Plastic Surgery 2009 Conference: What Did I Miss?

A few weeks back was Plastic Surgery 2009 in Seattle, WA. This is an important conference for many plastic surgeons and, as it turns out, for many patients. As a Beverly Hills area plastic surgeon, I always look forward to seeing what comes out of these conferences so that I can implement it in my practice. I thought I’d take a moment to share why the annual conference is so important.

What’s the Big Deal?

There’s a lot to be said for gathering together a large group of surgeons united by a common passion for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Inevitably, there are going to be some great ideas that come out of it. This was the goal behind Plastic Surgery 2009, and it was accomplished in several ways:

• Networking opportunities. For example, the Welcome Reception and Closing Session gave attendees the opportunity to mingle outside the structured environment of roundtable discussions or educational courses. Here, surgeons were able to share their experiences, learning from each other in the process.
• Continuing education courses. Topics this year ranged from skin rejuvenation with lasers, to breast reconstruction, to the prevention of surgical site infection, and much more.
• Lectures. Experts discussed topics such as breast shaping with hyaluronic acid injectables.
• Panel discussions. Panels were held about the cultural influences of breast implant selection, military plastic surgery, and other issues.
• Exhibits from companies such as Allergan (makers of BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel), Obagi Medical Products, and LifeCell.

What It Means for You

Events like this play a vital role in advancing the field of plastic surgery in California and the rest of the country. They provide an environment that fosters new ideas and technologies. They help plastic surgeons learn more about the latest developments in their field. They can also be a place where surgeons can build new or strengthen old relationships with one another, creating partnerships that reward patients with improved care.

So, to sum it all up – while it may be hard to trace, the conference this month could make your future surgery even better.

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