MEETING PREVIEW |
AMWC 2012: A GLOBAL APPROACH TO AGEING
PRIME previews the 10th annual Anti-aging Medicine World Congress, held in Monaco, 29–31 March 2012
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AUNCHED IN 2003 AND taking place annually in Monaco, the Anti-aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC) has, within 10 years, become the
largest world congress in this subject area. Its unique hallmark lies on the global approach to uniting two aspects of ageing prevention
and treatment: using
aesthetics strategy (dermatology, surgery and medicine) for the external appearance, and applying anti-ageing medicine for internal wellbeing. The AMWC 2012 offers a
rhinoplasty through filler injections is practiced more often and with good aesthetic results. Are they really effective? Along these lines, a number of questions with regard to combined techniques will be asked. Which techniques for which indications, and in which order?
The congress is
3-day programme of more than 110 scientific sessions and 57 practical workshops running in seven meeting rooms equipped with simultaneous translation in five languages. More than 300 international speakers will share their expertise with 8000 participants from 120 countries worldwide.
dedicated to scientific fundamentals,
controversial debates
and new developments in the field of aesthetic medicine.
Must-see sessions With the available doses of botulinum toxin, how can we reasonably, pragmatically and scientifically use this product, and what is the most effective technique to inject the least possible product? Since all hyaluronic acids possess different properties with varying advantages and indications, the factors influencing the quality of injection will be addressed. Pain is considered to be the
Basic and innovative sessions in aesthetics Key points of the Congress With age, thickened mandibular lines and tear troughs become signs of facial ageing as a result of vertical fat migration. Correction of these regions by injection of fillers or fat, botulinum toxin, liposuction or combined techniques are now part of whole-face rejuvenation. Based on the latest anatomical studies, filler injections on the hand must not be performed without a perfect knowledge of the hand anatomy. Alternative techniques such as mesotherapy will also be presented. A session on medical rhinoplasty for
nose correction is programmed. Less invasive and less restrictive than surgery,
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first hindrance for injections. Knowledge of pain mechanisms and control, analgesic and cannulae, will make a difference to your next treatment.
Research Led by Professor Magalon, a number international researchers will present high- tech tissue and cell research as applicable to aesthetic medicine. As a subject of controversy, depending on country of
origin, breast augmentation and lipofilling will be addressed by drawing on speakersÕ experiences and scientific studies.
International focus A number of countries will be the focus for this year's Congress. Japan is our honoured country, with experts who will share their experience and knowledge in surgery, aesthetic, and anti-ageing medicine. A Russian session will be devoted to non- invasive techniques, and the Scientific societies of the South of France will provide an overview of their favourite subjects.
Safety of injectable products For the last 15 years, a number of injectable products have become available on the market. In the past, most products were non-degradable; however, some had caused severe permanent complications and have now been removed from the market. In aesthetic medicine, resorbable products are always preferable. To obtain marketing authorisation, injectable products are considered as medical devices requiring a CE mark, confirming a good tolerance of products and proper manufacturing, but not requiring clinical long-term study and\or with a significant number of patients. This marking does not guarantee the product safety as for drugs. Although some recent products rarely cause severe incidents, potential risk must not be underestimated. The operatorÕs lack of knowledge can cause also treatment errors.
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