Fellowship in Advanced Surgical Aesthetics & Contouring
This intensive program bridges the gap between traditional surgical disciplines and modern aesthetic practice, training qualified medical professionals to safely and confidently perform high-demand, office-based cosmetic procedures. This is a critical specialization for surgeons and physicians seeking to expand their aesthetic portfolio beyond injectables.
The IAMAC Surgical Aesthetics Advantage is evident in our fellows and ingrained in Precision, safety, and scope.
This Fellowship focuses on the specialized techniques required for cosmetic surgery in a minor OT/clinic setting, emphasizing patient safety, complication management, and natural results.
Skill Areas touched in IAMAC Training focus upon local anesthesia mastery , advanced techniques for tumescent and regional block anesthesia, maximizing patient comfort and safety. Fat Grafting Principles| , training on harvesting, processing (PRP/PRF integration), and strategic transfer of autologous fat for facial and body contouring. Aseptic Techniques, Rigorous adherence to pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative protocols for minimizing infection and scarring. Combined Modalities , Integrating minor surgical procedures with non-surgical treatments (Lasers, Threads) for optimal, lasting outcomes.
IAMAC provides Comprehensive Surgical Procedure Modules (Hands-On Focus).
Our curriculum ensures hands-on practice, often starting with high-fidelity simulation followed by supervised live patient cases.
Facial Surgical Procedures
* Blepharoplasty (Upper & Lower): Techniques for excision of excess skin and fat of the eyelid, correction of hooding, and addressing mild to moderate eye bags.
* Dimple Creation (Dimpleplasty): Mastering the internal suture technique to create natural, lasting cheek dimples.
* Buccal Fat Removal (Bichat’s Fat Pad): Office-based technique for permanent facial slimming and enhanced cheekbone definition.
* Scar Revision & Mole Excision: Advanced suturing techniques and wound management for aesthetic results.
* Earlobe Repair: Techniques for correcting torn or stretched earlobes due to trauma or heavy jewelry.
* Body Contouring & Liposuction
* Tumescent Liposuction: Intensive training in the technique, instrumentation, and patient selection for localized fat removal (flanks, abdomen, chin).
* Liposculpting Principles: Moving beyond simple fat removal to strategic body contouring and achieving smooth, defined results.
* Autologous Fat Transfer: Learning the sterile technique for processing and grafting fat into facial and body areas (e.g., buttock/BBL basics, volume restoration).
Peri-Operative Management & Complication Avoidance
* Surgical Consultation: Setting realistic expectations, documentation, and informed consent for surgical patients.
Post-Operative Care: Protocols for compression garment use, swelling management, and follow-up care.
Emergency Management: Detailed protocols for handling complications such as hematoma, infection, and adverse reactions to local anesthesia.
Who Should Enroll in the Surgical Aesthetics Fellowship?
This program is specifically designed for licensed medical doctors (MS, MDS, DNB, MCh, or equivalent) who possess a foundation in surgical practice and wish to pivot into the lucrative, high-skill field of aesthetic surgery
