3rd Edition 2025
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· Conference President ·
Pietro Gentile
· Scientific Committee ·
Prof. Katarina A. Andjelkov · Plastic Surgeon · Serbia
Professor Katarina Andjelkov, MD PhD is an accomplished plastic and reconstructive surgeon. After graduating medicine at the University of Belgrade, Serbia, she was trained in plastic surgery by prof. Ivo Pitanguy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Upon moving back to Serbia, she completed her master studies and PhD degree in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Belgrade, Serbia. She is the owner of the first Clinic for regenerative surgery in Balkans where she performs stem cell treatments. She is a leading researcher in studies involving cell therapies at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade and holds the position of professor of regenerative and plastic surgery at the University SESA, Brazil. Dr Andjelkov is an active member of a number of professional associations such as: SBCP, Aexpi, ASPS, IFATS, ISAPS, SRBPRAS. She is frequently invited as a speaker in most of the Plastic Surgery meetings worldwide. She is author of more than 20 peer-reviewed papers published in renowned medical journals and a multi awarded co-author of papers (ASAPS 2009, 2011 and BAAPS 2012, 2013).
Prof. Dario Bertossi · Plastic Surgeon · Italy
Dario Bertossi is an Associate Professor of Maxillo-Facial Surgery at the University of Verona, Italy. He is a renowned facial surgeon and he is considered an excellence in face remodelling techinques.
Dr. Gianluca Campiglio · Plastic Surgeon · Italy
Dr Campiglio is a renowned Plastic Surgeon with a PhD in Reconstructive Plastic Surgery obtained at the University of Milan, with a thesis on tissue engineering and adult stem cells.
Dr. Thalita Carlesso · Dermatologist · Brazil
Dra. Thalita Carlesso is a Dermatologist from Brazil and a nationally and internationally recognized specialist in hair and eyebrow restoration, particularly hair transplantation.
Dr. Richard Chaffoo · Plastic Surgeon · USA
Dr. Richard Chaffoo is a triple board-certified plastic surgeon offering popular plastic and cosmetic surgery options to his patients in La Jolla, California, US
Dr. Daniel Del Vecchio · MD MBA · USA
Dr Daniel Del Vecchio, MD MBA is on the Associate Staff at Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He graduated summa cum laude from Yale University and received his MD degree from Harvard Medical School. He also received his MBA in Corporate Finance from Columbia University School of Business. Dr Del Vecchio’s area of research interest in fat transplantation for facial, breast and body cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Awarded best U.S Paper 2013 of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Journal (PRS) for ‘’SIEF – Simultaneous Implant Exchange with Fat: a New Option in Revision Breast Implant Surgery’’. This year, he published three papers on BBL Safety in the Journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and is a Visiting Professor for the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Boukind El Hassan · Plastic Surgeon · Morocco
Dr Boukind El Hassan, is the President of Moroccan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Dr. Fabio Fantozzi · Plastic Surgeon · Italy
Dr. Fabio Fantozzi is a famous plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Rome, Italy.
Dr. Fantozzi studied medicine at the Sapienza University of Rome and completed a general surgery residency at the same university after receiving his MD degree. He then went to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to complete a plastic surgery fellowship under the tutelage of Professor Ivo Pitanguy, at Carlos Chagas University.
Dr. Eugenio Gandolfi · Plastic Surgeon · Italy
Dr Gandolfi specializes in Plastic Surgery at the Ghisleri College of the University of Pavia. He brings extensive experience in aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery. Since 2002, he has been practicing as a Plastic Surgeon in Switzerland (FMH in Plastic Surgery). He is a member of and has served as president of the Italian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Simone Garcovich · MD PhD · Italy
Dr. Simone Garcovich is an Italian board-certified dermatologist and clinical researcher specializing in the field of hair-follicle diseases. He received his medical and specialist training at the Catholic university in Rome and post-graduate degree in the Hair science program at the La Sapienza university of Rome. He is experienced in the clinical and procedural management of inflammatory and cicatricial hair-loss conditions. Active member of the Italian society of Dermatology (SideMast) and of the European Academy of Dermato-Venereology (EADV).
