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Exhibits: Mar. 21-23 Austin, TxExhibits: Mar. 21-23 Austin, TxExhibits: Mar. 21-23 Austin, Tx

The Aesthetic Arena

Friday, March 21

ARENA-1
Welcome
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Available

Welcome

Friday, March 21 at 8:30 AM
Virtual
  • Kiya Movassaghi, MD

    The Aesthetic Society Presidential Welcome

  • Oni Garcia, MD

    The Aesthetic Foundation Presidential Welcome

  • Douglas Steinbrech, MD

    2024 Annual Meeting Awards

  • Trent Douglas, MD

    Industry Awards

No CME
ARENA-2
Keynote
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Available

Opening Keynote Lecture: Avoiding Complications of Laser Treatment

Friday, March 21 at 8:45 AM
Virtual AlliedPro
Moderator
  • Brannon Claytor, MD
Presenter
  • Eric Bernstein, MD
No CME
ARENA-3
Scientific
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Available

Scientific Sessions/Papers 1

Friday, March 21 at 9:45 AM
Virtual
Moderators
  • Michael Edwards, MD
  • Steven A. Hanna, MD, FRCSC
View Schedule (6 Sessions)
9:45 AM Does the Evolution Toward More Cohesive Gels Reduce Silicone Leakage in Breast Implants?
Presenter
9:52 AM TBD
9:59 AM Systemic Symptoms Associated with Breast Implants (SSBI)- Beliefs and Emotions Study
Presenter
10:06 AM Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate in the Secondary Breast Implant Patient: Outcome Analysis of 486 Consecutive Procedures
Presenter
10:13 AM Smooth Implants in Subfascial Pocket - How to Maintain a Stable and Natural Breast Shape?
Presenter
10:20 AM Discussion
No CME
ARENA-4
Scientific
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Available

Scientific Sessions/Papers 2

Friday, March 21 at 10:30 AM
Virtual
Moderators
  • Rafael Couto, MD
  • Allen Gabriel, MD
View Schedule (6 Sessions)
10:30 AM Quantification of Axial Chest Wall Slope Asymmetry in Healthy Females
Presenter
10:37 AM Nanoscale Surface and Elemental Composition Analysis of Breast Implant Shells
Presenter
10:44 AM Brazilian Breast Sculpting – Mastopexy without Implants – a Personal Approach
Presenter
10:51 AM Composite Sling: A Strategy for Support in Mastopexy with Implant
Presenter
10:58 AM Comparative Outcomes of Smooth Versus Textured Breast Implants: A Pooled Analysis of 32,199 Implants
Presenter
11:05 AM Discussion
No CME
ARENA-5
Scientific
11:30 AM – 12:35 PM
Available

Scientific Sessions/Papers 3

Friday, March 21 at 11:30 AM
Virtual
Moderators
  • Rachel Walker, MD
  • Jonathan Cook, MD
View Schedule (9 Sessions)
11:30 AM Timing and Outcomes of Body Contouring Surgery after Bariatric Surgery Vs. GLP-1 Receptor Agonist-Induced Weight Loss
Presenter
11:37 AM ➭OPEN
11:44 AM A Biomechanical Analysis of Barbed and Monofilament Suture in an Ex Vivo Skin Closure Model
Presenter
11:51 AM The Role and Risk Profile of Rivaroxaban and Aspirin for Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in the Body Contouring Patient: A Single Center, 742 Patient Review
Presenter
11:58 AM Complications of Non-Autologous Fillers in the Buttocks Management and Outcomes
Presenter
12:05 PM Expanding the Concept of Hip Expansion By Fat Grafting to Recreate the Female Silhouette in a Series of 2,669 Patients
Presenter
12:12 PM ➭OPEN
12:19 PM Innovative Ultrasound Techniques for Predicting Gluteal Augmentation Outcomes with Muscle-Adipose Flaps
Presenter
12:26 PM Discussion
No CME
ARENA-6
Scientific
1:30 PM – 3:04 PM
Available

