2024 NEWPORT BEACH AGENDA

Latest Advances in Facial Surgery, Rhinoplasty Techniques and Injectables

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THURSDAY, JULY 25

Track 1 : Surgical and Rhinoplasty

TIMEACTIVITYSPEAKERS
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast with ExhibitorsMarissa Chery, CSFPS
8:00 AMWelcomeCorey Maas, MD
James Newman, MD
 Moderator of Morning SessionBrian Wong, MD
8:15 AMReview of AnatomyCorey Maas, MD
James Newman, MD
8:30 AMRefinement Techniques for Pre and Post Op Rhinoplasty CareCorey Maas, MD
8:45 AMMy Approach to Nasal Tip Definition in Thick Skin RhinoplastyJacob Sedgh, MD
9:00 AMOsteotomy OptionsChim Yang, MD
9:15 AMSeptal Extension Grafts, the BasicsBrian Wong, MD
9:30 AMRhinoplasty- Is Pain an Avoidable OutcomeAnil Shah, Md
9:45 AMPost op Care for RhinoplastyBrad Bader, MD
10:00 AMBreak with ExhibitorsExhibit Hall
 Moderator of Afternoon SessionAli Sajjadian, MD
10:30 AMMohs Nasal ReconstructionJames Newman, MD
10:45 AMKey Elements of Revision RhinoplastyBrian Wong, MD
11:00 AMDorsal Preservation Spare Roof TechniquesMiguel Ferriera, MD, PhD
11:15 AMTips for Endonasal RhinoplastyRamtin Kassir, MD
11:30 AMRevision Rhinoplasty Tips and TricksMiguel Ferriera, MD, PhD
11:45 AM10 Tips for Successful Septal Perforation RepairJacob Sedgh, MD 
12:00 PMLunch with ExhibitorsPlaza Arbor
12:00 PMLUNCH & LEARN
Mastering the Art of Tax Strategy and Asset Protection		Art McOmber , The Fortune Law Firm
1:00 PMNon-Surgical RhinoplastyParker Velargo, MD
1:15 PMWhy I Do Traumatic Rhinoplasty CasesShabnam Ghazizadeh, MD
1:30 PMPerforming open Rhinoplasty, Upper Lip Lift, Alar Base and Sill Reduction, all via Novel Single Incision DesignJacob Sedgh, MD
1:45 PMUpdate on Implants for Augmentation Rhinoplasty in AsiansRandal Pham, MD
2:00 PMSurgical Pearls that Changed My PracticeBrad Bader, MD
2:15 PMRepositioning the Posterior Septal AngleBrian Wong, MD
2:30 PMSpreader Graft RefinementBrad Bader, MD
2:45 PMSeptal Advancement Flap for TipMiguel Ferriera, MD, PhD
3:00 PMAnatomic Studies on OssificationMiguel Ferriera, MD, PhD
3:15 PMLateral Crural Setback: A Cartilage Preservation Technique to Increase Tip RotationPhil Langsdon, MD
3:30 PMPerioral RejuvenationRandy Waldman, MD
3:45 PMBreak with ExhibitorsExhibit Hall
 Case Presentations and Panels , James Newman, MD Moderator 
4:00 PMCase 1Brian Wong, MD
4:15 PMCase 2Brad Bader, MD
4:30 PMCase 3Anil Shah, MD
4:35 PMCase 4Ramtin Kassir, MD
4:45 PMVideo Technique 1The Split CSEG
Brian Wong, MD
5:00 PMVideo Technique 2Greenstick Osteotomies –  Miguel Goncalves Ferreira, MD, PhD
5:15 PMVideo Technique 3Ideal Tip Suture – Brad Bader, MD
5:30 PMVideo Technique 4 Delivery Technique – Ramtin Kassir, MD
5:45 PMRoundtable on Critiques of Techniques,
Moderator Phil Langsdon, MD		E. Gaylon McCollough, MD
Brad Bader, MD
Ramtin Kassir, MD
Anil Shah, MD
Miguel Goncalves Ferreira, MD, PhD
Brian Wong, MD
6:00 – 7:00 PMOpening ReceptionExhibit Hall

