http://www.iapam.com IAPAM Botox Training & Aesthetic Medicine Training for Physicians, including Laser Training, Chemical Peel Trainig, hCG Weight Loss, IPL, Microdermabrasion Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:18:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The IAPAM has two different program for physician Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) and Dermal Filler training. If you do not have any, or very limited Botox injection experience, you should first attend the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium. If you some experience injecting botulinum toxin's (i.e. Botox® Cosmetic), and want more advanced Botox® and ... http://www.iapam.com/botoxtraining.html The IAPAM has two different program for physician Dermal Filler training. The Advanced Dermal Filler course requires the physician to have at least 6 months of filler injection experience. If you have some experienced injecting Botox Cosmetic® and dermal fillers, and want more training, the Botox/Filler Training Bootcamp is for ... http://www.iapam.com/advancedfillertraining.html Part of a successful aesthetic medicine practice often includes offering a medically supervised weight loss program for your patients. The IAPAM has added a special session to the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium on Medical Weight Management. This session will cover hCG for weight loss, prescription appetite suppressants, ketogenic diet based programs, ... http://www.iapam.com/hcg-training-for-physicians.html The Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is designed to be the first step for physicians looking for the practical experience needed to open a medical spa or integrate aesthetics into their existing practice. This is the only program available that combines the business and clinical aspects of incorporating aesthetic medicine procedures into ... http://www.iapam.com/iapam-aesthetic-medicine-symposium.html Program Summary Presented by the IAPAM, the Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop will prepare you for all the steps needed to add aesthetic medicine to your practice. By utilizing our facilitator's experience, you will avoid some of the common pitfalls of the aesthetic industry. After completing this one day session, you will ... http://www.iapam.com/bootcamp.html . Introduction - Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A) Since first introduced to the medical community in 1989, as a treatment for eye muscle disorders, administering of Botulinum Toxin Type A: Botox® and similar neurotoxin injectables, has now become the most popular non-invasive aesthetic medical procedure performed worldwide. Unfortunately, such pervasive market growth has ... http://www.iapam.com/best-practices-for-botox-injection-training.html Here are some physician oriented weight loss web resources the IAPAM has found that you may find useful: IAPAM hCG Weight Loss Information Follow Jeff's hCG Weight Loss Journey NHLBI's The Practical Guide: Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults NHLBI's Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of ... http://www.iapam.com/weight-loss-resources.html This is the original "Pounds & Inches" manuscript by Dr. Simeons.This protocol is NOT meant to be taken without direct physician supervision. There are many health issues that must be taken into consideration prior to taking a program, please consult with your healthcare provider prior to starting any weight loss ... http://www.iapam.com/dr-simeons-pounds-and-inches-manuscript.html Why the interest in effective weight management? The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reports that "more than two-thirds of adults and one-third of children in America are obese or at risk for obesity."  Equally, the fifth annual 2008 F as in Fat report, from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH), found ... http://www.iapam.com/hcg.html Botox Cosmetic injections are the most popular aesthetic medical procedure performed in the U.S.  However, such market growth has lead to the undesired reality that physicians mistakenly think that all they need to do is hang out a sign and start injecting. The IAPAM now offers doctors these tips for ... http://www.iapam.com/botox-training-program-tips-for-physicians.html