One-Year Fellowship in Aesthetic Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery

Introduction to Basic Science of Cosmetology

• Basic Science of the Epidermis / Dermis / Subcutaneous Layer

• Immunology of the Skin

• Hormones and Aging Skin

• Photo aging

• Cigarettes and Aging Skin

• Nutrition and the Skin

• Skin Type (The Baumann Skin Typing System, Oily Skin, Dry Skin, Sensitive Skin)

• Principles governing Cosmetological procedures

• Instruments, Equipment and Universal precautions

• Documentation and Photography

Specific Dermatological Conditions

• Acne and its scars

• Rosacea

• Sensitive Skin

• Contact Dermatitis

• Wrinkled Skin

• Seborrheic alopecia

• Androgenic alopecia

• Hair loss in Women

• Pigmentary disorders

• Common problems of nails

• Hyperhidrosis / Bromhidrosis / Chromhidrosis

• Aging skin problems

Aesthetic Procedures

Chemical Peels

• Introduction: History, classification, priming, patient assessment and contraindications

• Light peels

• Medium depth peels

• Deep peels

• Complications and management

Lasers

• Laser physics

• Laser hair reduction

• Lasers for pigmented lesions and tattoos

• Lasers for vascular lesion

• The carbon dioxide (CO2) and Erbium:Yag Lasers

Non-surgical face lifts – HIFU
Post traumatic scar treatment

• Microneedling radiofrequency

• Botulinum Toxin

• Thread Lifts

• Skin Rejuvenation

• Mesotherapy for hair
   • Platelet rich plasma (PRP) / Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)
   • Growth factor concentrate
   • Exosomes

Surgical Procedures in Aesthetic Dermatology

• Microneedling

• Microdermabrasion

• Surgery for acne

• Mole surgery

• Ear lobe repair

Injectables

• Botulinum Toxins

• Fillers

• Threads

• Skin Boosters

Pharmacotherapy in Aesthetic Dermatology

• Sunscreens

• Retinoids

• Moisturizing Agents

• Skin lightening Agents

• Antioxidants

• Anti-inflammatory Agents

• Fragrance

• Preservatives

• Cosmeceuticals

• Biomimetic peptides

Basic Principles of Dermatologic Surgery

• Introduction to Dermatologic surgery

• Documentation

• Applied Anatomy

• Wound Healing and Management

• Instruments, Equipments and Universal precautions

• Wound closure materials and suturing techniques

• Preoperative preparation

• Anaesthesia in Dermatologic surgery

• Emergencies in Dermatologic surgery

Standard Dermatologic – Surgical Procedures

• Skin biopsy techniques

• Electro-surgery / Radio-frequency

• Intralesional Therapy

• Curettage and Chemical Cauterization

• Cryosurgery

• Simple excisions

• Surgical removal (Enucleation) of corn

Special Surgical Procedures

• Surgical management of infections

• Scar revision

• Melanocytic nevi: Treatment modalities

• Dermabrasion

• Nail Surgery

• Hair restoration surgery

• Liposuction

• Acne scar procedures: Dermaroller, Subcision, TCA CROSS, punch excision

• Cutaneous laser surgery

Vitiligo Surgery

• Introduction

• Thin Thiersch’s Split thickness skin grafting / Ultra-thin skin grafting

• Suction blister technique

• Miniature punch grafting

• Therapeutic spot and regional Dermabrasion

• Non cultured epidermal cell transplantation

• Cultured epidermal autografts containing keratinocytes and melanocytes for vitiligo regimentation

Hair Restoration Surgeries

• Introduction to Hair Transplantation basics, an overview of surgery

• Case selection, role of medical treatment

• Different methods of transplantation
   ▪ Follicular unit transplantation
   ▪ Follicular unit extraction

• Anaesthesia

• Hair line design, density, methods of insertion

• Specific problems and complications

• Beard hair transplantation

• Hair transplantation in scarring alopecia

• Female hair transplantation

Fundamentals of Hair

• Introduction

  • History of Trichology

  • Hair Anatomy

    • Embryology & genetics

    • Anatomy – follicle, distribution, types (Basics)

    • Physiology – hair cycle, molecular biology

Infections and Infestations

• Bacterial infections

• Fungal infections

• Infestations

Pigmentary Hair Disorders

• Premature graying

• Poliosis

Genetic Disorders

• Hair shaft disorders

• Hair in syndromes

Hair Cosmetics

• Hair dyes

• Cosmetic procedures and their effects

• Artificial hair – wigs, hair fixtures

Excessive Hair

• Hirsutism

• Hypertrichosis

• Management

• LASER hair reduction

Hair Loss Diffuse & Patterned

• Alopecia areata

• Androgenetic alopecia

• Telogen effluvium

• Female pattern hair loss

• Cicatricial alopecia

• Hair changes due to systemic/internal diseases and malignancy

• Related to drugs

Trichoscopy

• Non-cicatricial alopecia

• Cicatricial Alopecia

• Hair shaft disorders

Mesotherapy for Hair

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)/Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)

• Growth factor concentrate

• Exosomes