This October, you’re invited to take part in LiVDerm’s brand-new, intimate, medical and aesthetic dermatology conference at the stunning Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Our first-class agenda, designed specifically with our West Coast audience in mind, offers all the latest dermatology developments, breakthroughs, and hot topics directly from leaders in the field. Sessions covering both clinical and aesthetic aspects of dermatology will feature dedicated presentations, Q&A sessions with the experts, live demonstrations, and so much more. This two-day meeting will enhance your knowledge, hone your skills, and ensure you gain the required expertise to develop your career, elevate your practice, and provide the best possible care for your patients. What’s more, you get to do this in a stunning location, with access to some of the world’s leading industry experts. It’s an incredible opportunity to learn from the best, connect with the experts, and intensify your knowledge.
Join us from Oct. 6-7 as we bring Derm’s Best Out West, and deliver a unique agenda alongside an exclusive expert faculty lineup. Hurry and secure your spot because this event’s attendance is capped!
Earn up to 12.75 credits




LiVDerm’s SBS: West Coast Derm
With 20 years of experience in providing the most up-to-date medical and aesthetic dermatologic education, the highly regarded South Beach Symposium (SBS) heads to the west coast.
SBS: West Coast Derm is THE place to be this year with interactive sessions designed specifically for our west coast audience.
Engage in compelling sessions, captivating presentations, and exciting workshops from the foremost experts in the field.
Our combined learning approach makes for a stimulating education and a truly unforgettable experience.
Agenda
Friday
time
7:30 am - 8:15 am
Non-CME Breakfast Symposium
Sponsored by
Pfizer
time
8:20 am - 8:30 am
Opening Remarks
- Suneel Chilukuri, MD
- Natasha A. Mesinkovska, MD, PhD
time
8:30 am - 8:45 am
Hot Off the JAMA Press: Therapeutic Update
- Alexandra Golant, MD
time
8:45 am - 9:00 am
Looking At the PsA Treatment Toolkit
- Jennifer Soung, MD
time
9:00 am - 9:15 am
- Alexandra Golant, MD
time
9:15 am - 9:30 am
Updates in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Jennifer Hsiao, MD
time
9:30 am - 9:45 am
Acne Vulgaris: What’s in the Toolkit?
- Linda Stein Gold, MD
time
9:45 am - 10:00 am
Melasma and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation: How to Prevent and How to Treat
- Nada Elbuluk, MD
time
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Mid Morning Exhibit Break
time
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Interactive Cases Panel: Acne, Rosacea, PIH, HS
Moderator:
- Linda Stein Gold, MD
Panelists:
- Nada Elbuluk, MD
- Jennifer Hsiao, MD
time
11:00 am - 11:15 am
New Methods for Detection of Melanoma and NMSC
- Aaron Farberg, MD
time
11:15 am - 11:30 am
Game-Changers: PD-1 Inhibitors for Melanoma and NMSC
- Todd Schlesinger, MD
time
11:30 am - 11:45 am
Staying Ahead: Advances in Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
- Todd Schlesinger, MD
time
11:45 am - 11:55 am
Beyond the Scalpel: PDT and SRT for Cutaneous Malignancies
- Aaron Farberg, MD
time
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Non-CME Lunch Symposium
time
12:45 pm - 1:05 pm
Exhibit Break
time
1:05 pm - 1:10 pm
Opening Remarks
- Suneel Chilukuri, MD
time
1:10 pm - 1:30 pm
Lasers for Aesthetic Derm
- Edward Victor Ross, MD
time
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
IPL/BBL for Body Rejuvenation
- Patrick Bitter, MD
time
1:50 pm - 2:10 pm
What Aesthetic Derms Need to Know About Hair Loss
- Natasha A. Mesinkovska, MD, PhD
time
2:10 pm - 2:30 pm
New Techniques in Hair Restoration
- Glynis Ablon, MD
time
2:30 pm - 2:50 pm
Advances in Anti-Aging Rejuvenation: Exosomes and More
- Jason Emer, MD
time
2:50 pm - 3:10 pm
Exhibit Break
time
3:10 pm - 3:30 pm
Technologies for a Scarless Face Lift
- Suneel Chilukuri, MD
time
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm
Integrating Skincare Into Your Practice
- Ava Shamban, MD
time
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
What’s On MY Bathroom Shelf? (Panel)
- Susan Boone, MD
- Candace Spann, MD
- Ava Shamban, MD
time
4:20 pm - 4:40 pm
Chemical Peels
- Wendy Roberts, MD
time
4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
When to Use Threads: Face, Neck, Chest, or Body?
- Jason Emer, MD
time
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Welcome Reception
time
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
time
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Non-CME Dinner Symposium
Saturday
time
7:30 am - 8:15 am
Non-CME Breakfast Symposium
Sponsored by
Eli Lilly
time
8:20 am - 8:25 am
- Natasha A. Mesinkovska, MD, PhD
time
8:25 am - 8:45 am
- Jennifer Soung, MD
time
8:45 am - 9:00 am
- Michelle Tarbox, MD
time
9:00 am - 9:15 am
- Scott Worswick, MD
time
9:15 am - 9:30 am
- Ted Rosen, MD
time
9:30 am - 9:40 am
New Targets for Vitiligo
- Pearl Grimes, MD
time
9:40 am - 10:00 am
- Natasha A. Mesinkovska, MD, PhD
time
10:00 am - 10:30 am
time
10:30 am - 10:45 am
On-Call Pearls: Puzzling Cases
- Scott Worswick, MD
time
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Dermatology Pearls for Dermoscopy
- Michelle Tarbox, MD
time
11:00 am - 11:15 am
- Nada Elbuluk, MD
time
11:15 am - 11:30 am
- Karan Lal, DO
time
11:30 am - 11:45 am
Dermatology Pearls: Hair Loss
- Natasha A. Mesinkovska, MD, PhD
time
11:45 am - 11:55 am
- Natasha A. Mesinkovska, MD, PhD
- Jennifer Soung, MD
- Pearl Grimes, MD
time
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Non-CME Lunch Symposium
Sponsored by
Bristol Myers Squibb
time
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Exhibit Break
time
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Social Media and Your Aesthetic Derm Practice: Panel Discussion
- Suneel Chilukuri, MD
Panelists:
- Jason Emer, MD,
- Adam Fichman
- Karan Lal, DO
- Ava Shamban, MD
time
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm
Latest in Fillers & Toxins for Facial Rejuvenation
- Corey Maas, MD
time
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm
- Z. Paul Lorenc, MD
time
2:40 pm - 2:55 pm
Combinations in Cosmetic Derm: Devices Meet Injectables
- Suneel Chilukuri, MD
time
2:55 pm - 3:20 pm
Avoiding, Identifying, and Treating Cosmetic Complications: Panel Discussion
Moderator:
- Suneel Chilukuri, MD
Panelists:
- Glynis Ablon, MD
- Corey Maas, MD
- Ava Shamban, MD
- Philip Werschler, MD
time
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
“My Aesthetic Consult”
- Glynis Ablon, MD
- Ava Shamban, MD
- Philip Werschler, MD
time
3:50 pm - 4:00 pm
time
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Ava Shamban, MD
- Glynis Ablon, MD
- Phil Werschler, MD
FACULTY
Something for Everyone
The Venue
It doesn’t get much better than the luxurious Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. From gourmet meals to lavish pampering sessions and an award-winning golf course, the Terranea is a dream destination. Plus attendees can enjoy a special room rate by booking early.
Rate: $395
Deadline: September 13, 2023
Phone: (855) 476-3912 (Mention SBS West Coast Derm to get our group rate)
