Opening Ceremonies 2025

Join us at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, in the New Orleans Theater A, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to celebrate innovations in plastic surgery and a historic year.

This special event will also showcase the Presidential Address, Special Achievement Awards, our Global Partners, and much more! We'll recognize accomplishments, share in the specialty's successes, and announce the ASPS Patients of Courage.

The Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity Awards recognize truly inspiring patients whose lives have been changed or saved through reconstructive surgery and who have transformed their experiences into unique programs that give back to their communities. Each Patient of Courage personifies the limitless potential of reconstructive surgery as well as the power of the human spirit.

Welcome Reception

Scalpels down, party beads up! Kick off the festivities at our welcome reception at 7:30 p.m. at Mardi Gras World, where plastic surgeons swap scrubs for celebration.

Enjoy an evening of lively music, a "taste of New Orleans", and colorful surprises in true New Orleans fashion. It’s the perfect chance to reconnect, unwind, and let the good times roll — generously sponsored by Telabio.

All PSTM attendees and registered guests are invited! This will be a great evening for attendees, colleagues and friends.

The Opening Ceremonies and Welcome Reception are being supported by: