Join us on August 22–23, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells

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10 CE/CME Credits (4.5 In-Person and 5.5 Virtual)

Integrative Dermatology Symposium 2026

IDS 2026 focuses on optimizing skin health by addressing the relationship between the skin, microbiome, and overall systemic health. This year’s theme, “Guide Your Patients Toward a Healthy Biome and Optimal Skin Health”, highlights the role of biome health in managing dermatological conditions.

Expert-led sessions will cover topics like eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, prurigo nodularis, chronic urticaria, melasma, and the impact of movement, weight loss, and cocoa polyphenols on skin health. Attendees will gain evidence-based strategies to restore biome balance, improve patient outcomes, and promote long-term skin health, equipping them with practical tools for integrative care.

As part of this event experience, attendees will have access to virtual courses that can be completed before and after the live sessions. These courses provide additional context, reinforce key concepts, and offer opportunities to deepen clinical understanding at your own pace—enhancing both pre-event preparation and post-event integration into practice.

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
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Assess the role of GLP-1 and GIP agonists for weight management and their implications in managing inflammatory skin conditions.
Interpret the pathophysiology of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and assess how exercise and lifestyle practices influence disease management.
Describe how lifestyle factors contribute to the development and management of acne and rosacea.
Create interdisciplinary strategies to enhance JAK inhibition therapy for the treatment of alopecia areata (AA), integrating pharmaceutical and lifestyle approaches.
Analyze integrative strategies for combining pharmacologic therapies with lifestyle modifications for optimal patient outcomes.

This Activity is Supported by Independent Educational Grants from Amgen, Arcutis, Almirall, Pfizer, Abbvie and Lilly

Start earning CME before you arrive

Virtual CME Modules

Get a head start on your education for IDS 2025—your registration includes access to on-demand lectures you can begin right now.

As part of our virtual CME program, you’ll be able to earn up to 14 CME credits before the event. Then, join us in person to earn an additional 11 CME credits—giving you access to a total of 25 CME credits through IDS 2025.

The following on-demand lectures are available as part of IDS 2025 virtual CME:

Module 1

Equity, Culture & Practitioner Wellness

3.0 CME

Sessions

  • Cultural Competency/Humility in Dermatology – Steven Daveluy, MD
  • Implicit Bias in Dermatological Diagnosis and Treatment – Steven Daveluy, MD
  • Managing Practitioner Burnout: Tools for Resilience and Self-Care – Meena Julapalli, MD

Module 2

Whole-Person Dermatology: From Systems-Based Insight to Integrative Care

5.0 CME

Sessions

  • Nail Disorders as Clues to Systemic Health – Brian Morrison, MD
  • Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science: The Interplay Between Sleep and Skin Health – Sonal Choudhary, MD
  • Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine: The Art and Science – Michael Traub, ND DHANP FABNO
  • Vulvovaginal Dermatology: Integrative and Whole-Person Treatments – Audrey Rutherford, MD FAAD
  • Creating an Integrative Dermatology Practice – Tips and Pitfalls – Peter Lio, M

Module 3

Clinical Innovation & Integrative tools in Dermatology

6.0 CME

Sessions

  • Incorporating Light Therapies Into Dermatologic Care – Ronda Farah, MD FAAD
  • All the New Topical Medications in Dermatology in the Last 5 Years – The Review You’ve Been Waiting For! – Hadar Lev-Tov, MD MAS
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine Primer for Beauty and Skin Health – Joseph Alban, DAc MS LAc
  • Naturopathic Approaches to Stress and Mental Resilience – Rubaina Dang, ND
  • Herbal Medicine – Effective Use in the Clinical Practice – Amy Branum, AHP RH
  • Low Dose Naltrexone: What you need to know  – Apple Bodemer, MD

What's on for IDS 2026

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Cutting Edge Theatre The NEW Cutting Edge Theatre

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Engage with leading associations at the forefront of the speciality as they discuss essential topics such as ethics and safety.

In Practice Theatre

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The Innovation Forum

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What's on for ACE 2026

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Allergan Aesthetics Main Auditorium

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Aesthetics Mastery Theatre

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Event schedule

2026

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2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Presidio Ballroom

The Gut–Skin Axis in Inflammatory Dermatoses: Clinical Applications of Microbiome Science (0.5 CME)

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Raja Sivamani

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7:00 - 8:30 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Integrate and Inspire Reception

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6:30 AM - 7:00 AM

Presidio Ballroom

Registration /
Welcome

Advances in regenerative science are reshaping approaches to skin aging and tissue repair. This session explores emerging insights into cellular regeneration, dermal remodeling, and biologic pathways that influence skin resilience. Participants will examine how regenerative principles may inform therapeutic strategies for maintaining skin health across the aging spectrum.

