Satellite Symposia Schedule

FRIDAY, OCT. 10

ZO Skin Health

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
TBD
Speakers: TBD
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater A
Description: TBD 

Fesarius Therapeutics

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
From Benchtop to Bedside, The DermiSphere™ hDRT Experience: A scientific & clinical roundtable.
Speakers: Moderator: Jason Spector, MD, FACS; Panelists: Ian Valerio, MD, MS, MBA, FACS, Sammer Patel, MD, FACS, Opeyemi A. Asanbe, MD, Adam Walchak, MD, Ed Miranda, MD
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater B
Description: This interactive panel explores the science and outcomes of DermiSphere™ hydrogel Dermal Regeneration Template (hDRT). Dr. Jason Spector will begin by explaining the scientific principles — how the dual-density hydrogel design and unique microarchitecture support vascularization and functional tissue formation beyond traditional templates. Building on this, a panel of distinguished surgeons will present real-world cases and outcomes, providing insight into how DermiSphere™ is used in practice, from handling and intraoperative performance to patient results, demonstrating how this next-generation template is influencing outcomes in complex reconstructive challenges. The discussion will link breakthrough science with meaningful clinical impact.

Avita Medical

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Transforming Outcomes: The Science and Practice of RECELL® and Cohealyx™ in Reconstructive Surgery
Speaker: Scott Hultman, MD, MBA, FACS
Location: Rooms 271-273, Level 2, CC
Description: Discover how innovative therapeutic acute wound care technologies are reshaping reconstructive surgery. This symposium will showcase real-world applications of RECELL® and Cohealyx™, highlighting their ability to deliver optimized healing and accelerated recovery while improving both function and clinical outcomes.

Solventum

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
NOT Seeing is Believing! The Proven Benefits of Using Closed-Incision Negative Pressure Therapy in Reconstructive and Aesthetic Procedures
Speaker: Risal Satiaputra Djohan, MD, MBA, Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Vice Chairman, Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater A
Description: Lunch Symposium. Join Solventum’s esteemed faculty as they review the latest advances in Closed-incision Negative Pressure Therapy (ciNPT) and its use in plastic surgery. Through case-based examples, they will demonstrate that ciNPT is proven to be a safe and effective dressing in both reconstructive and aesthetic nipple-sparing procedures.

Mentor Worldwide

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Innovation in Reconstruction: From Data to Practice MENTOR™ MemoryGel™ Enhance Breast Implant
Speakers: Moderator: Rahim Nazerali, MD, MHS, FACS, Panelist Alexander Mericli, MD, FACS, Alanna Rebecca, MD, Patrick Garvey, MD
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater B
Description: Lunch Symposium. This 45-minute panel discussion, titled "Innovation in Reconstruction: From Data to Practice," offers a comprehensive exploration of the clinical data and surgical experience using the Mentor MemoryGel Enhance breast implants among the faculty members..

MTF Biologics 

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Healing Reimagined: Rethinking Reconstruction with SomaGen Meshed and Salera
Speaker: Edward Lee, MD
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater A
Description: This program will explore how SomaGen Meshed and Salera offer innovative solutions for soft tissue reconstruction. Participants will understand the unique biological and properties that make these grafts effective and learn about strategies to avoid or delay large flap procedures by incorporating innovative technologies. Clinical cases where SomaGen and Salera helped solve complex wound and reconstructive challenges will be reviewed.

Integra Lifesciences

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Reconstruction Redefined: Advancing Defect and Donor Site Outcomes – From Practice to Leadership
Speakers: Dr. Azoury and Dr. Valerio
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater B
Description: Join Dr. Azoury and Dr. Valerio as they discuss the evolving management of donor site reinforcement and complex defects, reflecting on how their clinical approaches have progressed from training to the present day. Attendees will gain valuable insight into their surgical decision-making and the strategies that support optimal patient outcomes. Dr. Azoury will also share highlights from his career journey and how it has shaped his role as a leader in reconstructive microsurgery. The session will feature real-world cases illustrating the use of DuraSorb® Monofilament Mesh to reinforce the abdominal donor site following DIEP flap harvest in breast reconstruction.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11

Pacira

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Beyond the Scalpel: Strategic Branding and Protocols That Differentiate
Speakers: Rukmini Rednam, MD
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater A
Description: Breakfast Symposium - Discover how to elevate your practice beyond technical skill by combining concierge-level patient protocols, innovative pain management strategies, and a branding approach tailored to your target audience. This session will provide practical insights on delivering exceptional experiences, building a distinctive identity at any career stage, and creating a practice that patients recognize, remember, and recommend.