Track 2 : Injectables and Practice Management

TIMEACTIVITYSPEAKERS
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast with ExhibitorsMarissa Chery, CSFPS
8:00 AMWelcomeCorey Maas, MD
James Newman, MD
 Moderator of Morning SessionJosh DeBlasio
 Practice Management 
8:15 AMMastering Your Medical Marketing BudgetVahe Tirakyan
8:30 AM5 Ways to Convert More ConsultationsCatherine Maley, MBA
8:45 AMBreaking the Revenue Dependency: Diversifying Income Streams to Amplify Your Core BusinessLisa Marie Wark, MBA
9:00 AMGiving Interpersonal Feedback: Improving Listening, Verbal, Written and Body Language SkillsDebra Phairas
9:15 AMReality vs. Instagram: Navigating the Impact of Social Media on Plastic Surgery ExpectationsMichele Garber
9:30 AMDiscover How Architectural Design Can Transform Your Practice RevenueMohsen Ghoreishi
9:45 AMHow to Start and Grow a Profitable Weight Management ProgramChad Sawyer
10:00 AMBreak with ExhibitorsExhibit Hall
10:30 AMFrom New Hire to High Performer: A Blueprint for Successful OnboardingVahe Tirakyan
10:45 AMBiggest Mistakes Made When Building Your Dream TeamJosh DeBlasio
11:00 AMRecruitment: Where do I go to find the best people?Kara McClanahan
11:15 AMGive Your Patient Care Coordinator the Tools to Increase ConversionsLisa Marie Wark, MBA
11:30 AMThe Secret Sauce to the Success of Top Practices Matt Moskowitz
11:45 AMPractice Management Session Recap 
12:00 PMLunch with ExhibitorsPlaza Arbor
 12:00 PMLUNCH & LEARN
Mastering the Art of Tax Strategy and Asset Protection
Art McOmber, The Fortune Law Firm
1:00 PMWhat are KPIs and Why Do They Matter?Michele Westendorf, NP
1:15 PMMarketing Mistakes to AvoidCatherine Maley, MBA
1:35 PMAvoiding and Preventing Embezzlement in the Aesthetic PracticeDebra Phairas
1:55 PMA Man, a Puppy and a Pair of Sunglasses: Lessons in Creating Lifetime Patient LoyaltyBrian Hayes
2:15 PMRetailing in my practice: Is it worth the time and effortAnnie Diaz
2:35 PMPricing Strategies for Success: Tips and tricks to drive profitabilty, patient outcomes and differentiationJosh DeBlasio
3:00 PMIn Office Communication: Too much, too little, or just right?Kara McClanahan
3:20 PMIs it Time to Update your Approach to Patient Consultations?Brian Hayes
3:40 AMSession Recap 
3:45 PMBreak with ExhibitorsExhibit Hall
4:00 PMNavigating the Future: AI in Plastic Surgery Marketing and Ethical ConsiderationsMichele Garber
4:20 PMThe Missing Link Between Culture and RevenueJordan White, BSN, RN, CNI
4:40 PMExpert Panel:
Today’s Most Pressing Issues in the Aesthetic Practice Management Space		Brian Hayes
Annie Diaz
James Newman,  MD
Gregory Mueller, MD
Jordan White, BSN, RN, CNI
5-6 PMPractice Management Session Recap 
6-7 PMOpening ReceptionExhibit Hall

FRIDAY, JULY 26

Track 1 : Surgical & Rhinoplasty

TIMEACTIVITYSPEAKERS
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast with ExhibitorsMarissa Chery, CSFPS
 Moderator of Morning SessionBrian Wong, MD
8:00 AMPreservation Rhinoplasty – Demystifying the RevolutionMiguel Ferreira, MD, PhD
8:15 AMRevisional Rhinoplasty – Tips and TricksMiguel Ferreira, MD, PhD
8:30 AM Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty and Changing Schema for Consistency Raghu Athre, MD
8:45 AMPreservation rhinoplasty without ultrasonic toolsJohn Vartanian, MD
9:00 AMOsteotomies, Are We doing it Wrong?Anil Shah, MD
9:15 AMCreating an Attractive Nasal TipBrad Bader, MD
9:30 AMPreservation and Structural Technique Combination for Common Nasal DeformitiesAli Sajjadian, MD
9:45 AMAdvanced Techniques for Correction of a Deviated Crooked NoseAli Sajjadian, MD
10:00 AMMimicking Nature: How to Avoid Stigmata of a FaceliftMarc Mani, MD
10:15 AMTop 10 Pearls for FaceliftingRami Batniji, MD
10:30 AMBreak with ExhibitorsExhibit Hall
11:00 AMFacelifting in my PracticeRamtin Kassir, MD
11:15 AMManagement of PlatysmaJames Newman, MD
11:30 AMMy Modification of Deep PlaneBen Talei, MD
11:45 AMMastoid Crevasse in Jaw ShapingBen Talei, MD
12:00 PMLunch & Learn
Sponsored by CellSound Aesthetics		Plaza Arbor
Kian Karimi, MD
1:00 PMScarless Lift with VideoMarc Mani, MD
 1:15 PMPreservation Facelift with a TwistKevin Sadati, MD
1:30 PM15 years of facelifting. My transition to the Deep planeRitu Chopra, MD
1:45 PMFacial Plastic Surgery: The Art of Creating Facial TransformationBasil Hassouneh, MD
2:00 PMThe SMMS; Addressing the Deep Neck in Deep Plane FaceliftingPhil Langsdon, MD
2:15 PMVideo DemonstrationPhil Langsdon, MD
2:30 PMBuccal Fat Modification in Deep Plane LiftingBabak Azzizadeh, MD
2:45 PMMy first 50 Lip Lifts, Lessons learnedShabnam Ghazizzadeh, MD
3:00 PMLong Term Lip Lifts, and PearlsBen Talei, MD
3:15 PMFat Grafting PanelBen Talei, MD
Marc Mani, MD
Ritu Chopra, MD
James Newman, MD
3:30 PMFat Grafting Panel 
3:45 PMBreak with ExhibitorsExhibit Hall
4:00 pmCase Presentations FaceLiftingModerator James Newman, MD
4:15 PMCase 1 Ramtin Kassir, MD
4:30 PMCase 2 Ben Talei, MD
4:45 PMCase 3 Ritu Chopra, MD
4:45 PMCase 4 Phillip Langsdon, MD
5:00 PMCombining Surgical and Nonsurgical RejuvenationRami Batniji, MD
5:15 PMPowered Instrumentation in RhinoplastyBrad Bader, MD
5:30 PM Scarless LiftTM Endoscopic, En-Bloc Composite Flap Face and Necklift: 7 Year Experience and Results Marc Mani, MD

