Total Facial Rejuvenation
Endoscopes & Implants for the Face
Live Surgery Workshop

Course Director:
L. Angelo Cuzalina, MD, DDS

Faculty:
Howard A. Tobin, MD
Peter D. Waite, MD, DDS

September 17 - 19, 2004
(Friday - Sunday)
Tulsa Surgical Arts
7316 East 91st South
Tulsa, Oklahoma USA 74133
www.tulsacosmeticsurgery.com

This two and one-half day live surgical workshop on total facial rejuvenation surgery will cover all aspects of facial cosmetic surgery including pre-operative planning, minimally invasive techniques, post-operative care and achieving maximum results while minimizing risk. A combination of lectures and live surgeries will be used to teach and demonstrate various skills and techniques. An attempt will be made to emphasize facial augmentation wtih various implants during each live surgery.

Mission Statement
The mission of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is to foster, promote, support, augment, develop and encourage the science, art and practice of cosmetic surgery.

Learning Objective
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery strives to assist cosmetic surgeons and patients in maximizing the efficacy and safety of cosmetic surgery. The purpose of this workshop is to familiarize doctors with the principles of facial rejuvenation. The most common and newest techniques will be reviewed. Proper patient selections, as well as avoidance and treatment of complications will be emphasized. At every step of the workshop, emphasis will be placed on maximizing aesthetic results and minimizing untoward outcomes. An attempt will be made to emphasize facial augmentation with various implants during each live surgery and the following procedures will be covered: Endoscopic Forehead and Brow Lifts, Standard and Deep Plane Facelifts, Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Fat Grafting and Synthetic Grafting, Facial Implants, Botox, Collagen and Lip Enhancement.

Participant Profile
This course is aimed at surgeons who are beginning or currently practicing facial cosmetic surgery and desire additional instruction on all aspects of facial cosmetic surgery. The ideal meeting participant will have a strong interest in cosmetic surgery and a personal commitment to patient safety and satisfaction.

Needs Assessment
Today’s cosmetic surgeon is faced with rapidly evolving technological advances and patient requests for state-of-the-art surgical solutions. Safety concerns about the new techniques make it imperative that the surgeon is well informed on the latest scientific developments in all areas of cosmetic surgery. Surgeons must have updated information and skills to effectively serve patients in today’s society. This course will succeed in preparing the cosmetic surgeon in the field of facial cosmetic surgery.

CME Statement
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. AACS takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery designates this continuing medical education activity for up to a maximum of twenty-two (22) hours in Category 1 credit towards the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.  Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

A certificate of attendance will be distributed after completion of the program; however, this does not imply that the participant has achieved proficiency with the procedures.

Preliminary Program

AACS Creating Pathways to Learning
The AACS believes that it is important to incorporate several different learning methods to complete the educational process.  Certainly, didactic lectures with questions and answers, such as those found during general sessions, are important. The sharing of experiences from colleagues is invaluable, but this is not sufficient for a total learning experience.  Concentrated learning sessions provided in our instruction courses are another very important facet of the process, allowing individuals quality time with one or more experts.

No surgical learning process however, is complete without a workshop setting, incorporating focused lectures with demonstrations, and if possible either simulated or actual hands-on experience.

Whether it is an established technique or one that is still unfolding, the learning process must be thorough and multifaceted.  The Academy urges each surgeon to be responsible for seeing out a complete pathway to training, prior to incorporating any technique into his or her practice.

Patient safety and satisfaction can only be achieved through a commitment to comprehensive physician education and learning.

Americans with Disabilities Act
It is important to AACS that you enjoy this meeting. If you have any special needs due to a disability, please let us know in advance so that we may try to accommodate your needs.

Photography/Audio/Visual Taping Restrictions
There is strictly no photography, audio or visual taping allowed in session rooms or the exhibit area, without express prior written permission of the Academy and the speaker. Anyone found photographing or taping without authorization will be required to immediately surrender the film or tape, with no reimbursement or further recourse.

Disclosure
It is required by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, in accordance with ACCME regulations, that all presenters disclose any financial interest or other relationship (grant, research, support, consultant, etc.) by any of the authors with any manufacturer or commercial products that may be discussed in the presentation.

Disclaimer
As an educational organization, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery does not specifically approve or disapprove, promote or accept opinions, ideas, procedures, medications or devices presented in any paper, discussion, forum or panel, or any formal or informal meeting. All speakers, topics and schedules are subject to change. For further information you may request a copy of the Academy Disclaimer of Liability policy from AACS Headquarters.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation notification/refund requests must be received in writing by AACS headquarters, 737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60611, or by facsimile at 312.981.6787. After August 17, 2004 refunds will not be issued unless the course is completely filled and the spot of the individual requesting the refund has been replaced, over and above the filled course. A $100 administrative processing fee will be subtracted from each approved refund.

Air Travel & Hotel Information
Hobson Travel, AACS' travel coordinator, can assist you with your air travel arrangements. You may contact Hobson Travel at 1.800.538.7464 or direct at 630.983.8000.

Renaissance Hotel    918.307.2600
(Renaissance is the closest hotel to the facility and will be the main pick up location for rides to and from the surgery center.)

Other Local Hotels:
Springhill Suites       918.249.8961
Ameri-Suites            918.491.4010
Double Tree Hotel     918.495.1000

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