Friday, November 7

Sessions for Friday, November 7

Introduction

Welcome to The Facial and Rhinoplasty Symposium and be prepared for the best 2 days of facial and rhinoplasty education from world class educators.

Chairs
Francisco Bravo, MD
Kiya Movassaghi, MD

Key Concepts in My Facelift Approach

Essential principles and strategies for achieving natural, individualized facelift results.

Faculty
Francisco Bravo, MD
Ramtin Kassir, MD
Michael Lee, MD
Bryan Mendelson, MD
Kiya Movassaghi, MD

Panel Discussion - Key Concepts in My Facelift Approach

Moderator: Lou Bucky, MD
Discussant: Steve Levine, MD

Facelifting - Technical Pearls from Skin to Skin

Practical surgical tips and techniques for precise, aesthetic facelift outcomes.

Faculty
Mario Pelle-Ceravolo, MD
Chia Chi Kao, MD
Steve Levine, MD
Lou Bucky, MD
Marc Mani, MD

Discussion - Facelifting - Technical Pearls from Skin to Skin

Moderator: Francisco Bravo, MD
Discussant: Michael Lee, MD

Coffee Break in the MedSpa Pro Exhibits

Defining and Delivering the Ideal Neck

Shaping a well-defined, balanced neck using expert surgical strategies and techniques.

Faculty
Chris Surek, DO
Mario Pelle-Ceravolo, MD
R. Brannon Claytor, MD
Ramtin Kassir, MD

Discussion - Defining and Delivering the Ideal Neck

Moderator: Kiya Movassaghi, MD
Discussant: Lou Bucky, MD

Subplatysmal Surgery – Clinical Algorithm and Surgical Technique

Step-by-step strategies and algorithms for safe, effective subplatysmal neck surgery.

Faculty
Bryan Mendelson, MD
Luis Macias, MD
Francisco Bravo, MD
Dino Elyassnia, MD

Discussion - Subplatysmal Surgery – Clinical Algorithm and Surgical Technique

Moderator: Steve Levine, MD
Discussant: Chris Surek, DO

Lunch in the MedSpa Pro Exhibits

Optional: Facial Anatomy and Rhinoplasty Cadaver Lab

This immersive, hands-on cadaver lab offers a rare opportunity to explore facial anatomy. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of key anatomical structures, surgical landmarks, under the guidance of expert faculty. Through direct, tactile learning, attendees will enhance their precision, confidence, and safety. Space is limited to ensure an optimal instructor-to-participant ratio and individualized feedback.

1:00 PM

Face Demonstrations

Faculty
Michael Lee, MD
Steven Levine, MD
Mario Pelle-Ceravolo, MD
1:00 PM

Rhinoplasty Demonstrations

Faculty
Erhan Coskun, MD
Bahman Guyruon, MD
Jason Roostaeian, MD
Richard Zoumalan, MD

Rhinoplasty Part 1 – Techniques – Closed Preservation vs Open Structure

Explore two leading rhinoplasty approaches—closed preservation and open structure—in this comparative session. Highlighting key techniques, benefits, and considerations to help you choose the right method for each patient.

4:30 PM

My Way: Closed Preservation – Edited Live Surgery

Faculty
Erhan Coskun, MD

Experience the closed preservation rhinoplasty technique through recorded live surgery. Learn how experts achieve natural results while maintaining structural integrity, with detailed explanations of each surgical step.

5:00 PM

Faculty/Audience Discussion

5:15 PM

My Way: Open Structural – Edited Live Surgery

Faculty
Bahman Guyuron, MD

Watch expert surgeons perform open preservation rhinoplasty through recorded live surgery. Gain practical insights into technique, decision-making, and outcomes, with step-by-step commentary from the operating room.

5:45 PM

Faculty/Audience Discussion

Rhinoplasty Part 2 – Case Presentations: What Would You Do?

Faculty will present real patient scenarios, explore potential approaches, and invite discussion on surgical planning and problem-solving.

Faculty
Erhan Coskun, MD
Bahman Guyuron, MD
Sammy Sinno, MD
Jon Kurkjian, MD

Saturday, November 8

Sessions for Saturday, November 8

Rhinoplasty Part 3 – Techniques – Open Preservation vs Open Structure

Compare two advanced open rhinoplasty approaches—preservation and structure. Expert surgeons will discuss indications, techniques, and outcomes to help refine your surgical strategy.

7:00 AM

My Way: Open Preservation– Edited Live Surgery

Faculty
Jason Roostaeian, MD

A personalized approach to open preservation rhinoplasty through recorded live surgery, with step-by-step commentary and technical pearls.

7:30 AM

Faculty/Audience Discussion

7:45 AM

My Way: Open Structural– Edited Live Surgery

Faculty
Richard Zoumalan, MD

A unique approach to open structural rhinoplasty in an edited recorded live surgery, featuring detailed commentary and practical technique tips.

8:15 AM

Faculty/Audience Discussion

8:30 AM

Coffee Break in the MedSpa Pro Exhibits

Rhinoplasty Part 4 – Case Presentations – What Would You Do?

