The American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting® (ABAM) connects facial plastic surgeons from around the world to share new ideas in aesthetics, anatomy, technique, and patient care. Every winter in Park City, Utah, this conference gives surgeons a chance to learn, discuss, and network with peers from many countries.

Facial plastics is one of four main specialties at ABAM, along with plastic surgery, dermatology, and oculoplastic surgery. This mix lets facial plastic surgeons learn both focused facial topics and broader ideas from other fields.

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A Facial Plastic Surgery Conference With Global Reach

Many factors shape facial surgery, including anatomy, technique, culture, patient needs, and a surgeon’s training. ABAM brings these together by welcoming faculty and attendees from over 20 countries. This lets participants see and compare how surgeons from different places approach similar challenges.

Each year, the meeting hosts over 100 speakers, from well-known experts to new voices in the field. Presentations are followed by discussions, workshops, demonstrations, and informal talks. Facial plastic surgeons can hear new ideas and then talk directly with the people behind them.

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Facial Education Across Surgical and Nonsurgical Care

Treating the face involves more than one procedure or layer. Structure, volume, skin quality, movement, and patient expectations all matter. ABAM’s surgical and nonsurgical tracks help facial plastic surgeons look at all these factors together.

Depending on the annual program, relevant education may include:

Facial and neck rejuvenation
Endoscopic and deep-plane approaches
Rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty
Brow, eyelid, and periorbital procedures
Facial anatomy and injection safety
Neuromodulators, fillers, and regenerative approaches
Energy-based devices and skin treatments
Combination treatment planning
Patient selection and expectation management
Complication avoidance and management

Program subjects and faculty change each year. Surgeons should consult the current schedule when planning their ABAM experience and confirm whether a specific procedure, session, or instructor is included.

ABAM faculty member presenting at the meeting

Learn Where Facial Specialties Intersect

Facial plastic surgeons often work alongside other specialties. ABAM uses this overlap as a chance to learn. Plastic surgeons may offer new ideas for facial lifting or volume. Dermatologists share their knowledge of skin, injectables, and devices. Oculoplastic surgeons bring expertise in eyelids and the area around the eyes.

Hearing all these viewpoints at one conference can help surgeons think more clearly about their work. They might rethink how skin quality affects results, how nonsurgical treatments fit into long-term plans, or when to seek advice from another specialist.

The aim is to compare ideas thoughtfully, not to make everyone do the same thing. Each doctor should judge a technique based on evidence, training, their role, patient needs, and professional standards.

Examine Technique, Anatomy, and Decision-Making

The best surgical education explains why choices are made, not just how to do a procedure. ABAM asks faculty to share their thinking, including anatomy, patient selection, technique changes, aftercare, and lessons from experience.

This background helps surgeons decide if a technique fits their practice. A good presentation may spark interest, but just seeing it at a conference is not enough. New procedures often need formal training, supervision, credentials, resources, and careful patient selection before being used safely.

This careful approach makes the meeting more valuable. Surgeons can learn about new ideas without assuming they are proven, and use discussions with faculty and peers to decide what to study further.

Optional Endoscopic Facial Rejuvenation Training

ABAM 2027 offers an optional Endoscopic Full Facial Rejuvenation Workshop right before the main conference. It will take place on February 3 and 4, 2027, at the Grand Summit Hotel in Park City.

This two-day workshop starts with a live-streamed endoscopic deep-plane procedure, real-time teaching, and audience questions on the first day. On the second day, there is a guided cadaver dissection, faculty demonstrations, and two students per table. Signing up for this workshop also includes entry to the ABAM 2027 conference.

This advanced surgical program has its own registration, pricing, requirements, and faculty. Surgeons who want to attend should check the latest workshop details before planning travel. They should also consider their training, skills, facility needs, and how they plan to use what they learn.

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Anatomy and Injectables in a Surgical Context

Nonsurgical facial treatments are changing how patients view rejuvenation, timing, maintenance, and recovery. Facial plastic surgeons can benefit from knowing about these trends, even if surgery is still the best choice for some patients.

