• Michael Scheflan from Israel will talk on the composite breast and complex breast surgery.
• Grant Stevens from the US will visit again. On this occasion Grant will talk in the plenaries with new topics on both clinical and business matters that weren’t discussed in Darwin. Grant will also deliver a practice masterclass specifically for attending practice staff.
• Patrick Mallucci from the UK will talk on the breast
• Jeroen Stevens from the Netherlands will talk on multimodality facial rejuvenation and advances and technical tips on lipofilling of the breast and body.

Local contributions

There is a vast amount of experience and knowledge hidden within our practices. I will be reaching out to encourage everyone to consider submitting a paper and presenting at the meeting. After an entertaining and dynamic introduction in Port Douglas, I will include the Petcha Kutcha format again in our Short Talks on Cosmetic Surgery (SToCS) session. 20 slides in 20 second autoforward (6 mins 40 second duration).

There are 2 straightforward formats that can be utilised for those uncertain how to start presenting:

1. 5 or 10 in a row (10 mins)
2. Petcha Kutcha

The extensive practice management sessions will cover two session in the plenaries

1. Adding a non-surgical arm to your practice,
2. Utilising social media, the internet and websites including the creation of videos for education and promotion

Independent interactive sessions for practice staff:
A business masterclass for practice staff with Grant Stevens on internet marketing, patients for life and reputation management

1. What sets your practice apart?
2. The peculiarities of plastic surgery and non-surgical rejuvenation practices
3. Analyse the patient journey
4. Creating a patient centric practice

One day prior to the Conference, there will be a half day Clinical Photography Masterclass which will cover the techniques, technology and procedures of effective practice photography. Followed by a recreational workshop in Hobart with the latest Nikon cameras and lenses hosted by Nikon Australia lecturer Woodrow Wilson.

I hope you all take advantage of the strong practice management program and bring your staff.

I look forward to welcoming you to Hobart in July.

Dr Mark Magnusson

ASAPS Chairman of Education