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Miniseminar: Minimally invasive facial plastic surgery
OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery Volume 121 Number 2
Scientific SessionsmMonday Pl19
8:00 to 9:30 AM MCC Ballroom AB 9
Miniseminar: Minimally Invasive Facial Plastic Surgery IRA D PAPEL MD (moderator); DEVINDER S MANGAT MD; COREY S MAAS MD; MILTON WANER MD; THEDA C KONTIS MD FACS; Owings Mills MD; Cincinnati OH; San Francisco CA; Little Rock AR; Owings Mills MD
Educational Objectives: The goal of this symposium is to inform otolaryngologists about minimally invasive procedures in facial plastic surgery, which can be performed in the office. Description of Symposium: The symposium will focus on minimally invasive facial plastic procedures. Topics covered
will include Botox injections, facial implants for wrinkles, facial peels and skin care, and laser treatment of both wrinkles and benign lesions. All procedures demonstrated can be safely performed with local or no anesthetic in the office setting. After initial presentations the audience will be enouraged to participate in discussion about these procedures.
8:00 to 9:30 AM MCC Auditorium C 9
Allergy and Immunology Committee: Cost-Effective Management of Allergic Disorders JAMES A HADLEY MD (moderator); BERRYLIN J FERGUSON MD; M JENNIFER DEREBERYMD; IVOR A EMANUEL MD; Rochester NY; Pittsburgh PA; Los Angeles CA; San Francisco CA
Educational Objectives: Allergic rhinitis is a common complaint for patients to seek otolaryngology care. This symposium will discuss cost-effective techniques for the (1) evaluation, (2) environmental control, (3) pharmacotherapy, and (4) immunotherapy of allergic rhinitis. Description of Symposium: The Allergy and Immunology Committee presents a symposium in conjunction with the American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology on cost-effective management of allergic disorders. Allergic rhinitis affects 17% to 22% of the US population and has been estimated to incur approximately $4 billion in health care costs. Allergic disorders affecting the upper respiratory tract are still poorly understood by primary care providers, and the otolaryngologist is relied upon to deliver appropriate consultation and to guide the treatment of these patients. Quality health care is a demand of the patients, while cost-effective care is a demand of managed care organizations.
Contemporary management of allergic rhinitis may include pharmacotherapy, environmental controls, avoidance techniques, and the possibility of immunotherapy. The cost of providing care varies but may be burdensome for some patients. Control of these costs in today's marketplace demands a realization of the methods of evaluation, testing, and treatment that are available. A succinct view of cost-effective techniques not only in the evaluation of patients suspected of having allergies but also for the consideration of treatment techniques will be demonstrated. Avoidance of agents provoking allergic symptoms is the most effective therapy, and the most economic. Pharmacomanagement may be very expensive to the patient or the insurance plan. A discussion on the use of topical medications and oral medications will enhance the participant's knowledge of their utility in treatment protocols. Targeting the symptom of the patient is an appropriate form of therapy, and an approach to this type of therapy will be demonstrated,
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Scientific SessionsmMonday Pl19
8:00 to 9:30 AM MCC Ballroom AB 9
Miniseminar: Minimally Invasive Facial Plastic Surgery IRA D PAPEL MD (moderator); DEVINDER S MANGAT MD; COREY S MAAS MD; MILTON WANER MD; THEDA C KONTIS MD FACS; Owings Mills MD; Cincinnati OH; San Francisco CA; Little Rock AR; Owings Mills MD
Educational Objectives: The goal of this symposium is to inform otolaryngologists about minimally invasive procedures in facial plastic surgery, which can be performed in the office. Description of Symposium: The symposium will focus on minimally invasive facial plastic procedures. Topics covered
will include Botox injections, facial implants for wrinkles, facial peels and skin care, and laser treatment of both wrinkles and benign lesions. All procedures demonstrated can be safely performed with local or no anesthetic in the office setting. After initial presentations the audience will be enouraged to participate in discussion about these procedures.
8:00 to 9:30 AM MCC Auditorium C 9
Allergy and Immunology Committee: Cost-Effective Management of Allergic Disorders JAMES A HADLEY MD (moderator); BERRYLIN J FERGUSON MD; M JENNIFER DEREBERYMD; IVOR A EMANUEL MD; Rochester NY; Pittsburgh PA; Los Angeles CA; San Francisco CA
Educational Objectives: Allergic rhinitis is a common complaint for patients to seek otolaryngology care. This symposium will discuss cost-effective techniques for the (1) evaluation, (2) environmental control, (3) pharmacotherapy, and (4) immunotherapy of allergic rhinitis. Description of Symposium: The Allergy and Immunology Committee presents a symposium in conjunction with the American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology on cost-effective management of allergic disorders. Allergic rhinitis affects 17% to 22% of the US population and has been estimated to incur approximately $4 billion in health care costs. Allergic disorders affecting the upper respiratory tract are still poorly understood by primary care providers, and the otolaryngologist is relied upon to deliver appropriate consultation and to guide the treatment of these patients. Quality health care is a demand of the patients, while cost-effective care is a demand of managed care organizations.
Contemporary management of allergic rhinitis may include pharmacotherapy, environmental controls, avoidance techniques, and the possibility of immunotherapy. The cost of providing care varies but may be burdensome for some patients. Control of these costs in today's marketplace demands a realization of the methods of evaluation, testing, and treatment that are available. A succinct view of cost-effective techniques not only in the evaluation of patients suspected of having allergies but also for the consideration of treatment techniques will be demonstrated. Avoidance of agents provoking allergic symptoms is the most effective therapy, and the most economic. Pharmacomanagement may be very expensive to the patient or the insurance plan. A discussion on the use of topical medications and oral medications will enhance the participant's knowledge of their utility in treatment protocols. Targeting the symptom of the patient is an appropriate form of therapy, and an approach to this type of therapy will be demonstrated,
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