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Why Vegas Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Dermatology
Designed for Depth and Access
VCS 2026 unites surgeons, dermatologists, and aesthetic innovators in a program intentionally structured for depth, collaboration, and clinical impact. Every detail is designed for relevance, credibility, and professional growth - so you can operate outside the ordinary, together.
Surgical Mastery, Live & Unfiltered
Observe deep-plane facelifts, rhinoplasty, and eyelid revisions on cadaver - then question every move with the surgeons defining today’s aesthetic standards.
Integrated Nonsurgical Innovation
Evaluate lasers, energy devices, regenerative injectables, and skin-of-color protocols side by side - building a cross-disciplinary toolkit that advances both patient outcomes and practice success.
Evidence-Driven, CME-Accredited
Earn up to 23.5 AMA Category 1 credits through rigorously peer-reviewed sessions led by world-renowned faculty. Every topic is grounded in science and designed for immediate clinical application.
Community & Growth
Connect with peers and mentors to discuss leadership, AI-driven marketing, and practice performance - because aesthetic excellence thrives within a connected, informed community.
Core-Led. Data-Driven.
Meet the Minds Behind VCS 2026
Every session at Vegas Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Dermatology is guided by world-class surgeons, dermatologists, and researchers who define today’s aesthetic standards. The VCS Scientific Advisory Board curates a program where evidence meets experience - ensuring every topic is grounded in science, collaboration, and clinical impact.
Scientific Advisory Board
Steven Dayan, MD
Co-Director, Facial Plastic Surgery
Kay Durairaj, MD
Director, Practice Management & Business
Jennifer Levine, MD
Co-Director, Facial Plastic Surgery
Renato Saltz, MD
Co-Director, Plastic Surgery
Sachin Shridharani, MD
Co-Director, Plastic Surgery
Saranya Wyles, MD, PhD
Co-Director, Dermatology
Back by Popular Demand: Limited-Capacity Add-Ons
CME-Accredited Immersive Training Symposia 2026
Faculty-led intensives that go deeper than any lecture. Each limited-capacity, hands-on session offers focused CME training designed to refine your clinical skillset. Early registration recommended.
Lasers & Energy-Based Devices
Compare CO₂, picosecond, and fractional RF side-by-side. Live-patient passes and safety algorithms for Fitzpatrick I–VI help you calibrate technique and cost-efficiency.
*Separate registration required.
Intradermal Treatments
Work through micro-coring, transdermal delivery, and autologous biologics. Demos and complication drills supply practical pearls for skin-rejuvenation cases.
*Separate registration required.
Regenerative Aesthetics
PRP, PRF, exosomes, adipose-derived cells - cover the science, the indications, and integration pathways with researchers shaping the field.
*Separate registration required.
Facial Injectables
Refine neurotoxin and HA-filler contouring in anatomy labs and complication scenarios - ideal for injectors stepping toward surgical synergy.
*Separate registration required. $350 fee applies.
WHO ATTENDS
- Surgical
- Dermatologic
- Hybrid Practice
- Injector Elite
Plastic, facial plastic, oculoplastic and maxillofacial plastic surgeons refining advanced technique.
- Deep-plane facelift and neck lift cadaver labs
- Modern rhinoplasty & septorhinoplasty suites
- Concurrent oculoplastic pearls
Dermatologists expanding procedural scope while preserving medical rigor.
- Regenerative science & cellular therapies
- Laser physics across skin types I–VI
- Complication management
Owners blending surgical and nonsurgical revenue under one roof.
- Full-journey patient conversion funnels
- Leadership & financial KPIs
- Device ROI case reviews
Advanced nurse and PA injectors elevating autonomy and artistry.
- Anatomy-grounded filler contouring labs
- Neurotoxin nuance & safety
- Managing vascular events in real time
Beyond the Lecture Hall
Even More Experiences
Step beyond traditional lectures and experience aesthetic innovation in real time.
See It. Hear It. Believe It. Decide.
What Your Colleagues Say
Three quick voices - surgical, dermatologic, and practice-minded - on why VCS stays on their calendar.
“VCS is the only meeting where surgical and nonsurgical truly cross-pollinate.”
— Alexander Rivkin, MD
“The business track will pay for your trip before you board the flight home.”
— Kay Durairaj, MD
“Actionable, not theoretical. Leave with strategies you can implement Monday.”
— Audrey Neff
GROW SMARTER:
Business Mastery for Aesthetic Providers
VCS 2025 delivers 20+ hours of actionable sessions, interactive workshops, and real-world business strategies to help you lead high-performing teams, optimize financial health, navigate compliance risks, and accelerate sustainable growth. Courses are led by the industry's top consultants, legal experts, financial advisors, and aesthetic business leaders.
Practice Strategy & Financial Growth
Learn how to optimize operations, manage profitability, and prepare your practice for expansion or sale.
Leadership, HR & Team Development
Build high-performance teams, strengthen leadership skills, and enhance staff retention with expert-guided training.
Compliance, Risk & Security Readiness
Navigate legal risks, patient safety compliance, and practical strategies for securing revenue and mitigating operational threats.
Marketing, Patient Retention & AI
Expand your reach, strengthen patient loyalty, and harness AI and imaging tools to enhance the full patient journey.
Access VCS sessions replay with the AMS Premium membership!
Replays of the conference available now on our scientific partner’s platform, the Aesthetic Multispecialty Society (AMS). Not a member yet?
Unlock and explore 4,000+ hours of scientific content on the AMS Platform.
What are People Saying about VCS
I loved learning about new and improved treatments, products and techniques to use in your practice.
I always enjoy the collaboration between specialties and listening to the panels discuss their various perspectives."
I was able to learn about the hot trends in aesthetics. It was great to hear from all different aesthetic specialties and even from different continents (great value!)
Great opportunity to get relevant information and to network with old and new colleagues and friends.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
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