
Workshop on Chemical Peels
17 Oct 2010: 8.30pm – 12.30pm
* The workshop will only proceed if there are at least 10 participants.
Venue: Lecture Room (Level 2), National Skin Centre,
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:
0830-0855: Registration
0855-0900 Introduction - Dr CB Ang
0900-0930 Chemical peels: What they are, the different types: superficial, medium and deep peels. - Dr. CL Goh
0930-1000 Indication and contraindications; Selection and preparation of patients
Pre-procedures counseling and preparation; Post-procedures care - Dr Joyce Lim
1000-1030 Tea Break
1030-1100 Superficial peels for acne, pigmentation disorders and scars
Peeling methodology and procedures. - Dr. L Khoo
1100-1130 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
1130-1145 Q & A
1145-1215 Video and Live Demonstration
1215-1230 MCQ Exam and Award of Certificate
Workshop certificate is accredited by SMC Aesthetic Practice Oversight Committee as Certificate of Competence.
Workshop lecturers, titles, date and venue are subject to change.
To apply for this workshop, please fill up the registration form.