Preliminary Program
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International Fotona Weekend - distributors meeting
Fotona distributor meeting 7:30 - 8:30 Registration 8:30 - 9:30 Opening of the 1st Day & Welcome Speech 9:30 - 11:00 New Developments in Fotona’s Aesthetics Program 11:00 - 11:45 Coffee break 11:45 - 12:25 New Developments in Fotona’s Gynecology Program 12:25 - 13:00 New Developments in Fotona’s Dentistry Program 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch14:30 - 14:45 Marketing Updates14:45 - 15:00 LA&HA Training Centers15:00 - 17:00 Hands-on18:00 Departure for Dinner at Walnut Grove -
Fotona distributor meeting 7:30 - 8:30 Registration 8:30 - 8:45 Opening of the 2nd Day 8:45 - 10:45 Distributor Lectures 10:45 - 11:00 Buyer Satisfaction Survey 11:00 - 12:00 Diploma Award Ceremony 12:00 - 17:00 Departure to Krvavec Nature Park for Lunch and Mingling 20:00 Meet & Greet at the Grand Hotel UnionJoin us at the Grand Union Hotel for a welcome reception in the dazzling Grand Union Hall. Adorned in the captivating charm of Art Nouveau elegance, the stage will be set for a delightful social gathering. Mingle with fellow participants and raise a toast to kick-off the Laser & Health Academy Symposium 2024.
Dress code - casual
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8:30 - 17:00 DENTISTRY Fotona - the Journey of a Lifetime Ilay Maden: My Journey with Fotona
Damir Šnjarić: How my Game has Changed by Choosing PerfectionTooth Vitality Preservation
Nitish Kamboj: LASERDONTICS: Revolutionizing Conservative Dentistry with LightWalker®
Tomaž Ivanušič: QSPossibilities11:00 - 12:00
Coffee breakManaging Oral Biofilms
Jason Pang: Managing Oral Biofilms: A Biomarker for Laser Treatment
Kinga Grzech-Lesniak: Periodontal Biofilm Management with Neodymium and Erbium Lasers
David Stopar: SWEEPS®/SSP-Assisted Photoacoustic Removal of Bacteria from Simulated Dental Pockets14:00 - 15:00
Light lunchMastering SWEEPS Endodontics
Giovanni Olivi: Unveiling SWEEPS® Technology for Optimized Irrigation with Minimal Preparation
Roeland De Moor: LAI and Biofilm Interaction: the Difference with Other Irrigant Activation Methods
Yassine Corbin: No-File Endodontics, a Unicorn Out of Reach?
Bai Lixia: Dual-Wavelength Laser Treatment of Apical Inflammation
Pal Foris: Matured, Necrotized, Infected Teeth’s Regenerative Endodontic Treatment with Er:YAG Laser
8:30 - 17:00 GYNECOLOGY SMOOTH® and HITS® Technology in Gynecology
Neža Koron: Overview Lecture: Insights into Fotona Technology
Barry O’Reilly: VEL Treatment for Stress Urinary Incontinence
Chi Feng Su: The Advantages of an Intraurethral Approach in Patients with SUI
Le Mai Tu: Combined Intraurethral and Intravaginal Approach for Treatment of Urinary Incontinence - Results of an RCT
Peter Okui: TVT/TOT and VEL: How do they Intersect?11:00 - 12:00
Coffee breakTina Logar: Combined treatment of Urinary Incontinence using SMOOTH® Technology and HITS®
Penpun Wattanakrai: HITS® - Results of a Sham-Controlled RCT for SUI Treatment
Christian Phillips: Managing the Incontinence Patient - FotonaSmooth®, StarFormer®, or a Combination of Both? An Evidence and Clinical Practice-Based Approach
Enrico Ferrazzi: StarFormer® HITS® and Postpartum Treatment
Shingo Minagawa: Evaluating the Efficacy of High Intensity Tesla Magnetic Stimulation (HITS®) with StarFormer® in the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
Hirokazu Abe: Effects of Laser Therapy on Recurrent Cystitis14:00 - 15:00
Light lunchIvan Fistonić: My favorite topic: “Predictive Factors for Successful Application of Laser Therapy and Comprehensive Assessment of its Safety”
Marco Gambacciani: Integrated Treatment for Patients with GSM
Leticia Lazzaletta: Revitalizing Menopausal Microbiota with Non-Ablative Erbium YAG Laser Treatment
Aleksandra Novakov Mikić: Can Laser Help Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome?
Catherine Eychenne: Analysing the Results of Er:YAG Laser Treatments for Urinary Incontinence and Prolapse using Ultrasound
Round Table Discussion
8:30 - 17:00 AESTHETICS Facial Aesthetics IAshraf Badawi: Perfecting Rejuvenation with Fotona Dynamis®
Mark Taylor: The Art of Combinations in Aesthetic Procedures
Nicolas Rygaloff: How to Achieve the Best Result in Scar Treatments
Lucas Chia: Choosing Wisely: Fotona Laser Selection for Specific Indications
Sebastian Velez: Different Approaches to Treating Melasma using the StarWalker®
Li Jingxiong: SuperV - Advanced Facial Sculpting and Rejuvenation
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Sevinç Elinç Aslan: Rejuvenation Techniques With StarWalker®11:00 - 11:45
Coffee breakFacial Aesthetics II
Leonardo Marini: Unlocking Radiance with StarWalker® - from Tatoos and Pigments to Photorejuvenation
Kingsley Mariadasan: FracRevive™ in Action - Photorejuvenation Perfection
Wong Yeut Sun: My Favourite Treatments using StarWalker® PQX
Gabriel Buendia: AvalancheLase® - Fotona’s Unique Solutions for Hair Removal, Pigments and Rejuvenation
Ivana Bogataj Tancer: Novel Skin Perfecting Treatments using Fotona Laser Platforms
Nathalia Wahyudi: Combined use of Dynamis® and StarWalker® for Various Treatments on Asian Skin
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Pham Huu Nghi: Treatment of Facial Venous Malformations. Experience with Long-pulsed
1064 nm Nd:YAG laser14:00 - 15:00
Light lunchNovel and Combined Treatments in Face, Body and Hair I
Roberto Valdivia Sing: Intense Skin Tightening with New HC6 HoneyComb T-Runner®
Adrian Gaspar: Fotona’s Next-Gen Body Treatments
Julio Cezar Velez: L-Runner® and T-Runner® Rejuvenation Combining Laser and Bio-stimulators
Susanna Marini: Perfecting Skin Tighthening with the Help of T-Runner® and Nx-Runner®
Tian Yanli: New Insights into the Effects of Nd:YAG Laser Piano Mode on Animal Skin and Striated Muscles
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Nataša Teovska Mitrevska: Fractional Erbium-YAG Laser and Platelet-Rich Plasma as Combined Treatment for Acne Scars - Our Experience
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Romina Zadehkabir: Rejuvenation: A Case Series of Modified EyeLase TreatmentEVENING Red Carpet Dinner & Grand 60-Year CelebrationBe a part of an unforgettable evening at Cankarjev dom, Slovenia’s main cultural and congress center.
Follow the red carpet to a delightful dinner, and then gather in the Gallus Hall for our grand 60-year celebration, featuring an exciting program with live performers to mark the special occasion. And of course, the night will unfold with an after-party to add some extra fun!
Dress code: Smart casual / coctailJoin us for an evening of elegance, celebration, and good times! -
8:30 - 17:00 DENTISTRY Redefining Oral Surgery
Paolo Vescovi: Advantages of QSP Mode in Bone Surgery
HongShi Li: Ultrasound-Guided Nd:YAG Laser Intervention for Multifocal Venous Malformation
Fernando Duarte: Laser Protocols to Place and Save Implants
Bogdan Crisan: Oral Soft Tissues Management with LightWalker®11:00 - 12:00
Coffee breakMaki Tanaka: Immediate Implant Placement into an Infected Socket using Modified SWEEPS Technique Emerging Trends for Well-BeingStefano Benedicenti: Biomodulation: from Science to the Clinic
Mihael Vrčkovnik: Photobiomodulation Therapy for Treatment of Olfactory Dysfunction
Krešimir Simunović: NightLase®: A Challenge and a Blessing, our Update after over 12 Years of Experience14:00 - 15:00
Light lunchHarvey Shiffman: Laser-Assisted Treatment of Tinnitus and Vertigo Laser Artistry for Smile and FaceRita El Feghali: LightWalker® The Revolutionary Tool in Dental Aesthetics
Jeanette Rindeskog: Crafting Beautiful Smiles and Faces: A Dental Clinic’s Approach to Facial Aesthetics
Closing remarks
Linhlan Nguyen: From Purchase to Proficiency: My Fotona Laser Tale8:30 - 17:00 GYNECOLOGY Vulvar and Vaginal Procedures I
Aleksandra Koteniatkina: How to Treat Vulvar Dermatoses with Laser?
