This engaging course explores the intersection of surgical and non-surgical modalities in achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes. Featuring expert commentary on combination therapies such as energy-based devices, injectables, and surgical lifting techniques, panelists discuss how to balance innovation with safety and patient satisfaction. With a focus on evidence-based decision-making and practical strategies, this session provides learners with a nuanced understanding of how to integrate the “best of both worlds” into a cohesive treatment plan that enhances results and elevates patient care.
Intended Audience
The Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2024 is intended for plastic surgeons, residents and para-medical professionals interested in translating expanded knowledge into practice for the improvement of patient outcomes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Define composite breast augmentation and its advantages over standalone techniques.
2. Identify patient types who benefit most from combined implant and fat grafting.
3. Evaluate the safety, aesthetic outcomes, and complication rates associated with composite augmentation.
Moderator: Aviva Preminger, MD, Preminger Plastic Surgery, New York, NY
Presenters:
Jaime Anger, MD, PhD, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein,Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sarah Mess, MD, Sarah A. Mess, M.D., L.L.C., Columbia, MD
Reviewer: Sachin Shridharani, MD, FACS, LUXURGERY, New York, NY
Designation
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons designates this other activity (live virtual meeting and on demand recordings) for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Recognition Statement
The Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits offered by this activity are enhanced by ASPS Learner Credit Reporting for learners who have opted in to this reporting. Successful completion of this CME activity enables active American Board of Surgery (ABS) members the opportunity to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the ABS's Continuous Certification program when claimed within 30 days of completion of the activity.
Participants in ASPS accredited education who want their CME credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-in to reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) before claiming credit.
Disclosure Policy
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) requires all faculty, authors, planners, reviewers, managers, staff and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.
Disclaimer: All relevant financial relationships for planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) are reviewed by the ASPS Continuing Education Committee and have been mitigated, if applicable.
Disclosures
Additional Programs
For Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, these credits have been designated as AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by an ACCME-accredited organization and are applicable to these certifications. These credits/hours may be applicable to your profession. Check PlasticSurgery.org/CME for more information.3
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM: 0.25
Media: Multimedia
Release Date: 07/01/2025
Expiration Date: 07/01/2028*
Estimate time to complete this course: 0.25 hours