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Dermatology & Aesthetics Update: Practical Solutions for Daily Practice

CME AWAY® by Sea Courses is pleased to invite you to a 7-Night Resort CME in Plays Esmeralda, Dominican Republic, from Dec. 27, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027. Dr. Haneef Alibhai is the sole speaker for this CME program. He has developed an interactive educational program that will be of interest to family physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals.   Dr. Alibhai graduated from McGill Medical School in Montreal, Canada. He is the Medical Director of MD/cosmetic and Laser Clinic in Abbotsford and Port Moody, BC. He is a Faculty Member of the International Institute of Aesthetic Medicine and is a Clinical Instructor for the UBC Faculty of Medicine. He is a Past-President of the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Alibhai has written articles in several aesthetic magazines and journals and frequently appears in the media as an expert in aesthetic medicine. Dr. Alibhai has been training clinicians on various applications in aesthetic medicine since 2001 and has trained over 3,000 doctors worldwide. He is an internationally recognized speaker and author in the field of aesthetic medicine. Dr. Alibhai’s topics will include an Introduction to Aesthetic Medicine, Botulinum Toxins, Dermal Fillers, Microneedling, Acne, Rosacea and Laser and Light-Based Therapy.   Dr. Alibhai looks forward to seeing you in the Dominican Republic.  

Dr. Alibhai-

• Introduction to Aesthetic Medicine 
  • Gain an understanding of the facial aging process and the most common cosmetic concerns
  • Gain insight into the safest, most effective and most advanced aesthetic treatment options available

• Botulinum Toxins for Facial Rejuvenation 
  • Cite the muscles of facial expression and their role in the facial aging process
  • Examine the indications, contraindications, risks and benefits of Botulinum Toxin Type A

• Botulinum Toxins for Therapeutic Indications (Headaches, TMJ and Hyperhidrosis) 
  • Illustrate the pharmacokinetics, indications and contraindications of Botulinum Toxin Type A
  • Examine the use of Botulinum Toxin Type A for treatment of Headaches, TMJ and Hyperhidrosis along with protocols for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment

• Dermal Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation and Volume Restoration 
  • Discuss the properties of available dermal fillers and their indications and contraindications
  • Explore the various areas where dermal fillers can be used in facial rejuvenation

• Laser and Light-Based Therapy 
  • Cite the most common applications of lasers and intense pulsed lights sources
  • Review the mechanism of action of lasers and pulsed light sources in the treatment of various conditions in photo-dermatology

• Microneedling in Aesthetic Medicine 
  • Examine the indications for microneedling
  • Discuss the mechanism of action, risks, benefits and side effects of microneedling

• RF Microneedling - The Latest Advancement in Skin Tightening and Resurfacing 
  • Illustrate the indications for RF microneedling
  • Explore the mechanism of action, risks, benefits and side effects of RF microneedling

• Microdermabrasion in Aesthetic Medicine 
  • List the indications for microdermabrasion
  • Review the mechanism of action, risks, benefits and side effects of microdermabrasion

• Acne – Treatment Protocols 
  • Discuss the pathogenesis of acne, lesion classification and severity grading
  • Examine evidence-based treatments for each stage of acne

• Rosacea – Treatment Protocols 
  • Cite the pathogenesis of rosacea and classification of rosacea subtypes
  • Discuss evidence-based treatments for each stage of rosacea