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2026 Program Agenda

KEY TOPICS IN THE 2026 AGENDA

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  • Picking the Right Pico

  • Treating Post Procedure Hypopigmentation

  • Melasma: New Approaches to a Difficult Problem

  • Lasers in Vitiligo: Risk or Benefit?

  • Pushing The Envelope in the Treatment of Port Wine Birthmarks

  • RF Microneedling: Are All Devices Created Equally?

  • Revolutionizing the Treatment of Acne with Laser Light

  • Micro-Coring and Laser Coring Applications

  • Mastering Social Media: The Power of Content

  • 3D Lasering: Safe and Effective for Skin of Color?

  • Fat Reduction and Muscle Toning: How to Optimize Outcomes

  • Longer Cosmetic Consultations: Time Well Spent! 

  • GLP-1 Agonists and Body Contouring

  • And so many more!

 

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Why Attend Controversies? Hear from
Past Attendees & Faculty!

Controversies & Conversations Testimonials

Controversies & Conversations Testimonials

Overview

Each year sees the development of many new lasers, light and energy sources, skin tightening devices, relaxers and fillers, and other cosmetic interventions, each with proponents and opponents. The claims and disclaims that follow the development of these devices is often contradictory.

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A faculty of distinguished speakers will present their views and stimulate discussion on many of these controversies and other emerging areas. “Controversies” offers participants a unique opportunity to discuss these controversial topics in a collegial atmosphere with a large group of experts in the field.

 

This course will be of benefit to beginner and experienced laser and aesthetic surgeons, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, ophthalmologists, oculoplastic surgeons, and other health care personnel interested in the current status of cutaneous and cosmetic surgery.

 

Learning Objectives

Following this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify and manage the spectrum of cosmetic and functional skin conditions treatable with energy-based devices and other aesthetic methods.

  • Determine the optimum therapy of choice for non-invasive treatment of cutaneous lesions, photoaging and chronologic aging.

  • Illustrate the rationale for use of chosen laser or aesthetic surgical treatments.

  • Interpret scientific knowledge and apply rationale to patient care.

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  • Controversial issues will be presented at the start of each discussion.

  • Selected faculty members will then be given a finite period of time to present their view.

  • The faculty will then comment on the presentations.

  • This will be followed by an open vigorous discussion with attendees, led by course directors

  • Both the faculty, as well as members of the audience, will be encouraged to challenge each other’s opinions in a lively, no holds barred discussion.

  • The last presentation each morning will feature challenging therapeutic problems and late breaking “Hot Topics”.

 

Course Format
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