ISPAN 2026
The L.A.B. at the ISPAN 2026 Annual Meeting
The L.A.B. is heading to Toronto for the 2026 ISPAN Annual Meeting, bringing clinical expertise, practical education, and important conversations in aesthetic and plastic surgery safety to the stage. Join Dr. Stephen Ellis and Sonya Ellis as they share their experience through hands-on workshops and focused sessions on lasers, ultrasound, antiseptic practices, and the growing risks of counterfeit and DIY injectables.
Hilton Toronto Hotel, Toronto
Oct 28
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Nov 1, 2026
Stephen R. Ellis, MD
Sonya Ellis, APRN, CPSN, CANS, ISPAN-F
Learn With The L.A.B. at ISPAN
From the technology behind aesthetic treatments to the safety issues shaping today's industry, The L.A.B.'s ISPAN sessions focus on knowledge clinicians can bring back to their practice. Explore hands-on workshops with Dr. Ellis and timely conversations with Sonya Ellis centered on safer, more informed patient care.
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October 29 | 8 AM–12 PM Join Dr. Stephen Ellis and fellow faculty for a workshop covering the fundamentals of laser physics, laser-tissue interaction, and essential safety considerations for energy-based treatments. The session combines instruction with live treatment demonstrations and expert Q&A.
November 1 | 8 AM–12 PM Explore the growing role of ultrasound in aesthetic practice with Dr. Ellis and fellow faculty. This hands-on workshop covers ultrasound fundamentals, facial anatomy, vascular mapping, danger zones, and techniques for visualizing needles and injections under ultrasound guidance.
November 1 | 9:30–10 AM Sonya Ellis: Your Prep Is the Problem: Rethinking Antiseptics in Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic. Practice Take a closer look at antiseptic practices and the role proper preparation plays in patient safety across plastic surgery and aesthetic settings.
November 1 | 11–11:30 AM Sonya Ellis: Injecting Danger: The Truth About Counterfeit Products, DIY Botox, and Who Pays the Price A timely conversation about counterfeit aesthetic products, the rise of DIY injectables, and the consequences these practices can have for patients, providers, and the broader aesthetics industry.
Meet Us in Toronto for ISPAN 2026
The International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses brings the plastic and aesthetic nursing community together for its 2026 Annual Meeting from October 28 through November 1 at the Hilton Toronto in Toronto, Canada.
The multi-day program brings education, hands-on training, and industry conversations together across aesthetic, surgical, and business-focused sessions. Attendees can explore topics ranging from injectables, lasers, ultrasound, and patient safety to surgical care, practice operations, emerging technologies, and evolving standards across the profession.
Any Questions?
The workshops are part of ISPAN's conference programming, but hands-on sessions may have their own registration requirements, availability, or additional fees. Check the official ISPAN registration information before selecting your sessions.
Sonya Ellis's November 1 presentations take place during the same morning as the Ultrasound Workshop, so there are scheduling overlaps to consider. Review the ISPAN agenda when planning which sessions you would like to attend.
ISPAN offers conference registration for both members and non-members, with registration rates varying by attendee type. Membership may provide access to different conference pricing and other ISPAN benefits.
ISPAN's Annual Meeting includes continuing education programming for nursing professionals. Credit eligibility and requirements can vary by session, so attendees should refer to ISPAN's official continuing education information for details on contact hours and how credit is awarded.
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