Volker Viereck: Nd:YAG / Er:YAG Dual Laser Treatment of Lichen Sclerosus - Results of RCT
Adrian Gaspar: My favorite topic - TBD
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Katja Miličević: One Size Does Not Fit All: Adapting Protocols to Fit Patients’ Needs
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Suleyman Ahkan: Fotona Vaginal Er:YAG Laser (VEL™) Treatment of Overactive Bladder in a Gonadal Dysgenesis Patient who Underwent Genital Reconstructive Surgery for Introital and Vaginal Stenosis
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Ali Haydar Kantarcı: Rare Indications Successfully Resolved with a Surgical Er:YAG Laser Approach
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Sibel Malkoç: A New Technique: Laser Labiaplasty without Labial Clamping
Teodora Vasileva: Er:YAG Laser for Colposcopic Surgery
Tamer Erel: Objective Analysis of the Treatment of Episiotomy Scars11:00 - 12:00
Coffee breakVulvar and Vaginal Procedures II & Surgical Procedures
Jorge Gaviria: My favourite topic - TBD
Olga Pustotina: The Intrauterine Laser Approach for Restoration of Thin Endometrium - Long-term Follow Up
Melanie Morin: Can We Treat Vulvodynia with Laser?
Ebru Alper: An Emerging Treatment Option for a Specific Group of Vulvodynia Patients: The Combined Application of VEL and Nd:YAG Laser
Olga Pustotina: Laser for Treatment of Hemorrhoids14:00 - 15:00
Light lunchUrology & Male Health & Round Tables
Zdenko Vižintin: Overview lecture: Insights into Fotona Male Health Program
Teodora Vasileva: HITS® for Treatment of Male Sexual Disorder
Round Table Discussion on Male Health
Round Table Discussion on the Future of Laser Gynecology
Closing Remarks
8:30 - 17:00 AESTHETICS Clinical Dermatology and Surgery
Uwe Paasch: Treating Precursors to Skin Cancer with SP Dynamis® and PDT
Duško Maletić: Fotona in the Hands of Surgeons
Behzad Taghizadeh: EVLA and Transdermal Treatments in the Vascular Surgery Practice
Tamara Klarić: My Experiences in use of 1064 nm and 1470 nm Lasers for EVLA
Hasan El-Fakahany: Dynamis® in my Practice - Versatility from A to Z
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Dilek Basaran: Short Pulse Nd-YAG Treatment for Port-wine Stain
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Luciano Morgado: Use of Fotona Dynamis® and StarWalker® Lasers to Treat Complications from Jet Plasma in the Cervical Region
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Naci Celik: Treatment of Hyaluronic Acid Filler Complication: Nasal Skin Necrosis11:00 - 11:45
Coffee breakNovel and Combined Treatments in Face, Body and Hair II
Barry Dekeyser: Advancements in Hair Loss Treatment: From Clinical Practice to Commercial Success
Doris Day: HaiRestart® - How and When do I Use it in My Practice?
Jesse Chong: The Benefits of new CoolMist™ Spray Cooling in my Nx Dynamis® Treatments
Tania Phillips: Recipe for Success - Fractional Ablative Treatments on the Face and the Body
Jorge Banos: Complete Body Contouring Approach - TightSculting® and StarFormer® Combined
Omar Suljagić: StarWalker® for Stretch Marks
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Tiana Burmann: Fox Eyes Lift—A New Protocol for Eyebrow Elevation with Fotona Laser
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Azza Halim: TightSculpting® and Carboxytherapy Combo14:00 - 15:00
Light lunchNovel and Combined Treatments in Face, Body and Hair III
Jorge Gaviria: Holistic Non-Invasive Face and Body Rejuvenation
David Sudarto: Combination of Ablative and Non-Ablative Fractional Multifocal Picosecond Treatment for Acne Scars in Asian Skin
Adele Bartram Goodall: My Approach to Laser Rejuvenation with Dynamis® and StarWalker®
Peter Nhat: Combining Er:YAG Resurfacing and Picosecond Nd:YAG in Treating Pigmented Lesions
Krešimir Simunović: When Tradition meets High Tech: Integration of Photobiomodulation and HITS® Magnetic
Stimulation into Fotona Treatment Protocols
Alexander Grant: Permanent Make-up Tattoo Removal
FREE COMMUNICATIONS: Sandra Medeiros: Photobiomodulation: the Future is Bright!
Closing RemarksEVENING Fotona Farewell Party
As the LA&HA Symposium 2024 draws to a close, join us for the Fotona Farewell Party. The location, yet to be revealed, will add an air of excitement to the evening.
Let's dance the night away!
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