Instituto Medico Laser, speaker at the 12th Annual IMCAS Congress

Dr Josefina Royo de la Torre, IML director, participated as a speaker at the 12th edition of the Annual Congress of the International Master Course on Ageing Skin (IMCAS), one of the most influential international conferences aimed at boosting the highest levels of research and clinical practice in Cosmetic Medicine and Plastic Surgery.

Held in Paris on January 8, 9, 10 and 11, Dr Royo de la Torre shared here vast experience with the medical and scientific community in Multipolar Radiofrequency as a treatment for cellulite and flaccidity.

IML attends the Echo-Aesthetics Course

Dr Maria Jose Isarría Marcos and Dr Irene Cruz Bobadilla attended the Echo-Aesthetics Course applied to Dermo-cosmetics, Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery, held in Malaga on November 14th and 15th. Echo-aesthetics is based on the application of ultrasounds as a medical diagnostic technique to specialities such as dermo-cosmetics, medicine and cosmetic surgery.. The Echo-Aesthetics Course allowed IML Dermatologists to gain first-hand knowledge of the possibilities of ultrasound-Doppler as a new tool to facilitate precision in diagnosis and the indicated treatment.

Instituto Medico Laser attends the 4th edition of the ICWG

Dr Paloma Cornejo Navarro (Head of the Dermatology Unit at IML) and Estefania Muñoz (IML Biologist), attended the 4th edition of the International Confocal Working Group (ICWG), held in Berlin on October 8th and in which they shared their experience in the field of Confocal Microscopy with expert physicians from a variety of countries. This Working Group is aimed at promoting the use of reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) as part of the clinical routine.

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IML Management, speakers at the 2nd AMECLM Congress

Dr Javier Moreno Moraga and Dr Josefina Royo de la Torre participated as speakers in the 2nd AMECLM (Castilla La Mancha Aesthetic Medicine Association) Theoretical-Practical Congress, on the subject of "Body rejuvenation and remodelling without surgery". The directors of the Instituto Medico Laser shared their vast experience on Hair Removal and Laser Lipolysis with the attendants.

• "Laser Hair Removal and light sources. Yesterday, today and tomorrow”.
Speaker: Dr Josefina Royo de la Torre.

• "Lipo laser Technique. Aspire".
Speaker: Dr Javier Moreno Moraga

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IML attends the 10th Course on Laser in Medicine and Surgery

IML attends the 10th Course on Laser in Medicine and Surgery held on October 15, 16 and 17 and coordinated by Clinica Planas and the Barcelona Universitat Autònoma. The aim of the course was the theoretical-practical training in Laser operation as a supplement to university and retraining studies for specialists in Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine.

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IML participates in the 17th edition of SELMQ 2009

Instituto Medico Laser’s Directors and two of its dermatologists participated in the 17th annual Congress of the Spanish Society of Medical-Surgical Laser, held in Pamplona on June 26th and 27th, with the following papers:

IML participates in the A4M Iberian Congress

IML participates in the major international congress on prevention and treatment of aging, The Annual Iberian Congress of Anti-aging Medicine and Biomedical Technology (A4M Iberia), held on June 4, 5 and 6 at Villamoura, Portugal, with his paper "Ultrasonic Transdermic Lipolysis"

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IML, at the Sitges 2009 Mediterranean Congress

Dr Almudena Royo Perez, Aesthetic Physician at IML, attended the 17th edition of the Mediterranean Congress on Therapeutic Confrontations in Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery, sponsored by the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery (SEMCC Sociedad Española de Medicina y Cirugía Cosmética), held at Sitges (Barcelona) on May 15, 16 and 17th.

The 17th Annual Mediterranean Congress addressed subjects such as the elimination of adipose tissue, facial rejuvenation and photoaging , among others with an outstanding standard of speakers and a tremendous attendance success.

IML participates in the Action COST P21

The Director of Instituto Medico Laser, Dr Javier Moreno Moraga intervened in the Action COST P21, held in Bucarest on May 4, 5 and 6. He presented his paper “Effect of an Nd: YAG laser in the treatment of varices of the great saphenous vein after polidocanol microfoam injection”. The main objective of this Physics Action is to initiate a concerted European effort to develop the physics of “Droplets”.

