Date:

Thursday 8 September 2022

Times:

8:30-11:45 (morning session)
14:15-17:30 (afternoon session)

*only sign up for one of these courses – the morning and afternoon sessions are the same

Cost:

50 EUR Members / 150 EUR Non-members

Instructors:

Dr. Peter Velthuis (NL) 
Dr. Samira Baharlou (BE)
Dr. Sanjay  Rajpara (UK)

Overview:

The workshop will focus on the practice of use of botulinum toxin in a dermatologist office.

This workshop gives theory behind the use of botulinum toxin for aesthetic and medical dermatological indications. The hands-on part to study the practical use of toxins and to learn where to place the injections points for successful treatment outcomes.

Learning objectives:

At the end of the workshop the participants will be able to understand:

1) the actions of botulinum toxin on muscular and other structures,

2) medical and aesthetic indications and injection points,

3) hands-on (sham) training in working with toxins.

Level of proficiency: 

Anyone who is new to the use of botulinum toxin but wants to learn the basics of its use. 

Both residents and established dermatologists are welcome.

Programme:

10 min Introduction to the workshop (Peter Velthuis)

30 min Botulinum Toxin: what kind of substance is it? Contra-indications (Sanjay Rajpara)

20 min Medical use of Botulinum Toxin (Peter Velthuis)

10 min Video presentation of use of the toxin (Peter Velthuis)

30 min Cosmetic use of Botulinum Toxin (Samira Baharlou)

10 min Video of cosmetic use of Botulinum Toxin (Samira Baharlou)

15 min Break

60 min Rotating stations (Peter Velthuis , Sanjay Rajpara, Samira Baharlou)

10 min Round up