Satellite Symposia Schedule

FRIDAY, OCT. 10

Avita Medical

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Transforming Outcomes: The Science and Practice of RECELL® and Cohealyx™ in Reconstructive Surgery
Speakers: Scott Hultman, MD, MBA, FACS
Location: Rooms 271-273, 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.
TBD
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater A
Description: Lunch Symposium.

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
Speakers: 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.
TBD
Speakers: TBD
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater B
Description: TBD.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11

Pacira

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

Tiger Aesthetics

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
TBD
Speakers: TBD
Location: Exhibit Hall, Innovation Theater B
Description: Breakfast Symposium

Medtech Innovators Challenge

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
MedTech Innovators Challenge
Location: Rooms 388-390, Convention Center
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
Speakers: 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
Speaker: 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
Hooked on Healing: Addressing Tissue Reconstruction
Speakers: 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.