Review complex rhinoplasty cases in an interactive format. Faculty will present real scenarios, explore treatment options, and invite discussion on surgical strategies and outcomes.

Faculty
Jason Roostaeian, MD
Richard Zoumalan, MD
Paul Afrooz, MD
9:00 AM

Audience Case Presentations

Rhinoplasty Keynote

Speaker: Bahman Guyuron, MD

Modern Day Approaches to the Forehead

Explore contemporary techniques in forehead rejuvenation, including brow lifting, endoscopic methods, hybrid approaches, and forehead shortening. Featuring insights and anatomy pearls.

Faculty
Kiya Movassaghi, MD

My Algorithm and Approach for Lifting the Brow

Marc Mani, MD

Endoscopic Brow Lift Technique – Anatomy and Pearls

Jason Roostaeian, MD

When and How I Lift the Brow

Bahman Guyuron, MD

Transpalpebral and Hybrid Forehead Rejuvenation – A Lifetime of Lessons

Gianfranco Frojo, MD

My Five-Year Experience with Forehead Shortening

Panel Discussion — Modern Day Approaches to the Forehead

Moderator: Chris Surek, DO
Discussant: Luis Macias, MD

Lunch in the MedSpa Pro Exhibits

Periorbital Rejuvenation

A deep dive into periorbital rejuvenation, covering anatomy, surgical and non-surgical techniques, safety strategies, and expert pearls for treating the upper and lower eyelids and surrounding structures.

Faculty
Bryan Mendelson, MD

Periorbital Anatomy: Staying Safe Around the Socket

Chia Chi Kao, MD

Endoscopic Treatment of the Periorbita

Mario Pelle-Ceravolo, MD

My Approach to Upper Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Fat Grafting

Oscar Ramirez, MD

Comprehensive Treatment of the Aging Lower Eyelid

Chris Surek, DO

Non-Surgical Volumization of the Periorbita – Safety and Technique

Panel Discussion — Periorbital Rejuvenation

Moderator: R. Brannon Claytor, MD
Discussant: Kiya Movassaghi, MD

Keynote Lecture: A Look Back at My Personal Journey Through Facial Surgery

A reflective keynote sharing personal milestones, challenges, and insights from a lifelong journey in facial surgery, offering inspiration and wisdom from years of surgical experience.

Speaker: Bryan Mendelson, MD

From Lips to Levators

An in-depth look at rejuvenation from lips to levators, covering upper lip aging, chin enhancement, perioral volume, buccal fat treatment, and ptosis correction for harmonious face balance.

Faculty
Ramtin Kassir, MD

Comprehensive Treatment of the Aging Upper Lip

Bahman Guyuron, MD

Muellectomy

Kiya Movassaghi, MD

Managment of the Upper Eyelid Ptosis

R. Brannon Claytor, MD

Lifting and Volumizing in the Perioral Region

Marc Mani, MD

Treatment of the Buccal Fat in the Facelift Patient

Panel Discussion — From Lips to Levators

Moderator: Steve Levine, MD
Discussant: R. Brannon Claytor, MD

Fat Grafting and Rejuvenate Medicine

Explore facial rejuvenation through fat grafting, non-surgical tightening, and aesthetic medicine integration, featuring expert insights on volumization, device efficacy, and optimizing med spa services within a surgical practice.

Faculty
Dino Elyassnia, MD

Facial Volumization with Fat Grading - What You Need to Know

Lou Bucky, MD

Maximizing Your Medical Spa in a Facelift Practice

Luis Macias, MD

From Threads to Non-Surgical Tightening Devices - Does Anything Work?

Panel Discussion — Fat Grafting and Rejuvenate Medicine

Moderator: Francisco Bravo, MD
Discussant: Michael Lee, MD

Keynote Lecture: A Career Evolution of Neck Surgery

A keynote reflection on the evolution of neck surgery, sharing key lessons, innovations and personal insights from a distinguished surgical career.

Speaker: Mario Pelle-Ceravolo, MD

Face Masterclass

An intensive, expert-led session covering advanced facial aesthetics techniques. Learn practical strategies, surgical tips, and best practices from leading specialists in the field.

Faculty
Kiya Movassaghi, MD

Browlift and Upper Blepharoplasty

Francisco Bravo, MD

Deep Neck Surgery

Chia Chi Kao, MD

Endoscopic Facial Rejuvenation

Rhinoplasty Masterclass

Gain practical insights, tips and solutions in an intimate setting with a specialist in the field of Rhinoplasty

Faculty
Paul Afrooz, MD

Presentation TBD

Erhan Coskun, MD

Controlling Tip Rotation and Projection in Closed Preservation

Sunday, November 9

Sessions for Sunday, November 9

Optional: Endoscopic and Deep Neck Cadaver Lab

This hands-on cadaver lab provides an in-depth exploration of endoscopic and deep neck anatomy. Participants will practice dissection techniques under expert guidance, with step-by-step demonstrations and instruction to enhance surgical precision and confidence.

Faculty
Chia Chi Kao, MD
Ramtin Kassir, MD
Marc Mani, MD
Oscar Ramirez, MD