MEDIA RELEASE

For immediate release – 20 June 2013 Advances in surgical and non-surgical techniques for the cosmetic physician

The Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine (ACAM) and the Australasian Society of Cosmetic Medicine (ASCM) are once again proud to support the 9th National Laser and Cosmetic Medicine Conference (LCMC 2013), being held in Sydney from 16 – 17 November 2013. This important conference targets cosmetic physicians, cosmetic and plastic surgeons, dermatologists as well as nurses and other cosmetic practitioners from across Australia and the region. The conference program features new treatments and procedures including regenerative use of stem cells, non-surgical facelift, liposculpture techniques and more familiar treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. New areas of anti-ageing medicine will be introduced and the latest advances in non-surgical and surgical management of skin cancer. The recent Inter-jurisdictional Cosmetic Surgery Working Group emphasised the need to ensure that medical practitioners undertaking cosmetic, medical and surgical procedures are part of a program of peer review and ongoing education. To this end LCMC 2013 is accredited with the RACGP QI and CPD program. ACAM President, Dr Jass Narulla said; “New regenerative techniques such as stem cell therapies and less invasive procedures provides greater treatment choice with excellent results and minimum intervention. This conference is an ideal opportunity to learn from leading practitioners in the field of cosmetic medicine, surgery and anti-aging medicine”. Running concurrently with the conference is a course for nurses and paramedical staff on IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and laser treatment techniques. This course, delivered by GrayClay Medical Aesthetics Education, is a solid entry point for any practitioner wanting to enter the industry with sound knowledge and understanding in a number of treatment areas including, vascular, pigmentation, rejuvenation, acne and hair removal. The conference will also feature an extensive industry exhibition with the latest equipment and products on display and for trial.

Topics and keynote speakers at LCMC 2013 include:

• Dr Michael Rich (Dermatologist, Melbourne) Advances in Liposculture Technique • Dr Robin Willcourt (expert in Anti-ageing Medicine, Melbourne) Effective Anti-

ageing treatment and Exercise • Dr Ralph Bright (Cosmetic Physician, Sydney) Stem Cells in Cosmetic Medicine • Dr Ehsan Jadoon (Cosmetic Physician, Sydney) Non Surgical Facial Threadlift • Dr Damien Foong (Skin Cancer, Brisbane) Surgical Management of Skin Cancers.

How to do a simple flap repair in the surgery. • Dr Keng-Ee Thai (Dermatologist, Sydney) What are the best options for treating non-

melanoma skin cancer and solar keratoses? For a full program and more information on LCMC 2013, please visit: www.dcconferences.com.au/lcmc2013. For the final report of the Inter-Jurisdictional Cosmetic Surgery Working Group, visit the ACAM/ASCM website.

For further information, interviews or to register for a Media Pass for LCMC 2013, please contact DC Conferences, the Conference Secretariat: E: lcmc2013@dcconferences.com.au P: 61 2 9954 4400

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The Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine (ACAM) is a fellowship of medical practitioners trained to high professional standards, whose objective is to serve the community by providing high quality care. The overall objective of our training program is to produce medical practitioners who are safe, skilled and competent in the management of all aspects of aesthetic medicine.

For additional information about the ACAM, please visit www.aestheticmedicine.org.au.