DASIL remains strong and committed to providing dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and other like-minded aesthetic physicians with the resources and learning opportunities that has helped shaped DASIL into one of the most respected international societies in the world.

Since March of 2020, with the pandemic all around us, we successfully pivoted to the world of “virtual” and presented a series of webinars surrounding topics of interest to dermatologists and surgeons from around the globe. We held an amazing global panel on the COVID-19 outbreak and how it has affected clinicians in all corners of the globe. We learned about the virus and safety measures that have been implemented to keep all of us safe – physicians, staff, and patients.

We also hosted the DASIL Scar Free Initiative, which was a two-day global conference led by experts in using the tools we have to successfully treat all scars which we see regularly in our clinics. This amazing effort, led by Drs. Matteo Clementoni (Milan, Italy) and Dr. Atula Gupta (Mumbai, India) and the DASIL Scar Free Task Force brought over 1000 physicians to learn the latest techniques and concepts in treating scars. We plan on continuing this program in the years that follow – and hopefully hold it live in different venues around the world in the future.

As well, we hosted an Injectable Cadaver Course, led by Dr. Tatjana Pavicic (Munich, Germany) and Dr. Sebastian Cotofana (Rochester, Minnesota). This amazing course, utilizing cadaver dissections and patient demonstrations, showcased the world of injectables and how we now use our anatomy to guide us on best practices.

And in November, 2020, we held our 9^th World Congress, a virtual event which again had over 1000 participants from all corners of the world learning from the best of the best in all of the disciplines that are important to us. In addition to the dermatologic surgery that we pride ourselves in, we included for the first time a medical dermatology track, which received rave reviews from those who were on the broadcast. This was an amazingly successful event and we’re indebted to the LogiVent team (Michael Gillner and Charlotte Schumacher from Frankfurt, Germany) for all of their support and technical excellence for this and all our DASIL programs.

We entered 2021 excited by the prospects of resuming some “normal” to our lives and to our educational endeavors. While we planned our 10th Annual DASIL World Congress to be held in-person in Mexico City, sadly we were unable to do so safely. We're delighted to announce, however, that it has been rescheduled for November 2-5, 2022. Dr. Hector Leal-Silva, our Congress President, will be organizing a truly global event, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Mexico

DASIL is an amazing group, and we encourage everyone who has an interest in learning from the best, being part of a group which truly cares for one another, should consider joining us. We welcome new members and participation.  Your membership application is just a click away.

May 2022 be a better year for all of us. May everyone stay safe and healthy.

Our beloved former CEO, Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Rosenthal, passed away on January 10th, 2022.

Larry was the ultimate professional for working with, and organizing, scientific societies across the globe. He was a true scholar and gentleman, who touched all of those who had the honor of working with him over these many years. He was such a part of DASIL that we are all lucky to have had him at the helm of our society for as many years as we did, bringing him out of retirement to take the DASIL reigns and move us to an amazing society that we are all so proud of.

Larry was a true Chicagoan. He loved his city and the people there. He served his community in many capacities over the years, and we know that they are also grateful for his service and commitment to them.

He also served as an Association Executive to the American Academy of Dermatology, was the Executive Director of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. And, of course, he was the CEO for DASIL, a post we are forever grateful to him for taking on and committing to.

To his wife Ina and his family, we know how lucky you were to have him in your life and that you will always cherish the memories and good times you all spent together. Ina, please know that the photos of both of you from your DASIL trips will always bring joy and a smile to us.

We plan to honor Larry's memory with the establishment of the Lawrence Rosenthal Lecture Series at our DASIL meetings, with details forthcoming.

May his memory be a blessing and may he rest in peace.