Advance your surgical skills in the face and neck with the Full SMAS Concept.
Deepen your understanding of facial rejuvenation alongside internationally recognized surgeons. Observe surgery in real time, then move into guided cadaver dissection with just two participants per table.
Fluency in English is required
Hear what surgeons took back to their practice.
“After attending several international courses, I had never seen anything like it. The quality of the program, the focus on videoendoscopy, and the close interaction with the instructors are truly exceptional.”
“The Full SMAS course is unprecedented. It offers a comprehensive approach to the entire SMAS, from the temporal region to the midface and the neck.”
“The most significant change will be introducing a new approach to facial lifting for my patients, ensuring enhanced safety and delivering highly satisfying outcomes.”
“An extensive training program featuring detailed anatomical studies on fresh cadavers, complemented the following day by multiple live surgical procedures.”
“What motivated me was the significant transformation that this surgical technique brings to patients, and the training was important for the confidence it provided me to perform it on my patients.”
“Full SMAS exceeded my expectations. The hands-on training using fresh cadavers gave me the confidence to apply the technique and resume offering facial endolift procedures with excellent results.”
“I wanted to learn these facial rejuvenation techniques, which are the most modern, least invasive, and with a faster recovery time, and it was a major turning point.”
“The hands-on support from experts in enhancing beauty and rejuvenation for my patients was the most valuable aspect of this course.”
Two days to sharpen what you see, how you plan, and what you do in facial surgery.
Full SMAS connects facial and cervical anatomy with the decisions made during surgery. On day one, watch a live-streamed operation and discuss tissue planes, anatomy, and technique with the faculty as the case unfolds.
On day two, carry those observations into the cadaver lab for guided dissection, demonstrations, and hands-on work at tables limited to two participants.
LIVE SURGERY
Watch a live-streamed operation and discuss tissue planes, anatomy, and technique with the faculty as the case unfolds.
CADAVER LAB
Carry those observations into the cadaver lab for guided dissection, demonstrations, and hands-on work at tables limited to two participants.
LIVE-STREAMED SURGERY
Follow the procedure, faculty commentary, and intraoperative decision-making in real time.
HANDS-ON CADAVER LAB
Participate in guided dissection with two participants per table, faculty demonstrations, and Q&A.
ABAM 2027 INCLUDED
Your Full SMAS registration includes the same surgeon's full four-day conference pass.
Facial aging involves more than one region and more than one tissue plane.
The forehead, periorbital area, midface, jawline, and neck call for an integrated anatomical assessment. Full SMAS examines these regions together: from endoscopic approaches to the forehead and midface to the ways surgeons can work with the SMAS and platysma in the lower face and neck. The training brings the questions that matter into focus: where to dissect, how much to release, how to reposition tissue, and which techniques to combine for a particular patient.
“Understand the anatomy behind each choice, rather than memorizing a fixed sequence of maneuvers.”
Endoscopy, deep plane, High SMAS, and plication—selected for the anatomy and indication.
The Full SMAS Concept® examines an extended endoscopic approach, on its own or in combination with an open facelift and other strategies, including deep plane, High SMAS, and plication. Its guiding principle is to balance the extent of dissection with the mobility required for the surgical plan, while considering anatomy and postoperative morbidity.
The learning is in understanding why one approach—or a thoughtful combination—may be appropriate for a given case.
Forehead and midface endoscopy
Explore access points, spaces, retaining structures, release, and tissue repositioning.
SMAS and platysma
Study the lower-face and neck planes and the surgical options for the jawline and cervical contour.
Deep plane, High SMAS, and plication
Compare the principles behind these approaches and discuss how indication informs selection.
Fixation and refinement
Examine support and fixation strategies, submental anatomy, and adjunctive elements of a facial plan.
What changes in the way you analyze a facial case?
Start with aging patterns in the periorbital area, midface, and neck. Identify critical anatomy and danger zones. Then consider the role of endoscopy, SMAS techniques, neck surgery, and appropriate adjuncts. The workshop brings these questions into a live case discussion and guided anatomical study. These are learning objectives, not a promise of proficiency or patient outcomes after two days.
