Member Price: $120.00
Non-Member Price: $180.00

(Ends 12/31/11)

3/31/2011 (4 hrs)

Directors: Kristen M. Kelly, M.D., Thomas E. Rohrer, M.D.

Faculty:   R. Rox Anderson, M.D., Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D., Melissa A. Bogle, M.D., Bernard Choi, Ph.D., Christine C. Dierickx, M.D., Roy G. Geronemus, M.D., Arielle N.B. Kauvar, M.D., Suzanne L. Kilmer, M.D., J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., Elizabeth L. Tanzi, M.D., Robert A. Weiss, M.D.

The course is designed to enhance the participant's understanding of lasers and light sources in the treatment of vascular lesions.  The course is designed for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, vascular surgeons, and all physicians performing cutaneous laser surgery or treating vascular abnormalities. Attendees should have some knowledge of laser physics, tissue interaction and the practical use of vascular devices. This course will enhance the participants understanding of lasers and non-coherent light sources in the treatment of vascular abnormalities and telangiectasias and will increase knowledge about light based treatment approaches to unwanted vascular lesions. Attendees will be informed about current research related to development and enhancement of light based treatment of vascular lesions.