IML participates in the XII Congress of the European Society for Laser Aesthetic Surgery

Doctor Moreno Moraga, Director of IML, participated in the 12th Congress of the ESLAS (European Society for Laser Aesthetic Surgery) held on April 2th to 4th. He presented his paper "EFFECT OF A Nd:YAG LASER IN THE TREATMENT OF VARICES OF THE GREAT SAPHENOUS VEIN AFTER POLIDOCANOL MICROFOAM INJECTION", sharing with the international scientific community long experience of IML in the treatment of varicose veins.

IML, speaker at the 4th International Course on Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery

IML's Director, Dr Javier Moreno Moraga intervened in the 4th International Course on Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, held in Seville on March 27 and 28. He presented his paper "Lipo-Laser: A new minimally invasive technique for body remodelling", presenting the principles and results obtained thanks to the new Laser Lipolysis technique.

Confocal Microscopy Course at IML

On March 3, the Dermatology Unit at IML taught a course Diagnostics Laser Confocal Microscopy with the aim of developing protocols for implementing Vivascope 1500, a non-invasive and painless high-resolution microscopic in-vivo observation system.

IML participates in the 24th National Congress of the SEME

Dr Javier Moreno Moraga and Dr Josefina Royo de la Torre participated as speakers at the 24th National Congress of the Spanish Aesthetic Medicine Society, held on February 26, 27 and 28 at Saragossa, on the subjects of "Ultrashape: Procedures and Realistic Expectation" and "Treatment Guides for Light Therapies on Dark Skins"

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IML is lecturing in the course "Updating and Revision of Light Emitting Laser and Pulsed Light Therapies"

On January 31 and February 1, the Course "Updating and Revision of Light Emitting Laser and Pulsed Light Therapies" took place. It was organised by the Spanish Aesthetic Medicine Society (SEME) and IML participated as speakers with the following interventions:

-"Vascular Pathology: Cuperosis, Angiomas and Varicose Veins. Therapeutic Realities for Varicose Veins". Dr Javier Moreno Moraga.

-"Description of Laser Technology. Facial Rejuvenation". Dr Paloma Cornejo.

-"Pigmented Lesions. Tattoos". Dr Maria Jose Isarria.

-"Updating of Photoepilation with Laser and Pulsed Light. Latest Tendencies and Therapeutic Expectations. Legislation to Date". Dr Josefina Royo de la Torre.

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IML took part in the Third University Specialist Course in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine.

Aimed at providing training activities and professional updating to the Association members, the Medical Association of Madrid (Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Médicos de Madrid -ICOMEM) has signed a collaboration agreement with Instituto Medico Laser. The agreement is aimed at the teaching of integrated theoretical and practical lessons within the framework of the 3rd University Specialist Course in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine, organised by the ICOMEM and the Complutense University of Madrid. Dr Paloma Cornejo, Head of the Dermatology Unit at IML and teacher of the Photoepilation Course, participates in the teaching of the theoretical classes along with Dr Blanca Vasco ("Facial and Corporal Radiofrequency Workshop") and Dr Maria Jose Isarria (Diagnostics and Vascular Laser Workshop"). Through this Course, the students can acquire vast practical knowledge, using the IML facilities and the most state-of-the-art technology available.

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IML attended the Palomar Laser and Light Based Technology Course

The Directors at Instituto Medico Laser had the opportunity of attending the Laser and Light Based Technology Course held by Palomar Medical Technologies on September 5th – 7th.  Palomar is the leading US manufacturer of advanced laser hair removal systems and creator of the Lightsheer Diode Laser.  The course presented new and emerging Laser and Pulsed Light technologies.

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IML visits the Massachusetts General Hospital

The Massachusetts General Hospital Wellman Centre for Photomedicine is the world leader in investigation of the effects of light on human biology and its clinical applications. Its aim is to improve the quality of health and living by applying new light therapy techniques to Biomedicine.