From the temporal region to the neck, study how the planes connect.
The established Full SMAS curriculum covers structures and decisions often taught in isolation. The following describes the scope of the Full SMAS methodology. The exact demonstrations and lab stations for Park City follow the final 2027 program.
- 01
Forehead and temple
Endoscopic anatomy and access, temporal spaces, septa, ligaments, the sentinel vein, and supraorbital landmarks.
- 02
Midface and periorbital region
Temporal access to the midface, the prezygomatic space, retaining structures, and the principles of endoscopic release and repositioning.
- 03
Lower face and jawline
SMAS planes and elevation strategies; the relationship among plication, High SMAS, and deep plane; anatomical risk zones.
- 04
Neck and submental region
Platysma, cervical spaces, subplatysmal fat, platysmal bands, and approaches to neck treatment.
- 05
Fixation and complementary techniques
Endoscopic fixation, tissue support, and adjuncts selected according to anatomy and indication.
Foundational anatomy
Facial topography, SMAS, nerves, ligaments, adhesions, spaces, forehead and midface anatomy for endoscopy, lower-face anatomy, platysma, and submentum.
Facial endoscopy
Forehead and midface incisions; temporal spaces, septa, and ligaments; sentinel vein and supraorbital ligament.
Midface and periorbital area
Temporal approach, prezygomatic space, release in the zygomaticomasseteric region, and extended endoscopic midface lifting.
Fixation
Endoscopic fixation principles, direct fixation with the Casagrande needle, and forehead support devices described in previous curricula.
Lower face and neck
SMAS-platysma elevation, submental approach, subplatysmal fat, platysmal bands, and neck-lift options.
Anatomical immersion helps you see how these regions relate, recognize safety boundaries, and bring more precise questions to the faculty.
See the operation unfold. Then find the anatomy yourself.
LIVE SURGERY BROADCAST
Follow the procedure from Park City Hospital. Faculty members discuss anatomy, surgical choices, and intraoperative decisions while taking questions and examining the case in real time.
CADAVER LAB
Move from observation to guided dissection. Two participants per table work with faculty demonstrations, instruction, and technical discussion. Relate the structures in the lab to what you observed during the operation.
Understand the reasoning behind the technique.
The more techniques you know, the more important it becomes to know when to use each one.
This immersion is designed for surgeons looking to deepen their understanding of anatomy, indication, and execution in facial rejuvenation. The conversation spans periorbital, midface, and neck aging; endoscopic, open, and hybrid approaches; critical structures; surgical safety; and complication management. The goal is to expand your reasoning across different facial presentations without reducing every case to one formula.
MATCHED TO
INDICATION
anatomy
selection
recognition
international faculty
The more techniques you know, the more important it becomes to know when to use each one.
This immersion is designed for surgeons looking to deepen their understanding of anatomy, indication, and execution in facial rejuvenation. The conversation spans periorbital, midface, and neck aging; endoscopic, open, and hybrid approaches; critical structures; surgical safety; and complication management. The goal is to expand your reasoning across different facial presentations without reducing every case to one formula.
MATCHED TO
INDICATION
anatomy
selection
international faculty
recognition
See the Full SMAS Concept through clinical outcomes.
Two days of in-person training. One year to revisit the online classes.
Full SMAS registration also includes 12 months of access to Full SMAS Concept online classes. Return to technical explanations, review narrated procedures, and revisit key concepts in facial anatomy and rejuvenation at your own pace after the in-person experience.
Two days of in-person training. One year to revisit the online classes.
Full SMAS registration also includes 12 months of access to Full SMAS Concept online classes. Return to technical explanations, review narrated procedures, and revisit key concepts in facial anatomy and rejuvenation at your own pace after the in-person experience.
One hands-on workshop. Two events in your registration.
Full SMAS Cadaver Lab + ABAM 2027
February 3–4: Full SMAS workshop. February 4–7: ABAM.