Jordan Jacobs · Aesthetic Injector · USA
Jordan Jacobs is a world-class expert in advanced facial anatomy, non-surgical rejuvenation and management. Jordan’s area of expertise is non-surgical facial rejuvenation using her distinctive injection technique. She works in New York City, Manhattan, and Long Island. She performs training in Medical Practitioners all over the world.
Dr. Francisco Llano Corona · Cosmetic Surgeon · Mexico
Post Graduate Studies on Anti-Aging Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine Brazil / Mexico / Chile.
PHD tutor, University of Messina. Italy.
– Prize on Medical Excellence on Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics
– Prize to the Leader in Research and Health Sciences, for the Benefit of Mankind 2019, Medellin Colombia.
– Doutor em Medicina Integrativa e Funcional by: Academia Interamericana de Ciencias Médicas, y el Centro Universitário Estácio de Santa Catarina. Brasil
– Peptide Certified A4M USA
– Postgraduate in Regenerative Medicine CCME – ISIENA Mexico
– Two year AMWC Award Winner: Best Integrative Wellness 2022-2023
Dr. Gustavo Leibaschoff · Gynecologist and Cosmetic Surgeon · USA
President of the World Society of Cosmetic Gynecology-WSCG.
President of the International Union of Lipoplasty-IUL.
Co Director of the University Course of Specialisation in Aesthetic and Functional Gynecology and Female Aesthetic Genital Surgery University of Barcelona Spain 2017-2020
Vice President of ISRAIT International Society of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Intimate Treatment
Director of ICAM USA ACADEMY International Consultants in Aesthetic Medicine
Member of ISPRES International Society of Plastic Regenerative Surgeons
Prof. Guy Magalon · Plastic Surgeon · France
Emeritus Professor of Plastic Surgery Aix-Marseille University, France
Dr. Guy Magalon is a board certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon, with more than 40 years experience in the public sector in the city of Marseille. He is also the President of the ‘Fondation de l’Avenir’ whose ambition is to fund the most promising clinical studies of the future. He holds a deep passion for cell therapies and Marseille has been paving the way for the success of the use of stem cells in various fields such as: hand scleroderma, non healing wounds, burns etc.
Prof. Sophie Menkes · Aesthetic Physician · Switzerland
Dr. Sophie Menkes is an Aesthetic Physician, Medical Director of the aesthetic and regenerative medicine center of Clinic Nescens (Switzerland) Specialist in Regenerative Medicine (PRP, Microfat, Nanofat …) specialist in Aesthetic and Functional Gynecology, specialist in Internal Medicine. Founding member and Past President of AIRMESS (Academy of International Regenerative Medicine & Surgery Societies).
Prof. Alain-Ali Mojallal · Plastic surgeon · France
Chef de Service de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthétique Hôpital de La Croix Rousse. Chef de Service du Centre de Traitement des Brûlés Hôpital Édouard Herriot. Chef de la Banque de Tissus et Cellules Hôpital Édouard Herriot.
Dr. Beatriz Nicaretta · Plastic surgeon · Brazil
Dr. Beatriz Nicaretta is a Brazilian Plastic Surgeon and has chosen to focus her interests and talents exclusively on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the face and body. Dr. Nicaretta is a member of the Graduate Association of ULBRA University, where she obtained her medical degree and is a member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgeons (SBCP). She pursued her Residency in General Surgery (CNRM – 2007) at the Lutheran Hospital of the Lutheran University of Brazil (ULBRA) in Porto Alegre, Brazil. She also undertook her Specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the General Polyclinic Institution (Accredited Service to the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and attended the Ivo Pitanguy Institute, an internationally leading center for modern Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. She obtained her Master’s degree in Medicine from the University of Porto (2012) in Porto, Portugal, where she was also granted license to practice in the European Union after undertaking the formal state exam of Diplomas’ revalidation.She is member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, The Greek Society of Medicine, the College of Portuguese Plastic Surgery and the Professor Illouz Assoxiation.She is triple Board certified plastic surgeon.Dr. Nicaretta has extensive experience in the field of Regenerative Medicine, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Tissue Engineering, acting both in research and clinically; actively participating in several World Congresses as a a faculty member and as a guest surgeon in Masterclasses Courses with Live Surgery demonstrations. She is an official reviewer for the APS Journal “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”, has 13 publications in International Plastic Surgery Journals, and has contributed in 11 book chapters.Dr. Beatriz Nicaretta divides her time between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Athens, Greece.
