The ASDS annual meeting runs from October 1-4, 2009 at JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona.
Hopefully there will be new product and procedure annoucements at this show. Companies and products with recent news that we're sure will be discussed at ASPS include:
Zeltiq for receiving CE approval in Europe and FDA approval for skin cooling during dermatalogic treatments
eMatrix with Sublative Rejuvenation, color blind fractional resurfacing with no pain and limited down time
Thermage for their new CPT system
Zerona announced they have 300 systems in place
Basic and advanced sessions on:
Fillers
Botulinum Toxins
Cosmeceuticals
Laser and Light-Based Technology
Liposuction and Sculpting
Sclerotherapy/Phlebology
Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery & Aesthetics Reconstruction
Tumor Oncology and Research, Mohs Surgery / Skin Cancer
Dermatologic surgeons are Board-certified dermatologists who are also members of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). According to the ASDS website "Dermatologic surgery deals with the diagnosis and treatment of medically necessary and cosmetic conditions of the skin, hair, nails, veins, mucous membranes and adjacent tissues by various surgical, reconstructive, cosmetic and non-surgical methods. The purpose of dermatologic surgery is to repair and/or improve the function and cosmetic appearance of skin tissue."