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Interactive Procedural Education: Cadaver Labs, Workshops and Patient Demonstrations

Hands-on Cadaver Lab - Facial Anatomy for Cosmetic Injections

Wednesday, Nov. 12

Pre-Conference Sessions

NEW! Hands-on Cadaver Lab: Cosmetic Lifting Procedures of the Eyes, Face and Neck | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST

This session will focus on advanced cosmetic surgery procedures in a highly interactive format and includes on-demand access to pre-study educational videos to view prior to the workshop (with additional CME), the live workshop with maximum time dedicated to hands-on training and on-demand access to recorded workshop lectures post event. Expert faculty will present how-to videos for each procedure, followed by faculty guided hands-on practice on cadaveric cephalus specimens. Procedures covered will include upper and lower blepharoplasties, brow lift, face lift and neck lift. Surgical instruments, PPE and cadaveric cephalus specimens provided; lunch also provided. Participants should wear scrubs to this workshop. Additional fee and pre-registration required, limited seats.

 

Chemical Peel Workshop: Medium and Deep Peeling for Dermatologists | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST

Developed in Cooperation with International Peeling Society-USA

This interactive workshop includes high-yield, practical lectures and chairside demonstrations of multiple chemical peels. Participants will learn chemical peel formulations and techniques that maximize the efficacy and safety of medium to deep chemical peels in a small group setting. Some hands-on practice is integrated into select demonstrations to optimize the educational experience. Additional fee (includes lunch) and pre-registration required, limited seats.

 

Live Demonstrations on Cadaveric Specimens

Hands-on Workshop for Injections

Thursday, Nov. 13

NEW! My Favorite Flaps: Live Demonstrations on Cadaveric Specimens | 10:45 a.m. – Noon CST

In this session, reconstruction experts will do live demonstrations of their favorite flaps on cadaveric specimens. Faculty will discuss key anatomic structures and execution steps, along with tips and pearls.

 

NEW! Hands-on Workshop: Injection Insights - Mastering Your Technique | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. CST

This session is geared for beginner to intermediate levels and provides small group hands-on training for cosmetic injection techniques for the upper, mid and lower face. Participants will rotate around multiple teaching stations equipped with high fidelity cutaneous injection models, interacting with renowned faculty who will instruct on tools and techniques and provide expert hands-on guidance.  Full face assessment with a concentration on safe injection technique will be emphasized. Additional fee and pre-registration required, limited seats.

 

Friday, Nov. 14

Hard Procedures: Live Demonstrations on Cadaveric Specimens | 10:45 a.m. – Noon CST

In this session, reconstruction experts will do live demonstrations of advanced reconstruction and scar revision procedures, AKA intimidating techniques or hard procedures, on cadaveric specimens. Faculty will discuss key anatomic structures and execution steps, along with tips and pearls.

 

Patient Demonstrations: Advanced Injection Techniques On-the-Face | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. CST

This live interactive session will feature renowned experts demonstrating advanced injection techniques. Participants will observe how faculty use an anatomical approach to facial assessment and demonstrate diverse approaches using structural tissue layers for the precise placement of injections to improve outcomes, minimize complications and enhance natural appearing results.

Surgical Skill Review

Advanced Injection Techniques

Saturday, Nov. 15

Hands-on Workshop for Residents and Fellows-in-Training: Surgical Skills | 1:30 – 3:45 p.m. CT

This hands-on workshop is designed for early-career, fellows and resident dermatologists. Participants will gain expert-guided hands-on experience practicing excision, suturing, linear closure and flap techniques. Participants will rotate through surgical skills stations with expert faculty at each station to provide instruction, guidance, tips and techniques to advance their surgical skill set. Additional fee and pre-registration required, limited seats.

Patient Demonstrations: BodyCon – Precision Injectables for Total Body Enhancement | 1:30 – 3:45 p.m. CT

Expand your expertise beyond the face and discover the power of precision injectables for total body enhancement. In this cutting-edge session, renowned experts will unveil the latest techniques for using dermal fillers and biostimulators to sculpt, smooth, and restore volume from the neck to the knees. Gain insider knowledge on high-impact treatment areas, explore proven results, and watch live demonstrations of advanced injection techniques designed to elevate your aesthetic practice.

Sunday, Nov. 16

Patient Demonstrations: Chairside with Experts | 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT

This unique interactive session will feature five simultaneous cosmetic injection demonstrations taking place throughout the session, with attendees rotating through each chairside demonstration. Participants will observe up close how faculty approach facial assessment and demonstrate diverse techniques that optimize aesthetic outcomes while minimizing complications. This opportunity to observe procedures chairside and to ask questions and receive instant feedback maximizes the educational experience.