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Full Schedule

  • Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
    Registration
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
    Speaker Ready Room
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
    Fundamentals and Laser Safety: Core Principles for Clinical Applications
    Course Director: Shraddha Desai, MD – Duly Health and Care; Loyola University
    Course Director: Arielle N.B Kauvar, MD – New York Laser & Skin Care
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalEarly CareerMultispecialtyInternational Perspective
  • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
    iASLMS - International Symposium
    Course Director: Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD
    Course Director: Girish S. Munavalli, MD, MHS – Wake Forest University Department of Dermatology
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialtyInternational Perspective
  • 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT
    Affiliate Functions
  • 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: Jeremy A. Brauer, MD
    Abstract Chair: Zakia Rahman, MD
    Abstract Chair: Chris W. Robb, MD, PhD
    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
    Course Director: Kelly Stankiewicz, MD, FAAD, Member ASLMS – The Dermatology House
    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
  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
    Break
  • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
    Contour Control: RF/US Solutions in GLP-1 Era
    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, JD – Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
    Course Director: Molly Wanner, MD, MBA
    Clinical - MedicalBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
    Seeing Red - All Things Vascular
    Course Director: Kristen M. Kelly, MD (she/her/hers) – UC Irvine Department of Dermatology
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - Medical
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
    Alastin by Galderma Industry Sponsored Lunch and Learn (Non-CME)
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
    Fotona Industry Sponsored Lunch and Learn (Non-CME)
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
    Jeisys Industry Sponsored Lunch and Learn (Non-CME)
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
    Solta Medical Industry Sponsored Lunch and Learn (Non-CME)
  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
    PLENARY: Emerging Devices (Non-CME)
    Course Director: Emil A. Tanghetti, MD
    Clinical - AestheticEarly CareerBasic Science, Research & EngineeringPractice Management
  • 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
    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 – Waterfront Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology
    Clinical - AestheticMultispecialtyInternational Perspective
  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
    Celebration of ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices (Non-CME)
  • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
    Affiliate Functions
  • Friday, May 8, 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: Jeremy A. Brauer, MD
    Abstract Chair: Vinzent K. Ortner, MD, PhD – Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg
    Abstract Chair: Zakia Rahman, MD
    Abstract Chair: Chris W. Robb, MD, PhD
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialtyBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
    Beyond the Beam: Pre- Peri- and Post Treatment Protocols for Optimizing Outcomes
    Course Director: Ava T. Shamban, MD
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialtyBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
    The Power of Pairing: Combining Modalities
    Course Director: Sara Hogan, MD, MHS – The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    Course Director: Arisa E. Ortiz, MD – UC San Diego, San Diego, CA
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalEarly CareerMultispecialty
  • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
    Break in the Exhibit Hall
  • 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM EDT
    Exhibit Hall
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
    ABSTRACTS: Basic Science & Clinical Applications (Non-CME)
    Abstract Chair: Jeremy A. Brauer, MD
    Abstract Chair: Vinzent K. Ortner, MD, PhD – Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg
    Abstract Chair: Zakia Rahman, MD
    Abstract Chair: Chris W. Robb, MD, PhD
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialtyBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
    Bow to the Crown - Latest in Hair Restoration
    Course Director: Marc R. Avram, MD (he/him/his) – Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital
    Course Director: Shilpi Khetarpal, MD (she/her/hers) – Cleveland Clinic
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialtyBasic Science, Research & EngineeringInternational Perspective
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
    Global Aesthetic Lens
    Course Director: Mona Sadeghpour, MD
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialtyInternational Perspective
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
    Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
  • 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM EDT
    SkinCeuticals Exhibitor Showcase
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
    Awards and Business Meeting
    Course Director: Ashish C. Bhatia, MD, FAAD, FASLMS (he/him/his) – Oak Dermatology
  • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
    Break in the Exhibit Hall