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7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Presidio Ballroom

Breakfast Product Theatre

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7:45 AM - 8:00 AM

Presidio Ballroom

Break

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8:00 AM - 8:30AM

Presidio Ballroom

Keynote Presentation | Defining your practice in Aesthetic Dermatology - Aesthetics Success

Building a successful aesthetic dermatology practice requires a clear clinical identity, strategic service offerings, and alignment with patient demand. This keynote explores how to define and differentiate an aesthetic practice through treatment selection, patient experience, and integration of high-impact services such as injectables, devices, and skin quality therapies. Attendees will gain practical insights to strengthen both clinical outcomes and long-term practice growth.

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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Presidio Ballroom

The Retention Revolution: Mastering the 12-Month Aesthetic Roadmap

In an increasingly competitive market, the “one-and-done” transactional model is the greatest threat to practice stability and patient satisfaction. This session will dismantle the traditional sales approach and replace it with a strategic framework for becoming a trusted aesthetic advisor who leads guests through a comprehensive, year-long journey of transformation. Attendees will learn how to implement the “12-Month Aesthetic Roadmap,” a proven system for increasing patient lifetime value and operational success by aligning clinical mastery with proactive, long-term treatment planning. By the end of this presentation, you will have the tools to revolutionize your retention rates and build a high-growth practice rooted in trust and continuous results.

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Presidio Ballroom

The Retention Playbook: How Top Practices Turn One-Time Patients Into Lifetime Revenue

Patient retention is a key driver of success in aesthetic dermatology. This session explores strategies used by high-performing practices to convert one-time visits into long-term patient relationships. Attendees will learn how to design treatment plans, integrate skin quality and maintenance therapies, and optimize the patient experience to improve retention, outcomes, and lifetime value.

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Presidio Ballroom

Exhibit Hall break
Product Spotlight

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Presidio Ballroom

Industry Trends: Innovations in Integrative Dermatology & Aesthetic Wellness

Integrative dermatology and aesthetic medicine are increasingly aligned, driven by patient demand for comprehensive, outcomes-focused care. This session explores how internal health, skin quality, and aesthetic procedures intersect to influence results. Attendees will gain insight into emerging trends, including regenerative therapies, skin optimization, and multimodal treatment approaches that bridge medical and aesthetic care.

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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Retail Strategy & Revenue Optimization

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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Presidio Ballroom

The Consult Is the Catalyst: How Optimizing the Patient Journey Drives Outcomes, Retention, and Revenue.

The initial consultation plays a critical role in shaping patient outcomes and long-term engagement in aesthetic dermatology. This session examines how structured consultations, patient education, and personalized treatment planning influence satisfaction, retention, and clinical results. Attendees will learn practical strategies to optimize each stage of the patient journey, from first visit through ongoing care.

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12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Lunch
Product Theater

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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Exhibit Break
Product Spotlights

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presidio Ballroom

STOP Overpaying Your Taxes and PROTECT Your Wealth! - Sponsored by Fortune Law Firm

A law firm that once sued you is now protecting you! We will reveal the tactics trial lawyers and the IRS use to take what you earn. Discover the tax and wealth creation strategies you are missing out on.

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

From Idea to Market: A Practical Playbook for Launching a Product

This session breaks down how to take a product idea from concept to launch, using real-world lessons learned from building and scaling consumer brands. Attendees will leave with a clear, repeatable roadmap that integrates product development, positioning, marketing, and go-to-market execution.

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Building a Marketing Plan: How High Performing Clinics Track Their Performance

There are only a handful of numbers that truly matter when tracking marketing performance. In this lecture, we break down the exact metrics, benchmarks, and tracking methods high-performing clinics use to guide decisions and fuel sustainable growth.

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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Scaling Aesthetic Practices: Investment, Efficiency, and Long-Term Value Creation

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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Presidio Ballroom

The Pretty Side of Medicine: Glowing up and integrating aesthetics (cash based practices)

As patient demand for aesthetic and integrative services grows, many clinicians are exploring cash-based models to expand access, improve flexibility, and enhance practice performance. This session outlines practical strategies for integrating cash-based offerings into dermatology practice, including service selection, pricing, and patient engagement. Real-world examples highlight how practices successfully implement these models while maintaining clinical integrity and patient satisfaction.

