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Full Schedule

  • Thursday, May 7, 2026
  • 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM EDT
    General Information
  • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
    ABSTRACTS: Basic Science & Clinical Applications (Non-CME)
    Abstract Chair: Zakia Rahman, MD
    Abstract Chair: Vinzent K. Ortner, MD, PhD – Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialtyBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
    Laser Physics 101
    Course Director: E. Victor Ross, MD – Scripps Clinic
    Course Director: Kelly Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD, Member ASLMS – The Dermatology House, Park City, UT
    Clinical - AestheticEarly CareerBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
    Regenerative Medicine in the World of Lasers
    Course Director: Diane Duncan, MD, FACS – Plastic Surgical Associates
    Course Director: Saranya P. Wyles, MD, PhD – Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
    Clinical - AestheticMultispecialtyBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
    STM: Governing Council Meeting
    STMNon-CME
  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
    Break
  • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
    Beyond the Beam: Pre- Peri- and Post Treatment Protocols for Optimizing Outcomes
    Course Director: Ava T. Shamban, MD (she/her/hers) – AVA MD | Althaea Skin
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialtyBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
    Contour Management in the GLP-1 Era: Energy-Based and Volume Solutions
    Course Director: Macrene R. Alexiades, MD, PhD (she/her/hers) – Yale University School of Medicine
    Course Director: Jennifer L. MacGregor, MD
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialty
  • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
    Lasers and Skin Cancer
    Course Director: Mathew M. Avram, MD – Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital Laser and Cosmetic Center, Boston, MA; Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
    Course Director: Molly Wanner, MD, MBA – Massachusetts General Hospital
    Clinical - MedicalBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
    STM: Session 1: Opening Remarks and Modeling 1
    STMNon-CME
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
    Advancing Non-Invasive Skin Rejuvenation with SuperSMOOTH™, Fotona4D® & SmoothEye® (Non-CME)
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
    Dual-Mode RF and Dual-Mode RFMN Devices to Safely and Effectively Build Collagen Based on Patient Needs (Non-CME)
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
    Fraxel FTX: Elevating Your Laser Platform (Non-CME)
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
    Introducing ALASTIN Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex+ // ASLMS x ALASTIN Fellowship Grant Program Overview (Non-CME)
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
    STM Sponsored Lunch
  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
    PLENARY: Emerging Devices (Non-CME)
    Course Director: Emil A. Tanghetti, MD
    Course Director: Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBA, MBE – Offices of Roy G. Geronemus MD and Laser & Skin
    Clinical - AestheticEarly CareerBasic Science, Research & EngineeringPractice ManagementSTM
  • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
    Break
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
    Posting with Purpose: Social Media Strategies for the Modern Practice
    Course Director: Nkemjika Ugonabo, MD, MPH – UnionDerm; Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Course Director: Mara C. Weinstein Velez, MD (she/her/hers) – University of Rochester Medical Center
    Early CareerMultispecialtyPractice Management
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
    The Eyes Have It: Multidisciplinary Approach to Periorbital Rejuvenation
    Course Director: Wendy Lee, MD
    Course Director: Julie Woodward, MD – Duke
    Clinical - AestheticMultispecialty
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
    Where’d You Park Your Pico? New Destinations for a Versatile Workhorse
    Course Director: Emil A. Tanghetti, MD
    Course Director: Douglas Wu, MD, PhD – Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, San Diego, CA
    Clinical - AestheticMultispecialtyInternational Perspective
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
    STM: Session 2: Clinical
    STMNon-CME
  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
    Celebration of ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices (Non-CME)
  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
    STM Reception
  • 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
    Past President's Meeting (Invitation Only)