2025 GSPS Annual Scientific Meeting
August 1st – August 3rd, 2025.
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA
The Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons (GSPS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 is a premier gathering of leading plastic surgeons, medical professionals, and industry experts. This event offers a dynamic platform for education, innovation, and collaboration in the field of plastic surgery.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge discussions, hands-on workshops, and expert-led presentations covering the latest advancements, techniques, and research. The meeting also provides valuable networking opportunities, allowing professionals to connect, share insights, and enhance their practice. Join us for an enriching experience that advances excellence in plastic surgery. Stay tuned for more details on registration, agenda, and featured speakers!
2025 GSPS Annual Scientific Meeting Program
Join us for the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons (GSPS)—a premier event bringing together leading minds in plastic and reconstructive surgery. This year’s program will feature cutting-edge research, innovative surgical techniques, and interactive educational sessions designed to inspire and elevate clinical excellence.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced surgical techniques and emerging technologies to enhance precision and improve patient outcomes in plastic surgery.
- Implement evidence-based protocols and risk management strategies to minimize complications and maximize patient safety.
- Integrate innovative tools such as 3D imaging, artificial intelligence, and regenerative medicine into clinical practice.
- Employ effective communication strategies to manage patient expectations, foster trust, and support informed decision-making.
- Design personalized treatment plans that address the unique needs of diverse patient populations, promoting equitable and natural-looking results.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons (GSPS). The ASPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
Recognition Statement
The Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits offered by this activity are enhanced by ASPS Learner Credit Reporting for learners who have opted into this reporting. Successful completion of this CME activity enables active American Board of Surgery (ABS) members the opportunity to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the ABS’s Continuous Certification program when claimed within 30 days of completion of the activity.
Participants in ASPS-accredited education who want their CME credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-in to reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) before claiming credit.
Disclosure Policy
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) requires all instructors, planners, reviewers, managers, and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.
Disclaimer: All relevant financial relationships for planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) are reviewed by the ASPS Continuing Education Committee and have been mitigated, if applicable.
Additional Programs
For Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, these credits have been designated as AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by an ACCME accredited organization and are applicable to these certifications. These credits/hours may be applicable to your profession. Check PlasticSurgery.org/CME
| PROGRAM_DATE | PROGRAM_SESSION | PROGRAM_TIME | SCHEDULE | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 1, 2025 | Personal/Family Time | |||
| Golf | 1:00 PM | |||
| Set up for Exhibitors | 3:00 PM | |||
| GSPS Executive Meeting | 5:00 PM | Welcome Reception | ||
| Dinner (On Your Own) | 8:00 PM | Dinner | ||
| Saturday, August 2, 2025 | Breakfast with Exhibits | 7:30 AM | Exhibits Open | |
| Scientific Session #1 | 8:30 AM | Welcome | Nicholas Jones, MD (President-Elect, GSPS) | |
| GSPS Update | Stanley Okoro, MD (President, GSPS) |
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| Georgia Legislative Update | Carmen M. Kavali, MD | |||
| Lasers, Light-Based Devices, & Energy Based Systems | Jeffery Kenkel, MD | |||
| Botox and Injectables | Meghan McGovern, MD | |||
| Avoiding Lawsuits: Top Legal Pitfalls and Proactive Defenses | David MacKenzie, Esq | |||
| Break with Exhibitors | ||||
| Breast Reconstruction | Michael Mirzabeigi, MD | |||
| Mastopexy Augmentation 101 | Mayowa Abiodun, MD | |||
| Periorbital Rejuvenation: safety and efficacy | Jeffery Kenkel, MD | |||
| GSPS Election & Business Meeting with Lunch | ||||
| 1:00 PM | Injectables & Saftey | Carmen Kavali, MD | ||
| Facelift vs. Facelift + Resurfacing | Jeffery Kenkel, MD | |||
| Energy-based Liposuction with a Focus on LipoAI | David Hill, MD | |||
| A Healthy Surgeon | Teri Moak, MD | |||
| Management of the Ptotic Breast in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction | Mayowa Abiodun, MD | |||
| Break with Exhibitors | ||||
| Office-based Neck Rejuvenation | Jeffery Kenkel, MD | |||
| Circumferential Body Lift | Alan Larsen, MD | |||
| Nutrition for Optimal Collagen Balance: Optimizing Results | Meghan McGovern, MD | |||
| Dinner and Concert | 7:00 PM | Pavillion | ||
| Sunday, August 3, 2025 | Breakfast with Exhibits | 7:30 AM | Exhibits Open | |
| Scientific Session #2 | 8:30 AM | Welcome | Nicholas Jones, MD | |
| Injectables, FIllers, & Toxins: Technique and Ultrasound | Jeffery Kenkel, MD | |||
| Breast Implant History and Safety | Heather Faulkner, MD | |||
| Breast Implant Pocket Irrigation | Charles Frank, MD | |||
| Break with Exhibitors | ||||
| Preoperative Botulinum Toxin Use in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction | Matthew Marturano, MD | |||
| From Clefts to Confidence | Gabriella Glassman, MD |
2025 Annual Scientific Meeting
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The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds
As close to nature’s perfection as you can get, yet not far from Atlanta, The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee is one of the most luxurious lakeside resorts in Georgia – a place where lake house-like charm, world-class accommodations and highly personalized service create an unforgettable experience. A stay at our elegant Lake Oconee luxury hotel opens the door to spectacular golf experiences on five championship courses, a relaxing day of fishing or boating on Lake Oconee, a world-class spa, or dining lakeside as stars fill the sky.
A New Luxe Experience
Just outside of Atlanta, our Lake Oconee luxury hotel offers a tranquil getaway amid the picturesque Georgia landscape. Along the lake shores, discover an opportunity to escape from the noise of Georgia’s capital city. At The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, resort guests are invited into a world of their own, where deadlines are replaced by tee times and spa appointments, meals feature ingredients from local farmers, family bonding comes in the form of hotel scavenger hunts or firework shows.
Calming, charming and filled with character, our hotel rooms at Lake Oconee capture the essence of a waterfront retreat. Rooms overlook gardens or the lake, while the Lake House and Cottages feature kitchens, outdoor spaces, living rooms and everything else needed for a group getaway.
2025 Annual
Scientific Meeting
Dates and Location
August 1st – August 3rd, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds
Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA
Registration
Meeting Agenda
Please check back for 2025 meeting agenda.
Sponsorship Information
Lock in Your Sponsorship
Purchase Additional Exhibitor Passes
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds
As close to nature’s perfection as you can get, yet not far from Atlanta, The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee is one of the most luxurious lakeside resorts in Georgia – a place where lake house-like charm, world-class accommodations and highly personalized service create an unforgettable experience. A stay at our elegant Lake Oconee luxury hotel opens the door to spectacular golf experiences on five championship courses, a relaxing day of fishing or boating on Lake Oconee, a world-class spa, or dining lakeside as stars fill the sky.
A New Luxe Experience
Just outside of Atlanta, our Lake Oconee luxury hotel offers a tranquil getaway amid the picturesque Georgia landscape. Along the lake shores, discover an opportunity to escape from the noise of Georgia’s capital city. At The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, resort guests are invited into a world of their own, where deadlines are replaced by tee times and spa appointments, meals feature ingredients from local farmers, family bonding comes in the form of hotel scavenger hunts or firework shows.
Calming, charming and filled with character, our hotel rooms at Lake Oconee capture the essence of a waterfront retreat. Rooms overlook gardens or the lake, while the Lake House and Cottages feature kitchens, outdoor spaces, living rooms and everything else needed for a group getaway.
