Annual Conference

Educational Needs

The course is designed to enhance the participants understanding of lasers and light sources in the treatment of vascular lesions.

Participants

The course is designed for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, vascular surgeons and all physicians performing cutaneous laser surgery or treating vascular abnormalities.

Background Requirements

Attendees should have knowledge of laser physics, tissue interaction and the practical use of vascular devices.

Instructional Content and/or Expected Learning Outcomes

The course is designed to enhance the participants understanding of lasers and light sources in the treatment of vascular lesions.

1:30 pm - 1:34 pm      Opening Discussion and Pre-Test - Kenneth A. Arndt,

                                M.D., Thomas E. Rohrer, M.D.

1:35 pm - 1:49 pm      Understanding Laser and Light Treatments of Vascular

                                 Lesions - Thomas E. Rohrer, M.D.

1:50 pm - 1:59 pm      The Importance of Cooling - Melissa A. Bogle, M.D.

2:00 pm - 2:19 pm      Treatment of Port Wine Stains and Hemangiomas -

                                 Kristen M. Kelly, M.D.

2:20 pm - 2:29 pm      Advances in Treatment of Vascular Anomalies With Dual

                                Wavelength Lasers - Elizabeth L. Tanzi, M.D.

2:30 pm - 2:44 pm     The Use of Alexandrite Lasers in the Treatment of

                                Vascular Lesions - Suzanne L. Kilmer, M.D.

2:45 pm - 2:59 pm      Treatment of Facial Telangiectasia - Kenneth A. Arndt,

                                 M.D.

3:00 pm - 3:29 pm      Break

3:30 pm - 3:49 pm      Challenging Cases and Complications - Roy G.

                                 Geronemus, M.D.

3:50 pm - 3:59 pm      Which Laser for Which Lesion - Arielle N.B. Kauvar, M.D.

4:00 pm - 4:09 pm      How I Approach My Vascular Lesion Patient - Nathan

                                 S. Uebelhoer, D.O.

4:10 pm - 4:19 pm      How I Approach My Vascular Lesion Patient - Christine

                                C. Dierickx, M.D.

4:20 pm - 4:34 pm      Where Will the Treatment of Vascular Lesions Be in Five

                                 Years? - J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.

4:35 pm - 5:14 pm      Panel Discussion - Faculty

5:15 pm - 5:30 pm      Conclusion and Post-Test - Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D.

                                 Thomas E. Rohrer, M.D.