Track: Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dermatology
Aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology represents one of the fastest‑growing areas of clinical practice, combining medical science with artistry to enhance skin health, beauty, and patient confidence. This field encompasses minimally invasive procedures, advanced energy‑based technologies, and evidence‑based cosmeceuticals. With rising global demand, dermatologists must balance innovation with patient safety, ethical practice, and measurable outcomes.
Overview:
This session provides a comprehensive exploration of cosmetic dermatology, highlighting both established techniques and emerging therapies. Faculty will discuss procedural advances, patient‑reported outcomes, and global safety standards. The session will emphasize the integration of clinical dermatology with aesthetic practice, ensuring that cosmetic interventions remain scientifically grounded and patient‑centered.
Key Topics:
- Injectables (Fillers & Botulinum Toxin): Advances in facial rejuvenation, contouring, and wrinkle reduction; focus on safety and longevity.
- Laser & Energy‑Based Devices: Fractional lasers, radiofrequency, and light therapies for pigmentation, scarring, and photoaging.
- Chemical Peels & Resurfacing: Comparative efficacy of peels, dermabrasion, and microneedling in skin rejuvenation.
- Scar & Pigmentation Management: Multimodal approaches for acne scars, melasma, and post‑inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
- Cosmeceuticals & Nutraceuticals: Evidence‑based skincare formulations, antioxidants, and personalized regimens.
- Ethics & Patient Safety: Regulatory frameworks, informed consent, and complication management.
- Future Directions: Stem cell therapies, regenerative aesthetics, and bioprinting for skin repair.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the scientific basis of cosmetic dermatology procedures.
- Evaluate the safety and efficacy of injectables, lasers, and resurfacing techniques.
- Integrate cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals into evidence‑based patient care.
- Recognize ethical considerations and global safety standards in cosmetic practice.
- Explore emerging regenerative and biotechnological approaches in aesthetic dermatology.
Scientific Highlights
- Inflammatory Dermatoses
- Pigmentary and Immune Mediated Skin Disorders
- Pediatric and Neonatal Dermatology
- Obstetric and Women’s Dermatology
- Geriatric Dermatology
- Dermatologic Oncology
- Rare and Critical Skin Diseases
- Clinical Trichology
- Photodermatology: UV Damage, Photoaging and Phototherapy
- Wound Healing and Chronic Ulcers
- Diagnostic Dermatopathology
- Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dermatology
- Advanced Dermatology Treatments
- Dermatologic Surgery and Reconstruction
- Digital Dermatology: AI, Teledermatology and Emerging Technologies
- Practical Dermatology: Case Studies and Outcomes