Scientific Sessions/Papers 4

Friday, March 21 at 1:30 PM
Virtual
Moderators
  • Daniel Gould, MD
  • Jeffrey Kenkel, MD
View Schedule (12 Sessions)
1:30 PM Industry Abstract Presentation: Efficacy of Topical CO2 Gel in Enhancing Recovery after Body Contouring Surgery: A Contralateral Clinical Trial
Presenters
  • Mauricio Perez, MD
  • Alfredo Hoyos, MD
1:37 PM Industry Abstract Presentation: Subdermal Radiofrequency with Quantum RF: Preliminary Trial Data on Skin Elasticity and Safety in High-Definition Liposculpture
Presenters
  • Mauricio Perez, MD
  • Alfredo Hoyos, MD
1:44 PM Industry Abstract Presentation: A Prospective Single-Center Investigator Initiated Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Combined Targeted Verifiable Subcision and Helium Plasma RF in the Treatment of Cellulite and Skin Laxity
Presenter
  • Barry E. DiBernardo, MD
2:00 PM New Contours, Different Risks: Comparing Trends and Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Aesthetic Surgery with Prior Bariatric Surgery Versus Glucagon-like Peptide 1
Presenter
2:07 PM Effect of Cannabidiol (CBD) on Random Skin Flap Survival in a Rat Model
Presenter
2:14 PM From Glucose to Gauze: Exploring the Utility of DPP-4 Inhibitors in Scarring and Wound Healing
Presenter
2:21 PM A Historical Perspective on Ratios in Aesthetics
Presenter
2:28 PM Artificial Intelligence, Deepfakes, and Rhinoplasty: Navigating Legal Waters in an Era of Digital Alteration
Presenter
2:35 PM Renal Complications Associated with the Use of Dermal Fillers: A Systematic Review
Presenter
2:42 PM Shifting Aesthetics: Trends in Facial Proportions and Attractiveness over the Past Decade
Presenter
2:49 PM Enhancing Flap Survival in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery through Exosome Therapy
Presenter
2:56 PM Discussion
No CME
ARENA-7
Presentation
3:04 PM – 4:07 PM
Available

Scientific Sessions/Papers 5

Friday, March 21 at 3:04 PM
Virtual
Moderators
  • Gian Frojo, MD
  • Gary Tuma, MD
View Schedule (9 Sessions)
3:04 PM Defining Femininity: Crowdsourced Insights on Gendered Facial Features across Ethnicities
Presenter
3:11 PM Perioperative Esthetician Consults Provides Patients with Flawless Aesthetic Outcomes in Facelift
Presenter
3:18 PM Hemostatic Net Sutures and Microneedling Aid in Optimal Results in Percutaneous Neck Lift
Presenter
3:25 PM Alloplastic Midface Augmentation and Concomitant Soft Tissue Maneuvers Optimize Aesthetic Results and Longevity in Patients with Negative Vector Morphology
Presenter
3:32 PM Autologous Fat Grafting to the Pre-Levator Muscle Aponeurosis in Patients with Age-Related Enophthalmos
Presenter
3:39 PM Intraoperative Systolic Blood Pressure As a Significant Predictor of Postoperative Hematoma Following Facelift: Single Surgeon Experience of 118 Consecutive Facelifts
Presenter
3:46 PM Overcoming Practice Management Challenges in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Using AI Tools
Presenter
3:53 PM Consensus and Evidence-Based Recommendations on the Impact of Minimally Invasive Treatments on Subsequent Facial Surgery for Additional Aesthetic Enhancement
Presenter
4:00 PM Discussion
No CME
ARENA
Special
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Available

Global Rumble: The Best in Craft

Friday, March 21 at 4:30 PM
Virtual
Additional Information

Join us for a craft beer as representatives from our partnering Societies present their BEST case in a battle to determine The Best in Craft!

