2011 ADEG Workshop

Workshop on use of Laser and IPL for Vascular Disorders

Date to be announced: 1330pm --- 1730pm

* The workshop will only proceed if there are at least 10 participants.

Venue: Lecture Room (Level 2), National Skin Centre, Singapore (tentative)

Course objectives

The course will give an overview of the various vascular conditions and their differential diagnosis to enable participants to make a decision on which conditions can be treated with lasers or light. Participants will also be taught on the choice of lasers for each condition. At the end of the course participants will have a good grasp of laser vessel interaction and can safety use lasers or light to treat some vsacular skin conditions. Sclerotherapy as an alternative treatment modality will also be discussed

Programme:

0830 – 0855 Registration

0855 – 0900 Introduction : Prof CL Goh

09:05 – 09:30 Principles of light and laser for removal of vascular disorders. Choice of lasers and light devices. Laser safety. Sclerotherapy as an alternative. Prof CL Goh.

09:30 – 10:00 Overview of the various vascular conditions. Selection and preparation of patients. Pre-procedures counselling and preparation. Post-procedures care. Management of complications: Dr CB Ang

10.00 – 10.15 Tea Break

10:15 – 10:45 Treatment of congenital vascular disorders eg portwine stain, haemangioma etc: Dr J Lim

10:45 – 11:15 Treatment of acquired vascular disorders including rosacea, leg veins, facial telangiectasias etc: Dr L khoo

11.15 – 11.30 Q & A

11.30 – 12:15 Video/Live Demonstration

12.15 – 12.30 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 workshop, please fill up this registration form.