Welcome to Akademiklinikens eighth international Beauty Through Science Meeting 2012

In 2012 it is ten years since Akademikliniken had its first international symposium and we welcome you to this anniversary. In the last decade aesthetic plastic surgery has undergone dramatic changes, both companies in the pharmaceutical area and med-tech have been very active with new innovations and this puts extra pressure on medical practitioners to gain knowledge in a variety of different treatments. For plastic surgeons surgical techniques are no longer appropriate to only consider during a consultation, as a number of non-surgical procedures also has to be thought of. Expertise in several areas besides surgery is needed for sur- geons and education is of paramount importance. The demand for our international symposia has increased throughout the years and a constant increase in numbers of participants has been seen. In 2011 we attracted more than 600 participants from over 40 countries for this meeting. We are proud to bring a well-recognised and experienced international faculty to share their valuable knowledge with the audience.

In 2012 we will continue to have our meeting in the beginning of the summer as this is usually the time in the year when Stockholm shows itself from its best side. New for 2012 is the venue Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, a newly built modern congress venue right in the city centre of Stockholm. As in previous meetings we will also organise a number of social activities that previously have been very appreciated. We hope that you will take your valuable time to come to Stockholm for this meeting and would like to welcome you to the eighth BTS meeting in Stockholm June 7-9, 2012.

Save the date: Akademiklinikens Eighth International Aesthetic Symposium will be held June 7-9, 2012, in Stockholm, Sweden

Important addresses: All matters regarding registration, hotel bookings, social events, general information and Scientific Programme are managed by BTS Organising committee at Akademikliniken.

Akademikliniken ATTN: BTS 2012 Storängsvägen 10 115 42 Stockholm Sweden Telephone: + 46 8 614 54 00 Telefax: +46 8 614 54 20

Commercial exhibition: A commercial exhibition will be arranged in conjunction with the symposium. Please contact the organising committee of BTS if you are interested in participating in the exhibition.

Language: The official language of the symposium is English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Looking forward to seeing you in Stockholm in June, 2012.

Sincerely

Per Hedén, Conference President