Basic to Advanced Liposuction Comprehensive Course Objectives:

Discuss history and evolution of liposuction in 35 years.
Identify relevant surgical anatomy for areas of treatment
Understand the unique demands of the cosmetic patient in 2009, in a highly competitive market, and how to separate your self from the competition
Conduct efficient consultation
Identify indications, contraindications, and proper preoperative preparation
Learn the necessary staff requirement, supplies and equipment
Become familiar with office tumescent liposuction by local anesthesia
Discuss the basic concepts of laser lipolysis, and begin to apply this knowledge in practice
Learn the concept of power assisted liposuction and available devices
Identify the various available machines and various wave lengths used for laser lipolysis
Describe the procedure with proper treatment protocols:
- Liposuction of the Neck
- Liposuction of the breast
- Liposuction of the arms
- Liposuction of the abdomen
- Liposuction of the thighs
Describe novel indications of laser lipolysis:
- Laser lower blepharoplasty
- Treatment of lipomas with liposuction
- Scarless reduction mammaplasty
Discuss the postoperative care
Identify safety issues, potential complications of liposuction, management, and how to avoid them
Describe the current data in medical research relevant to liposuction safety, and its impact on patient care
Visualize the procedure performed:
- Liposuction of the Neck
- Liposuction of the breast
- Liposuction of the arms
- Liposuction of the abdomen
- Liposuction of the thighs