About the
Chief Mentor

Dr. Viral Ramesh Desai, M.S., M.Ch, D.N.B.
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Viral Ramesh Desai is a renowned Plastic, Cosmetic, and Hair Transplant Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He is the Founder & Chief Promoter of CPLSS, Medical Director of Sarla Hospital & ICU, Mumbai, and Founder of ASCENT Academy. He serves as India President of ISWAM, Treasurer of IAAPS, and Scientific Board Member of IMCAS Global & Asia. An internationally recognized trainer and Key Opinion Leader, Dr. Desai has authored six textbook chapters, published 18 scientific papers, delivered over 400 national and international presentations, and trained more than 600 doctors. His expertise includes aesthetic plastic surgery, facial aesthetics, hair transplantation, botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, body contouring, and laser-based procedures
Program
Syllabus
Module 1: Facial Injectable – Neuromodulators (Toxins)
This module introduces plastic surgeons and Dermatologists to the principles and clinical application of neuromodulators and injectable skin rejuvenation therapies from a dermatology-centric perspective.
The curriculum covers:
- Facial anatomy relevant to neuromodulators
- Dynamic facial assessment and muscle balance
- Different Types of toxins available and whats new globally with advantages and Disadvantages of each.
- Indications and treatment planning for botulinum toxin
- Contra- Indications, absolute and relative
- Basic and advanced facial indications-Upper face, lower face, neck
- Medical Indications- Migraine, hyperhidrosis, facial palsy, etc applications
- Mesobotox, microbotox, Baby Botox techniques
- Body Indications- Traptox, Calf, Hypertrophic scar, Keloids, etc.
- Dilution strategies, dosing principles and injection depth
- Prevention, recognition and early management of complications
- Integration of neuromodulators into aesthetic and reconstructive practice
Module 2: Facial Injectables – Dermal Fillers & Advanced Facial Planning
This module focuses on volumetric restoration, contouring, and facial balancing using dermal fillers, with strong emphasis on safety and planning.
The curriculum covers:
- Facial anatomy, vascular danger zones and risk mitigation in relation to Injectable Practice
- Rheology, Properties and selection of dermal fillers
- Facial assessment for volume loss and structural imbalance
- Mid-face, lower-face and perioral rejuvenation- Cheeks, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, jawline and chin
- Upper face- Temple and forehead techniques
- Lip enhancement principles
- Peri-orbital use
- Hands and décolletage rejuvenation
- Body fillers- types and Indications
- Bio modulation and Bio- Stimulation
- PLLA (Sculptra like) – Indications, Techniques, Uses and complications
- CAHA- Calcium Hydroxyapatite- Uses, Techniques and dangers
- Cannula versus needle techniques
- Multi-Layering, sequencing and combination strategies
- Management of filler-related complications including vascular events
- Combining Fillers with other modalities
- Newer Developments in Fillers and Bio- fillers
Module 3: SKIN BOOSTERS AND REGENERATIVE MOLECULES
This module introduces plastic surgeons to advanced regenerative and anti-aging therapies, focusing on biologic treatments and cellular-level rejuvenation.
The curriculum covers:
- Principles of regenerative medicine in aesthetics
- Role of biologics in skin and hair rejuvenation
- Everything about Exosomes – mechanism, indications, regulations and clinical use
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and growth factor concentrates (GFC)- all myths cleared
- Poly-Nucleotides and Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN)- The new Regenerative frontiers
- Mesotherapy- Principles, substances, composition, molecules, Devices and regenerative protocols
- Growth factors- sources and uses
- Peptides, bio-mimetic Peptides- sources, uses, future, hype
- Integration of regenerative therapies into aesthetic practice
- What exactly are skin boosters and
- Different types of boosters available.
- Which skin booster to use and when.
- Different Composition of skin boosters
- Indications and contra- indications
- Different ways and techniques of how to use skin boosters
- Complications- prevention and management
List of
Documents
- Birth Certificate as proof of Date of Birth
- Copy of Passport/Domicile as proof of Nationality and Address
- Four passport-size photographs
- Copies of Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates of MBBS and
- Diploma/MD/DNB/DVD
- Copy of the NMC/ State Registration and Additional Qualification Registration Certificate
- Copy of Passport of Parents*
- Proof of NRI Status of Candidate/Parents*
- Transcripts*
- Copy of Visa* (if required)
* (For Foreign Candidates Only)
International
Collaboration
Admission
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