Level 2 Diploma Course in Aesthetic Medicine

Scientific Agenda

AAAM Level 2 Diploma Course

November 8–12, 2026 | Miami, Florida

Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA); Omnia Samra-Latif, MD (USA)

Day 1: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) + Micro-Needling
Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA)

Time	Session / Topics
08:00 – 08:30	Continental Breakfast
08:30 – 10:30	Introduction Concept of Beauty Aging:The Prevalent Theory When and Why PRP When and Why Other Rejuvenation Techniques Rules of Rejuvenation History of PRP Development in the Last 20 Years What does the scientific literature show? Limitations on use: FDA Guidance, ADA Position Latest use by respected institutions
10:30 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:30	Open Discussion and Scientific Debate
11:30 – 12:30	PRP Science and Mechanisms of Action Platelet Harvesting Reducing Platelets Poor Plasma PRP Preparation Post Treatment Instructions Contraindications and Complications PRP & Micro-needling Indications in Scientific Literature Facial Rejuvenation Hand Rejuvenation Hair Restoration Scar Treatment Acne Treatment
12:30 – 13:30	Lunch
13:30 – 15:00	Hands-on Workshop on PRP & Micro-needling
15:00 – 15:30	Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:30	Hands-on Workshop on PRP & Micro-needling

Day 2: Monday, November 9, 2026

Facial Anatomy, Pain Management, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Combined Treatments and Minimally Invasive Procedures
Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA)

Time	Session / Topics
08:00 – 08:30	Continental Breakfast
08:30 – 09:15	Facial Anatomy Basics on general head anatomy Understanding anatomical differences in ethnic groups Identifying vascular and neural danger zones to prevent complications
09:15 – 10:00	Interactive Workshop on Facial Anatomy Identifying facial anatomy Discussion on how treatments may vary
10:00 – 10:45	Pain Management & Nerve Blocks Cont’d Facial Nerve Anatomy Trigeminal Nerve Anatomy Supraorbital, Infraorbital, Maxillary and Mandible Nerve Blocks
10:45 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00	Hormone Replacement Therapy
12:30 – 13:30	Lunch
13:30 – 15:00	Combined Treatments Combination treatments with the use of injectables, thread lift, etc.
15:00 – 15:15	Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:30	Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

Day 3: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Cosmetic Dermatology, Sclerotherapy and Aesthetic Business & Marketing
Faculty: Michel Akl, MD (USA)

Time	Session / Topics
07:30 – 08:30	Registration & Continental Breakfast
08:30 – 10:30	Cosmetic Dermatology Sun Protection of All Skin Types Pigment Disorders Dark Circles Acne Etiology Classification Complications Treatment Rosacea Causes of Rosacea Treatments Cellulite Scar Management Hair Restoration
10:30 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30	Sclerotherapy
12:30 – 13:30	Lunch
13:30 – 15:00	Sclerotherapy Live Demo and Hands-on Workshop
15:00 – 15:30	Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:30	Business and Marketing in Aesthetic Practice

Day 4: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Botulinum Toxin A: Advanced Indications and Techniques
Faculty: Omnia Samra-Latif, MD (USA)

Time	Session / Topics
08:00 – 08:30	Continental Breakfast
08:30 – 10:30	Introduction: What is Beauty? Botulinum Toxin A Analysis of Facial Beauty Pharmacology of Botulinum Toxin A Frown Lines and Brow Lifting Periocular Rejuvenation Periorbital Rejuvenation Platysmal Band Rejuvenation Hyperhidrosis Management of Complications from Botulinum Toxin A injection
10:30 – 10:45	Coffee Break
10:45 – 12:15	Continuation lecture on Advanced Indications & Techniques with the use of Botulinum Toxin A
12:15 – 12:30	Multiple Choice Assessment Quiz Botulinum Toxin A
12:30 – 13:30	Lunch
13:30 – 17:30	Live Demonstrations and Hands-on Workshop on Advanced Indications for Botulinum Toxin A

Day 5: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Dermal Fillers: Advanced Indications and Techniques
Faculty: Omnia Samra-Latif, MD (USA)

Time	Session / Topics
08:00 – 08:30	Continental Breakfast
08:30 – 10:30	Dermal Fillers Hyaluronic Acid Fillers for Facial Aesthetic Enhancement Calcium Hydroxylapatite Facial Sculpting Facial Sculpting with Poly-L-Lactic Acid Advanced volume Restoration of the Lower Face Restoration of Lip Volume and Definition Using Facial Fillers Advanced volume Restoration of the Aging Face Blunt Facial Cannula Technique The Role of Tropical Agents and Regional Blocks Management of Complications of Filler Injections
10:30 – 10:45	Coffee Break
10:45 – 12:15	Continuation lecture on Advanced Indications & Techniques with the use of Dermal Fillers
12:15 – 12:30	Multiple Choice Assessment Quiz Dermal Fillers
12:30 – 13:30	Lunch
13:30 – 17:30	Live Demonstrations and Hands-on Workshop on Advanced Indications for Dermal Fillers