Celebrating 20 Years of Training in Botox®, Aesthetic Medicine
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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Botox®, Aesthetic Medicine & Medical Weight Management Training & Certification

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Scottsdale, Arizona • 4-Day Hands-On Training

Aesthetic Medicine Symposium

Program Agenda

Four days of clinical training, hands-on injection practice, and business education — all in a real dermatology clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The agenda below reflects the general daily schedule and key topics covered. Speaker assignments and session order may vary. All meals and breaks are included each day.

Day 1

Friday — Medical Weight Management Training

8:00am – 5:30pm  •  Lunch & breaks included  •  9 AMA PRA Cat 1 CMEs

8:00am

Welcome & Program Overview

8:15am

The Obesity Epidemic & Market Opportunity

  • Why medically supervised weight loss is a $7.8B industry
  • Understanding patient demand and practice revenue potential
  • Expected revenues: $100,000–$900,000/yr (10–80 patients/month)

9:15am

GLP-1 Therapies & Pharmacology

  • Semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®), tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®)
  • Mechanism of action, dosing protocols, titration schedules
  • Patient selection criteria and contraindications
  • Managing side effects and patient expectations

10:30am

Morning Break — Refreshments Provided

10:45am

IAPAM Clean Start Weight Loss® Program

  • Medically supervised ketogenic & intermittent fasting protocols
  • Program structure, patient onboarding, and follow-up cadence
  • All forms and training manual included — ready to implement Monday

12:00pm

Lunch — Provided

1:00pm

Body Contouring & Non-Invasive Fat Reduction

  • CoolSculpting®, SculpSure®, and radiofrequency body contouring
  • Combining body contouring with GLP-1 programs for maximum results
  • Pricing strategies and package development

2:30pm

Afternoon Break — Refreshments Provided

2:45pm

Setting Up Your Weight Management Practice

  • Regulatory requirements, prescribing authority, and compounding considerations
  • EMR setup, consent forms, and documentation
  • Marketing your program to existing and new patients

4:15pm

Q&A with Faculty

Open question period with the day's faculty.

5:00pm

Day 1 Wrap-Up

5:30pm

Welcome Reception — Faculty & Attendees (until 7:00pm)

Day 2

Saturday — Botox® & Aesthetic Medicine (Day 1 of 2)

8:00am – 5:30pm  •  Lunch & breaks included  •  9 AMA PRA Cat 1 CMEs

8:00am

Introduction to Aesthetic Medicine & IAPAM Safe Start Protocols™

  • Patient safety fundamentals for new injectors
  • Avoiding the most common beginner mistakes
  • Consent, documentation, and managing patient expectations
  • Overview of the IAPAM 3-Step Botox® Training Protocol™

9:30am

Facial Anatomy for Injectors

  • Muscles of facial expression and danger zones
  • Vascular anatomy and avoiding vascular occlusion
  • Depth, angle, and needle placement principles

10:45am

Morning Break — Refreshments Provided

11:00am

Botulinum Toxin Pharmacology & Products

  • Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®, and Jeuveau™ — differences and clinical applications
  • Dosing, dilution, reconstitution, and storage
  • Upper face: glabella, forehead, crow's feet
  • Advanced areas: brow lift, bunny lines, lip flip, chin, neck bands

12:30pm

Lunch — Provided

1:30pm

Hands-On Botox® Injection Training — Live Models

  • Supervised injection practice on live models in a real dermatology clinic
  • All products, medical supplies, and models provided — you bring nothing
  • Faculty guidance on technique, placement, and patient communication
  • Comprehensive injection training manual provided

3:30pm

Afternoon Break — Refreshments Provided

3:45pm

Top 5 Most Profitable Non-Invasive Procedures

  • Laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, photofacials (IPL)
  • Chemical peels and cosmeceutical skin care programs
  • Building ancillary revenue streams your staff can operate

5:00pm

Day 2 Wrap-Up & Q&A

5:30pm

Evening Reception — Faculty & Attendees (until 7:00pm)

Day 3

Sunday — Botox® & Aesthetic Medicine (Day 2 of 2)

8:00am – 5:30pm  •  Lunch & breaks included  •  9 AMA PRA Cat 1 CMEs

8:00am

Dermal Fillers — Pharmacology & Technique

  • Hyaluronic acid fillers: Juvederm®, Restylane®, Voluma®, Belotero®
  • Nasolabial folds, marionette lines, lip augmentation, cheek volume
  • Cannula vs. needle technique
  • Recognizing and managing vascular complications

10:00am

Morning Break — Refreshments Provided

10:15am

Hands-On Filler Injection Training — Live Models

  • Supervised filler injection practice on live models
  • All products, supplies, and models provided
  • Customizable patient injection charts included for your practice

12:30pm

Lunch — Provided

1:30pm

Skin Care, Cosmeceuticals & Chemical Peels

  • Building a cosmeceutical retail program for recurring revenue
  • Chemical peel protocols: superficial, medium, and deep
  • Sun/age spots, melasma, acne, and skin texture treatments

3:00pm

Afternoon Break — Refreshments Provided

3:15pm

Laser & Light-Based Treatments

  • Laser tattoo removal — the fastest-growing aesthetic procedure
  • IPL photofacials, laser hair removal
  • Equipment selection, ROI, and patient pricing

4:30pm

Aesthetic Practice Tour

A first-hand look at a successful aesthetic practice — how it is set up, how it flows, and what you can replicate in your own setting.

5:00pm

Day 3 Wrap-Up & Q&A

5:30pm

Evening Reception — Faculty & Attendees (until 7:00pm)

Day 4

Monday — Successful Practice Startup Workshop

8:00am – 2:30pm  •  Lunch & breaks included  •  6.5 AMA PRA Cat 1 CMEs  •  Early departure for flights

8:00am

Building Your Business Plan

  • Practice structure: adding aesthetics to an existing practice vs. standalone med spa
  • Location selection, lease considerations, and practice layout
  • Financing options: practice loans, SBA loans, equipment leasing
  • Developing your practice core purpose and brand identity

9:30am

Legal, Regulatory & Compliance

  • Federal and state scope-of-practice requirements
  • Supervising physician agreements and collaborative practice
  • Stark Law, anti-kickback, and corporate practice of medicine
  • Malpractice insurance for aesthetic procedures

10:30am

Morning Break — Refreshments Provided

10:45am

Pricing Strategy & Treatment Menu

  • How to price procedures competitively without undervaluing your services
  • Building a treatment menu that drives repeat visits
  • Package strategies and membership models

12:00pm

Lunch — Provided

12:45pm

Marketing Your Aesthetic Practice

  • Building your online presence: website, SEO, and Google Business Profile
  • Social media marketing: Instagram, TikTok, and before/after content strategy
  • Google Ads and paid social for patient acquisition
  • Email marketing and patient retention programs
  • Reputation management and online reviews

1:45pm

Staffing, Operations & Financial Management

  • Clinic roles, compensation structures, and editable job descriptions included
  • EMR selection, scheduling, and workflow optimization
  • How to read your financials and track KPIs

2:30pm

Program Concludes

Safe travels! You leave with a business manual, Secrets to a Successful Practice book, and a complete practice launch roadmap.

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All Meals Included

Lunch and breaks provided every day

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Real Dermatology Clinic

Not a hotel room — a state-of-the-art facility

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Live Models Provided

All products and supplies included — bring nothing

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Evening Receptions

Fri, Sat & Sun evenings, 5:30–7:00pm

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