The BHRT Workshop will provide participants with quick and practical answers to the resources needed for implementing Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) in their practice. With the overseas medical practitioner in mind, this educational activity will cover all the practicalities and clinical aspects of BHRT whilst ensuring that all participants can find the necessary answers to their questions about this increasingly popular approach to age management.

The introduction of this new workshop in Dubai coincides with the recent introduction of Bio-Identical hormones and compounding services in the United Arab Emirates which will undoubtedly lead to a growing number of overseas physicians wanting to learn more about this topic and being able to fully embrace this leading anti-aging protocol.

Dr. Pamela Smith’s expert insight will be enhanced by the uniqueness of the clinical location selected for this workshop (compounding pharmacy) and will enable attendees not only to gain practical expertise in this field but to also initiate a valuable contact with the a pharmacy partner.

BHRT Workshop Topics & Information

• Importance of Hormone Optimisation in the Age Prevention Process
• The Scientific Evidence Behind Bio-Identical Hormones
• Testing Methods
• The Interconnection Between Hormones and Skin Condition
  (Why Every Aesthetic Practitioner Should Understand BHRT)
• Bio-Identical Hormones in the UAE: How and Where to Source Your Prescriptions?
• Thorough Update on the Regulations Behind BHRT
• Questions & Answers
• Optional Tour of a Compounding Pharmacy

Educational Objectives

Attending this conference will enable participants:

1. To gain a practical insight into the benefits of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and to receive clinical guidelines for implementing this protocol in their practice.
2. To obtain a quick but practical answer to the resources and knowledge needed to implement Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy in their practice.
3. To immediately implement new integrative techniques and principles taught by presenter

Featured Topics and Speakers:

• Update on BHRT in the UAE, Guillaume Safah, Msc, RNCP (Canada)
• Clinical Aspects of Hormone Replacement for Men & Women, Dr Pamela Smith, MD (USA)
• Clinical Aspects of Thyroid Replacement, Dr Pamela Smith, MD (USA)
• What You Must Know About Women's Hormones, Dr Pamela Smith, MD (USA)
• Compounding Dosage Forms, Dr Pamela Smith, MD (USA)
• Review of compounding resources in the UAE, Guillaume Safah & Dr. Pamela Smith
• Case Histories: How to prevent & treat symptoms with BHRT, Dr Pamela Smith, MD (USA)
• Wholistic Dermatology: Health, Hormones, Beauty & Happiness, Dr Julia Hunter, MD (USA)
• The role of Bio-Identical hormones in health and beauty, Dr Julia Hunter, MD (USA)
• Happiness: How to and Why in order to have health & beauty, Dr Julia Hunter, MD (USA)
• Questions & Answers Session

Learning Objectives:

• Be proficient in conducting an aesthetic consultation for patients considering Botulinum Toxin. This includes understanding patient expectations, predicting clinical outcomes, and effectively communicating this to patients.
• Identify dynamic facial muscle anatomy and function on live patients and understand how to treat these muscle groups to achieve a youthful facial muscle balance
• Be familiar with the availability of toxins in the UAE
• Be familiar with the currently MOH approved toxins in the UAE
• Demonstrate correct injection and dosage technique for all of the facial muscles
• Understand the best practice standards for the use Botulinum including dosing, indications, contraindications, and complication avoidance and management
• Participate in interactive demonstrations of Botulinum Toxin treatments on live models done by aesthetic experts,
• Understand the volumetric changes that occur with facial aging
• Understand ideal facial proportions for all cultures, genders and ages
• Be proficient in conducting an aesthetic consultation with patients considering facial filler
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the properties of the various facial fillers available for aesthetic enhancement, including the various hyaluronans (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Uma Jeunesse), poly-L-Lactic acid (Sculptra), calcium hydroxylappetite (Radiesse) and Poly Caprolactone(Ellanse)
• Be proficient in providing anesthesia in the form of regional blocks

Course highlights include:

• Live Demonstrations
• Diagnostic Tools
• Insight into a successful clinic & business model
• Personalized Training
• Guidelines for conducting aesthetic consultation and treatment plan
• Basic science and pathophysiology
• Update on commercial availability of products in the UAE
• Update on current regulations surrounding the aesthetic industry

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate the ability to accurately diagnose dermatologic conditions requiring energy based aesthetic treatments including lentigenes (brown spots), atypical lesions, dysplastic lesions (cancers), telangiectasias (redspots), wrinkles, elastosis (skin laxity), melasma, cellulite, acne, dysplasia, unwanted hair, veins, and tattoos
• Be confident in choosing wavelengths appropriate for darker skin types found in the UAE and GCC region
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Lasers (Q switched laser, Diode, Nd:YAG, ErYAG, CO2, Alexandrite), Intense Pulsed Light, Radiofrequency, Ultrasound, and Light Emitting Diodes and the important features in selecting each device and their appropriate aesthetic applications
• Recognize abnormal skin conditions requiring biopsy prior to light based treatments and effective treatment protocols
• Review the technical considerations of energy based devices with expert luminaries and understand what these mean in clinical practice
• Gain experience in conducting aesthetic consultations including diagnosis and treatment planning
• Gain experience in Fitzpatrick skin typing
• Understand how to adjust the parameters of fluence, pulse width, cooling, and treatment times
• Recognize the desired clinical endpoints and tissue interactions for the treatment of lentigenes (brown spots), atypical lesions, dysplastic lesions (cancers), telangiectasias (redspots), wrinkles, elastosis (skin laxity), melasma, cellulite, acne, dysplasia, unwanted hair, veins and tatoos
• Review the treatment protocol used in photodynamic therapy and its clinical application in skin rejuvenation, acne, actinic keratosis and skin cancer.
• Participate in an interactive session with aesthetic experts demonstrations offering energy based aesthetic treatments for all indications according to "best practice" standards on live models.

Course highlights include:

• Live Demonstrations
• Diagnostic Tools
• Insight into a successful clinic & business model offering energy based treatments
• Personalized Training
• Guidelines for conducting aesthetic consultation and treatment plan with lasers
• Basic science and pathophysiology
• Update on commercial availability of laser and light devices in the UAE
• Update on current regulations surrounding the laser industry