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
    Challenging Cases - Multidisciplinary Perspective
    Course Director: Jeffrey S. Dover, MD, FRCPC (he/him/his) – Yale University School of Medicine
    Course Director: Gerald N. Goldberg, MD (he/him/his) – University of AZ/ Banner
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialty
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
    Industry CEO's
    Course Director: Ashish C. Bhatia, MD, FAAD, FASLMS (he/him/his) – Oak Dermatology
    Clinical - AestheticEarly CareerBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
    Skin of Color: Best Practices for Lasers and EBD
    Course Director: Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH (he/him/his) – Weill Cornell Medical College
    Course Director: Keyvan Nouri, MD, MBA – Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalBasic Science, Research & EngineeringInternational Perspective
  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
    Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall
  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
    President's VIP Reception (Invite Only)
  • 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT
    Affiliate Functions
  • Saturday, May 9, 2026
  • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT
    General Information
  • 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM EDT
    Exhibit Hall
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
    ABSTRACTS: Basic Science & Clinical Applications (Non-CME)
    Abstract Chair: Jeremy A. Brauer, MD
    Abstract Chair: Vinzent K. Ortner, MD, PhD – Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg
    Abstract Chair: Zakia Rahman, MD
    Abstract Chair: Chris W. Robb, MD, PhD
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialtyBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
    The Red Light District: What's New in Photobiomodulation
    Course Director: Ellen S. Marmur, MD
    Course Director: David M. Ozog, MD, FAAD, FACMS – Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialtyBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM EDT
    Lasers in Medicine
    Course Director: Ariel Eber, MD – SkinCare Physicians
    Course Director: Paul M. Friedman, MD
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalEarly CareerMultispecialtyBasic Science, Research & Engineering
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
    Break in the Exhibit Hall
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
    Tech Connect (Non-CME)
    Course Director: Mona Sadeghpour, MD
    Course Director: Nazanin Saedi, MD – Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting
    Special EventClinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialtyPractice ManagementInternational Perspective
  • 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
    Nursing / Allied Health
    Course Director: Barbara J. Humphreys, RN, BN (she/her/hers) – Remington Laser Dermatology Centre
    CEClinical - AestheticMultispecialtyPractice Management
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
    Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
  • 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
    Shark Tank: The Laser Edit (Non-CME)
    Course Director: Ashish C. Bhatia, MD, FAAD, FASLMS (he/him/his) – Oak Dermatology
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalMultispecialtyBasic Science, Research & EngineeringInternational Perspective
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
    Ablative and Non-Ablative Lasers: Principles, Protocols, and Outcomes
    Course Director: Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD
    Course Director: Suzanne L. Kilmer, MS, MD, FAAD (she/her/hers) – Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, UC Davis, School of Medicine
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalEarly CareerMultispecialty
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
    Beyond Human Insight: AI in the Age of Aesthetic Innovation
    Course Director: Lilit Garibyan, MD, PhD (she/her/hers) – Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
    Course Director: Zakia Rahman, MD
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalBasic Science, Research & EngineeringPractice Management
  • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
    Break
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
    Ink & Hue: Mastering Laser Removal of Tattoos and Pigmented Lesions
    Course Director: Girish S. Munavalli, MD, MHS – Wake Forest University Department of Dermatology
    Course Director: Nazanin Saedi, MD – Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalEarly CareerBasic Science, Research & EngineeringInternational Perspective
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
    Practice Perfect: Tools and Tactics for Operational Excellence
    Course Director: Anne M. Chapas, MD (she/her/hers) – Harvard Medical School, American Board of Dermatology, American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Surgery and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
    Early CareerMultispecialtyPractice Management
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
    Scar Solutions: Tools for Transformation and Remodeling
    Course Director: Thomas M. Beachkofsky, MD – Dermatology, James A Haley Veterans Hospital (Tampa, FL)
    Course Director: Mark B. Taylor, MD, FAAD – Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center
    Clinical - AestheticClinical - MedicalInternational Perspective
  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
    Send Off Reception
  • 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM EDT
    Affiliate Functions