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Program Guide

We are pleased to share the Final Program Guide. Please note the PDFs include bookmarks. The printed books will be distributed at the in-person meeting at the AACS Registration Desk. If you prefer the side-by-side view, download the document and select two page view.

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Schedule Overview

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

  • 7:30AM-4:30PM Body Cadaver Workshop (Pre-Meeting Workshop)
  • 7:30AM-4:30PM Rhinoplasty Cadaver Workshop (Pre-Meeting Workshop)
  • 3:30PM-6:30PM Attendee Registration Open
  • 4:30PM-6:30PM Craft Brews & Connect
  • 5:00PM-5:30PM Moderators Meeting

Thursday, February 5, 2026

  • 7:00AM-7:45AM Newcomers Breakfast & Orientation
  • 7:15AM-7:45AM Industry Satellite Symposium Breakfast (Hosted by Sono Bello)
  • 8:00AM-5:30PM Educational Sessions:
    • Session 1: Opening & Keynote
    • Session 2:
    • Gluteal Remodeling 2.0: From Fat Transfer to Excisional Surgery
    • Session 3: From Hormones to Healing: Cutting-Edge Frontiers
    • Session 4: The Art and Science of Injectables
    • Session 5: Sculpting the Abdomen: Aesthetic & Functional Perspectives
    • Session 6: The Anti-Aging Paradox: The science of Cellular Longevity & Future of Aesthetics
    • Session 7: #Aesthetic Authority: Building Your Brand Across All Platforms
    • Session 8: Webster Lecture
    • Session 9: Small Incisions, Big Impressions: Mastering Minimally Invasive Eyelid Artistry
    • Session 10: Challenges in Cosmetic Breast Surgery
    • Session 11: Colleague to Colleague: AI That’s Changing the Way We Practice
    • Session 12: Beyond the Arch: Redefining Eyebrow Aesthetics
    • Session 13: Skin Deep
    • Session 14: Peer-Proven AI: Practical Lessons for Your Cosmetic Surgery Practice
  • 10:00AM-5:30PM Exhibits & Posters
  • 5:30PM-6:30PM Welcome Reception
  • 6:45PM-7:45PM ABCS & ABFCS President’s Dinner (Ticketed Event)

Friday, February 6, 2026

  • 6:45AM-7:45AM Breakfast in Session
  • 7:00AM-5:15PM Educational Sessions:
    • Session 15: Women in Cosmetic Surgery Session
    • Session 16: Modern Rhytidectomy: From Anatomy to Innovation
    • Session 17: Body Surgery 360: Techniques and Transformation
    • Session 18: Beyond the Scalpel: Administrative Excellence
    • Keynote Speaker: Willie Underwood III
    • Session 19: Expert Roundtables
    • Session 20: Surgery to Success
    • AACS Business Town Hall & Awards Luncheon
    • Session 21: Surgery After Massive Weight Loss
    • Session 22: Hair Restoration ’26: Regenrative Therapies & Surgical Excellence
    • Session 23: Legal Considerations for the Cosmetic Surgeon
    • Session 24: The Future Cosmetic Surgery – Powered by Regenerative Medicine
    • Session 25: Rhinoplasty Redefined: Precision and Progress
    • Session 26: Touch, Visualize, Inject: Interactive Demonstrations & Peer to Peer Learning
  • 10:00AM-4:00PM Exhibits & Posters
  • 7:00PM-11:00PM Webster Society Gala (Ticketed Event)

Saturday, February 7, 2026

  • 7:45AM-8:45AM Breakfast in Session
  • 8:00AM-2:00PM Educational Sessions:
    • Session 27: Evolving Approaches in Cosmetic Surgery: Expert Dialogues
    • Session 28: Facing the Unhappy Patient
    • Session 29: Psychology Considerations with Cosmetic Surgery Patients
    • Session 30: Foundations for a Modern Cosmetic Surgery Career: From Fellowship to Financial Strategy
    • Session 31: Avoiding, Mitigating & Managing Complications in Cosmetic Surgery
  • 9:00AM-11:00AM Exhibits & Posters
  • 3:00PM-5:45PM Social Activities:
    • Boat Cruise
    • Soundscape Meditation Class
    • Pool Party

The program at a glance image is also on page 7 of the Final Program Guide linked on the top of this page.

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