ABAM includes nonsurgical education, live device demos, and hands-on sessions as part of the main meeting. There is also an optional Anatomy & Injectables Cadaver Lab, which requires separate registration. Check the official registration materials for the latest details on availability, requirements, format, and credits.

If you are deciding between an injectables conference and a full facial plastic surgery meeting, ABAM stands out. Here, nonsurgical techniques are discussed by people who also understand surgical anatomy, structural correction, and long-term planning.

Continuing Medical Education at ABAM

Select ABAM sessions may be designated for Continuing Medical Education credit. The number and type of credits, eligible activities, participation requirements, and claim process are established through the current program and accreditation materials.

ABAM lists Postgraduate Institute for Medicine among its educational partners. PIM is jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Professional endorsement is separate from CME approval; the meeting’s ISAPS endorsement does not independently award credit.

Surgeons need to check that the credits offered meet the rules of their licensing board, specialty group, or certification program before counting on them. Only report sessions that are clearly marked as eligible for credit.

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Experience the ABAM Rhythm in Park City

ABAM is known worldwide as an aesthetic ski meeting. Morning and afternoon sessions are split by a midday break, so attendees can keep talking, explore Park City, or enjoy some time on the slopes. Evening events offer more chances to connect and build friendships.

Skiing is part of the experience, but not required. Park City also has dining, arts, shopping, and other winter activities for attendees and their families. The location offers a change of pace, while the meeting stays focused on education and global exchange.

The 19th American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting will take place February 4–7, 2027, at the Grand Summit Hotel in Park City, Utah.

Attend a Meeting With a Mission

ABAM is a nonprofit educational event started by Dr. Renato Saltz. All net proceeds go to the Image Reborn Foundation, which offers free healing retreats and ongoing support for women with breast cancer.

This mission links professional education with a real human purpose. By joining ABAM, facial plastic surgeons take part in a global meeting that moves the field forward and helps breast cancer survivors.

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Join Facial Plastic Surgeons From Around the World

Join us in Park City for focused learning, a global perspective, and direct professional exchange that can change your approach to facial aesthetics. Be part of the American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting and join the worldwide conversation on technique, innovation, and patient care.

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ABAM for Facial Plastic Surgeons FAQs

Is ABAM specifically for facial plastic surgeons?

ABAM is multidisciplinary, and facial plastics is one of its four core aesthetic disciplines. Facial plastic surgeons can attend relevant surgical and nonsurgical sessions while learning from plastic surgeons, dermatologists, oculoplastic surgeons, and other aesthetic professionals.

Does ABAM include facial surgery education?

Yes. ABAM includes surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic education, and the current 2027 offering includes a separate preconference Endoscopic Full Facial Rejuvenation Workshop. Exact main-program topics vary annually and should be confirmed in the latest schedule.

Is the preconference workshop included with standard ABAM registration?

No. The Endoscopic Full Facial Rejuvenation Workshop has a separate registration. Workshop registration currently includes the main ABAM 2027 conference, but standard conference registration should not be assumed to include the workshop.

Can facial plastic surgeons earn CME credit at ABAM?

Select sessions may carry CME credit. Attendees should review the current accreditation statement to confirm eligible sessions, credit totals, participation requirements, and whether the credit is accepted by their licensing or certification organization.

Is ABAM useful for surgeons who also provide nonsurgical treatments?

Yes. ABAM includes nonsurgical aesthetics, injectables, devices, and multidisciplinary facial education alongside surgical programming. This can help surgeons evaluate how different modalities fit into comprehensive patient planning.

Do I have to ski to attend ABAM?

No. Skiing is optional. The educational program, faculty access, networking, trade show, social events, and broader Park City experience are available to attendees with many different interests.

An Experience Like no other

Register for ABAM today

The American Brazilian Aesthetics Meeting in Park City, Utah, is an experience you won’t want to miss. Through fun and friendship, we aim to revolutionize the field of plastic surgery by introducing new minds to the international stage while giving back to a worthy cause. Register today to join the mountain of excitement.

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