Venue
The Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium will be held at the Hilton Anaheim, in Anaheim, California, from March 23-24, 2012 (2 days: Friday - Saturday).

Purpose
The purpose of this Symposium is to teach attendees how to evaluate and select patients for massive-weight-loss surgery, how to recognize potential signs of possible complications and how to avoid them and how best to manage them if they occur, and how to enhance their decision making and operative technique skills to ensure enhanced long-term results. Additionally, live surgical procedures for massive-weight-loss surgery will be demonstrated to teach the step-by-step technique for these procedures.

Target Audience
This course is appropriate for plastic surgeons of all skill levels. The ideal meeting participant will have an active interest in body contouring and body contouring after massive weight loss and a personal commitment to patient safety and patient satisfaction.

Activity Objectives
At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the clinical decision making for body contouring after massive weight loss surgical procedures
• Describe current techniques for body contouring after massive weight loss
• Explain safety considerations and how to avoid and manage complications
• Discuss how to optimize results for body contouring after massive weight loss surgical procedures
• Describe long-term results, benefits, and risks associated with these body contouring surgical procedures
• Identify ways to embrace new products and devices while ensuring the safety of patients

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and Quality Medical Publishing, Inc. The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

California Assembly Bill 1195
It is the policy of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and the University of California CME Consortium to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all CME activities. Full disclosure of conflicts and conflict resolutions will be made prior to the activity in writing via handout materials, insert, or syllabus.

Cancellation Policy
Registration is 50% refundable only if a written cancellation is received at the address below by October 20, 2011. No refunds will be given after this date for any reason.

Quality Medical Publishing, Inc.
2248 Welsch Industrial Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63146