- Full SMAS workshop on February 3–4
- Live surgical broadcast and teaching
- Guided cadaver dissection with two participants per table
- Faculty demonstrations and Q&A
- 12 months of Full SMAS online classes
- Full ABAM 2027 conference registration for the same surgeon, February 4–7
Lodging, travel, skiing, spouse/guest registration, and separately ticketed workshops.
Subject to availability and verification of professional credentials.
ABAM 2027 REGISTRATION RATES
| REGISTRATION CATEGORY | EARLY BIRD2/8/26 – 10/14/26 | REGULAR10/15/26 – 12/31/26 | ON-SITE1/1/27 – 2/4/27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians | $1,700 | $1,950 | $2,250 |
| Resident/Fellow/Medical Student | $400 | $400 | $600 |
| Nurse/Aesthetician | $550 | $550 | $750 |
| Spouse/Guest | $350 | $350 | $550 |
| Practice Management Staff | $350 | $350 | $550 |
| Consultants & Industry Representatives | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,500 |
A technique comes into focus when you can see it, discuss it, and study its anatomy firsthand.
A lecture introduces the possibilities. A live operation exposes the choices behind them. Anatomical study reveals the planes, structures, and boundaries that inform each approach. Full SMAS brings these dimensions together in surgical education. ABAM extends the discussion with colleagues from different countries and aesthetic specialties.
Explore the WorkshopYour experience, day by day.
Endoscopic/deep plane surgery streamed from Park City Hospital, with faculty teaching and live Q&A.
Speakers, times, sessions, and social events are subject to change. The Full SMAS lab on February 4 overlaps some ABAM programming.
ASK ABOUT FULL SMAS + ABAM ON WHATSAPPTwo days to study facial surgery up close. Then work through the anatomy in the lab.
The pre-ABAM workshop combines a live surgical broadcast, real-time teaching, and guided anatomical dissection. Watch the technique and the decisions behind it on day one. On day two, study tissue planes in a cadaver lab with two participants per table, faculty demonstrations, and opportunities to ask questions.
Learn from surgeons who practice, teach, and advance facial surgery.
The current workshop page lists Renato Saltz, Carlos Casagrande, Paul Nassif, Grady Core, and Gregory Albert. Individual profiles and assigned workshop roles will be updated from the faculty materials supplied by the organizers.
Renato Saltz, MD
Carlos Casagrande, MD
Paul S. Nassif, MD, FACS
Grady Core, MD
Gregory Albert, MD
A look back at the Full SMAS Concept
FULL SMAS CONCEPT®
See highlights from the in-person training held on April 12 and 13, 2026, in São Paulo.
Four days of science, collaboration, and professional relationships that last beyond the meeting.
From February 4–7, ABAM brings together plastic surgeons and other aesthetic specialists to exchange ideas about techniques, research, technology, and practice management. Set at the Grand Summit Hotel, the meeting creates space for learning and for conversations with colleagues from around the world.
Surgical and nonsurgical tracks
International faculty and attendees
Scientific and social programming
Park City as a setting for learning and connection.
Surgical and nonsurgical tracks
International faculty and attendees
Scientific and social programming
Park City as a setting for learning and connection.
Make room to experience Park City, too.
Beyond the sessions, Park City offers mountain scenery, winter sports, dining, galleries, and activities for a range of ages. The Grand Summit Hotel hosts the conference. Plan accommodations and companion activities early so the trip works for you and your family.
Make room to experience Park City, too.
Beyond the sessions, Park City offers mountain scenery, winter sports, dining, galleries, and activities for a range of ages. The Grand Summit Hotel hosts the conference. Plan accommodations and companion activities early so the trip works for you and your family.
Lodging, lift tickets, lessons, excursions, childcare, and guest registrations are separate unless the organizers explicitly state otherwise.
Education that supports a larger mission.
ABAM is a nonprofit educational meeting. According to the organizers, meeting profits support the Image Reborn Foundation, which provides no-cost retreats for breast cancer survivors.