Moderator
  • Jamil Ahmad, MD
Discussants
  • Kiya Movassaghi, MD, DMD
  • Foad Nahai, MD
  • Arturo Ramirez-Montanana, MD
Presenters
  • Avi Islur, MD
  • Amin Kalaaji, MD, PhD
  • Cameron Keating, MD
  • Andre Luis de Menezes Maranhao, MD
  • Humberto Morelli, MD
  • Nora Nugent, MD
  • Marc Pacifico, MD
  • Andre Auersvald, MD
  • Abdoljalil Kalantar Hormozi, MD
No CME

Saturday, March 22

ARENA-8
Keynote
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Available

Opening Keynote Lecture: Body Contouring with Injectables

Saturday, March 22 at 8:45 AM
Virtual AlliedPro
Moderators
  • Tracy Pfeifer, MD
  • George Baxter-Holder, DNP
Panelist
  • Sachin Shridharani, MD
No CME
ARENA-9
Scientific
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Available

Scientific Sessions/Papers 6

Saturday, March 22 at 9:45 AM
Virtual
Moderator
  • Robert Singer, MD
View Schedule (8 Sessions)
9:45 AM Sagittal Oblique Splitting of Rib Cartilage for Overcoming of Warping
Presenter
9:52 AM Super High SMAS Extended Deep Plane Facelift
Presenter
9:59 AM Rhinoplasty Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Gender Affirming Surgery: A Single-Institutional Experience
Presenter
10:06 AM Enhancing Safety and Aesthetics in Lower Blepharoplasty: Outcomes of a Transcutaneous Technique with Canthal Anchoring and Orbicularis Oculi Sling Support
Presenter
10:13 AM Transconjunctival Tucking of Anterior Layer of Levator Aponeurosis : Ptosis Correction
Presenter
10:20 AM Treatment of Sunken Upper Eyelid Deformity in Elderly Asian Patients: Blepharoptosis Correction with Medial Orbital Fat Pad Transposition and Orbicularis Oculi Preservation
Presenter
10:27 AM Trans-Palpebral Forehead-Plasty : Simulation of Endoscopic Forehead Lift
Presenter
10:34 AM Discussion
No CME
ARENA-10
Scientific
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Available

Scientific Sessions/Papers 7

Saturday, March 22 at 11:00 AM
Virtual
Moderators
  • Mark Jewell, MD
  • Robert Singer, MD
View Schedule (8 Sessions)
11:00 AM Shifting the Paradigm; Progression from Traditional and Fractionated CO2 Laser to 2910 Nm Erbium-Doped Fluoride Glass Fiber Laser for Selective Photothermolysis and Tissue Tightening Using Non-Invasive Laser Coring in the Aesthetic Patient
Presenter
11:07 AM A Minimally Invasive Midface and Neck Lift Utilizing a Novel Suturing Device
Presenter
11:14 AM Ultrasound Assistance for Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift
Presenter
11:21 AM Dynamic Endoscopic Forehead Lift: Role of Peri-Orbital Muscle Manipulation
Presenter
11:28 AM Options for Neck Sculpting with or without Submandibular Gland Removal
Presenter
11:35 AM Gaspar W. Anastasi Award - Residents and Fellows Forum Best Paper
11:42 AM Gaspar W. Anastasi Award - Endorsed Fellows Program Best Paper
11:49 AM Discussion
No CME
ARENA-11
Scientific
2:00 PM – 3:04 PM
Available

Scientific Sessions/Papers 8

Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 PM
Virtual
Moderators
  • Al Cohn, MD
  • Steven A. Hanna, MD, FRCSC
View Schedule (9 Sessions)
2:00 PM Plasma-Assisted Liposuction for Abdominal Contouring: Efficacy and Safety Outcomes
Presenter
2:07 PM Long-Term Outcomes with Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) in Aesthetic Breast Surgery – an International Retrospective Review
Presenter
2:14 PM TRAM Flap and Fat Grafting for Autologous Breast Augmentation
Presenter
2:21 PM Gender-Affirming Breast Augmentation Using a Subfascial Plane: A Retrospective Review
Presenter
2:28 PM Comparison of Patient Reviews for Submental Liposuction and Kybella on the Website Realself: Is There a Superior Intervention for Submental Adiposity?
Presenter
2:35 PM Analysis of Non-Oncologic Breast Surgery Infection Bacteriology for Prophylactic Management
Presenter
2:42 PM Breast Implant Shell Mechanical Properties: A Scoping Review
Presenter
2:47 PM nternal Mastopexy Technique in Breast Explant Surgeries
Presenter
2:56 PM Discussion
No CME
ARENA-12
Scientific
3:04 PM – 4:00 PM
Available

