By Dr. Edward Zimmerman, President of ABLS As the world’s only laser medical specialty board, the American Board of Laser Surgery believes laser practitioners require maximum understanding of laser tissue interaction and safety to provide the best treatments for their patients. The Board was founded in 1984 to provide education and certification for lasers in medicine and … Read more

By Dr. Tony Geroulis and Dr. Robert Jackson, AACS Delegates to the AMA House of Representatives The American Medical Association held its 2020 Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates virtually on November 13-17. We, AACS representatives Drs. Tony Geroulis and Robert Jackson, are reporting back on items that may be important to our … 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 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 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. 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