CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
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Abstract submissions for the Plastic Surgeon Congress 2026 are now open.
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We invite you to share your latest research and make a valuable contribution to the Congress scientific program and discussion. You have the opportunity to be considered for an oral presentation or an E-poster presentation.
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If you wish to submit an abstract for consideration, you must also intend to register to attend the Congress. Online submission is the only method to submit an abstract.​​​
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While you retain ownership of the copyright for your presentation, the Congress Office and ASPS may publish your abstract, PowerPoint presentation, Poster presentation, and/or any biographical information in the Congress final program, media releases, Congress app, Congress website, and/or the ASPS Members Portal.
​Presentation types​
You will be asked to indicate your preferred presentation format when submitting an abstract.
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Oral presentation (typically 12 min + 3 min questions)
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E-poster presentation (research will be shared in a digital format – no oral presentation)
Note: Following the review process, you may be offered an alternate presentation format to your preferred option.
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Themes
You will be asked to nominate the theme most relevant to your submission​
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Innovation in plastic surgery
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Hand and peripheral nerve innervation
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Head and neck
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Lymphoedema
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Perineal and vaginal reconstruction
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Melanoma and skin cancer
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Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Following the Congress, an edition of the Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery will feature abstracts from the Congress. While you retain ownership of the copyright of your presentation, you agree that ASPS will publish your abstract in the Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery following the Congress.
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Submission tips and guidelines
Before submitting your abstract, you may wish to view the following article published in the Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery “Guidelines and tips to getting your abstract accepted: ASPS PSC”​
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Make your submission
Abstract submission is a three-step process:
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Step 1
Download the abstract template, save to your desktop, and complete the template in the required format. Abstracts submitted not using the correct template will be returned for correction.​​​​​​
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Your abstract text should follow the specified word limit of 250 words as noted in the template, excluding references, title, and affiliations.
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The text must be as specified in the template. Arial 12pt font and left aligned for the heading and content, Arial 10pt font and left aligned for the Authors names and organisations.
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There is to be a maximum of two references.
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Use standard abbreviations only. Within the body of the abstract, when using abbreviations, spell out the name in full at the first mention and follow with the abbreviation in parenthesis. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.
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Your abstract should clearly, and where applicable, concisely outline the Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
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After completing the template, move on to step 2.
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Step 2
Creating an account and logging into the Abstract Portal.
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Firstly, you must create an account to upload an abstract. To begin, please click on the submission button above.
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Please click “Create New Account”. Your contact details will be required to create the account. You will then be automatically logged in.
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Within this portal, you can upload the abstract, register for the Congress, and review presenter terms and conditions at any time by logging in.
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Step 3
Click on the “Submit an abstract” option in the top menu. You will be required to provide the following details before uploading the abstract:
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Title of your Abstract
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Presentation Type (preference only)
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Theme
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Name and Organisation of all Co-Presenters and Co-Authors
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A brief biography of the Presenting Author, the biography should be no more than 100 words
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Your completed Abstract
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Please note:
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All abstracts must be prepared according to the guidelines provided. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be returned to the author and must be resubmitted immediately in the correct format to be considered for inclusion.
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All fields on the online abstract submission form must be completed; you will not be able to submit an abstract through the portal until all areas are completed.
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Abstracts that do not include results or state that “results will be presented” may be subject to rejection.
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If you wish to make changes, edit, or replace your existing submitted abstracts, you are able to do so until Friday, 6 February 2026 by contacting the Program Coordinator via email hannah@wsm.com.au. After this date, abstracts will be published exactly as they are submitted.
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Abstracts must be submitted by the presenting author, who should complete all fields on the online submission form.
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Submission of your abstract/s implies you have read, understood, and comply with the terms and conditions as outlined in the abstract portal.
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Notification of authors
Please note the details provided as the author contact should be for the nominated main contact for your abstract. All correspondence relating to the submission will be directed to this person.
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Abstract speaker registration
All presenters are required to register and pay for the Congress by Wednesday, 22 April 2026 to be included in the Congress program.
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The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation, registration costs, or speaker fees associated with the Congress.
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Further enquiries
For any enquiries regarding abstract submission, please contact the Congress Office at psc@wsm.com.au
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