AESTHETIC MEDICINE EDUCATION ROOM PROGRAMME 2025
Biohaking and the Aesthetic Therapist
The art and science of optimising your bodies performance with the aim of improving the effectiveness and longevity of aesthetic treatments
DAY 1 | FRIDAY 30 May 2025 | REGISTRATION: 07:00 - 09:30
09:30AM - 11:00AM
REFRESHMENTS ON ARRIVAL - 08:30 - 09:30
Epidermal Care - The epidermis is the foundation on which aesthetic treatments work. Not only does good skin care and hygiene complement injectables, but also extends longevity by maintaining the skin health and treatment outcomes
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9:30 - Understanding Importance of Fitzpatrick in the Chemistry of hyperpigmentation treatments - Natalie Berger
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10:15 - Acne and the Microbiome: Biotherapeutic Strategies for Sustainable Skin Health - Trevor Steyn​​
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REFRESHMENTS 11:00 - 11:30
12:00PM - 13:00PM
Hydration - Hydration is essential for plump, elastic skin, which enhances the results of injectables
11:30 - Effective protocol case study used to treat complications and restructure tissues post laser resurfacing - Amy Knoetze
12:00 - The inflammatory effects of Insulin on aging - Tabitha Hume
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12:30 - Homecare and the role it plays in preparing the skin and maintaining in clinic results - Johandi Koch Rudman
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LUNCH AND EXPO 13:00 - 14:00
14:00PM - 15:00PM
Target pigmentation and texture with advanced treatments - Injectables work wonders on wrinkles and volume loss, but they do not address issues like uneven tone, acne scars, and enlarged pores
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14:00 - Micro-needling and RF micro-needling, which to choose for which patient - Nanette Wolhuter
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14:30 - Epidermal barrier repair and the role it plays in successful rejuvenation - Jackie Barbarovich​
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REFRESHMENTS 15:30 - 16:00
DAY 2 | SATURDAY 31 May 2025 | REGISTRATION: 06:30 - 09:30
09:30AM - 10:30AM
REFRESHMENTS ON ARRIVAL - 08:30 - 09:30
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Boost Collagen - Collagen is a protein that provides structural support to the skin, by supporting collagen production, you can enhance and prolong aesthetic treatments
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9:30 - Exosomes: The future of Regenerative Aesthetic Treatments - Heleen Marx
10:00 - A novel & integrated approach to antiageing, retexturing & skin repair for all skin types, using energy based devices - Sonja Schroder
10:30 - Safeguarding the wellbeing of your patient, your clinic and your reputation - Dr David Grieve
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REFRESHMENTS 11:00 - 11:30
11:30AM - 12:00PM
An experience to remember - How are you managing your client journey from social media to in clinic experience and after care in order to create a memorable treatment
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11:30 - The client journey - Amy Knoetze
12:00PM - 12:45PM
Time to stand together - United we stand, divided we fall
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Potential changes to legislation that will affect Somatologists and the services rendered - Yolandé Swanepoel
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LUNCH AND EXPO 12:45 - 14:00
*The programme is subject to change.