The PDA’s “Cosmetic Update” is a one-day workshop that will feature morning lectures by noted cosmetic experts in the field. Learn about the latest cutting-edge techniques, procedures and approaches to treating the cosmetic patient that will help your practice. The afternoon will feature demonstrations of many of the innovative techniques discussed during the morning presentations, including a blepharoplasty (upper and lower eye lid). Interaction with the faculty will be encouraged.




Murad Alam, MD, Northwestern University
James Barlow, MD, California Skin Institute
Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD, Cosmetic Dermatologist, Los Angeles
Hayes Gladstone, MD, PDA President
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Seth Matarasso, MD, Mohs & Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery, San Francisco
Vic Narurkar, MD, Bay Area Laser Institute
Roberta Senglemann, MD, Mohs & Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery, Santa Barbara
| 8:30 am - 8:45 am | Introduction and approach to the cosmetic patient Hayes Gladstone, MD |
| 8:45 am - 9:05 am | Update on noninvasive tightening devices Murad Alam, MD |
| 9:05 am - 9:35 am | Update on fractionated resurfacing and combination treatments with toxin fillers and radio frequency Vic Narurkar, MD |
| 9:35 am - 10:05 am | Update on Botulinum toxin and advanced techniques Seth Matarasso, MD |
| 10:05 am - 10:35 am | Creating the perfect lip and tips for avoiding and managing complications Roberta Sengelmann, MD |
| 10:35 am - 11:05 am | Inflating the deflated face: Creating an aesthetically pleasing result Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD |
| 11:05 am - 11:20 am | Panel Discussion |
| 11:20 am - 11:50 am | So You Want to Do A Facelift: The Essentials for Getting Started Hayes Gladstone, MD |
| 11:50 am - 12:00 pm | Tips for the aesthetic closure of Mohs defects James Barlow, MD |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch (included in the course tuition) |
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Demonstrations of Cosmetic Techniques - Neuromodulators - Fillers - Ulthera - Zeltiq - Laser - Upper Blepharoplasty - Neck Liposuction |
| Registration Fees | By 2/15/12 | By 3/10/12 | After 3/10/12 |
| PDA Member | $150 | $200 | $250 |
| SF Derm Member | $150 | $200 | $250 |
| Non Member | $200 | $250 | $300 |
| Office Staff - Member* | $125 | $175 | $225 |
| Office Staff - Non Member | $175 | $225 | $275 |
| Fellow | $100 | $125 | $150 |
| Resident | FREE | FREE | FREE |
* Office Staff includes NP's and PA-Cs. Employing physician must be a member of the PDA.
Click HERE to register.
At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:
- Assess the anatomic aesthetic parameters of the cosmetic patient
- Identify indications for different minimally invasive rejuvenation procedures
- Evaluate pitfalls and potential complications of minimally invasive rejuvenation techniques
The PDA anticipates offering 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
California Skin Institute
2420 Samaritan Drive
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 369-5600
CSI is only 10 miles from the San Jose International Airport, 45 minutes from the San Francisco International Airport and 50 minutes from the Oakland International Airport.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel Valencia - Santana Row
355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 551-0010
www.hotelvalencia-santanarow.com
A special room rate of $170 per night is available at the Hotel Valencia - Santa Row. The rate is offered on a space-available basis until March 30, 2012. Reservations can be made by calling (866) 842-0100. Please identify yourself as with the Pacific Dermatologic Association Room Block. Please note there are a limited number of rooms available, so please make your reservations early.