Dr. Michele Pascali · Plastic surgeon · Italy
Dr. Adam J Rubinstein · Plastic Surgeon · USA
Past Chief, Department of Surgery, Jackson North Medical Center.
Past Chief, Section of Plastic Surgery, Jackson North Medical Center
Active Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Active Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Active Member, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Founding Member, American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
Active Member, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Dr. Kai-Uwe Schlaudraff · Plastic surgeon · Switzerland
Dr Kai-Uwe Schlaudraff is a renowned Plastic Surgeon from Switzerland. Dr Schlaudraff is part of various research projects and clinical work with a focus on adipose-derived stem cells, fat grafting, and regenerative treatments for face and body. Dr Schlaudraff is Board Certified by the Swiss (FMH) and the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) and is a member of the Swiss (SSCPRE) (SSCE), American (ASAPS) and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
Dr. Aris Sterodimas · Plastic surgeon · Greece
Dr Aris Sterodimas is the Head of the Plastic Surgery Department of METROPOLITAN General Hospital, in Athens, Greece.He is the director of Regenerative Surgery Lab in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and he is considered as the pioneer of adipose stem cell application in the field of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. He did his training in Plastic Surgery in Bristol Royal Infirmary University Hospitals Bristol NHS, Radcliffe Infirmary Oxford University Hospitals NHS and the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in United Kingdom.He obtained his Master degree in the field of Surgical Technology from Imperial College of London, United Kingdom. Dr. Sterodimas served then as chief resident of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department in the world renowned center of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ivo Pitanguy Institute, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From 2005, he has been actively involved in research of Stem Cells application in the field of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Regenerative Medicine. His PhD is on Adipose Tissue Engineering in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Sterodimas is a Board certified plastic surgeon after completing successfully the National Board Examination, member of the ISAPS, member of IPRAS, member of the HESPRAS and member of AeXPI. He has published 60 peer reviewed articles in the most important Plastic Surgery journals and has contributed in the writing of 20 book chapters. Dr. Sterodimas serves as Visiting Professor and honoured guest lecturer at Institutions around the globe and has participated as a faculty speaker representing Greece in the biggest events of Plastic Surgery in the last 5 years. Plastic surgeons from 12 different countries have visited his department for training and observation of the state of the art procedures performed by him and his team.He is the Editor of ‘Adipose Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine’ book by Springer, which is in the top 25% sold medical books in 2015.
Tunc Tiryaki
Plastic Surgeon
Turkey
Prof. Tunc Tiryaki · Plastic surgeon · Turkey
Dr. Tunc Tiryaki, a world-renowned plastic surgeon, is the Director of Dr. Tunc Tiryaki Clinic in Istanbul and Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Cadogan Clinic in London. Dr. Tiryaki is a pioneer in stem cell assisted mini face-lifts that produce a younger but natural looking appearance with no visible scars. He is globally renowned for his minimally invasive procedures, particularly suspension techniques, micro-lifting, and regenerative cell injections to generate youth. Dr. Tiryaki is the editor of the internationally published ‘Inverse Abdominoplasty’, as well as the co-author of the ‘Stem Cell Therapies’ chapter of a major two-volume textbook on the area of plastic surgery. Currently, he is writing two more international textbooks on Face-lifting and Micro-lifting. His techniques and research are widely published and holds patents for his innovative techniques in the area of regenerative and plastic surgery. Dr. Tiryaki also serves as the Section Editor of the international journal ‘Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’ and International Editor of Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ) Editorial Board. Dr. Tiryaki is the Chair of Humanitarian Programs at the International Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS), and founder of ISAPS-LEAP Surgical Relief Teams that conducts volunteer reconstructive surgery operations all around the world. He has personally joined surgical volunteer missions to Syria, Kazakhstan, Georgia, and Sudan; he also led rescue missions during the 1999 earthquake and the 2011 Van earthquake in Turkey.