Scientific Sessions/Papers 9

Saturday, March 22 at 3:04 PM
Virtual
Moderators
  • Charles Galanis, MD
  • Steve Sigalove, MD
View Schedule (8 Sessions)
3:04 PM Wide Abdominal Plication Zones and Anatomy to Address Waistline Contour
Presenter
3:11 PM Minimally Invasive Hand Rejuvenation
Presenter
3:18 PM Awake Autologous Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation: A Safe and Effective Technique with High Patient Satisfaction
Presenter
3:25 PM Incorporating Targeted Verifiable Subcision for Cellulite into Multimodal Surgical Treatment Plans for Rejuvenation of the Buttocks and Thighs
Presenter
3:32 PM Plastic Surgery in the Ozempidemic: Considerations for the Timing of Body Contouring Surgery in Patients with Semaglutide-Associated Weight Loss
Presenter
3:39 PM Defining the Zones of Selective Liposuction 360 to Improve the Female Silhouette
Presenter
3:46 PM Brachioplasty: A Modern Approach to Arm Aesthetics
Presenter
3:53 PM Discussion
No CME

Sunday, March 23

ARENA-13
Keynote
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Available

Opening Keynote Lecture: Mesh: Use of Scaffolds in Breast Surgery

Sunday, March 23 at 8:45 AM
Virtual
Moderators
  • Patrick Mallucci, MD
  • Allen Gabriel, MD
Presenter
  • Kiya Movassaghi, MD, DMD
No CME
ARENA-14
Scientific
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Available

Scientific Presentations/Papers 10

Sunday, March 23 at 9:45 AM
Virtual
Moderators
  • Al Aly, MD
  • Deniz Sarhaddi, MD
View Schedule (8 Sessions)
9:45 AM Safely Managing Adverse Events in Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation
Presenter
9:52 AM ➭OPEN
9:59 AM Characterizing Facial Feminization Surgery Revisions and Complications in a Large and Diverse Cohort
Presenter
10:06 AM Simon Says... Blake Wants a Revision: Predictors of Revision at Time of Primary Rhinoplasty
Presenter
10:13 AM AI Meets Aesthetic Surgery: Enhancing Tummy Tuck Patient Information Sheets to Empower Patient Decisions
Presenter
10:20 AM Public Engagement with Plastic Surgery Education: Analyzing Tiktok Plastic Surgeon Influencer Content
Presenter
10:27 AM Content Analysis of Instagram Stories of Top Plastic Surgeons
Presenter
10:34 AM Discussion
No CME
ARENA-15
Scientific
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Available

Scientific Presentations/Papers 11

Sunday, March 23 at 11:00 AM
Virtual
Moderators
  • Camille Cash, MD
  • Eric Culbertson, MD
View Schedule (5 Sessions)
11:00 AM How to Increase Your Brand Awareness Nowadays? from Social Media to Personalised Skincare Line
Presenter
11:07 AM Social Media As a Tool for Plastic Surgery Education: A Qualitative Systematic Review
Presenter
11:14 AM AI in the Face of Aesthetic Surgery: Assessing Demographic Bias in Visual Representations
Presenter
11:21 AM How Plastic Surgeon Youtube Influencers Shape Public Knowledge of Plastic Surgery: A Study in Online Patient Education
Presenter
11:28 AM The Rewards of Cultivating an Effective Staff. Revenue Building Techniques for Your Practice.
Presenter
No CME
ARENA-16
Scientific
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Available

Scientific Presentations/Papers 12

Sunday, March 23 at 11:45 AM
Virtual
Moderator
  • Omar Beidas, MD
View Schedule (6 Sessions)
11:45 AM Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Collagen Induction Improves Aesthetic Outcomes in Postsurgical Scars
Presenter
11:52 AM Use of Visia-CR Generation 7 in Aesthetic Skin Assessment
Presenter
11:59 AM Lipolysis Agents for Non-Submental Fat Reduction
Presenter
12:06 PM A Decade of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Rhinoplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
Presenter
12:13 PM Evidenced-Based Strategies for Management of Pathologic Scars in Ethnic Skin
Presenter
12:20 PM Discussion
No CME