Last July, the Directors of Instituto Medico Laser, Dr Javier Moreno Moraga and Dr Josefina Royo de la Torre experienced the privilege of visiting the Wellman Centre for Photomedicine where they evaluated the interesting technological innovations for the coming season first-hand.

Dr Moreno Moraga, speaker at the 16th Congress of the Spanish Society of Medical laser Surgery

Doctor Moreno Morago, Director of IML, participated in the 16th Annual Congress of the Spanish Society of Medical Laser Surgery (SELMQ) held on April 18th to 20th. He presented his paper "Leg varicula quimio photo sclerosis", reporting the advances made in laser applied to vascular pathologies.

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IML participates in the Cynosure Rejuvenation, Hair Removal and Vascular Workshop

On April 25th 2008, Cynosure celebrated its Rejuvenation, Hair Removal and Vascular Workshop. Doctors Svetlana Babentsova and Krystyna Dziuba from Instituto Medico Laser attended the presentation of a new device. Laser Affirm, a complete anti-age platform capable of eliminating fine wrinkles, attenuated scaring and improve pigmented lesions. The workshop acquainted participants with laser theory and recommendations using real-life patients in the on-hands session.

IML participes in a Symposium Theoretical and Practical "Advances in Photomedicine and Cosmetic Dermatologie"

Últimos avances en Depilación Láser y otras fuentes de Luz. Dra. Royo de la Torre Program

IML, ORGANISER OF THE ULTRAPULSE COURSE: ACTIVE FX / DEEP FX

IML participes in the XXIII SEME National Congress

	· UltraShape: Experiencia en más de 2000 tratamientos. Dr. Moreno Moraga
	· Particularidades de la Depilación Masculina. Dra Royo de La Torre
	· Melasma en región perioral. Dra. Royo de La Torre
	· Cómo optimizar los tratamientos de Radiofrecuencia facial. Dra. Paloma Cornejo
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IML imparted an intensive course for physicians on 26th September in collaboration with Mediform and Lumenis to demonstrate the handling of the Active Fx Fractional CO2 Laser.

The course speakers were Dr Javier Moreno Moraga, Director of IML and Dr Gema Perez Sevilla, Maxillofacial Surgeon and Head of the Facial Cosmetic Medicine Unit at IML.

The session comprised the theory followed by several case studies in which patients underwent the Active Fx treatment with three main aims:

Tone:

Texture:

Dr Elena Sánchez Gómez Aparici
IML Dermatologist

Fractional Resurfacing

FX ACTIVE is the last generation CO2 ultra pulse fractional laser for highly efficient facial resurfacing treatments.

Its ultra pulse and fractional system distinguishes it from other devices on the market, making it safer and more efficient.  Its exclusive Cool-Scan system for laser energy delivery on the skin makes for a less aggressive treatment and a minimum amount of downtime.
Due to the above features, we can benefit from the advantages of CO2 without the risks involved in older systems with better efficiency and recovery speed (limited erythema, no secretions and an excellent general well-being).
The device is extremely versatile, allowing for personalised treatments, adapting them to each patient’s skin singularity.

Treatment is carried out in one 10 to 30 minute session, according to the surface to be treated, and requires no more than a topical anaesthetic cream. After treatment, the area is spread with Vaseline and the patient can return home. They can return to normal day to day activities 5 to 7 days later. Check ups should be held 5, 15 and 30 days after treatment. The patient should use sunscreen.

The only possible complication is post-treatment hyperpigmentation of the skin, associated with exposure to the sun.  This would slow down the recovery process as it requires treatment with whitening peelings (although the patient can continue with normal activity wearing light makeup).

Dr Javier Moreno Moraga intervened as guest speaker at the 5th Annual Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Course “Gluteal and Body Reshaping” In collaboration with the Madrid Medical Association and sponsored by the AECEP (Spanish Association of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons).

The guest of honour was Dr Ivo Pitangy, on behalf of the course organisers, Clinica Mato Ansorena.

