The "ASDS Expertise Summit: Injectables” educational course will be held in Naperville, Illinois, on Aug. 2-3. Dermatologic surgeons will learn the latest from pioneers and experts in biostimulators, hyaluronic acids, neuromodulators and fat grafting, plus participate in a facial anatomy mini master class, interactive small group sessions and an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Oak Dermatology.
ASDS Expertise Summit: Injectables
"This course will maximize attendees' procedural knowledge and competence through high-yield and interactive learning that offers realistic lessons,” said course Co-Director Ashish Bhatia, MD. "I'm also excited to share my personal practice management tips based on my experience building Oak Dermatology from the ground up and provide an exclusive peek behind-the-scenes of our Naperville location, including the pathology lab, 19 patient rooms with state-of-the-art technology and surgical room.”
The Expertise Summit will include live dissection facial anatomy instruction, live patient demonstrations and interactive learning that covers trending aesthetic procedures and evidence-based findings to improve patient outcomes.
Key highlights include:
- Facial Anatomy Mini Master Class - Detailed exploration of facial anatomy with an expert facial anatomist live dissection and instruction with donor cadaveric cephalus specimen, plus up-close small group learning.
- Live Patient Demonstrations - Exposure to a diverse range of facial structures and cosmetic procedures for real-world application.
- Small Group Sessions - Interactive learning rotations on facial anatomy, patient assessment, hands-on injection techniques and complication management.
- Exclusive Practice Insights - A behind-the-scenes tour of one of the nation's top dermatology practices, Oak Dermatology, showcasing excellence in patient care and practice management.
- On-demand Resources - Take-home resources will be provided, and portions of the educational content will be recorded for on-demand access through ASDS Learn.
Course Directors
- Ashish Bhatia, MD - Internationally recognized expert and teacher on cosmetic injectables, energy-based devices, Mohs surgery and facial reconstruction.
- Rachel Pritzker, MD - Nationally recognized expert and teacher on cosmetic injectables and laser surgery, renowned for her tailored solutions for patients.
- Annie Chiu, MD - Renowned expert on biostimulatory procedures off and on the face, as well as pioneering techniques in cosmetic dermatology.
- Daniel Friedmann, MD - Clinical research director with extensive experience across cosmetic dermatology, with a special interest in procedural complications.
- Jeffrey Hsu, MD - Thought leader on an array of cutting-edge treatments, including autologous fat grafting, cosmetic injectables, laser surgery and Mohs surgery.
- Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD - Assistant Editor for the "Dermatologic Surgery” journal and renowned expert on cosmetic dermatology procedures.
- Jonathan Sykes, MD, FACS - Cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon who has performed over 20,000 life changing surgical procedures and is an expert on facial anatomy and cosmetic injectables.
Dermatologists who register before June 2 at asds.net/Summit will save $200 with early-bird pricing. ASDS membership is not required to register; however, ASDS members receive a discounted rate.
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About the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is the largest specialty organization exclusively representing dermatologic surgeons who have the unique training and experience required to treat the health, function and beauty of patients' skin, hair and nails. ASDS members are pioneers in the field, often involved in clinical studies that substantiate popular procedures to revitalize and repair skin, enhance skin care devices and improve standard techniques. Dermatologic surgeons are also experts in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment. As the incidence of skin cancer rises, dermatologic surgeons are committed to spreading sun safety awareness to minimize the life-threatening effects of this disease. For more information, visit asds.net.
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CONTACT: Katie Allodi
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
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