Physicians Converge on San Diego, Calif. and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. to Explore Adding Aesthetic Procedures to Their Medical Practices

Dallas (PRWeb) March 4, 2007 -- This month, physicians will gather at Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa in San Diego on Saturday, March 3, 2007 and Sunday, March 4, 2007, for an intensive two-day Cosmetic Laser Workshop designed to provide doctors with tools and training necessary to integrate aesthetic procedures, such as light and laser therapies, into their practices. MedSurge Advances is the corporate grantor for the workshop, conducted by Empire Medical Training.

Physicians will also gather at the Bahia Mar Beach Resort and Yachting Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, March 24, 2007 and Sunday, March 25, 2007 for another two-day Cosmetic Laser Workshop. MedSurge Advances is also the corporate grantor for this workshop, which will be conducted by Empire Medical Training as well.

The Cosmetic Laser Workshop -- which earns attendees 16.5 CME credits -- combines educational lectures with hands-on clinical training. The workshop covers a full range of clinical procedures, as well as the business aspects of an aesthetic practice.

Topics covered include:
•    Aesthetic/Cosmetic Market Potential
•    Skin Anatomy and Terms
•    Laser Physics and Safety
•    Botox Overview and Live Demonstration: Botulinum Toxin (Purified Neurotoxin Complex)
•    Cosmeceutical Skincare Products and Chemical Peels
•    Microdermabrasion Particle Skin Resurfacing
•    Vascular and Pigmented Lesion Treatment - 532 nm laser
•    Hair Removal - 810 nm
•    Collagen Development and Acne Treatment - 1540 nm laser
•    IPL for Facial, Vascular and Pigmented Lesions and Sun Damage
•    Procedure Pricing & Packaging: Fundamentals of a Successful Practice
•    Treating Cellulite
Physicians who are interested in attending the workshop can register by contacting Rob Huckels with MedSurge Advances at 214.540.3807.

About MedSurge Advances

Based in Dallas, MedSurge Advances helps physicians across the United States build and manage their practices in aesthetic medicine, one of the fastest-growing healthcare segments. Since its founding in 2002, MedSurge Advances has provided technology and business resources for more than 330 physicians in 42 states who have started stand-alone businesses or added aesthetic procedures to their existing practices. For more information, contact MedSurge Advances at 972.720.0425, or visit www.medsurgeadvances.com

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