Track 2 : Injectables & Practice Management

TIMEACTIVITYSPEAKERS
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast with ExhibitorsMarissa Chery, CSFPS
 Moderator of Morning SessionJosh DeBlasio
 Practice Management 
8:00 AMTikTok or Not?Anna Guanche, MD
8:20 AMDefeating Commoditization by Offering a Luxury ExperienceJordan White, BSN, RN, CNI
8:40 AMPrivate Equity in the Aesthetics Space: What is it and what to I need to knowJosh DeBlasio
9:00 AMBridging Your Consultation to RetailZena Gabriel, MD
9:20 AMExpert Panel:
Ways to Differentiate Your Practice in a Crowded Space		Zena Gabriel, MD
Greg Mueller, MD
Ben Talei, MD
Jordan White, BSN, RN, CNI
Annie Diaz
10:00 AMSenolyticsAnna Guanche, MD
10:15 AMSocial Media in Your PracticeAnna Guanche, MD
10:30 AMBreak with ExhibitorsExhibit Hall
11:00 AMIndications for Thread liftingKian Karimi, MD
11:15 AMJaw Line FillingJohn Vartanian, MD
11:30 AMFace Lifts, and Candidates for Scar CamouflageRuth Swissa, CMM
11:45 AMWhoops!  Now What?  Filler and Neurotoxin ComplicationsMichele Westendorf, NP
12:00 PMLunch & Learn
Sponsored by CellSound Aesthetics		Plaza Arbor
Kian Karimi, MD
1:00 PMDegradation Therapy with DeoxycholateCorey Maas, MD
1:15 PMBiostimulating Medical Devices in my PracticeSerena Mraz, MD
1:30 PMAccreditation and its implication to practice revenue and construction costMohsen Ghoreishi
1:45 PMRadiofrequency Assisted Neck ContouringParker Velargo, MD
2:00 PMWIll Type E Toxins be the Hylenex of ToxinsJohn Joseph, MD
2:15 PMFull Face Rejuvenation with FillersAlison Pontius, MD
2:30 PMManaging Filler Complications, Delayed Onset NodulesAlison Pontius, MD
2:45 PMAvoiding Endovascular AccidentsDavid Saadat, MD
3:00 PMFiller Complications, Filler DissolutionSandy X. Zhang- Nunes, MD
3:15 PMNanofat For Skin Rejuvenation: an Indispensable AdjunctMarc Mani, MD
3:30 PMOcular EmergenciesSteve Yoellin, MD
3:45 PMBreak with ExhibitorsExhibit Hall
4:00 PMNeuromodulator Options and TechniquesSandy X. Zhang- Nunes, MD
4:15 PMManagement of Post-Rhytidectomy Smile Dysfunction (30 min)Babak Azizzadeh, MD
4:45 PMPlatelet Gel in Periocular RegenerationKian Karimi, MD
445 PMNeuromodulators below the Jaw LineSheila Kassir, MD
5:00 PMSkin Boosters for Periocular RejuvenationJames Newman, MD
5:15 PMCan Simply Concentrating the Same Dose of Botulinum Toxin Extend the Duration?John Joseph, MD
5:30 PM3D-CT Scan Evidence to Support Reason for Facial Bony Changes Which Occur with AgingJohn Joseph, MD
5:45 PMOxymetazoline for PtosisJames Newman, MD
6:00 PMAdjourn

