ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS

Invitation to participate in the 2023 Non-Surgical Symposium

If you are passionate about non-surgical cosmetic treatments and keen to share your share your experience, knowledge, and research findings, NSS 2023 presents the perfect opportunity for you to participate in the scientific program of Australasia’s leading non-surgical meeting.

Be it an innovative way of delivering treatments, a fresh perspective on a technique, or a new piece of technology, our online portal makes it easy for you to submit your abstract for consideration to be presented at the NSS.

Every year we are inundated with submissions, and while we try and accommodate the best abstracts to enhance the value of the meeting, we are unable to accept all the abstracts that are submitted. 

We are anticipating an increased number of submissions for the upcoming Symposium, so are pleased to announce that we are accepting digital posters in 2023 to cater for the vast variety of quality presentations we receive. 

Please note that submissions must conform to all guidelines as outlined below. Abstracts that do not comply with the rules of submission or layout guidelines will unfortunately be declined. Abstracts without results (or with “results pending”, “results to be discussed”, or similar) will also not be considered for presentation.

Submission of an abstract acknowledges your acceptance for the abstract to be published for distribution.

We look forward to reviewing your abstracts and to your involvement with the Non-Surgical Symposium.

Dr. Naveen Somia PhD., FRACS
NSS Scientific Convenor

Important Dates

  • November 2022 Abstract submissions open

  • 20 December 2022 – First round abstract submission deadline

  • 30 January 2023 – Second round abstract submission deadline

  • February 2023 – Notification to authors

  • March 2023 – Program release

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

Abstract Author(s) and the Presenter

There may be only one presenting author, but multiple authors may be listed on the submission.

Abstract Layout

Maximum 500 words.

Organise the abstract as follows:

  1. Disclosures
  2. Aim/purpose (preferably one sentence)
  3. Introduction
  4. Method
  5. Results
  6. Conclusions (It is not satisfactory to state “The results will be discussed”)

Disclosures

In your abstract submission you must disclose:

  • If the abstract has been previously submitted, published or presented.
  • Whether the presentation is industry supported or initiated.
  • Where applicable, all studies must have been approved by institutional committees on ethics of experimental and human/animal investigations.
  • Any conflicts of interest

Prior to the event you will be sent the ASAPS Guest Speaker Documentation form that requires the following disclosures:

  • Do you receive direct personal financial benefit through sales or royalties of any devices/implant/cosmetic product or any related technologies? If yes, please detail the company name(s) and the details of the agreement.
  • Do you receive any competitive advantage via commercial arrangements from suppliers/industry to support your practice via cost reduction, incentives, in kind contributions and subsidies?
  • Are your industry payments publicly available e.g. on cms.gov?
  • Do you consult, advise, endorse products (third party marketing/sales) or do research on behalf of any company (ies) that may in some way be perceived to be a conflict of interest? If yes, please detail the company name(s) and the details of the agreement.
  • Are industry funds paid to you personally, to your practice or via any institution(s) you are affiliated with?
  • Are you employed or engaged within the academic and/or not for profit sector?
  • Do you have a track record of publications in peer reviewed journals in your area of research?
  • Do you have track record of public competitive grants your area of research?

Registration

Speakers must be registered and attend the conference in person to be eligible to present. Please note that presentation of an abstract does not constitute an offer by ASAPS to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the Symposium. No presenter fee will be paid.

Judging Criteria

Presentations will be selected on the basis of scientific merit, clinical merit and topicality.

Submission Limitations

Companies that are either sponsoring or exhibiting are limited to one (1) abstract submission. Independent authors do not have a maximum number of submissions allowed.

Presentation Themes

Submissions must fall under the following themes to be accepted.

  1. Facial Aesthetics Focusing on the Following Areas:
    • Forehead and Temple
    • Periorbital and Mid Face
    • Lips
    • Noses
    • Chin, Jawline and Neck
    • Hands
  2. Innovations and New Ideas
  3. Skin Rejuvenation Using Laser
  4. Skin Rejuvenation Using Energy Based Devices
  5. Advances in Cosmeceuticals and Medical Grade Skin Care
  6. Non-Surgical Body Contouring
  7. Hair Restoration Technologies
  8. Innovative Business Ideas
  9. Mindfulness and Wellness
  10. Unique Approaches to Skin of Colour
  11. Menopausal Skin and Body Changes

Submitting Your Presentation

Due to the large volume of presentations at the event, we ask you to please read the below information and follow the instructions carefully. 

  • Speakers will be required to bring their presentations, properly named as above, on a USB stick with them to the conference.
  • Your presentation must be given to the audio-visual team two hours prior to the session.
  • Presenting on your own laptop is not permitted.
  • Oral presentations are usually 15 minutes or as appropriate for the programme.
  • The duration of the talk will be enforced, and you should practice and time your talk to ensure it is completed within the allocated time frame.

Presentation Format

  • 16:9 screen ratio
  • Strictly PowerPoint or Keynote
  • Presentation file naming protocol – “Time_Day_Presenter Name_Topic”
  • The first or second slide must contain the speaker’s disclosures
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