International Association for Prevention of Complications in Aesthetic Medicine hosts first symposium

The International Association for Prevention of Complications in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPCAM) hosted its first symposium in London. The organisation was set up by Dr Beatriz Molina who felt there was a need for more discussion around complications.

Held at the Church House Conference Centre in Westminster, the meeting was attended by 125 delegates and included lectures on anatomy, protocols for managing complications, common complications caused by dermal fillers, how to safely inject and manage complications in the periocular area, delayed hypersensitivity due to dermal fillers and body dysmorphic disorder.

Speakers included Dr Simon Ravichandran, Dr Sandeep Cliff, Mr Phillippe Berros, Dr Tahera Bhojani-Lynch, Dr Max Malik and Dr Martyn King. Dr Patrick Tracey also discussed his HELPIR technique to restore tissue after vascular occlusion. Ethical business development and issues surrounding insurance and legalities were also discussed with speakers including Richard Crawford-Small and Martin Swann. While Andrew Rankin provided an update to delegates on the new Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP).

The day concluded with a wine tasting provided by David McDonnell from Aesthetic Source.

The next IAPCAM symposium will be held on Friday September 21, 2018 once again at the Church House Conference Centre in Westminster.