Dr. Thierry Van Hemelryck · Plastic surgeon · France
An MD in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery since 1995, with additional training in microsurgery and senology, he was certified by EBOPRAS in 1997 in Hannover. He served as SOFCEP president from 2020 to 2021 and is an active member of SOFCPRE.
Dr. Ryan Welter · Plastic Surgeon · USA
Dr. Ryan Welter is a world-renowned hair restoration expert with over 20 years of experience. He holds a medical degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Doctorate in Biochemistry from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Welter completed his residency at Brown University, where he also taught as a Clinical Associate Professor until 2019. A pioneer in the field, he developed innovative techniques like microFUE™ and advanced cellular therapies. Dr. Welter’s expertise is recognized globally, and he frequently teaches other surgeons, setting new standards in hair restoration.
Invited faculty
Ahmet Umut Yuvaci, Plastic Surgeon, Turkey
Alfredo Callanta, Plastic Surgeon, Philippines
Ali Mojallal, Chef de Service de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthétique Hôpital de La Croix Rousse
Aris Sterodimas, Chief of Plastic Surgery, Metropolitan General Hospital, Athens, Greece
Aurélie Fabié, Aesthetic Surgeon, France
Beatrice Nicaretta, Plastic Surgeon, Brazil
Boukind Hassan, Plastic Surgeon, Morocco
Carlo Tremolada, Plastic Surgeon, Italy
Chiara Insalaco, Plastic Surgeon, Italy
Daniel Del Vecchio, Plastic Surgeon, USA
Daniel Rodrigues, Plastic Surgeon, Brasil
Dario Bertossi Maxillo-facial Surgeon, Italy
Domenico De Fazio, Plastic Surgeon, Italy
Eugenio Gandolfi, Plastic Surgeon, Switzerland
Elena Arsova, Thricologist, Serbia
Fabian Lopez, Expert Physician in Trichology, Ireland
Fabio Fantozzi, Plastic Surgeon, Italy
Francisco Lllano, Aesthetic Physician, Functional Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine, Mexico
Gianluca Campiglio, Plastic Surgeon, Italy
Giuseppe Visconti, Plastic Surgeon, Italy
Gustavo H. Leibaschoff, Gynecologist and Cosmetic Surgeon, Argentina
Gutierrez-Ontalvilla P., Plastic Surgeon, Spain
Guy Magalon, Plastic Surgeon, France
Isabell Orletti, Dermatologist, Brasil
Jordan Jacobs, Aesthetic Injector, USA
Kai-Uwe Schlaudraff, Geneva, Switzerland
Katarina Andjelkov, Plastic Surgeon, Serbia
Katarina Andjelkov, Plastic Surgeon, Serbia
Larissa Fabbri Prioli, Plastic Surgeon, Brazil
Lorena Visentainer, Dermatologist, Brazil
Mahran Ashour, Operations Manager of M.A Healthcare Business Consultancy, United Arab Emirates
Marco Aurelio Pellon, Plastic Surgeon, Brazil
Mario Goisis, Plastic Surgeon, Italy
Michele Pascali, Plastic Surgeon, Italy
Pierluigi Canta, Plastic Surgeon, Italy
Pietro Gentile, Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, University of Tor Vergata, Italy
Richard Chaffoo, Plastic Surgeon, USA
Roberto Secondi, Aesthetic Physician, Italy
Ryan Welter, Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Surgeon, USA
Simone Garcovich, Dermatologist, Rome, Italy
Sophie Menkes, Aesthetic Physician, Switzerland
Thalita Carlesso, Dermatologist, Brasil
Thierry Van Hemelryck – Plastic Surgeon, France
Timur Veysel Doğruok, Expert in Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical devices, Turkey