
Workshop on Chemical Peels
Course Objective
Chemical peels are effective in treating various skin conditions eg acne, pigemntation, wrinkles. Participants will be taught on the various peeling agents and its effectiveness and safety for treating Asian patients. At the end of the course participants will have the confidence on choosing the right peeling agents for each particular skin conditions and also how to anticipate and manage side-effects.
Programme:
0900 – 0905
(1330-1335) Introduction - Dr CB Ang
09:05 – 09:30
(1335-1400) Chemical peels: What they are, the different types: superficial, medium and deep peels. - Dr. CL Goh
09:30 – 10:30
(1400-1430) Indication and contraindications; Selection and preparation of patients
Pre-procedures counseling and preparation; Post-procedures care - Dr Joyce Lim
10.30 – 10.45
(1430-1445) Tea Break
10:45 – 11:15
(1445-1515) Superficial peels for acne, pigmentation disorders and scars
Peeling methodology and procedures. - Dr. L Khoo
11:15 – 12:00
(1515-1545) Complications of chemical peels and the management of complications from chemical peels.
Expected: Redness, swelling/Unexpected: Blisters, crusting, scarring, acneiform eruption, post-inflammatory pigmentation. - Dr. CB Ang
12:00 – 12:15
(1545-1600) Q & A
12 :30 – 13 :30
(1600-1700) Video and Live Demonstration
13:30 – 14:00
(1700-1730) MCQ Exam and Award of Certificate