25 Reasons to Attend

1. Network with colleagues! Doctors from a range of cosmetic specialties means that the best and brightest come together all in one place to share best practices. These are doctors who have the same challenges and concerns as you!
   
   
2. Top-notch resort! The impressive and highly lauded JW Marriott Desert Ridge was named one of the top 75 resorts in North America by Conde Nast Traveller readers. You can bring the whole family!
   
   
3. New innovative approaches! Over 25 concentrated learning sessions exploring the latest and greatest, with something for everyone.
   
   
4. Speak the lingo! Be around other surgeons who actually know what it means when you talk about lipo dissolve or fat transfer.
   
   
5. Bring your staff! A great educational opportunity for ancillary medical staff.
   
   
6. Pre-conference learning! Four workshops on January 14 focused on breast surgery, liposuction, face surgery and hair restoration.
   
   
7. Explore all that Phoenix has to offer! Exceptional shopping, dining and over 300 days of sunshine a year, all outside your hotel room's door. The perfect time to escape from winter.
   
   
8. Have some fun! The 25th Anniversary Party will celebrate our accomplishments and how far this Academy has come!
   
   
9. Interact with vendors! Explore our exhibit hall filled with companies you actually use in a personal setting. The hall also features the second year of the Innovations Theater.
   
   
10. Be recognized for all you learn! Earn up to 27 CME credits for your attendance.
    
    
11. Stay connected! You can attend and still be in touch with colleagues and coworkers back at your office at our cyber café.
    
    
12. One-of-a-kind! The only conference out there focused solely on cosmetic surgery open to every practitioner.
    
    
13. The best in dining! Ten eateries to choose from, including an outpost of the famous Roy's Restaurant. Italian, Southwestern, steak and more casual options abound!
    
    
14. Patient safety! This year will have an increased focus on reducing complications and ensuring patient safety.
    
    
15. World-class golf! Two 18-hole golf courses, which led to the resort being named one of Travel & Leisure Golf's '2006 World's Best Golf Resorts'!
    
    
16. Hone your business skills! Sessions focused on practice management. One attendee last year said they have a "better awareness of marketing and patient relations" after attending.
    
    
17. Meet tomorrow's leaders! Every year more and more young surgeons attend our meetings. Join in and meet the experts of tomorrow.
    
    
18. Bring your spouse! Activities for your spouse and guest, including a spouse's reception hosted on the first day of the conference, and access to the award-winning onsite spa.
    
    
19. Be a winner! Enter to win a free meeting registration for the 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting. One winner will be drawn each day.
    
    
20. Support our Foundation! A chance to win a new car and over 50 other items in the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation's annual Silent Auction.
    
    
21. Share and create memories! Make lasting memories and reflect on 25 years of Academy history, through our Hall of Presidents and other new features.
    
    
22. Beginner to advanced! Whether you are just getting started or have been in practice for years, there is something for everyone! 100% of last year's attendees reported the meeting increased their knowledge in cosmetic surgery.
    
    
23. Give yourself a break! Taking time to reflect and learn means you go back to your practice renewed and refreshed!
    
    
24. A free gift! All attendees will receive a 25th Anniversary commemorative gift.
    
    
25. Easy to register! Pre-registration at cosmeticsurgery.org is a breeze, as is check-in for those who are pre-registered. No long lines!