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Meetings and Studies: Review of the 20th Orlando Live Surgery Workshop April 9-12, 2014, Orlando, Florida, USA

July 2014 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”

David Pérez-Meza

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TLDR The 20th Orlando Live Surgery Workshop was important for the hair restoration field and aimed to influence future surgeons.

The 20th Orlando Live Surgery Workshop (OLSW) held in 2014 was a significant event for the hair restoration industry, providing a platform for knowledge exchange, teaching, learning, and discussions on various topics related to hair restoration. The author, David Perez-Meza, who had been part of the OLSW for 18 years and served as Co-Chairman and Scientific Coordinator for 14 years, expressed his gratitude for the opportunities the workshop provided him professionally and personally. He emphasized the importance of the patients, who he considered the most valuable members of the community. The OLSW's impact was hoped to continue influencing future generations of hair restoration surgeons.

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