St Vincent’s Advanced Plastic Surgery Nursing Symposium (VAPS) You are here:HomeResearch & EducationCourses, Workshops & ConferencesNursing Start date: Friday 18 September - Saturday 19 September 2026 (1.5 days) Venue: St Vincent’s Clinic Function Room, Level 4, St Vincent’s Clinic Online registration and payment link: Register & Pay Online > Course overview: WEIGHT LOSS and BODY CONTOURING Plastic Surgery in the modern era With advances in the management of weight loss, Plastic Surgery for body contouring is increasingly required. By attending, you will gain a further understanding of the nonsurgical and surgical procedures available to patients during their weight loss journey. Speakers: * Surgical Team (Plastic Surgery Consultants, Fellows and Registrars * Oncologist * Dermatologist * Nurse Educators/Nurse Managers * Pathologist * Physiologist Key topics: * Methods of weight loss; lifestyle modification, pharmacology and surgery * Perioperative management of patients * Exposure to procedures for body contouring focusing on the breast and body * Exposure and training for nurses in procedures for body contouring focusing on the breast and body Who should attend: This course will be of value to all nurses working in or interested in Plastic Surgery Course enquiries: Michelle Siasat Phone: 02 8382 2653 Email: Michelle.siasat@svha.org.au Pricing: Attendance for 2-day workshop = $260 (excluding GST) St Vincent's Hospital Sydney nurses subsidised Cancellation fee $150 Maximum number of applicants: 80 Catering: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be available. Please contact Michelle at Michelle.siasat@svha.org.au if you have any special dietary requirements. Parking: For information on parking, please click here http://svhs.org.au/home/patients-and-visitors/facility-access/parking For public transport links, please click here http://svhs.org.au/home/patients-and-visitors/facility-access/transport-links Disclaimer: St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney does not accept responsibility for any act or omission on the part of the Seminar/Conference/Event organiser/presenters. No liability is accepted for inaccuracy, mis-description, delay, damage, personal injury or death. CANCELLATION: Refund if notification received in writing prior to 19 August 12026 (21 working days prior to event). This course is subsidised for SVHS nurses however, a fee of $150 will be charged for non-attendance without notice/just cause. Privacy policy: St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney collects personal information provided on this registration form for the intended purpose of processing your seminar/event registration.