American Society of Plastic Surgeons Raises Bar for Annual Meeting; Jam-Packed With Medical Developments, Innovations & Emerging Trends 10/7/2003
From: Theresa Hill, Kathleen Corcoran or LaSandra Cooper, 847-228-9900, all of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons News Advisory: More than 4,800 doctors, medical personnel and exhibitors in the field of plastic surgery will meet in San Diego for Plastic Surgery 2003, the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF) and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS). The meeting, held Oct. 25-29, 2003 at the San Diego Convention Center, promises new and improved instructional courses, new cosmetic programs, one-of-a-kind symposia and the largest trade show in the plastic surgery specialty. "The annual scientific meeting has always created an unmatched environment for learning the latest information on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery techniques," said ASPS President James Wells, MD. "For Plastic Surgery 2003, we've integrated feedback from our members and enhanced the conference to improve their knowledge about the specialty and keep them on the cutting edge of techniques, research, issues and trends." Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., author and consultant, will be the keynote speaker on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 4:30 p.m. As one of North America's foremost visionaries regarding the lifestyle, marketing and workforce implications of the "age wave," Dychtwald will discuss the changing landscape as boomers and older adults mature. Plastic Surgery 2003 will cover a vast range of pertinent topics, such as: Emerging Trends - Hot Topics in Cosmetic Surgery; Ethical and Moral Decisions in Plastic Surgery; Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants - The Current State; Identification and Assessment of Psychiatric Disorders in Cosmetic Surgery Patients; and Innovations in Facial Shaping. For a full listing of Plastic Surgery 2003 activities, visit http://www.plasticsurgery.org. This year's meeting offers more than 120 scientific paper presentations, panel discussions, lectures and instructional courses, giving attendees state-of-the-art information on procedures, updates on developments in the plastic surgery specialty and practice enhancement overall. All aspects of plastic surgery will be covered, including surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, breast surgery, craniofacial/maxillofacial/cleft lip and palate, hand surgery, microsurgery, general reconstruction and technology. ASPS, founded in 1931, is the largest plastic surgery organization in the world and the foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. For referrals to ABPS-certified plastic surgeons in your area and to learn more about cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, call the ASPS at (888) 4-PLASTIC (1-888-475-2784) or visit http://www.plasticsurgery.org. ------ Note: Reporters can register to attend Plastic Surgery 2003 by logging on to http://www.plasticsurgery.org/news_room/Annual-Meeting-Media-Info rmation.cfm or by contacting ASPS Public Relations at 847-228-9900 or in San Diego, October 25-29 at 619-525-6241. | |