Cosmetic Surgery '24-2

+ Facial Plastic Surgeons: Specialists focused on aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the face, including facelifts and lip enhancements.

+ Plastic Surgeons: General plastic surgeons who perform a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, including lipotransfer and skin incision techniques.

+ Dermatologists: Medical professionals who may be interested in surgical techniques related to skin aesthetics and rejuvenation.

+ Otolaryngologists (ENT specialists): Surgeons who may perform facial cosmetic procedures and are involved in head and neck surgery.

+ Gender Affirming Surgeons: Specialists focused on surgical procedures for transgender patients, particularly those involved in feminization surgeries.

Target group

+ Understand the evolution of facelift techniques, specifically the transition from traditional methods to the composite tissue deep plane facelift, and recognize the importance of minimizing skin undermining for improved surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

+ Understand the impact of incision techniques on scar aesthetics in plastic surgery, specifically comparing the outcomes of the dermal steal technique (beveled incisions) to traditional perpendicular incisions.

+ Understand the importance of preserving facial nerve integrity during facial rejuvenation surgeries and the techniques employed to minimize the risk of nerve injury while achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes.

+ Understand the benefits and safety of ultrasound-guided helium pneumodissection in enhancing fat graft viability and patient satisfaction in gluteal contouring procedures.

+ Understand the various surgical techniques used for lip feminization in individuals assigned male at birth with gender dysphoria, and evaluate their effectiveness and impact on patient satisfaction.

Learning objectives