SATURDAY, JULY 27

TIMEACTIVITYSPEAKERS
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast with ExhibitorsMarissa Chery, CSFPS
8:00 AMRegenerative Medicine 
 Moderator of Morning SessionSerena Mraz, MD
8:15 AMOvercoming the Hallmarks of AgingAllison Pontius, MD
8:30 AMUnderstanding Skin BiomeSerena Mraz, MD
8:45 AMOral Supplements and Nutrition for Optimal Skin BeautySerena Mraz, MD
9:00 AMGuest Presentation: 
The Aesthetics Professional Complex:  A Final Bastion of Private Healthcare and Why Wall Street is Eager to Participate		E. Gaylon McCollough, MD
9:30 AMThe Extended Deep Plane Facelift – Maximizing SafetyHolger Gassner, MD
9:45 AMAnatomic and Regenerative Facial Fat Grafting during Deep Plane Facelift and Deep Neck ContouringSteve Cohen, MD
10:00 AMSystematic Approach to treat Platysma with ToxinsJohn Joseph, MD
10:15 AMManaging Under Eye Filler Related Issues Prior to Lower BlepharoplastyChristopher Zoumalan, MD
10:30 AMBreak with Exhibitors Exhibit Hall
11:00 AMSuperior Sulcus CorrectionSandy X. Zhang- Nunes, MD
11:15 AMUltrasoundKian Karimi, MD
11:30 AMInjectable Danger Zones David Sadaat, MD
11:45 AMVascular Occlusion Simulation Lab EducationJenny Hartley, ACNP
12:00 PMLunch & Learn: Sponsored by ELIXIR, MD
A New Solution for Post-Surgical Recovery		Plaza Arbor
Kevin Sadati, MD
1:00 PMI’m a Clinician not a Mathematician, Breaking down NumbersMichele Westendorf, NP
1:15 PMPanel: What Devices I am Using the MostGregory Mueller, MD
Dee Mouhouche, RN
Serena Mraz, MD
Anna Guanche, MD
1:30 PMOverview of Injectables 2024Corey Maas, MD
1:45 PMThe New Bar for Duration in Every Indication of Toxin InjectionsJohn Joseph, MD
2:00 – 3:30 PMLive Injection Workshop Rami Batniji, MD
Ben Talei, MD
Serena Mraz, MD
Corey Maas, MD
James Newman, MD
Allison Pontius, MD
3:30 PMBreak with ExhibitorsExhibit Hall
4:00 – 6:30 PMEnergy Based Workshop – Indications & ControversiesCorey Maas, MD
Dee Mouhouche, RN
Serena Mraz, MD
Gregory Mueller, MD
Kian Karimi, MD

SUNDAY, JULY 28

TIMEACTIVITYSPEAKERS
7:00 AMBreakfast with ExhibitorsExhibit Hall
8:00 AMBusiness MeetingJames Newman, MD
8:15 AMBusiness MeetingJames Newman, MD
8:30 AMExpanding Role of our Society in EducationCorey Maas, MD
8:45 AMThe Role of Physician Extenders in Contemporary Aesthetic Practice: Setting Standard and Offering MentorshipCorey Maas, MD
9:00 AMEndonasal Rhinoplasty : Achieving Unlimited ExposureHolger Gassner, MD
9:15 AMCombining Deep Necklift and Facelift to Maximize Jawline DefinitionMark Beaty, MD
9:30 AMArrowheads and Lumps : Modifying the Distric Muscle is an Important Part of NeckliftingGregory Keller, MD
9:45 AMNewer Techniques that Make Deep Plane Neck Lifts Easier and SaferGregory Keller, MD
10:00 AMUpdate on Implants for Augmentation Rhinoplasty in AsiansRandal Pham, MD
10:15 AMBreak with ExhibitorsExhibit Hall
10:30 AMVideo Library Review : Pan Facial FillingAllison Pontius, MD
11:00 AMVideo Library Review : MicroneedlingJames Newman, MD
11:30 AMVideo Library Review : Midface Tear Trough FillingCorey Maas, MD
11:45 AMVideo Library Review : Cool Sculpting EliteSaami Khalifian, MD
12:00 PMAdjourn 

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This activity is jointly provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery.

CME and CE Hours 27.5 
Also offering Nursing Credit, Physician Assistant Credit, and Nurse Practitioner Credit.

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