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Music City SCALE (Symposium for Cosmetic Advances and Laser Education) vs The Aesthetic Show

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FactMusic City SCALE 2027The Aesthetic Show 2027
DatesMay 19–23, 2027Jul 8–11, 2027
WhereNashville, TN · Grand Hyatt NashvilleLas Vegas, NV · Wynn Las Vegas
Days54
OrganiserMusic City SCALE (independent)Informa Connect (Aesthetic Multispecialty Society) (media)
Who it’s forPhysicians, Nurses, NPs & PAs, Injectors, Aestheticians, Practice managersPhysicians, Nurses, NPs & PAs, Injectors, Practice managers
TopicsInjectables, Lasers & energy devices, Skin & regenerative, Training & CEInjectables, Lasers & energy devices, Skin & regenerative, Business & marketing, Training & CE
Ticket$799 RN / NP / PA / aesthetician, early-bird$1,270 Conference pass, early-bird
Published price range$49–$1,999$400–$3,000
Early birdUntil Jan 1, 2027Until Jan 26, 2027
CE creditsUp to 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) at eligible sessions24+ CME credits (homepage)
SizeMore than 1,400 physicians, practitioners, researchers and industry leaders gather each year (organiser's claim)2,000+ visitors, 150+ exhibitors, 90+ presentations (homepage "by the numbers"; edition not specified)
Call for speakersNone publishedNone published
Speakers listed3 named3 named

Pick Music City SCALE (Symposium for Cosmetic Advances and Laser Education) if…

  • you’re an aesthetician: it lists aestheticians as its audience
  • budget matters: its ticket is $799 vs $1,270 as published

Pick The Aesthetic Show if…

  • you want business and marketing sessions
  • you can only be away 4 days

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