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CME Available

Includes a Live Demonstration

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CME Breakout Session

Skin of Color

Aesthetic Dermatology

Clinical Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery

Anatomy

Emerging Technologies, Trends, Treatments

Lasers and Energy-Based Device Treatments

Nonsurgical Aesthetic Treatments

Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: A Guide to Aesthetic Approaches for Diverse Skin Types

Friday, May 29, 2026

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM US PT

Location: CME Breakout Stage - Royal Ballroom 1

CE: 2

Session Chair/Moderator(s)

Arisa Ortiz, MD

Live Demonstrator(s)

Swati Kannan, MD

Dermatologist
UC San Diego

Faculty(s)

Tara Sulyman-Scott, MD

Owner and Surgeon
That Face
Chicago, IL
Tanya Greywal, MD

Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology
University of Washington
Daniel Yanes, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Monica Boen, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology
San Diego, CA

This session will explore innovative treatments, broad perspectives and culturally sensitive approaches for skin of color. Featuring lectures, a live demonstration and panel discussions, this session will offer strategies for complication prevention, ethical marketing and consultations that build trust and deliver exceptional results for diverse patient populations.

What to Expect & Learning Objectives:

Understand the latest clinical research and treatment innovations tailored to skin of color populations.
Explore a broad range of perspectives on treatment approaches, cultural beauty standards and culturally sensitive treatment planning.
Develop effective communication strategies to build trust, set realistic expectations, and address cultural concerns during consultations.
Gain insights into complication prevention, validated assessment methods, and ethical marketing strategies for diverse skin types.

Presentations:

3:30 PM - 3:35 PM US PT

Opening Remarks
3:35 PM - 3:55 PM US PT

From Concerns to Solutions: Tips and Best Practices for Treating Skin of Color
Faculty: Swati Kannan, MD – UC San Diego
3:55 PM - 4:10 PM US PT

Skin of Color Considerations in Facial Plastic Surgery
Faculty: Tara Sulyman-Scott, MD – That Face
4:10 PM - 4:25 PM US PT

Precautions in Laser and Energy-Based Devices for Skin of Color
Faculty: Daniel Yanes, MD – The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
4:25 PM - 4:40 PM US PT

Optimizing Outcomes: Treating Skin of Color with Energy-Based Technologies
Faculty: Monica Boen, MD – Cosmetic Laser Dermatology
4:55 PM - 5:10 PM US PT

Periorbital Considerations in Skin of Color
Faculty: Tanya Greywal, MD – University of Washington
5:10 PM - 5:30 PM US PT

Panel Discussion / Q&A / Closing