LABS, WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL SESSIONS

In additional to traditional lectures, #AAFPRS2025 hosts numerous hands-on labs, special presentations, and interactive workshops, to help enhance your learning experience. Take a look at the exciting educational content offered at this year's meeting. You must be registered for the AAFPRS Annual Meeting to participate in any of these events.

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  WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 

Physicians Business Forum | 12:45 PM–4:15 PM
Kick-off your #AAFPRS2025 learning experience at the Physicians Business Forum. This unique event is designed for both young and seasoned physicians and is intended to allow for candid discussions about important issues affecting the health and vitality of your practice. Young physicians will receive support and guidance to help navigate life after residency. Whether you're transitioning into practice or looking to sharpen your business acumen, this Forum offers valuable insights and actionable advice. It’s also the perfect place for experienced physicians come together to explore best practices, discuss challenges, share insights, and learn vital strategies to thrive in a competitive market. Join us and take your practice to the next level!
                        

Women in Facial Plastic Surgery Symposium| 12:45 PM–4:15 PM
Empower, inspire, and connect at the Women in Facial Plastic Surgery (WFPS) Symposium! This brand-new event is designed to foster camaraderie and provide a forum that represents–and advances–your interests. The WFPS Symposium highlights and celebrates diversity in our specialty and aims to promote and encourage the personal and professional development of this important, powerful group. This is a collaborative setting and safe space to discuss the experiences, challenges and opportunities you face and serves as an authentic vehicle to inspire the next generation of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with peers in a supportive and empowering environment.

Master Classes with Drs. Massry and Talei | 4:30 PM–6 PM
Classes give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a topic and to take part in a deep dive learning experience. Don’t miss the chance to get in-depth instruction and take part in interactive discussions. Join us for a transformative experience and the chance to elevate your practice and expand your capabilities. Learn advanced techniques and gain invaluable insights from world-renowned facial rejuvenation experts Guy Massry, MD and Benjamin A. Talei, MD.

  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 

Patient Care Coordinator Essentials Course | 1:30–9:30 PM
Instructors: Mara L. Shorr, BS, CAC II-XVI and Amy Anderson, MBA
Become the Confident, Conversion-Focused PCC Your Practice Needs!
 Whether you’re new to the role or ready to level up, this course is your ultimate guide to thriving as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC). You’ll learn what it truly means to be a PCC—and how to master the art of patient communication, consult conversion, and schedule management. 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”
  • 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.

Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow PCCs from across the country—sharing real-world experiences, building your network, and learning what’s working in other top-tier practices.

Join us to build the skills, confidence, and strategies that lead to better patient experiences—and more booked surgeries. Register today!

  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 

Cadaver Lab: Fillers & Injectables  | 7:45–9:45 AM
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!

Cadaver Lab: Preservation Rhinoplasty | 10 AM–12:30 PM
Hone your craft and increase your knowledge during this immersive, hands-on dissection course, designed for both seasoned surgeons and those seeking to elevate their rhinoplasty technique. Designed for both experienced surgeons and those looking to elevate their techniques, this lab gives you the chance to practice and perfect your surgical rhinoplasty skills, while receiving advice and guidance from an international cadre of world-renowned rhinoplasty experts. This lab includes Structural, Preservation and Precision Rhinoplasty with ultrasonic Piezotome technology. Faculty will demonstrate various concepts, answer your questions, and provide guidance as you try them on your own, so you can apply what you’ve learned into practice.

Non-CME Workshop Sponsored by YellowTelescope | 10:15 AM–11 AM
Million-Dollar Moves: How to Increase Your Profits with a Simple, Proven Process
Senior Consultant, Dani Scott and VP, Abby Karcz, will pull back the curtain on the exact YellowTelescope process that has catapulted top aesthetic practices from six figures to over $10 million in their first year—without sacrificing patient care. Attendees will learn a proven sales methodology for optimizing consultations, improving team performance, and driving revenue. Refined over 16 years with hundreds of practices, these simple strategies consistently produce 65–95%+ in-office booking ratios. Whether you want to scale your business or fine-tune operations, you’ll leave with the blueprint for making million-dollar moves in your practice. This workshop is designed for practicing physicians. Space is Limited–Register Today!

