Summary: The 2024 AAFPRS Annual Meeting, chaired by Jamil Asaria, MD, and others, will take place October 23-26 in New Orleans, featuring 325 speakers from 15 countries discussing advancements in facial plastic surgery, including treatments, minimally invasive techniques, and the role of AI in aesthetics.

Key Takeaways

  • The 2024 AAFPRS Annual Meeting will feature 325 speakers from 15 countries, offering insights on the latest advancements and minimally invasive techniques in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
  • Key sessions include discussions on the impact of artificial intelligence on beauty standards, biosecurity, and medical intelligence, along with topics such as deep plane facelifts, gender-affirming surgeries, and the use of platelet-rich plasma in treatments.
  • Special attention will be given to managing filler complications, the role of exosomes in surgery, and training for nurse injectors, with a focus on improving patient safety and outcomes.

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The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, or AAFPRS, will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting from October 23-26 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. The event will feature 325 speakers from 15 countries, providing a platform for experts in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery to share knowledge and insights.

AAFRPs attendees will have the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in the field, including upcoming treatments and minimally invasive techniques that are redefining facial plastic surgery. Experts from diverse specialties, such as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, dermatology, maxillofacial surgery, oculoplastic surgery, and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, will share insights into improving safety, reducing recovery times, and achieving superior outcomes in facial rejuvenation and reconstruction.

AAFRPS Session Highlights

Highlighted sessions include a keynote presentation by Bruce A. Scott, MD, president of the American Medical Association, as the Gene Tardy Scholar Keynote Speaker. The meeting will also feature discussions on how artificial intelligence is influencing the perception of beauty and examine the role of facial plastic surgery in U.S. biosecurity, biocybersecurity, and medical intelligence.

Other significant topics will cover deep plane facelifts, gender-affirming facial surgery, post-traumatic facial reconstruction, and the preservation of facial aesthetics through advanced surgical techniques. Additionally, attendees can expect discussions on the use of allograft rib in Hispanic rhinoplasty, combining fat grafting with deep plane facelifts, and the role of platelet-rich plasma in clinical settings.

The AAFRPS meeting will also address the management of challenging patients, the expanding role of exosomes in facial surgery, and training on vascular considerations for nurse injectors. Special attention will be given to the management of filler complications and the use of ultrasound for aesthetic injectors.

Jamil Asaria, MD, K. Kay Durairaj, MD, Edward H. Farrior, MD, Mark M. Hamilton, MD, and Lisa M. Morris, MD, are chairing this year’s event, with Anthony E. Brissett, MD, and Catherine P. Winslow, MD, serving as AAFPRS Education Directors.