Special early bird discount*
Course details
Date and time
Time: 08:00 – 17:00
Capacity
Dissector: 20 Spaces
Observer: 10 Spaces
Registration fees
Dissector
Early bird before 20th February 2026: £2,000
Full price after 20th February 2026: £2,500
Observer
Early bird before 20th February 2026: £500
Full price after 20th February 2026: £700
Target participants
Why should you attend?
- You are new to facelift surgery and want to grasp the basics without being overwhelmed by the multitude of techniques.
- You aspire to master a single safe technique, enabling you to confidently offer facelift procedures to your patients.
- You wish to clarify doubts and unravel the complexities associated with aspects of facelift surgery.
- You aim to become an advanced facelift surgeon, building upon a solid foundation.
- You are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and enhancing patient satisfaction in your practice.
Course highlights
- First-of-its-kind comprehensive facelift course that covers all the fundamental elements of facelift surgery, including consultation, photography, skin care, infiltration and postoperative management.
- Expert guidance from experienced trainers in facial plastic surgery, offering clear and straightforward instruction to candidates.
- Hands-on fresh frozen cadaveric dissection, with a maximum of 2 candidates per cadaver, prioritising practical learning.
- Detailed discussion of surgical steps with videos, slides and ample time for questions and answers, ensuring thorough understanding.
- Complimentary course manual featuring clear surgical steps for each candidate.
Programme
| Time | Day 1 |
|---|---|
| 8.30am | Registration |
| 9.00am | Welcome and general introduction |
| 9.10am | Complex case management Surgical management of non-surgical & alloplastic rhinoplasty Ultrasound and imaging usage in rhinoplasty |
| 10.00am | Exposure Rhinoplasty approaches: open, endosal & wide exposure for preservation method |
| 10.30am | Dermatological considerations: - Facial skin assessment |
| 11.00am | Coffee Break |
| 11.20am | – Pre-operative preparations: - Pre-operative marking (before GA) - Anaesthetic considerations - Surgical instrument & equipment |
| 12.20pm | Starting the operation: - Patient positioning and lighting - Draping - Operative anato |
| 1.00pm | Lunch Break |
| 2.00pm | Incision planning & facial flap design |
| 2.30pm | Raising flap & superficial dissection Skin and subcutaneous tissue flap SMAS identification Deep plane concepts |
| 3.40pm | Coffee Break |
| 4.00pm | Release of facial retaining ligaments |
| 5.00pm | Deep plane dissection and facial nerve management: - SMAS marking - Re-in?iltration - SMAS incision and dissection |
| 6.00pm | End of Day 1 with Closing remarks |
| 6.15pm | Networking activity |
| Time | Day 2 |
|---|---|
| 9.00am | Arrival & General Networking |
| 9.30am | SMAS suspension: - Plication - Imbrication - Vectors in suture suspension (sutures & orientation) |
| 10.00am | Management of midface & neck: - Neck fat - Platysmal banding - Digastric muscles - Submandibular glands |
| 12.00pm | Lunch Break |
| 1.00pm | – Flap & skin re-draping |
| 2.30pm | Dressing & post-op care |
| 3.00pm | Management of post-operative complications 1 |
| 3.30pm | – Coffee Break |
| 4.00pm | Management of post-operative complications 2 |
| 4.30pm | Q&A |
| 5.00pm | End of Day 2 with Closing remarks & feedbacks |
Learning objectives
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of rhinoplasty, including both structural and preservation techniques.
- Apply open and endonasal surgical approaches with increased confidence and precision.
- Manage complex nasal cases with a deeper understanding of anatomical and aesthetic considerations.
- Integrate evidence-based practices into clinical decision-making for rhinoplasty procedures.
Our faculty
Alwyn D’Souza
An internationally recognized facial reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery expert, specializing in face, head, and neck. Former EAFPS President, journal editor, examiner, fellowship director, with extensive publications and dual European and international board certifications.
Eugene Wong
Dual-qualified, fellowship-trained ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery consultant, Associate Professor at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Internationally trained in Scotland, Malaysia, Switzerland, and London, with expertise in Asian rhinoplasty, clinical trials and publications.
Anil Joshi
A London-based consultant ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon, specializing in rhinoplasty, sinus surgery, facial reconstruction, and cosmetic procedures. Internationally fellowship-trained, board certified, published author, global faculty, and UK National Delegate to the European Academy.
Ng Chew Lip
Singapore-based Otolaryngologist and fellowship-trained Facial Plastic Surgeon, specializing in Asian rhinoplasty, facial palsy, sinus surgery, and scar management. Award-winning researcher, academic leader, journal editor, and active contributor to national medical societies and professional councils.
Maria Pulido
London-based ENT Surgeon and Rhinologist, experienced in surgical and non-surgical facial aesthetics. Active EAFPS member, international meeting organizer, and faculty on the MCh programme in aesthetic facial surgery and minimally invasive interventions.
Kristian Hudson
Consultant ENT Surgeon at Royal Berkshire Hospital and ENT Consultancy team member. Fellowship-trained in facial plastic surgery, award-winning researcher, with expertise in rhinoplasty, sinus conditions, allergy, smell disorders, cosmetic procedures, and skin cancer reconstruction.
Harshdeep Mangat
A dual-degree, double-board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, internationally trained in London. Experienced in maxillofacial and facial plastic surgery, he is also a researcher, journal reviewer, lecturer, and staff surgeon in Vancouver.
Geraldine Vansteelant
Belgian ENT surgeon and facial plastic & reconstructive specialist. Dual-certified (EBEC-FPRS), fellowship-trained via EAFPS, and regularly practices functional & aesthetic rhinoplasty, otoplasty, skin cancer reconstruction, and non-invasive facial treatments.
Anshul Sama
Consultant at Nottingham University hospital NHS Trust of 25 years standing. Interest in Rhinology with specialist intreat in Rhinoplasty and Skull base surgery. Current President of the British Society of Facial Plastic surgery and past secretary of Royal Society of Medicine and Treasurer of British Rhinology Society.
Shehab Jabir
A quintuple board- and fellowship-certified consultant plastic surgeon specialising in facial aesthetics, body contouring, and hand and wrist reconstruction. Internationally published with multiple awards in facial, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
Shailesh Vadodaria
London-based aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon, internationally trained, published innovator, global faculty, and leader in charitable surgical work.
Location
Postgraduate Medical Education Centre
University Hospitals NHS Trust
City Hospital PGEC
Hucknall Rd
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
