Key opinion leaders in the field of Asian Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery met at the Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last November 5 to 7, 2009 for the first Asian Breast Aesthetic Symposium. Themed “Taking it to the next level”, the “ by-invitation only” event focused primarily on aesthetic surgery of Read more…
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Plastic surgeons from around the world convened at the Hilton Convention Center in Istanbul, Turkey last June 19 to 22, 2009 for the annual Congress of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The convention was held in conjunction with the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). Recognizing the need for quality continuing education Read more…
Plastic surgeons from around the world convened at the Javits Convention Center in New York City last April 19-24, 2007 for the annual meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF). Recognizing the need for quality continuing education for aesthetic plastic surgeons, the convention Read more…
The Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (PAPRAS) conducted a workshop on liposuction last Saturday, November 18, 2006. A series of lectures were given on various topics: history and development of liposuction, current liposuction techniques, new technologies, particularly the new Erchonia laser, and autologous fat injection into the facial muscles for facial rejuvenation. Read more…
The 13th ASEAN Congress of Plastic Surgery was held at the Sheraton Chaing Mai Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand last October 16 – 18, 2006. The theme of the conference was “The Cutting Edge in Plastic Surgery and Charm of the North”. In attendance were plastic and reconstructive surgeons from around the world, most of us Read more…
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Plastic Surgery 2005
I recently attended the Annual Convention of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons held in Chicago, Illinois from Sept. 24 to 28, 2005. This annual meeting presented the latest information regarding new developments in cosmetic surgery, such as thread lifts, injectable fillers, and breast implant technologies. There is an increasing demand for non-surgical alternatives for Read more…