Dr. Omar Ibrahimi
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Tissue Microcoring: A New Non-laser Approach to Skin Laxity and Rhtyides: Is This a Game Changer?

Tissue microcoring is a game changer for skin tightening with untapped potential. Dr. Omar Ibrahimi discussed the latest skin tightening device on the market—a non-energy-based tissue microcoring device which was co-developed by dermatologist Dr. Rox Anderson and plastic surgeon Dr. Jay Austen at Mass General Hospital and The Wellman Center for Photomedicine. This technology punches out thousands of tiny full thickness skin cores which allow for improved tightening and wrinkle removal. Dr. Ibrahimi goes into the details about the making of the device, how a treatment is performed and shares some before and after pictures. This new technology offers the ability to remove a significant amount of damaged, lax skin without concern of scarring and shows promising results for tissue tightening.
Dr. Catherine DiGiorgio
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New Advances in Thread Lifts Including PDO, PLGA, and HA-Filled Threads

Dr. Catherine DiGiorgio gave an excellent talk on threadlifts including the history and evolution of threads, how to select the right patient, and which type of threads to use including PLLA, PLGA, and PDO threads. The talk then dove into a detailed step by step guide on Dr. DiGiorgio’s approach and technique including management of side effects and complications. Several cases were covered, including before and afters, and Dr. DiGiorgio’s expert opinion on when to use threads alone vs in combination with other aesthetic modalities.
Dr. Andrew Alexis
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Strategies and Treatment Pearls for Safe and Effective Cosmetic Treatments for Skin of Color

With increasing diversity in the patient population seeking cosmetic treatments, it is imperative that the aesthetic physician knows how to treat a range of skin types safely and effectively. Dr. Andrew Alexis gives an outstanding overview of how to accurately assess phototype and differences in preferred treatment options and parameters for various types of treatments and devices. He gives expert guidance and treatment pearls for chemical peels, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, laser resurfacing, photo-rejuvenation, and energy-based treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in skin of color. 
Dr. Victor Ross
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Winning the Scar Wars: Treating Scars and Keloids with Lasers & Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery

Scars are often emotionally traumatizing for patients, but also very difficult to treat. Although we cannot completely erase scars, laser-based treatments can allow us to come very close! Dr. Victor Ross gave a comprehensive talk covering how one can use the characteristics of a scar to create a treatment algorithm using various energy based devices. He discussed his approach to treating various types of scars including surgical, acne, traumatic, keloid, and atrophic scars, using a multimodal approach. Through various anecdotal cases, he also shares how to select good candidates for treatment and setting realistic expectations with patients. Lastly, Dr. Ross shares newer, more innovative techniques on the horizon for treating scars. The slow, remediate and rehabilitative approach to treating scars was emphasized.
Dr. Arisa Ortiz
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​An Update on Combination Treatments for Melasma: Lasers, Topicals, and Oral Medications

Melasma can be a difficult form of hyperpigmentation to treat; however, Dr. Ortiz gave a comprehensive expert update on several newer techniques and technologies that can be helpful. She emphasized a combination approach to tackling this chronic skin disorder and discussed how to combine various forms of treatment including sun protection, topical hydroquinone and non-hydroquinone lightening agents, chemical peels, energy-based devices, as well as oral medications.
Dr. Tina Alster
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Dr. Tina Alster bestowed this year’s 2022 Richard E. Fitzpatrick Award!

Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick was a pioneer in the field of lasers and cosmetics, and one of the founders of the Masters of Aesthetics Meeting. He was an innovator and first to perform Co2 resurfacing. This award was given in his name to Dr. Alster. Dr. Tina Alster is a world renowned laser and cosmetic dermatologist who has mentored hundreds of dermatologists. She is one of the early innovators of our field, a published author and expert, and a recipient of several previous accolades and awards. Dr. Alster shared her journey in lasers and cosmetics and how all the challenges she came across have shaped her successful and legendary career as founder of Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery. Congratulations to our ultimate laser queen, Dr. Alster!