American Foundation for Aesthetic Medicine
AFFAM Mission Statement
AFFAM aims to set the standard in clinical post-graduate training for licensed non-physician practitioners through hands-on mentorships that combine didactic, practical, and research components to provide specialized knowledge and skills in the field of aesthetic medicine.
AFFAM awarded Sponsorship by leading aesthetic manufacturers
Prollenium Medical Technologies
Prollenium Medical Technologies (Ontario, Canada) is an innovative company specializing in aesthetic & skincare treatments. Their flagship aesthetic product, Revanesse hyaluronic acid filler, received FDA approval in the US in 2017 and has rapidly gained widespread use within the aesthetic community for its versatility of use and high quality standards. Prollenium has sought to support AFFAM's goal of establishing a high standard of post-graduate training in aesthetic medicine through donation of Revanesse Versa product for fellow training.
Evolus
Evolus (Newport Beach, CA) became the first US company to launch an aesthetic-only neuromodulator with the FDA approval of its core product Jeuveau in 2019. Jeuveau has received widespread adoption in the aesthetic medicine community for its safety and efficacy in a rapidly growing neuromodulator US market. Evolus has offered support to AFFAM's fellowship training program through donation of Jeuveau product.
Cutera Face & Body Aesthetic Solutions
Cutera Face & Body Aesthetic Solutions (Brisbane, CA) is a leading US manufacturer of laser & light-based modalities with a focus on a multitude of aesthetic applications. Its full line of devices encompass a broad range of indications, from dermal aging and acne scarring to pigmentation issues and vascular lesions. Cutera has loaned several of its flagship devices to support the laser & light-based modalities training component of AFFAM's aesthetic medicine fellowship.
AFFAM IS THANKFUL FOR THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THESE OUTSTANDING COMPANIES
The Village Institute of Plastic Surgery
VIP Hosts 1st AFFAM Fellowship
The Village Institute of Plastic Surgery (VIP) will host the first AFFAM fellowship, beginning in January, 2021. The center will offer exposure to all aspects of aesthetic medicine as well as plastic surgery to non-physician practitioners.
Experience and Professionalism
Located in The Villages, FL, The Village Institute of Plastic Surgery is the largest center for plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine in the region, featuring a multi-operating room AAAASF-certified surgical facility, spa, and teaching floor.
Expert Providers and Educators
The VIP AFFAM fellowship features leading experts in plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine. Danny Soares, MD, the program director, is a double board-certified Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at UCF College of Medicine. Larry Blevins, PA-C, the lead clinical instructor, is a nationally-recognized "Top 100 Cosmetic Injectors" aesthetic medicine practitioner and expert trainer for Merz, Galderma, and Cutera.