Cadaver Lab: Facial Gender Affirmation | 4 PM–6 PM
Take your skills to the next level in the transformative field of facial gender affirmation surgery. This unique, specialized lab provides an in-depth understanding of the nuances involved with gender-affirming procedures. Whether you’re refining your existing skills or expanding into this impactful area of surgery, this immersive training will empower you to provide exceptional care with precision, confidence, and compassion. This course is presented by AAFPRS’ Gender Affirming Facial Surgery (GAFS) Committee and brings together leading experts in the field to provide a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience.

The course is designed for residents and practicing physicians with a foundational knowledge, however, prior surgical experience in gender-affirming procedures is not required. 

  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20  

Synkinesis Workshop & Live Injection Demo | 10:15 AM—12:15 PM
Discover cutting-edge treatments for patients with non-flaccid facial paralysis and synkinesis at this engaging educational session. Featuring a combination of panel discussions, case examples, and in-depth insights into the latest techniques, this workshop offers practical pearls to implement into your own practice. From traditional treatments like facial retraining and botulinum toxin to emerging surgical techniques such as selective neurectomy and myomectomy, this event includes roundtable discussions and collaborative opportunities to share knowledge and refine your skills with fellow experts in the field. This workshop is included with the registration fee.

Cadaver Lab: Facelift | 10 AM–12:30 PM
Gain Unparalleled Insight from the Masters of Facial Rejuvenation!
 
This immersive, hands-on dissection lab gives you a rare opportunity to refine your skills, deepen your anatomical understanding, obtain invaluable insight, and get instruction from the world’s best face lift experts. With a high faculty-to-participant ratio, you’ll benefit from personalized, one-on-one instruction—ensuring you develop the confidence and precision to perform advanced techniques, optimize outcomes, and minimize complications. Take advantage of this chance to be mentored by masters of the craft as you try each procedure on your own. 
 
This is more than a course—it’s a transformative learning experience. Observe. Practice. Perfect.
Register now to take your surgical mastery to the next level!

 Instructors:
Dominic Bray, MBBS, FRCS
Elizabeth W. Chance, MD
Ritu Chopra, MD
Neil A. Gordon, MD
Jill L. Hessler, MD
Chia Chi Kao, MD
Amir Karam, MD
Marc Mani, MD, FACS
L. Mike Nayak, MD
Jose Carlos Neves, MD
David Saadat, MD
Sidney J. Starkman, MD
Benjamin A. Talei, MD


Microtia Workshop | 1:30–3:30 PM
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to refine your skills and learn from leading experts in microtia reconstruction. In this hands-on workshop, participants will practice autologous rib carving on simulation cartilage blocks; porous polyethylene implants will be provided. Expert instructors will share valuable technical pearls as you perform ear reconstructions in a supportive, interactive environment. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

Liquid Rhinoplasty & Live 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! Watch and learn as facial aesthetics experts perform live, real-time treatments as they enhance natural beauty and restore youthful volume to the lips, cheeks, nose and more. Attend this event to refine your skills and learn how to customize treatments to perfectly meet your patients’ needs and desires.


Maxillofacial Trauma Plating Course | 3:30–5 PM
Unlock the skills to master complex facial trauma repairs with our Maxillofacial Trauma Plating Course. Designed for physicians who are eager to refine their expertise in reconstructive surgery, this course offers hands-on training in the latest techniques for plating and stabilizing fractures of the face and jaw and provides learners with the opportunity to become more familiar with open reduction and internal fixation. Skull models will be available for each participant, and instructors will guide learners through the basics of applying midface and mandible hardware.
This course is primarily geared toward junior level residents.

 

  SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21   

Morning Mimosas & Mastery! Special Presentation| 8:30 AM—10:30 AM
Redefining Aesthetic Outcomes in Facelift Surgery
Be sure to extend your stay in LA to gain invaluable content that you won't find anywhere else—ever. This special interactive presentation features lively panels with the world’s top facelift experts who will illuminate their technique, as well as pre-recorded live-narrated surgeries, allowing you to witness the precision and artistry behind each procedure. Interactive discussions with the audience about surgery planning will give you the chance to share insights and strategies for achieving natural yet dramatic results. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the masters, elevate your skills, and hone your craft. Plan your travel accordingly and register now!