. For more information about MOC, please visit the ABD website at www.abderm.org.
**Please register for only one Hands-on: Lasers workshop. Both workshops present the same content.**
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Discuss current indications and treatment protocols for laser and light treatments including vascular, tattoo, pigment, nonablative, fractional, and ablative lasers.
Identify appropriate patients and gain treatment pearls for skin tightening, fat melting, and body contouring procedures.
Utilize proper laser techniques, and treat a variety of dermatologic conditions with laser and light devices.
SCHEDULE
9:00 AM
Hands-on Laser Education