By Dr. J. Kevin Duplechain, AACS President-Elect, 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting Chair Since we introduced the 2021 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting in the previous issue of The Consult, the Meeting Planning Committee and I have been hard at work creating a dynamic and engaging program that makes the best of our online platform. From February 3-28, you’ll be able to … Read more

In the battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE, 300 Spartans held off an overwhelming Persian force for three days before being outflanked. In modern times, like the Spartans, 342 surgeons certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery are under attack by the vastly larger American Society of Plastic Surgeons. In the November 2020 issue … Read more

Course Director Dr. Rania Agha with faculty member and AACS President Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown By Dr. Rania Agha, AACS Treasurer AACS hosted its first ever Training Institute: Hands-On Injectable Course on August 22-23 in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. I served as course director and hosted it my practice, Summit Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery. Dr. Sheila Barbarino, … Read more

By Laura Morgan, Certified Payment Professional at Payroc Payroc is a new partner of AACS and the official benefits provider for merchant services. Our goal is to help AACS members reduce their payment processing costs while streamlining their businesses. Learn more at partners.payroc.com/aacs. With Payroc, your business can potentially save 60-90% on your usual monthly payment … Read more

By Laura M. Cascella, MA, CPHRM, MedPro Group Patient Safety & Risk Solutions Over the course of 2020, the world has radically changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare providers and support staff have been faced with enormous challenges like quickly pivoting to telehealth platforms, providing ongoing patient outreach, and determining how to implement enhanced … Read more

By Dr. J. Kevin Duplechain, President, Cosmetic Surgery Foundation The Cosmetic Surgery Foundation was established in 2000 to be a philanthropic organization through which cosmetic surgeons and our industry partners can advance our profession. Many of you are familiar with the CSF Webster Society and its event at the AACS Annual Meeting. For those of you who … Read more

By Dr. Antonio Mangubat, President of the World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery When making decisions people typically fall into one of three categories of communication: Relator, Analyzer, or Dictator. Whether purchasing a new car, deciding on a vacation spot, or when to have cosmetic surgery, recognizing your patients’ decision-making processes will help you connect with patients, … Read more

By Dr. Scott Bueno, Resident, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at UTSW/Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas Cosmetic surgery is fascinating. I’m amazed by the positive changes that it can have on our patients’ lives. As a resident, I have found AACS’s resources invaluable as I began training in this unique sub-specialty. I chose to train … Read more

By Dr. J. Kevin Duplechain, AACS President-Elect, 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting Chair Save the Date for the 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting – Virtual Conference: February 3-28 Though the past few months have been challenging with temporary practice closures and much uncertainty, many of us have also seen increased demand for cosmetic procedures. It’s more important … Read more

“In a changing environment, only the adaptable survive,” is a favorite quote with a Darwinian flavor. How does that apply to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery? We have been tasked with steering our AACS ship through the COVID-19 pandemic. We have had to adapt with virtual Zoom meetings to share dealing with pandemic issues … Read more