LABS & WORKSHOPS

  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 

Physicians-Only Business Forum | 1 PM – 5:30 PM
This program is designed to foster collaboration and give you the opportunity to share information, concerns, and common experiences with your peers in an informal setting. Gain valuable insight into the latest business challenges, marketing trends, compliance or legal issues, best practices, and strategies to help you stay competitive. The Forum is designed for physicians in all stages of their careers and is intended to allow for candid discussions about important issues affecting the health and vitality of your practice.

  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 

Patient Coordinator Skills to Support a Platinum Practice | 1:30 PM–6 PM
Instructor: Karen Zupko
Whether you are a new patient care coordinator, a seasoned aesthetic surgeon, or a patient services team manager with ten years of experience, refreshers and new ideas for handling objections are always in style. This course is highly recommended for experienced patient care counselors who may fall into “this is the way we’ve always done it” syndrome. New patient care coordinators find that they leave with confidence and enthusiasm.
Additional Registration Fee Required.

  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25  

Ultrasound for Aesthetic Injectors  | 1 PM—6:30 PM
Instructor: Steven F. Weiner, MD
Gain competence and learn to inject more confidently by using ultrasound imaging for cosmetic filler treatments. Taught by Steven F. Weiner, MD, this course combines didactic education with hands-on training for a comprehensive learning experience. It is designed for Physicians, Nurse Injectors, and Physician Assistants who are involved in managing filler complications and want to take their skills–and their practice–to the next level. A certificate of completion will be provided after the meeting.
Additional Registration Fee Required. 

  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26  

Synkinesis Workshop | 10:20 AM—12:20 PM 
Moderator: Samuel L. Oyer, MD, FACS
Learn about cutting-edge treatments for patients with non-flaccid facial paralysis and synkinesis. Combination panel discussion, case examples, and in-depth knowledge on the latest techniques. An emphasis will be placed on practical pearls to implement into your own practice from traditional treatments such as facial retraining and botulinum toxin to emerging surgical techniques such as selective neurectomy or myomectomy among others.

Dermal Filler Injection Demo | 1:30 PM—3:30 PM
Nonsurgical and minimally invasive techniques are a critical component to a facial plastic surgeon’s practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn tips, tricks, and techniques for ensuring beautiful results! Attend this event to hone your skills and learn how to better tailor your treatments to meet the needs and desires of your patients.

Microvascular Workshop | 1:30 PM—6 PM
Moderator: Mark K. Wax, MD
Refine and expand your knowledge in microvascular head and neck reconstruction through this comprehensive, customized workshop. You’ll hear experts in the field discuss the nuances of microvascular reconstruction, debate principles and techniques, and evaluate cutting-edge technologies that are driving innovation.