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Level 2 Diploma Course + 22nd AAAM Congress

November 8 - November 15, 2026 (Miami, Florida)

Scientific Agenda

AAAM Level 2 Diploma Course + 22nd AAAM Congress

November 8–15, 2026 | Miami, Florida

For 22nd AAAM Congress information, visit: Congress Scientific Program.

Day 1: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) + Microneedling
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 Platelet-Poor Plasma
  • PRP Preparation
  • Post-Treatment Instructions
  • Contraindications and Complications

PRP & Microneedling 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 & Microneedling
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:30 Hands-on Workshop on PRP & Microneedling (Continued)

Day 2: Monday, November 9, 2026

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

Time Session / Topics
08:00 – 08:30 Continental Breakfast
08:30 – 09:15 Facial Anatomy
  • Basics of 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 (Continued)
  • Facial Nerve Anatomy
  • Trigeminal Nerve Anatomy
  • Supraorbital, Infraorbital, Maxillary and Mandibular 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 Using Injectables, Thread Lift, etc.
15:00 – 15:15 Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:30 Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

Workshop on Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures Using Skin Pads

Day 3: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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

Time Session / Topics
07:30 – 08:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast
08:30 – 10:30 Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Sun Protection for 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 Demonstration 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 Advanced Indications & Techniques with Botulinum Toxin A

Continuation of lecture

12:15 – 12:30 Multiple-Choice Assessment Quiz: Botulinum Toxin A
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 17:30 Advanced Botulinum Toxin A Workshop

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 Topical Agents and Regional Blocks
  • Management of Complications of Filler Injections
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45 – 12:15 Advanced Indications & Techniques with Dermal Fillers

Continuation of lecture

12:15 – 12:30 Multiple-Choice Assessment Quiz: Dermal Fillers
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 17:30 Advanced Dermal Fillers Workshop

Live Demonstrations and Hands-on Workshop on Advanced Indications for Dermal Fillers

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