Tiger Aesthetics

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
The Future is Fat: Innovations in Adipose
Speakers: Moderator: Dr. Arash Momeni; Panelists: Dr. Johnny Franco, Dr. Alfredo Hoyos, Dr. Brad Calobrace, Dr. Spencer Eagan
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater B
Description: Breakfast Symposium. Join us for a panel discussion of the latest innovations in autologous fat processing and allogeneic adipose, along with their clinical applications. Attendees will hear top experts explain the science behind these technologies and discuss their clinical experiences. Learn more about innovative technologies such as alloClae and witness the first reveal of final 12-month results from the ground-breaking volume retention results from the Viality prospective multi-center study of fat transfer for cosmetic breast and breast reconstruction (pending publication).

Medtech Innovators Challenge

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
MedTech Innovators Challenge
Location: Rooms 388-390, Level 3, CC
Description: Learn more about the ASPS/MTI partnership by hearing from members of the current cohort of companies in the MedTech Innovator plastic surgery track.

MTF Biologics

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Form Meets Function: The Role of ADM and Off-the Shelf Fat
Speaker: Regina Fearmonti, MD
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater A
Description: Lunch Symposium. This program examines how acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) and innovative fat replacement options are shaping modern reconstructive and aesthetic techniques. It highlights FlexHD Pliable Acellular Dermal Matrix, and Renuva, the off‑the‑shelf adipose matrix that provides the foundation for fat, and explores how these materials work together to enhance outcomes, support tissue integration, and advance surgical possibilities.

BD

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Mitigating Contour Abnormalities in Abdominally Based Free Flap Breast Reconstruction
Speakers: Maurice Nahabedian, MD, FACS, Rachel Anolik, MD, and George Hussey, PhD
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater B
Description: Lunch Symposium. Highlights: Abdominal flaps for breast reconstruction, Minimizing abdominal wall morbidity, Reducing contour abnormalities, Incorporating aesthetic abdominoplasty techniques, New Data on reinforcing and reducing abdominal wall bulges with BD® Phasix™ Mesh, and Science behind P4HB

Organogenesis

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Supporting Wound Bed Healing + Definitive Closure in Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery: The Role of an Extracellular Matrix Scaffold (ECM) Plus PHMB Antimicrobial
Speakers: Vipul Dev, MD and Jeyantt Sankaran, PhD
Location: PSTM Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater A
Description: Join us as we explore the clinical value of controlling the healing environment from the start to protect reconstructive and aesthetic post-surgical wounds. Through real-world case examples, this session will discuss how a native ECM scaffold with PHMB antimicrobial plays a role in managing bioburden within the product and establishing a viable wound bed.

Kerecis

7 – 9 p.m., Evening Symposium
Scaling the Reconstructive Ladder with Fish Skin: A New Paradigm in Soft Tissue Repair
Speaker: Dr. Endara
Location: Rosie’s On The Roof, The Higgins Hotel 1000 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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SUNDAY, OCT. 12

Solventum

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
VAC to the Future! The Positives of Negative Pressure Therapy: An Advanced Approach for the Surgical Artist
Speakers: Anthony N. Dardano, DO, FACS and Neil Kundu, MD
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater A
Description: Join Solventum’s esteemed faculty as they review the history of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and its use in plastic surgery. Through case-based examples, they will demonstrate how the latest technological advancement has the potential to dramatically streamline application processes, save time and costs, and improve patient outcomes.

BD

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Redefining Recovery: Advances in Autologous Breast Reconstruction and Patient-Centered Care
Speaker: Christodoulos Kaoutzanis, MD
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater B
Description: Dr. Kaoutzanis will provide a comprehensive overview of breast reconstruction options following mastectomy, including surgical techniques, timing considerations, aesthetic outcomes, and adjunct treatments, with a focus on improving quality of life for breast cancer survivors

Industry-supported Satellite Symposia are considered unofficial and are not part of the official program of Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2025. These symposia are not in cooperation with, sponsored by or endorsed by ASPS/PSF/ASMS/ASPSP. Content and material development, selection of and liaison with presenters and moderators are controlled by the sponsor.