EDUCATION FOR APPs & OFFICE STAFF

We created a program just for you!

Join us in Las Vegas, for hands-on training, unparalleled education, and networking with your peers. This year’s program features outstanding educators, relevant content, and ample opportunities to enhance your skills and take your practice to the next level.

#AAFPRS2026 isn't just for physicians. Our Annual Meeting also offers vital education to practice managers, aesthetic injectors, physician assistants, surgical coordinators, and patient care coordinators who are looking to sharpen their skills, share insights, and learn strategies to boost their practice. You can choose from a variety of presentations and workshops covering a clinical and business/marketing topics, such as:
    ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS
  • Advanced PLLA: Precision Protocols, Patient Selection, and Multimodality Integration
  • Beneath the Surface: Anatomy Every Injector Must Know
  • Beyond Volume: A Modern Approach to Natural, Balanced Results
  • Managing Skin Laxity Post GLP-1 Medications
  • Nutraceutical Pre-Hab: Setting Patients Up for Success Before Facial Surgery
  • Optimizing Surgical Outcomes with Pre- and Post-Aesthetic Strategies
  • Rejuvenating the Periorbital Area Using Neurotoxins and Fillers
  • The High-Impact Aesthetic Consultation: Building Treatment Plans That Drive Outcomes, Trust, and Longevity
  • The Use of Injectables and Energy-Based Devices in Surgery
  • Treating Periocular Fine Lines Without Surgery: What Actually Works
  • Understanding the Landscape of Regenerative Aesthetics
     
    PRACTICE  STAFF
  • AI in Aesthetics: Practical Tools for Modern Clinical Practice
  • Dealing with the Unhappy Patient: Strategies for Success
  • How the A-team Prepares for In Office Procedures
  • Making Surgery Day a White Glove Experience
  • Mastering the Surgical Pipeline: From Patient Evaluation to the OR
  • Optimizing Patient Flow, Scheduling & Practice Operations
  • Patient Communication & Education: Aligning Expectations and Outcomes
  • Scaling Excellence: Building High-Performance Aesthetic Teams for Sustainable Growth
  • Streamlining Surgery Day: Efficiency, Flow & Fewer Delays
  • And much more!

The workshops below a may be of specific interest to this audience. A complete list of special courses, can be viewed here.

  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 

Cadaver Lab: Injectables, Fillers & Facial Anatomy | 3:45–6:15 PM
Take your injection skills to the next level!
Elevate your skills and boost your expertise in the art of dermal filler injections. This hands-on dissection lab is taught by world-renowned facial aesthetics experts who will demonstrate and explain their methods for improving outcomes, minimizing complications, and ensuring optimal results. You will receive personalized guidance as you to practice in a realistic, controlled environment with cadaver specimens, ensuring you master the anatomy and techniques required to achieve natural-looking, beautiful results for your patients. Spaces are limited – secure your spot today!

Instructors: Erika Barry, NP-C, MSN / Jason Bloom, MD, FACS / Connie Brennan, NP-C / Anthony E. Brissett, MD / Tara Delle Chiaie, DNP / Kian Karimi, MD / Jennifer Murdock, MD / Jennifer Prince, FNP-C / Morgan Renfro, RN / Daryoush (David) Saadat, MD / Michael T. Somenek, MD / Steven Sorr, NMD

  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 

Patient Care Coordinator Essentials Course | 10:15 AM–12:30 PM
Featuring a Special Presentation by CareCredit
 Instructors: Mara L. Shorr, BS, Jean Moody and Amy Anderson, MBA

Become the Confident, Conversion-Focused PCC Your Practice Needs!
Whether you’re new to the role, a seasoned professional, or a returning participant, this course is designed to help you thrive as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC). We combine strong foundational training with advanced, next-level strategies to help you build on prior knowledge and experience. You’ll gain a clear understanding of what it means to be a high-performing PCC—and how to master patient communication, consult conversion, and schedule management. You’ll also connect with PCCs from across the country, sharing real-world insights and learning what’s working in top-tier practices.

As part of the workshop, Jean Moody will lead hands-on training for navigating financial conversations with confidence, including presenting CareCredit financing, handling discount requests, communicating value versus cost, and applying proven strategies through role-play and interactive discussion.

While designed for PCCS, Practice Managers will also gain valuable insight into improving front-end operations, coaching teams, optimizing conversion metrics, and driving overall practice growth. Join us to build the skills, confidence, and strategies that lead to better patient experiences—and more booked surgeries.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:
• Respond to leads and book high-quality consultations
• Deliver standout consultations that build trust and connection
• Convert more consults into surgeries with confidence
• Overcome common pricing objections without sounding “salesy”
• Role-Play to Results: Mastering Patient Financing Discussions
• Communicate effectively using mirroring techniques and personality profiling
• Stay organized and proactive in a fast-paced surgical office
• Implement follow-up strategies that keep patients engaged and your surgeon’s schedule full
Compliance is a Team Sport: Legal & Risk Essentials | 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
This interactive, practice-wide workshop is designed for young physicians, business owners, practice managers, and key clinical staff who want to better understand the legal, financial, and operational risks that impact every aspect of their practice. From establishing a practice and structuring contracts to documentation standards, HIPAA, malpractice basics, informed consent, HR pitfalls, and financial safeguards, this session delivers actionable insights your team can immediately implement. Participants will gain clarity on roles, responsibilities, patient rights, and the internal controls that protect both the organization and the people within it—while learning how to identify red flags and when to escalate concerns appropriately.

  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26  

Social Media Workshop with Jonathan P. Jacques, BS | 8:30 AM–10 AM
How to Go Viral & Gain 1,000s of Patients!

Let’s face it... social media is no longer “optional” for your practice, it’s essential for survival. Discover how the top 1% of facial plastic surgeons turn followers into high-ticket patients. Designed for the whole practice—from beginners to seasoned content creators—this workshop delivers practical tips, proven tactics, and actionable strategies to strengthen your social media presence. In this must-see session, you’ll discover:
  • Why social media is the #1 most profitable channel to scale your practice! 
  • The "authority shortcut" that positions you as the most sought-after surgeon in your city. 
  • Time-saving tactics and powerful A.I. tools to automate your social media! 
  • How to ethically scale to 100k+ followers even if you're "too busy" to film content and have no idea what to post. 
  • The secret to attracting "premium patients" and booking 100s of qualified appointments via Instagram!

Jon Jacques is a Social Media Expert with over 1 Million followers. He’s been featured by The Ellen Show, BuzzFeed & Entrepreneur Magazine and worked with Logan Paul, Sly Stallone, Chris Hemsworth & Billie Eilish. To date, Jon has helped 4,000+ aesthetic practitioners scale their practices via social media. His clients have generated Billions of views and over $250M in sales! 
Legal Essentials for Your Practice’s Social Media Presence | 10:45 AM–12:15 PM
Gain practical legal insights to help your practice navigate today's digital landscape. This two-part workshop explores the key compliance issues surrounding social media, patient privacy, and online reputation management, offering actionable guidance for physicians and practice staff alike.

Led by Samuel E. Pondrom, JD, and Jay D. Reyero, JD, of ByrdAdatto, this workshop provides practical legal insights tailored to today's aesthetic and facial plastic surgery practices.

Part 1: Social Media Compliance: What Every Practice Should Know
Now that you know how to grow your audience and create engaging content, it’s equally important to understand how to protect your practice while doing it. Social media can be one of your practice’s most powerful tools, but it also comes with important responsibilities. This session will teach physicians and office staff how to safely build the practice brand while understanding patient consent, privacy protections, content boundaries, internal protocols, and when to escalate concerns before small mistakes turn into costly consequences.

Part 2: Legal Compliance with Patient Reviews
Patient reviews are one of the most influential factors in a prospective patient's decision-making process, making online reputation management a critical component of every facial plastic surgery practice. Yet responding to reviews, encouraging patient feedback, and leveraging testimonials for marketing purposes can create significant legal and regulatory exposure when handled incorrectly. This presentation will provide attendees with a practical roadmap for navigating the complex legal landscape.
Dermal Filler Injection Demo with Ultrasound Correlation | 3:45 PM—5:45 PM
Nonsurgical and minimally invasive treatments are a cornerstone of a modern, successful facial plastic surgery practice. Attend this session to elevate your expertise! Join leading facial aesthetics experts for an exciting demonstration enhanced by real-time ultrasound correlation. Gain deeper insight into facial anatomy, product placement, and tissue response, while learning advanced techniques and proven strategies for achieving stunning, natural-looking results. Watch and learn effective—and safe—approaches to restoring youthful volume in the lips, temples, cheeks, nose, lower third, and more. Whether you’re refining your technique or expanding your treatment offerings, this session offers practical ways to personalize care and exceed patient expectations.
Instructors: Kian Karimi, MD, FACS and Steven Sorr, NMD