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As aesthetic medicine continues to advance, staying up to date with the latest knowledge and techniques is essential for medical professionals. The American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Southern Africa (AAAM SA) is offering a series of comprehensive training courses and workshops in 2025, taking place in Pretoria, South Africa. This presents a valuable opportunity for medical doctors and dental surgeons looking to expand their expertise in aesthetic medicine with internationally recognised certification.
AAAM 2025 Course Schedule
February 2025
- AAAM Level 1: 17–19 Feb 2025
- AAAM Level 2: 17–21 Feb 2025
- AAAM Level 3: 19 Feb 2025
September 2025
- AAAM Level 1: 8–10 Sept 2025
- AAAM Level 3: 10 Sept 2025

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About AAAM Board Certification

AAAM Board Certification Courses are open to all licensed physicians, regardless of speciality. The programme consists of three levels that must be completed sequentially, culminating in Board Certification. AAAM Board Certification remains valid for 10 years but does not serve as a licence to practice.
AAAM was founded by Dr Michel Delune, a Belgian dermatologist with over 25 years of clinical and research experience. Together with leading physicians from aesthetic medical societies in Italy, France, and Spain, he established the first international medical society dedicated to aesthetic medicine, the Union Internationale de Medecine Esthetique (UIME).
AAAM maintains a strong focus on scientific integrity, ensuring that all training is delivered in a non-commercial environment.
AAAM Course Breakdown
1. Certificate Course (AAAM Level 1)
- Duration: 3 days
- Target: Introduction to aesthetic medicine
- Eligibility: Open to all medical doctors, regardless of speciality
- Certification: Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine awarded upon completion
Curriculum:
- Skin conditioning and chemical peelings
- Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers
- Lasers, lights, and aesthetic technologies
- Best practices in aesthetic medicine
- Live patient workshops



2. Diploma Course (AAAM Level 2)
- Duration: 5 days
- Target: Advanced aesthetic medicine
- Prerequisite: Completion of AAAM Level 1
- Certification: Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine awarded upon completion
Curriculum:
- Advanced botulinum toxin techniques
- Advanced dermal fillers
- Introduction to thread lifting
- Aesthetic mesotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
- Surgical skills for every medical office
- Cosmetic dermatology
- Live patient workshops
For dental practitioners – a dedicated course includes:
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Advanced botulinum toxin and dermal fillers
- Introduction to thread lifting
- Aesthetic mesotherapy and PRP
- Surgical skills for every dental office
- Live patient workshops


3. Board Certification (AAAM Level 3)
- Duration: 1 day
- Target: Written and oral examination
- Prerequisite: Completion of AAAM Levels 1 & 2, with a six-month interval after Level 2
Examination format:
- Part 1: Written examination (2 hours)
- Part 2: Oral examination (30 minutes)
Upon passing both exams, graduates receive a diploma and may refer to themselves as Diplomate, AAAM Board Certified in Aesthetic Medicine.


Contact AAAM Southern Africa
For more information or to register for the AAAM courses, get in touch with the AAAM Southern Africa team:
📞 Leoni Rademan-Ludeke
✉️ info@aesmedsa.co.za
📱 +27 82 523 4717
📞 Petro Engelbrecht
✉️ admin@aesmedsa.co.za
📱 +27 12 548 0725
Enrol today to gain globally recognised training in aesthetic medicine and advance your professional expertise. Visit the AAAM website for more details!
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