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Physicians Flock to First Aesthetic Mesotherapy Course in United States;

French Pioneer Practitioners of Mesotherapy Share Expertise with Peers

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2004--The American Society of Aesthetic Mesotherapy (ASAM) is scheduled to host more than 100 physicians from around the United States on January 23rd and 24th, 2004 for a two-day course on the subject of Aesthetic Mesotherapy hosted in Miami Beach at the Ritz Plaza. Attendees will receive Training Certification from the ASAM.

Pioneered in the1950s by French physician Dr. Michel Pistor, Mesotherapy has gained tremendous popularity in the United States for its success in the treatment of weight loss, cellulite reduction, face and neck rejuvenation and hair re-growth and is applied with a series of painless injections of vitamins, minerals, medications, and amino acids placed just under the surface of the skin.

"Considering only a handful of United States physicians are trained and certified in the practice of aesthetic mesotherapy, we recognized a need to make it easier for U.S. physicians to get the proper training straight from the world renown experts," said Abdala Kalil, M.D., co-chair of ASAM and founder of Miami Beach-based Vitality Institute who initiated this conference.

The Aesthetic Mesotherapy course is divided into a two-part series; a theoretical course and a workshop with practical demonstrations followed by a question and answer session. The theoretical topics include:

-History of Mesotherapy and Definitions

-Technique and Depth of Injection

-Pharmacology

-Cellulite and Weight Loss treatment

-Hair Loss

-Aging Skin

-Mesolift

-MesoBotox

-Scars

-Pain Management

"As the voice of Aesthetic Mesotherapy in the United States; it is ASAM's goal offer our peers a means to get the best and latest Mesotherapy techniques from the expert source," said Kali who will also be teaching the practical part of the course. "Mesotherapy is a breakthrough in modern day medicine that the French have recognized for years."

About The American Society of Aesthetic Mesotherapy

The goal of this course is the development and the diffusion of Aesthetic Mesotherapy in the United States with the scientific support of pioneer practitioners in the field:

-- Dr. Jacques Le Coz (France): Former Chairman of the French Society of Mesotherapy - Co- Chairman and Scientific Director of ASAM.

-- Dr. Michel Delune (USA): President of AAAM - Former Chairman of the Belgian Society of Aesthetic Medicine.

-- Dr. Luc Dewandre (France): Chairman of eastern chapter of AAAM and member of the Belgian Society of Aesthetic Medicine.

-- Dr. Abdala Kalil (USA) : Co-Chairman of ASAM - Founder of The Vitality Institute- Miami Beach.

The ASAM is a scientific society exclusively devoted to the development and the diffusion of Aesthetic Mesotherapy.

About The Vitality Institute

The Vitality Institute is a place everyone from the rich and famous to the average working professional flock to discover the benefits of anti-aging. Patients experience the most innovative and breakthrough treatments in non-surgical cosmetic dermatology in a spa-like atmosphere. The Vitality Institute offers an array of treatments and services including Botox, Mesotherapy, customized diet and skin care programs as well as correction of facial wrinkles, crow's feet, frown lines or other facial imperfections with fillers that sculpt and contour the skin. The Vitality Institute has headquarters in Miami Beach, Florida, and is also affiliated with other South Florida spas including The Moor Spa located in Vero Beach, Anushka Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, and The Laser Center in Key West. http://www.vitalityinstitute.net

About Dr. Kalil

An aesthetic medicine expert and co-founder of The American Society of Aesthetic Mesotherapy, Abdala Kalil M.D. travels to Europe several times a year in order to stay one step ahead on the latest breakthrough techniques in non-surgical aesthetic medicine and brings those solutions back to his practice. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and spent five years working in the ER prior to starting The Vitality Institute in 2000 in order to fulfill his true passion of practicing aesthetic medicine. He graduated with a medical degree from the Universite Libre de Bruxelies in Belgium with top honors and came to the United States in 1983 to complete a series of residencies and internships. Dr. Kalil is fluent in five languages. http://www.DrKalil.com

For more information on attending this conference or future courses of American Society of Aesthetic Mesotherapy call 1-866-352-6869.
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