Course Director:
Steven B. Hopping, MD
Pierre Fournier, MD

Faculty:
Edward B. Lack, MD
Ziya Saylan, MD

March 26- 27, 2004
(Friday - Saturday)
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
2440 M Street, NW, Suite #205
Washington, DC 20037

Liposuction has rapidly evolved into the most frequently requested cosmetic operation, largely because of its effectiveness and high patient satisfaction. This live-surgical workshop will explore in depth tumescent liposuction with syringe and machine technique and lipotransfer, the offspring of liposuction. In addition, pioneers in the filed will discuss and demonstrate liposhifting, ultrasonic assisted, laser assisted and power assisted liposuction and effective use of the STARS system.

Learning Objectives
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery strives to assist cosmetic surgeons and patients in maximizing the efficacy and safety of liposuction surgery. At the completion of the workshop, participants should gain a greater understanding of the basic fundamentals, as well as the more advanced applications of liposuction from pure tumescent liposuction to the latest in automated liposuction instrumentation. At every step of the workshop, emphasis will be placed on maximizing aesthetic results and minimizing untoward outcomes.

Participant Profile
The ideal workshop participant will have a strong interest in cosmetic surgery and a personal commitment to patient safety and satisfaction. These courses are appropriate for surgeons for surgeons of all skill levels.

Needs Assessment
Liposuction is one of the most frequently requested cosmetic procedures. Perhaps more than any other cosmetic procedure, liposuction has advanced rapidly and techniques are still evolving and undergoing refinement. 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.

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 nineteen (19) 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

Air Travel & Hotel Information
Hobson Travel, AACS' travel coordinator, can assist you with your air travel arrangements. You may contact Hobson Travel at 800.538.7464 or direct at 630.983.8000.

Hotel Reservations
Please contact one of the following nearby hotels for reservations.

Park Hyatt Washington
24th and M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202.789.1234

Fairmont Hotel
2401 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202.429.2400

The Grand Westin
2350 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202.429.0100

Ritz Carlton
1155 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202.835.0500

Melrose Hotel
2340 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037

Embassy Suites Hotel
11250 22nd.Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202.857.3388

St. Gregory Hotel
2033 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202.872.1500
*Special Corporate Rates for the Center for Cosmetic Surgery

Mariott Hotel
1221 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202.872.1500

One Washington Circle Hotel
One Washington Circle, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202.872.8591

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 by February 26, 2004. After February 26, 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.

Registration Form