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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Break

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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Energy-Based Devices and Aesthetic Technologies: How to Select, Combine, and Sequence Treatments

The growing range of aesthetic technologies requires clinicians to make strategic decisions about treatment selection, combination, and sequencing. This session focuses on how to effectively layer energy-based devices and adjunctive technologies within the same day or across treatment plans to optimize outcomes. Attendees will learn practical approaches to patient assessment, treatment planning, and workflow integration to improve both clinical results and practice efficiency.

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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Building a Legacy in Aesthetic Dermatology: Leadership, Presence, and Long-Term Impact

Success in aesthetic dermatology extends beyond clinical outcomes and practice growth. This session explores how providers can lead with intention, show up with purpose in daily practice, and build a lasting professional legacy. Attendees will gain insight into leadership mindset, patient impact, and the transition from practice building to long-term influence, including considerations around practice sale and life beyond ownership.

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6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Break + Get Dinner

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6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Dinner
Product Theater
Navigating the Legal Landscape of Aesthetic Dermatology: Compliance, Risk, and Best Practices

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7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Faculty Dinner

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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Coachella Theme Party Reception

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6:30 AM - 7:00 AM

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Wellness Session
Morning Mindfulness and Energy Boost for Clinical Excellence

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7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Presidio Ballroom

Breakfast
Product Theater

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7:45 AM - 8:00 AM

Presidio Ballroom

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Presidio Ballroom

Workshop: Advanced Biostimulant Injection Techniques for Long-Term Skin and Structural Rejuvenation (Optional Add-on)

This advanced hands-on workshop explores biostimulatory injectables, including hyperdilute Radiesse, Sculptra, and emerging collagen-stimulating agents. Participants will practice on live models to learn injection techniques for long-term rejuvenation of the face, neck, décolletage, and hands, with a focus on patient selection, dilution ratios, injection depth, vector planning, and natural-looking outcomes.

Format: 30-minute lecture with live model facial assessment, injection techniques, complication danger zones, and live injections, followed by guided hands-on practice on models in small groups of 2–3 students.

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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Presidio Ballroom

Dermal Fillers Deep Dive (Optional Add-on)

Explore advanced dermal filler techniques to contour, lift, and define facial features. This hands-on workshop covers filler selection, precise injection techniques, and complication management across high-demand treatment areas including the face, tear troughs, neck, décolletage, and hands.

Format: 30-minute lecture with live model facial assessment, injection techniques, complication danger zones, and live injections, followed by guided hands-on practice on models in small groups of 2–3 students.

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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Regenerative Skin Balance: Biostimulatory Approaches with PRP, PRF, and Injectable Therapies

This session focuses on biostimulatory regenerative strategies that drive collagen production, tissue repair, and long-term skin quality. Emphasis will be placed on PRP and PRF as foundational therapies, alongside advanced injectable techniques using hyperdilute calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) and poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra). Faculty will share practical protocols, patient selection, and combination approaches to optimize outcomes and maintain natural results. Real-world insights will highlight how to sequence and integrate these modalities into aesthetic practice.

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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Presidio Ballroom

Advanced Skin and Body Rejuvenation: Energy-Based Devices, Biostimulatory Injectables, and Non-Surgical Contouring

This session reviews the use of radiofrequency, microneedling, and non-invasive body contouring technologies alongside agents such as poly-L-lactic acid and hyperdilute calcium hydroxylapatite. Attendees will learn how to select and combine treatments to improve skin quality, enhance contour, and deliver natural-looking results for both face and body.

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Presidio Ballroom

Combination Therapy Protocols: Combining Toxins, Fillers, Biostimulators, Devices, and Skin Quality Treatments

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Presidio Ballroom

Exhibit Break
Product Spotlight

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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Presidio Ballroom

From Resistant to Radiant: A Signature Approach to Melasma Transformation

This lecture presents a novel, multimodal strategy for melasma that goes beyond pigment reduction to address inflammation, vascular factors, and skin homeostasis. Combining intradermal botulinum toxin A, tranexamic acid, and advanced QS Nd:YAG/erbium combination of laser protocols and drug delivery, this approach offers improved outcomes for resistant cases while minimizing recurrence through regenerative and physiology-driven care.

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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Presidio Ballroom

The Skin Quality Era: Hydration, Barrier Repair, and Collagen Stimulation Beyond Fillers

This case-based session explores how to optimize hydration, barrier function, and collagen stimulation using a multimodal approach. Through a real-world patient example, attendees will learn how to integrate skincare, injectable therapies, and energy-based devices to deliver subtle, natural-looking outcomes without reliance on traditional fillers.