LEARN ABOUT THE ABAM MISSION→Take your next step in the lab—and continue the conversation with an international community.
Join the Full SMAS cadaver workshop and receive full access to ABAM 2027 as part of your registration. If your goal is the conference alone, ask about the ABAM-only options.
AESTHETIC MEETING
The international aesthetic surgery meeting returns to Park City.
From February 4–7, 2027, professionals from around the world will gather at the Grand Summit Hotel for four days of scientific education, professional exchange, and meaningful connections. Attend ABAM on its own—or choose the Full SMAS workshop, which includes your full conference pass.
The ideas, techniques, and people shaping aesthetic medicine—together in one place.
ABAM features surgical and nonsurgical education alongside practice management discussions. The preliminary 2027 program includes facial surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, injectables, devices, skin health, and regenerative medicine. Time between sessions creates opportunities to exchange perspectives with colleagues and faculty from other countries and build lasting professional relationships.
Conference activities begin, including separately ticketed preconference workshops and the welcome reception.
Breast and body contouring sessions, skin health, regenerative aesthetics, and exhibitor interaction.
Practice management, injectables, facial surgery, and the Cowboy Party.
Facial surgery, devices, rejuvenation, regenerative medicine, and closing events.
Conference activities begin, including separately ticketed preconference workshops and the welcome reception.
Breast and body contouring sessions, skin health, regenerative aesthetics, and exhibitor interaction.
Practice management, injectables, facial surgery, and the Cowboy Party.
Facial surgery, devices, rejuvenation, regenerative medicine, and closing events.
Follow the latest official program for individual sessions, times, and access requirements.
View the Complete ProgramFind the registration category that fits your role.
Pricing varies by professional category and registration period.
Separate categories are available for residents, fellows, medical students, nurses, aestheticians, practice staff, guests, and industry professionals.
| Category | EARLY BIRD2/8/26 – 10/14/26 | 10/15/26 – 12/31/26 | 1/1/27 – 2/4/27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians | $1,700 | $1,950 | $2,250 |
| Resident/Fellow/Medical Student | $400 | $400 | $600 |
| Nurse/Aesthetician | $550 | $550 | $750 |
| Spouse/Guest | $350 | $350 | $550 |
| Practice Management Staff | $350 | $350 | $550 |
| Consultants & Industry Representatives | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,500 |
Physicians
Resident/Fellow/Medical Student
Nurse/Aesthetician
Spouse/Guest
Practice Management Staff
Consultants & Industry Representatives
ABAM-only registration does not include the Full SMAS cadaver workshop. Companions should ask about the appropriate guest category.
A meeting with a purpose beyond the scientific program.
ABAM's organizers state that meeting profits support the Image Reborn Foundation and its no-cost retreats for breast cancer survivors. Education, community, and support come together in Park City.
Five days of experiences. Two distinct ways to register.
Explore the Full SMAS workshop on February 3–4 and ABAM on February 4–7. Some activities run concurrently, and certain workshops require separate registration.
Live-streamed endoscopic/deep plane surgery from Park City Hospital, with faculty teaching and real-time Q&A.
Guided cadaver lab, two participants per table, faculty demonstrations, and technical discussion.
Conference opening activities, selected preconference workshops, registration, and welcome reception.
Breast surgery, body contouring, skin health, and regenerative aesthetics.
Practice management, injectables, facial surgery, and the Cowboy Party.
Facial surgery, devices, rejuvenation, and closing programming.
Your scientific meeting takes place in one of America's best-known winter destinations.
ABAM 2027 takes place at the Grand Summit Hotel in Park City, Utah. The destination brings together mountain scenery, winter sports, restaurants, shops, galleries, and activities for different ages. Book lodging and plan companion activities in advance.
Grand Summit Hotel accommodations
Skiing and snowboarding at Park City Mountain and Deer Valley
Lessons and family programs
Historic Main Street dining and galleries
Winter excursions.
Availability, pricing, reservations, and conditions are set by the relevant providers. A surgeon's Full SMAS registration does not provide ABAM admission for accompanying guests.
