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Interactive Procedural Education: Cadaver Labs, Workshops and Patient Demonstrations

Hands-on Cadaver Lab: Facial Anatomy for Cosmetic Injections

Pre-Conference Sessions — Wednesday, Nov. 1

NEW! Hands-on Cadaver Lab: Facial Anatomy for Cosmetic Injections, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Co-Directors: Brian Biesman, MD, FACS, and Sebastian Cotofana, MD, PhD, PhD

SOLD OUT – Wait list available

Improve your clinical and functional knowledge of facial anatomy for cosmetic injections with hands-on training by renowned experts in facial anatomy and injection techniques. Participants will be guided through clinically relevant techniques, safety and improved outcome aspects related to cosmetic facial injections. Each section of the course includes an anatomy demonstration and injection technique demonstration, followed by participant replicating injections and dissections on specimens. This workshop includes all instrumentation, PPE and cadaveric cephalus specimens. Participants should wear scrubs to this workshop. Additional fee (includes lunch) and advance registration required, limited seats.

 

Chemical Peel Workshop, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Developed in cooperation with IPS-USA

Co-Directors: Kachiu Lee, MD, MPH, and Seaver Soon, MD

SOLD OUT – Wait list available

This exclusive interactive workshop will include 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 superficial 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 advance registration required, limited seats.

Hands-on Cadaver Lab: Advanced Surgical Reconstruction

Patient model assessment and treatment with Sue Ellen Cox, MD

Thursday, Nov. 2

NEW! Hands-on Cadaver Lab: Advanced Surgical Reconstruction, 9 a.m. – Noon

Co-Directors: H. William Higgins, II, MD, MBE, and Christopher Miller, MD

SOLD OUT – Wait list available

Learn nuances about anatomy and reconstruction that you can’t find in textbooks! Participants will improve their surgical skills and knowledge of facial anatomy as renowned experts guide them through the design and execution of an Abbe flap, 3-stage forehead flap and cheek-to-nose interpolation flap. Eyelid reconstruction may be included, time permitting. Some prior experience with facial reconstructive surgery is recommended for registrants. This workshop includes all instrumentation, PPE and cadaveric cephalus specimens. Participants should wear scrubs to this workshop. Additional fee and advance registration required, limited seats.

 

NEW! Interactive Workshop: What Do You See? What Would You Do? – with patient demonstrations and attendee interaction!, 1:30 – 3:45 p.m.

Co-Directors: Sue Ellen Cox, MD, and Vince Bertucci, MD, FRCPC

Invited Faculty: Kimberly Butterwick, MD; Omer Ibrahim, MD; Shannon Humphrey, MD, FRCPC; Terrence Keaney, MD

Provide your input on patient assessment and treatment recommendations with polling tools for real cases and live patient models! Renowned cosmetic dermatologic surgeons will share their real before and after cases, and then perform assessment and treatment of patient models in real time in this interactive workshop with live patient demos. Additional fee applies and advance registration is required.

Susan H. Weinkle, MD, leads a patient demonstration on injectables

Chairside patient demonstration with Deirdre Hooper, MD

Residents and Fellows-in-Training Surgical Skills Hands-on Workshop

Friday, Nov. 3

Patient Demonstrations: Advanced Injection Techniques with 3D, 1:30 – 3:45 p.m.

Co-Directors: Susan Weinkle, MD, and Seth Matarasso, MD

This live interactive session will feature renowned experts demonstrating advanced injection techniques with dermal fillers, neuromodulators and biostimulators. 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. New this year is the option to view the procedures live in 3D!

 

Saturday, Nov. 4

Patient Demonstrations: Rejuvenation Without Fillers or Toxins, 1:30 – 3:45 p.m.

Co-Directors: Kimberly Butterwick, MD, and E. Victor Ross, MD

This live interactive session will feature renowned experts demonstrating rejuvenation and lifting techniques with energy-based devices and thread lifts. Participants will observe how faculty assess treatment areas and utilize an advanced armamentarium of cosmetic dermatology tools and techniques. Faculty will engage in a lively discussion of the pros and cons of various treatments throughout the session.

 

Sunday, Nov. 5

Hands-on Workshop: Residents and Fellows-in-Training Surgical Skills, 8 – 10:30 a.m.

SOLD OUT – Wait list available

Co-Directors: M. Laurin Council, MD, MBA, and Kira Minkis, MD, PhD

This hands-on workshop is designed for early-career and resident dermatologists. Participants will gain expert-guided hands-on experience practicing excision, suturing, linear closure and flap techniques. Participants will rotate through four 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 advance registration required, limited seats.

 

Patient Demonstrations: Chairside with Experts, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

SOLD OUT – Wait list available

Co-Directors: Jeffrey Hsu, MD, and Deirdre Hooper, MD

This unique interactive session will feature five simultaneous cosmetic injection demonstrations taking place throughout the session, with learners 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. Advance registration required, limited seats.

Interactive courses require pre-registration and a fee may apply.