Date:

Saturday 10 September 2022

Times:

8:30-11:45

Cost:

50 EUR Members / 150 EUR Non-members

Instructors:

Prof. Albert Wolkerstorfer (DE)
Dr. Pablo Boixeda (ES)
Prof. Keyvan  Nouri (US)

Overview:

The main goal of the workshop is to gain insight into the essentials of laser dermatology and improve outcomes in laser therapy. It will focus on vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, laser endpoints, how to avoid complications, laser assisted drug delivery and ablative and fractional lasers. Each of these topics will be systematically approached by an expert through 1) a short introduction, 2) an overview of available devices, 3) a review of indications, 4) an interactive panel discussion with tips, tricks and pitfalls. Questions from the audience are welcome throughout the whole workshop.

Learning objectives:

1) to summarize the basics of laser and IPL therapy, 

2) to acquire an overview over commonly used laser devices, 

3) to acquire an overview over common indications and outcomes of laser therapy, 

4) to identify optimal endpoints and avoid complications

Level of proficiency: 

The workshop is directed to beginners in the field, residents in dermatology and slightly experienced laser practitioners. Basic knowledge about laser physics and general aspects of laser skin interaction is preferred, but not required.

Programme:

25 min The essentials: laser – light- laser/tissue interaction (Albert  Wolkerstorfer)

20 min Clinical endpoints: how to improve outcomes and avoid complications (Pablo  Boixeda)

20 min Vascular lasers (Pablo Boixeda)

20 min Pigment and Tattoo lasers (Keyvan Nouri)

20 min Interactive case-based learning (Pablo Boixeda, Keyvan Nouri, Albert Wolkerstorfer)

15 min Break  

20 min Ablative & fractional lasers (Albert Wolkerstorfer)

20 min Hair removal lasers (Keyvan Nouri)

25 min Interactive case-based learning (Pablo Boixeda, Keyvan Nouri, Albert Wolkerstorfer)