International Academy of Body Contouring and Laser Lipolysis

The educational platform for physicians to exchange knowledge and develop new concepts

The "International Academy of Body Contouring and Laser Lipolysis" used the 5-Continent-Congress of Lasers and Aesthetic Medicine in Nice, France for its first international presentation. The Academy was founded by Dr. Gerhard Sattler, German dermatologist in Darmstadt.

Dr. Gerhard Sattler and Dr. Michael Gold (Nashville, USA), both faculty members, welcomed over 80 physicians, users and representatives of the laser industry to a “Wine & Cheese“ Reception overlooking the French Riviera. The networking meeting was made possible by Cynosure (USA), the leading developer and manufacturer of a broad array of light-based aesthetic and medical treatment systems.

The Academy deals exclusively with the issues of subcutaneous fat and connective tissue as well as its pathophysiological and pathomorphological consequences such as cellulite. The field of liposuction has become considerably more diversified in recent years. New developments now make it possible to respond to the individual wishes and requirements of patients much more effectively.

With the patient foremost in mind, the Academy’s philosophy is based on the concept that there is a need for training and education of the many different aspects of liposuction, this is important for clinicians to understand if in order to achieve the best possible results. The Academy offers physicians this training and imparts the necessary knowledge with its spectrum of courses.

“The aim is to establish requisite conditions so that colleagues can optimally treat patients independently and in a highly-qualified manner”, says Dr. Gerhard Sattler, dermatologist and founder of The Academy.

The foundation course comprises the theory of anatomy, an understanding of tumescence local anesthesia, pharmacological, tissue-physiological and technical operating aspects as well as patient selection, patient psychology and counseling.

A further block of the foundation course will discuss the theory of body shaping and fat distribution schemata, which enable a basic understanding in respect to optimal diagnostic evaluation. A correct choice of operating method and technique can only be made with this knowledge.

Topics such as complication scenarios and avoidance strategies are particularly important, while the area of post-treatment care cannot be left out.  Medical wound healing post-liposuction and post-operative progress are important factors, as a retraction of the skin occurs in precisely this time phase. Compressions and supportive measures such as massages and other post-operative therapies therefore need to be addressed as well.

The development of new methods and procedures makes it possible to handle the most diverse diagnostic evaluations, but also calls for a new understanding regarding what is feasible with a new method or a new instrument. Although the emphasis was on removal of adipose tissue 10 or 15 years ago, it is now necessary to differentiate between purely a reduction of tissue and a qualitative shaping and tightening of the skin. In so doing, the qualitative shaping usually refers to elimination of the age-stigmatizing body form elements.

The Academy has hosted a number of activities in Germany. Regular one-day workshops featuring an exciting laser body contouring device called Smartlipo MPX have been offered by two prominent German dermatologists Dr. Gerhard Sattler and Dr. Anita Rütter. In 2010 the Academy will extend activities and courses on an International scale.

For further information, please visit: www.academy-laserlipolysis.eu

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