FAQ

Why should we choose to attend the IAPAM Aesthetic Medicine Symposium?

The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, is one of the very few Aesthetic Medicine/ Medical Spa training programs which is not operated or sponsored by equipment distributors or consultants. The goal of the symposium is to give you all the information you need to immediately start adding Aesthetic Medicine procedures to your practice.

The IAPAM is the only provider of aesthetic medicine training that has 2 board certified cosmetic dermatologists on its teaching faculty, ensuring the best possible education for the attendees.

Our Botulinum Toxin (Dysport, Botox) training and dermal filler injection training is done in a clean medical facility, not a hotel room. Your cosmetic injectable training environment will be similar to your practice, since the injection technique for injecting a patient in a hotel room chair is much different, than a patient in a proper medical treatment table (chair).

The IAPAM offers the most comprehensive on-going support. We not only include a year of telephone/e-mail support for any medical spa or aesthetic practice questions, but all physician attendees will receive a complete 16 DVD cosmetic practice training program set that you can use as a refresher and to train your employees. In addition, you will receive a 3 DVD Botox, Dermal Fillers & Microdermabrasion training set for you and your clinical staff. For more information on the aesthetic medicine DVD training program and to view a video clip, please visit the Summary Page. Members also gain access to the IAPAM Member Only social networking groups, including LinkedIn.

The Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is funded by Allergan in the form of an independent educational grant.

But, I only need Botox Training?

Botulinum Toxin’s (i.e. Dysport, Botox) are one of the most competitive aesthetic procedures. If you base your aesthetic practice or medical spa on offering only Botulinum Toxin (Dysport, Botox) injections, you are going to have a very hard time being profitable. By attending the Symposium, you are going to learn from an expert faculty on the right way to setup an aesthetic practice and how to choose the most profitable aesthetic procedures.

Incorporating Botulinum Toxin’s (i.e. Dysport, Botox) is certainly part of a successful practice, and we dedicate 3/4 of day on the topic. However, you will also learn about much more profitable aesthetic procedures that have very little start-up costs. You can read more on this here: http://www.aestheticmedicinenews.com/the-secret-to-a-profitable-aesthetic-practice-or-medical-spa.htm

How many CME credits are available?

For the Symposium we recommend you take up to 15 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits for physicians (CE credits are also available for nurses who attend with their physicians). Since the Symposium is mainly hands-on, we suggest you take these prior to attending, this way you will have a better foundation of the most common aesthetic medicine procedures.

How much of the training is hands-on?

You will find over 40-50% of the time will be spent with an opportunity for hands-on training.

Will I receive a Certificate?

Yes, you will receive a certificate which is required by many medical malpractice insurance providers. You will also receive a glass membership plaque to display in your practice or medspa.

Do you offer any on-going support?

Yes, after taking the Symposium you will receive a year of practice support. You will also have an opportunity to integrate an entire comprehensive aesthetic medicine procedure training program into your practice via our on-line clinical training system. By using the included 16 DVD program, Building a Successful Cosmetic Medical Business (subjects include: Mastering the Consultation Process, Guide to Selling Photofacials, Marketing your Cosmetic Practice, Sell Injectable’s and Explode your business, and many more..), you will be able to establish a comprehensive training program for your current and any new staff. More information on DVD’s

You will also receive the 3 DVD set that will give you a clinical how-to for Botulinum Toxin (Botox) training, dermal filler training and microdermabrasion training. Watch a summary of the DVD’s:

Do you offer a Board Certification in Aesthetic Medicine?

Currently the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) does not offer a board certification in Aesthetic Medicine. When it does, we will work with them to offer official board certification to our members. The ABMS currently states: “antiaging is not a medical specialty, according to the American Medical Association and the American Board of Medical Specialties (which puts the “board” in “board-certified”).”

Which Botulinum Toxin products do you use in the Botox training?

We use Botox Cosmetic® from Allergan, Inc. When available, we may also use Dysport® from Medicis, Inc.

Which Dermal Filler products do you use in the training?

We generally use Juvederm® from Allergan, Inc and/or Restylane® or Perlane® from Medicis, Inc.

Which Chemical Peel products do you use in the training?

We use PCA Skin’s chemical peel products and educators during the chemical peel portion of the training. The education you will learn is transferable to all physician directed chemical peel product lines.

Which Laser/IPL do you use in the training?

We use Palomar’s IPL/Laser. Please note, the science behind IPL and Laser technology and the procedures you will learn are transferable to all IPL and Laser platforms.

I have already purchased an IPL/Laser, will I benefit?

Absolutely, you will also learn some great tips and techniques on how to perform laser and light procedure patient consultations. In addition, the DVD series, which is included with the Symposium, includes excellent aesthetic training roll playing examples on how to perform patient consultations and how to perform the procedures.

I’m a dentist can I attend?

Yes, however you should check with your local licensing board to ensure performing these procedures is within your scope of practice.

I’m an RN/NP/LPN/PA can I attend?

Yes, PA’s and NP’s can attend at the physician price (unless they are attending as an assistant to a physician, then they can pay the assistant price). Licensed medical staff and practice/business managers can certainly attend with their supervising physicians. If your supervising physician doesn’t attend, then you may attend at the regular physician price (based on availability).