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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

The Hair Revival Protocol: Integrating Medical, Nutritional, and Regenerative Therapies for Hair Loss

This case-based session explores how to integrate traditional medical therapies with nutritional optimization, regenerative treatments, and device-based interventions. Through a real-world patient example, attendees will learn how to evaluate underlying contributors, develop multimodal treatment plans, and improve outcomes in both female and male pattern hair loss.

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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Re-Writing Skin Aging, Rejuvenation and Longevity Aesthetics

This session explores the intersection of longevity science, menopause, and skin aging through the lens of mTOR signaling, NAD metabolism, and hormonal regulation. Faculty will review the biologic mechanisms driving age-related skin changes, including the impact of estrogen decline on collagen production, inflammation, barrier function, and tissue regeneration. Participants will gain practical insight into how pathways such as mTORC1 and NAD influence skin health, cellular aging, and aesthetic outcomes. The session will also examine integrative and aesthetic approaches to managing menopause-associated skin concerns while connecting emerging longevity research to clinical dermatology practice.

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12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Lunch
Product Theater

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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Exhibit Hall Break

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Toxins and Fillers Decoded: Advanced Techniques, Rheology, and Product Selection by Treatment Area

This session reviews the use of neuromodulators across the upper face, lower face, and neck, alongside filler selection based on rheology and treatment goals. Attendees will learn how to differentiate between available products and apply a tailored approach to achieve safe, natural-looking results.

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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

The Ozempic Patient: Facial Deflation, Body Contouring, Skin Laxity, and Regenerative Strategies

This session explores a comprehensive approach to treating these patients using biostimulatory injectables, energy-based devices, and skin quality therapies. Attendees will also gain insight into the metabolic and nutritional factors that influence aesthetic outcomes, enabling a more integrated and patient-specific treatment strategy.

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Peptides in Aesthetic Medicine: Topical, Injectable, and Systemic Approaches in Skin, Hair, and Longevity Care

This case-based session reviews topical, injectable, and systemic peptide approaches, including their mechanisms, clinical applications, and current evidence. Attendees will gain a practical framework for evaluating and integrating peptide therapies into patient care while considering safety, regulation, and emerging data.

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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Lip and Perioral Rejuvenation: Structure, Hydration, and Skin Quality

This session reviews the use of hyaluronic acid fillers for lip enhancement and perioral rhytides, alongside adjunctive treatments such as neuromodulators and energy-based devices for skin tightening. Attendees will learn how to combine these modalities to restore structure, improve hydration, and achieve natural, balanced results.

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3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Workshop: Advanced Neurotoxin Techniques for Precision and Natural Movement (Optional Add-on)

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This advanced hands-on workshop builds on foundational neurotoxin knowledge with a focus on precision technique, dosing strategies, and individualized facial movement analysis. Participants will work on live models to refine treatment of the upper, mid, and lower face, including brow architecture, periorbital areas, lips, chin, platysmal bands, and micro-tox applications, while exploring product differences, dilution protocols, and complication management.

Format: 30-minute lecture with live model facial assessment, injection techniques, complication danger zones, and live injections, followed by guided hands-on practice on models in small groups of 2–3 students.

3:30 – 6:30 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Workshop: Advanced Injectables and Anatomy Cadaver Lab (Optional Add-on)

Designed for experienced injectors, this advanced cadaver lab provides hands-on exploration of facial and neck anatomy, including vascular danger zones, nerve pathways, fascial planes, and tissue depth relationships. Through guided cadaveric dissection, participants will strengthen their understanding of high-risk injection areas, complication recognition, and safe treatment techniques in an intimate, small-group learning environment.

Format: 1-hour live dissection lecture followed by 2 hours of guided hands-on injection practice on cadavers in small groups of 2–3 students.

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4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Presidio Ballroom

Closing & Announcements

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Discover the Foundation: Integrative Dermatology Symposium (IDS)

The Integrative Dermatology Symposium (IDS) is LearnSkin’s flagship conference and has been a cornerstone of integrative dermatology education for over 8 years. IDS is designed for clinicians seeking deep, science-driven medical education focused on whole-person skin health and improved patient outcomes.
IDS takes place immediately before IAS at the same venue, creating a seamless opportunity to engage in both foundational dermatology education and applied aesthetic training

IAS is held at the same venue immediately following IDS, offering a distinct, aesthetics-forward experience for practitioners working at the intersection of skin health and aesthetic medicine.

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