Something for Everyone
This once-thriving silver mining city has been turned over the course of many years into a premier luxury vacation destination where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, as well as arts and culture, while yet retaining its quaint sense of community.
To this day, it continues to be one of the most popular winter destinations for those who live an active, outdoor lifestyle. For those who are interested in more extreme activities, the resort offers everything from skiing and snowboarding to the same bobsled track that was used in the Olympics in 2002. There are other activities such as tubing, sledding, and horse-drawn sleigh rides available for those who like to take things a bit more slowly. Ice skating is a necessity in our outdoor skating rink.
By taking a trip down Main Street in Old Town, you may experience the local art and culture while also pursuing and shopping at the many art galleries, boutique stores, and apothecaries that sell locally made goods. Amazing restaurants, pubs, breweries, bars, and restaurants, as well as some of the best ice cream you've ever had, can be found tucked away in the spaces between these brightly colored buildings. Park City, Utah, is a destination that offers something for almost everyone.
Ski & Snowboard Information
Epic Pass – Park City Mountain/Canyons
Explore Park City Mountain, one of the largest ski destinations in the United States, with terrain for a wide range of skiing and snowboarding experiences.
Deer Valley Mountain Resort
Experience Deer Valley’s renowned mountain setting, exceptional service, and beautifully maintained ski terrain just minutes from Park City.
Family Winter Activities
Restaurants on Historic Main St.
Discover Park City’s vibrant dining scene along Historic Main Street, with restaurants ranging from casual local favorites to elevated dining experiences. Reservations are recommended.
Ski Schools and Lessons
Lessons and winter programs are available throughout the Park City area for different ages and experience levels.
- Park City Mountain
- Deer Valley
- Woodward Park City
- Olympic Park
Spa Day
Take time to unwind between meeting activities with a relaxing spa experience at one of Park City’s nearby resorts.
Dining at Park City Mountain
Enjoy dining around Park City Mountain, with convenient options for gathering with colleagues, friends, and family after a day on the mountain.
Child Care at Grand Summit Hotel
Child care options can help families enjoy their time in Park City while balancing meeting activities and time on the mountain.
Choose your 2027 Park City experience.
FULL SMAS + ABAM
Full SMAS February 3–4 · ABAM February 4–7.
Live surgery broadcast, guided cadaver lab, 12 months of Full SMAS online classes, and a full four-day ABAM pass for the participating surgeon.
ABAM ONLY
February 4–7, 2027.
Pricing varies by professional category and registration period.
Frequently asked questions
It covers one surgeon's participation in the February 3–4 workshop and full registration for ABAM 2027, February 4–7. The workshop includes a live surgical broadcast, teaching and discussion, and guided cadaver dissection with two participants per table. It also includes 12 months of access to Full SMAS online classes.
No. A full conference pass for the same participating surgeon is included at no additional cost.
No. Full SMAS is a separately registered workshop.
The published workshop program specifies a live surgery broadcast from Park City Hospital, with faculty commentary and real-time questions for workshop participants.
The second day features guided dissection and faculty demonstrations, with two participants per table.
Yes. The Full SMAS lab is scheduled for February 4, when ABAM activities also begin. Check the final schedules to see which conference events you can attend around the workshop.
Yes. Park City offers activities for a wide range of ages. Spouses and guests who wish to attend ABAM meals or events reserved for registered attendees should ask about the appropriate guest category.
Those items have not been identified as part of the US$11,995 workshop offer. Plan travel, lodging, lift tickets, and activities separately through the relevant providers.
The workshop is priced per surgeon, and its registration process requests medical credentials. The organizers will verify professional eligibility before confirming participation.
Use the Full SMAS WhatsApp button to speak with the team about the workshop, eligibility, and registration details.
Use the ABAM WhatsApp button and tell the team your professional category so they can explain the appropriate registration period and guest options.
Yes. The Park City Full SMAS offer includes 12 months of access to Full SMAS Concept online classes.