CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Acelity, a global advanced wound care and regenerative medicine company, is the proud Exclusive Diamond Sponsor of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' first-ever consumer Expo—ASPSX—September 24 in Los Angeles.
ASPSX, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' new, premier expo, gives consumers a rare peek behind the curtain of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, as well as insights into emerging health and beauty products from prominent educators and innovative industry leaders.
Hosted Saturday, September 24 at the Los Angeles Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ASPSX highlights new technologies and techniques in breast, body and face surgery, including demonstrations of facial fillers and injectables by board-certified plastic surgeons.
Additional presentation topics by board-certified plastic surgeons include:
"At Acelity, we are committed to advancing the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery by not only developing innovative clinical solutions, but also by determining ways we can help improve patients' experiences through information and education," said Ron Silverman, M.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Acelity. "We know that being well-informed is a critical component of a woman's breast reconstruction journey, and are honored to support this important new opportunity to engage these patients."
David H. Song, MD, MBA, President of ASPS, said, "Patient safety is of the utmost importance to a board-certified plastic surgeon, and a key component to patient safety is patient education. Acelity has stood shoulder to shoulder with ASPS in that endeavor and we're honored that they have been generous in their support."
ASPSX is open to the public. The $10 attendance fee includes access to the ASPSX Theater, Breast Reconstruction Lounge, and interaction with product and surgeon exhibitors, as well as a fantastic swag bag free to the first 500 attendees who register. To register, visit ASPSPlasticSurgeryExpo.com.
About ASPS
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the world's largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons. Representing more than 7,000 member surgeons, the Society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
About Acelity
Acelity L.P. Inc. and its subsidiaries are a global wound care and regenerative medicine company created by uniting the strengths of three companies, Kinetic Concepts, Inc., LifeCell Corporation and Systagenix Wound Management, IP Co B.V. Available in more than 80 countries, the innovative and complementary ACELITY™ product portfolio delivers value through solutions that speed healing and lead the industry in quality, safety and customer experience. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Acelity employs more than 5,800 people around the world.
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SOURCE American Society of Plastic Surgeons