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For more information, or to register please visit the Registration section, call 1-800-219-5108 x704 or e-mail us at symposium@theiapam.com

2010 Symposium Dates

Oct 23-24, 2010 - 40% Sold Out!
Dec 4-5, 2010

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Over 500 Physicians have attended the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, hear what they have said:

"The symposium was unbelievable. I feel that I am ready to open the Aesthetic part of my practice in a month or so." ~ Dr. Simon MD
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"The Symposium presented clinical training and common-sense business advice by knowledgeable and passionate instructors. I feel the education (lecture and hands-on time) was well worth the investment, but the extensive refresher materials provide invaluable continued reference." Dr. Wolfe
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"The IAPAM conference is one of the most practical medical conferences I have attended. I appreciated the advice regarding setting up your own business and then more important, how to market your business. The written materials and DVD's are an invaluable resource. The entire staff at IAPAM is professional and such a pleasure to work with. It is definitely money well spent." ~ Dr. Silva
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"The symposium exceeded my expectations. All of the courses were very relevant, well-presented, and included both the clinical and business aspects of aesthetic medicine. It had to be one of the best that I attended in a long time. I am proud to be associated with an organization that promotes this level of professionalism and quality. I certainly plan on joining the social networking groups to obtain further information/ideas regarding aesthetic medicine.The speakers were very engaging, energetic, knowledgeable and passionate about their topics. The information gleaned from the symposium and practice start-up workshop, training DVDs, as well as the continuing support from IAPAM and networking opportunities is a great value! " ~ Dr. M. Parker
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"I have been interested to learn more about medical spa directorship for quite a while. Upon in depth research of the the available options I have decided on IAPAM. Their two-day symposium in Scottsdale is very well executed. It is a comprehensive introduction that defines the building blocks of such practice for those who are truly interested to offer aesthetic medicine to their patients. The didactic component draws from the experience of well respected professionals in the field while it exposes the audience to a variety of styles from the initial practitioners like dermatologists to the more recent adopters like family physicians. Jeff Russell, the course director, delivers impeccable presentations, both in style and content, that provide the business foundation to succeed in such practice. The course provides introductory hands-on experience in several aspects of aesthetic medicine like Botox and filer injections. I found this course captivating and worthwhile of my time and financial investment." ~ Dr. Lars
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“The IAPAM Symposium presented a common sense approach to starting an aesthetic practice, without over promising results. The faculty has a dept of knowledge that would help point new comers in the right direction. Also, I enjoyed the mix of didactic and hands-on teaching style that helped me to quickly familiarize myself with several aspects of aesthetic care. I highly recommend the experience because it would serve as a balanced building block to a successful practice. ” ~ Dr. OC O. North Carolina
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“I spent $35,000 on a consultant and received less information than what I received over the weekend” ~ Dr. G.C. Florida
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"The symposium was everything I had hoped for and more. Very practical and timely. “ ~ Dr. A.B. Canada
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“the support you get from IAPAM afterwards definitely makes the course different than the others” ~ Dr. A. S. Illinois
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"I’ve been on 3 other aesthetic training courses, this is by far the best!” ~ Dr. S.P. Arkansas "I was adequately trained at my conference in Scottsdale to dive head first into the field and I am enjoying it " ~ Dr. B. P. Pennsylvania
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“The best medical training seminar I’ve ever been on, great job!!” ~ Dr. M. K. Colorado
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"the support you get from IAPAM afterwards definitely makes the course different than the others" ~ Dr. A. S. Illinois
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“Great education on both procedures & business. Great to interact with people do the same business (and are not competitors!)” ~ Dr. R. N. Illinois
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"This is the best medical conference I've been on" ~ Dr. M.A. Texas
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“I like the concise nature of the presenters” ~ Dr. K. C. OB/GYN
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"Great introduction stressing ethical treatments, discussion of complications, etc." ~ Dr. S.G. Louisiana
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"It was a pleasure to hear and learn from the best" ~ Dr. M.A. NY
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"The treatments we received pretty much covered the cost of the weekend" ~ A. B. PA, Washington
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"you all have a sincere commitment to your members and share an ethical standard of practice that is uncommon and admirable in today's environment." ~ Dr. J.C. MD
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"We always appreciate the help and on going assistance that the IAPAM has given us since our initial training and we are very proud to be IAPAM members." Dr. C.P. MD
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"The IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Workshop was essential to me in starting my anti-aging center. I had the concept and the vision but no idea how to put those into a business plan format. The bootcamp gave me the tools and information needed to research my concept, learn the financials specific to my vision, and form and present that information to lenders, builders, and vendors. I would highly recommend anyone thinking of starting or incorporating an aesthetic practice attend this conference." ~ Dr. A.W. MD, Iowa
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"Very Good! Have been to prior conference in Chicago..was ok. But this conference was much more informative, hands-on, smaller in attendance. Excellent!" ~ Dr. PH MD
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"I liked being able to sit & talk with speakers at lunch" ~ Dr. D.L

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