2027 GSPS Annual Scientific Meeting

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA

September 10 – 12, 2027

The Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons (GSPS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2027 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!

2027 GSPS Annual Scientific Meeting

September 10 – 12, 2027.

The Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons (GSPS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2027 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.

GSPS Visiting Professor Lecture

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!

2026 GSPS Annual Scientific Meeting Program

Join us for the 2026 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.

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA.

Program  ·  Visiting Professors: Aly, Basu, Abiodun, Mitchell & Okoro  ·  ★ = Visiting Professor Lecture

Showing matches from all three days.

Friday, August 28, 2026
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Personal / Family Time
1:30 PM–4:00 PM
Golf – Reynolds Lake Oconee – Oconee Course
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Set up for Exhibitors
5:15 PM–6:00 PM
GSPS Executive Meeting (GSPS board members only)
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Welcome Reception / Registration (Forest Hall)
 
Dinner (On Your Own)
Saturday, August 29, 2026 (Forest Hall)
7:30 AM–8:30 AM
Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Exhibits Open
Scientific Session #1
8:30 AM–8:40 AM
Nicholas Jones, MD — President-Elect GSPS
Welcome
8:40 AM–8:50 AM
Stanley Okoro, MD — President GSPS
GSPS Update
8:50 AM–9:00 AM
Amy Alderman, MD
ABPS Update
9:00 AM–9:10 AM
C. Bob Basu, MD
ASPS Update
9:10 AM–9:35 AM
Al Aly, MD ★
28 Years’ Experience with Massive Weight Loss Body Contouring
★ GSPS Visiting Professor Lecture
9:35 AM–9:55 AM
Mayowa Abiodun, MD ★
The Happy Medium: Delayed-Immediate Breast Reconstruction
★ GSPS Visiting Professor Lecture
9:55 AM–10:15 AM
Angela Cheng, MD
90-Minute Breast Reduction
10:15 AM–10:35 AM
Break with Exhibitors
10:35 AM–11:00 AM
Melinda Haws, MD
Reverse Abdominoplasty and Upper Body Contouring
11:00 AM–11:25 AM
Al Aly, MD ★
Belt Lipectomy
★ GSPS Visiting Professor Lecture
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
GSPS Business Meeting with Lunch
1:00 PM–1:25 PM
Al Aly, MD ★
Upper Body Lifting
★ GSPS Visiting Professor Lecture
1:25 PM–1:45 PM
Seth Aschen, MD
Keep it Moving: Perioperative Anticoagulation in Microsurgery
1:45 PM–2:05 PM
Gabriela Garcia Nores, MD
Management and Prevention of Mastectomy Flap Necrosis
2:05 PM–2:25 PM
Amy Alderman, MD
Life Hacks for the Plastic Surgeon
2:25 PM–2:45 PM
Break with Exhibitors
2:45 PM–3:10 PM
Melinda Haws, MD
Breast Implant Mastopexy Revision Without Mesh
3:10 PM–3:35 PM
C. Bob Basu, MD ★
The Preservation High-SMAS Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift
★ GSPS Visiting Professor Lecture
3:35 PM–3:55 PM
Kerry-Ann Mitchell, MD ★
Neuroplastic Surgery and Complex Scalp Reconstruction
★ GSPS Visiting Professor Lecture
4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Personal / Family Time
6:00 PM–6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Reception
6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Dinner in Exhibit Hall
7:30 PM–10:00 PM
GSPS 70s & 80s on the Lake — Indoor Dance Party
Sunday, August 30, 2026 (Forest Hall)
7:30 AM–11:00 AM
Exhibits Open
7:30 AM–8:30 AM
Breakfast
Scientific Session #2
8:30 AM–8:40 AM
Nicholas Jones, MD — President-Elect GSPS
Welcome
8:40 AM–9:05 AM
Melinda Haws, MD
Breast Implant Explantation or Downsizing: Not Everyone Needs a Mastopexy
9:05 AM–9:30 AM
Al Aly, MD ★
Brachioplasty
★ GSPS Visiting Professor Lecture
9:30 AM–9:50 AM
Stanley Okoro, MD ★
RF-Assisted Scar-Sparing Body Contouring: Technique and Safety Considerations
★ GSPS Visiting Professor Lecture
9:50 AM–10:15 AM
Breakfast with Exhibitors
Resident / Student Presentations
10:15 AM–10:30 AM
Suma Yellamraju (Student) / Robert Dinsmore, MD
Labiaplasty: Avoiding Pitfalls and Optimizing Outcomes
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Lauren Willcox, MD
The Use of Mesh Suture in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
10:45 AM
Adjournment
Save the Date

Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons — Annual Scientific Meeting

September 10–12, 2027

Introducing: GSPS 70s & 80s Night on the Lake! 

Saturday evening, August 29

Get ready to step back in time for an evening of great music, dancing, food, fun, and fellowship with your Georgia plastic surgery colleagues—all against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Oconee.

Dress Code:  70s/80s-inspired attire encouraged, but NOT required. Bell bottoms, sequins, tracksuits, big hair, Miami Vice, disco, or just come as you are. The goal is simple: have fun!

Not registered yet? There’s still time. Come for the education, networking, Lake Oconee—and now, the party!

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

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

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Of the 7.25 credits, 1.0 credits have been identified as applicable to patient safety.

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