Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children Symposium21.5 CME Credits
2 CME credits identified for patient safety
Program Emphasis:
Abstract submission deadline: January 2, 2009
Abstracts are limited to a 1 page / 5-minute presentation.
Submit abstracts electronically to Frederick J. Menick, MD at dmenick@drmenick.com
Repair of the face is challenging! It requires thought. It can be simplified if the intellectual process has been clarified, principles explained, and difficult cases presented to illustrate successful approaches.
This year's symposium will cover a broad range of problems with emphasis on the scalp, forehead, cheek, lips, and eyelids. During the first two days, the repair of these specific facial areas will be discussed in depth. Preoperative diagnosis, evaluation, planning, and operative technique will be presented in detail. Included will be presentations on the current understanding and approaches to keloids, HIV facial lipodystrophy, VII nerve repair, melanoma, atypical skin cancers, facial nevi and hemangioma, acute burns and late reconstruction, and the injuries of our wars overseas.
The last day will be devoted to the aesthetic repair of the periorbita and eyelids to detail the reconstruction of trauma, congenital, cancer injuries, and the complications of aesthetic surgery. Interaction with faculty is encouraged through question and answer opportunities throughout the program.
Abstracts for presentation on facial reconstruction topics are welcomed. The best abstract(s) will be recognized. Bring a difficult case for discussion with the faculty! And all this in the warm Southwest - relax and learn.
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Support for this program is provided by a generous educational grant from Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.
Fresh Start transforms the lives of disadvantaged children and young people with physical deformities through the gift of Fresh Start. Fresh Start accomplishes its purpose through a community of volunteers dedicated to providing the highest quality reconstructive surgery and related services.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Faculty subject to change.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS®) requires all instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.
MANAGEMENT OF THE EYE AND PERI-ORBITAL TISSUES
Program subject to change.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS®) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The ASPS designates this activity for a maximum of 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Of the 17.5 credits, 2 credits have been identified as applicable for patient safety.
Credits are subject to program changes.
Transportation | Accommodations | Registration | Deadlines
The Omni San Diego is located 14 miles from San Diego International Airport. Information on ground transportation will be provided with meeting confirmation materials.
Meeting functions and sleeping rooms are being held at:
Special Group Rate: $239 plus tax
Reservation Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2009
Reservations made after the deadline, or after the room block fills, are subject to space and rate availability. Deposit and cancellation penalties apply; please ask for these details when making your reservations.
Resident Rate: $229 plus tax
ASPS and Omni San Diego Hotel reserve the right to change rate to $239 plus tax per night for anyone holding a reservation in this category who is not registered as a resident. There are limited rooms at this rate - first come, first served.
The meeting registration fee includes course materials, admission to the session, exhibits and indicated meals.
All registrants must pay the full registration fee; one-day registration is not available.
Spouses and accompanying guests who wish to attend the session must register. Please see the registration form for registration fee and early discount information.
Registrations can be submitted online or by fax, phone or mail with payment:
Online registration
Credit cards only. Questions and inquiries to registration@plasticsurgery.org.
Fax form to Member Services Center, 847-228-7099
redit cards only.
Call 1-800-766-4955 or 847-228-9900
Credit cards only.
Allow 10 days for processing.
Check or credit card.
All cancellations must be received in writing to be considered for refund and are subject to a $25 processing fee.
Notice of cancellation should be sent to:
The meeting sponsors are not responsible for travel expenses or penalties under any circumstances.
Deadlines will be strictly enforced.