Dr Moreno shared the results on the safety and efficiency studies carried out by IML over the past year in relation to Accent® radiofrequency body treatments and Ultrashape® Non-Surgical Ultrasound Liposculpture.

Laser in Medicine and Surgery " LÁSERES IN AESTHETIC SURGERY, DERMATOLOGY, VASCULAR AND SURGERY INCISIONAL ".
9th, 10th & 11th November

FX ACTIVE LASER : Dr Pérez Sevilla.
HEAD OF THE FACIAL COSMETIC MEDICINE UNIT AT IML

DERMAL REMODELING: Dr Paloma Cornejo Navarro
HEAD TO THE DERMATOLOGY UNIT AT IML

Body remodelling: combined radiofrequency, mechanised massage and ultrasound treatments.

Dr Teresa Valero Altés
Head of the Corporal Cosmetic Medicine Unit at IML

IML directors, authors of "Body Contouring with Focused Ultrasounds

Demand for non-surgical body weight control treatments has increased in the last few years. Despite offering less corrective results than traditional liposuction, crural and brachial lifts have gradually gained ground in the reduction of localised fat and improvement of the skin's appearance and texture.

Diet, exercise and genetics are all important influencing factors in the appearance of indentations in the skin, which are hard to conceal at any age. Demand for non-surgical, non-ablative cellulite treatments have lead many manufacturers to invest in a new generation of sophisticated devices and therapies to repair the skin and improve body shape. A number of these options have a proven softening effect (after multiple treatment sessions).

Dr. Javier Moreno, Director of IML was invited as speaker at the Master Seminars presenting the course "Lipolysis and cellulite treatment".

IML has published an extensive study on its experience with Ultrashape treatments in the world over prestigious monthly ASLMS magazine "Laser in Surgery and Medicine".  The title of the article is “Body Contouring by non-invasive transdermal focused ultrasound”.

Doctors Javier Moreno, Director of IML; Teresa Valero, Head of the  Body Aesthetic Medicine Unit at IML and Gemma Perez, Head of the Facial Aesthetic Medicine Unit at IML reading five papers at the 15th Mediterranean Conferences held at Sitges.

Several Russian physicians held "one to ones" with Dr. Moreno Moraga -Director of IML- during the congress.  They discussed complementary therapeutic resources for non surgical ultrasonic liposculpture and also the value of interest in complementing it with body radiofrequency or endermology.
Dr. Moreno presented the Russian physicians, working in the field of aesthetics with the scientific base of ultrasonic lipoclasia or Ultrashape®’s non surgical ultrasonic liposculpture. He also shared the results of clinical studies published in Laser in Medicine and Surgery magazine as well as the regular work protocols followed at IML.
Several practical cases were carried out in the conference room on real patients.

Dr. Isarria, dermatologist at IML, spoke on the bases of Photodynamic Therapy for Varicose Veins, A new technology product of the joint investment in clinical research undergone by IML and the Pluridisciplinary Institute at the Madrid Complutense University (Laser and Molecular Beam Unit). She also presented statistics of results and images of pre and post treatment patients.

A joint research team of Instituto Medico Laser and the Pluridisciplinary Institute in the Laser and Molecular Beam Unit at the Madrid Complutense University has collaborated in the design of the “Photodynamic Varicose Therapy” technique and obtained the joint rights to international patent number ES 2 247 898 A1.

Dr. Maria Jose Isarria Marcos, dermatologist at IML, took part in the IMCAS (International Master Course on Aging Skin), presenting the paper "Photodynamic Therapy for varicose veins”, putting forward the bases of this new technology, result of a joint investment in clinical research with the Pluridisciplinary Institute at the Madrid Complutense University (Laser and Molecular Beam Unit). She also presented statistics of results and images of pre and post treatment patients.  
Dr. Javier Moreno, Director of IML took part in the conference “Clinical Experience with Ultrashape® Contour I”, together with Doctors Benjamin Ascher, Per Heden and Chris Inglefield; they presented the main resources for the optimisation of results with Ultrashape, patient handling and application criterion, postural and marking the treated area criterion and the personal experience of each of the physicians.