Welcome Address 59th Baker Gordon Symposium
A Prelude to our Grand Finale in 2026
“The Penultimate Chapter in Mastering Aesthetic Surgery”
The evolution of aesthetic surgery has rapidly progressed over the last half century. Transforming from a subspecialty isolated from academic plastic surgery, anatomic and technical advances have allowed aesthetic procedure to become widely popular and academically respected. At the center of this evolution has been the genesis of quality educational forums, which have allowed an exchange of ideas, innovations, and advances in surgical technique.
In 1967, Drs. Thomas Baker and Howard Gordon founded the Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery. The Symposium was based on the concept of bringing the few aesthetic experts of that era to Miami to perform live surgery demonstrations. The first Baker Gordon Symposium had 35 attendees, with bleachers in the OR for attendees to observe the live surgery. Over the ensuing 59 years, the Baker Gordon Symposium has continued to educate thousands of plastic surgeons globally, through both live attendance as well as edited videos in plastic surgery journals, which have had over a million views in streaming format.
On a somber note, even exceptional experiences cannot last forever. The 59th Symposium will be our penultimate meeting, A Prelude to our Grand Finale in 2026. In the tradition of the Baker Gordon Symposium, we have invited true experts in aesthetic surgery to share concepts and techniques. This year’s meeting will include live demonstrations and lectures on Deep Plane and SMAS Face Lifting, Preservation Rhinoplasty, advancements in Primary and Revision Breast Augmentation, and technical and aesthetic innovations in Body Contour Surgery. Examining the broad scope that has evolved in cosmetic surgery, the 59th Symposium will be the Penultimate Chapter in our journey towards Mastery in Aesthetic Surgery through educational interchange.
The Keynote Speaker for the 59th Baker Gordon Symposium is Dr. Sherrell J. Aston. Dr. Aston is a widely regarded expert and educator, having served as Professor of Plastic Surgery at NYU, Chairman of Plastic Surgery at Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, and Chairman of “The Aston Baker Cutting Edge Aesthetic Surgery Symposium” along with his cohost Dr. Daniel Baker. Dr. Aston will share his decades of experience in face lifting as well as his perspective on the evolution of technical advances witnessed over his celebrated career.
We remain thankful for the opportunity to continue the tradition that Drs. Baker and Gordon started in 1967, combining lectures and live demonstrations from masters in the field of Aesthetic surgery. In 1967, Dr. Baker set the bar for excellence in aesthetic surgery education, and it is our sincere hope that this year’s meeting continues this tradition of excellence. We greatly appreciate offering the opportunity to host you in Miami for what promises to be an exciting, interactive educational experience.
59 Years of Excellence in Aesthetic Surgery Education.
James M. Stuzin, M.D.
Baker Gordon Host
