🧠 BEYOND THE SCALPEL – Scientific Program
Thursday, October 2nd – MIX Hotel, Brussels
🕗 08:20 – 08:30
Welcome Word
Dr. Karl Waked, Neiva Cimini, Prof. Dr. Moustapha Hamdi
🩺 Session 1 – 08:30 – 09:40
Starting Strong: Optimizing Patients Before the First Cut
Explore the evidence-based protocols, nutritional strategies, and prehab measures that shape better surgical outcomes before the scalpel even touches skin.
Moderators: Dr. Stefan Danilla, Neiva Cimini
08:30 – 08:45 – Setting the Stage: Optimizing Nutrition before and after Surgery – Dr. Edson Macena
08:45 – 09:00 – The Healing Phase Starts Before the Scalpel Touches the Skin – Dr. Patrick Tonnard
09:00 – 09:15 – The Workup of the Lipedema Patient – What Every Surgeon Should Know – Dr. Alexandru Nistor
09:15 – 09:30 – The Challenges in Post-Bariatric Surgery That Are Assessed from the First Consultation – Dr. Trey Sands
09:30 – 09:40 – Discussion
🛡️ Session 2 – 09:40 – 10:50
Safety in the OR: Precision, Protocols & Performance
From fluid balance to real-time monitoring—unlock intra-op strategies that minimize risk and maximize surgical control.
Moderators: Dr. Jamil Hayek, Dr. Trey Sands
09:40 – 09:55 – Enhancing Surgical Safety Protocols: Innovations and Standards – Dr. Karl Waked
09:55 – 10:10 – Muscular Lipofilling: How to Play It Safe and Does It Really Work? – Dr. Stefan Danilla
10:10 – 10:25 – Combining Several Procedures Into One. Better Stay on the Safe Side! – Dr. Jamil Hayek
10:25 – 10:40 – My Holistic Approach to Body Contouring Surgery – Dr. Mario Mendanha
10:40 – 10:50 – Discussion
☕ 10:50 – 11:20 Coffee Break
💫 Session 3 – 11:20 – 13:00
Healing Beyond the Stitch: Redefining Recovery
Lymphatic drainage, scar therapy, and patient education: this session covers the full arc of recovery to ensure optimal aesthetic and functional results.
Moderators: Dr. Mario Mendanha, Neiva Cimini
11:20 – 11:40 – The Patient Journey in the Post-Operative Phase of Plastic Surgery – Nany Mota
11:40 – 11:55 – The Science of Wound Healing: Integrating Technology and Manual Therapy in Postoperative Care – Neiva Cimini
11:55 – 12:10 – The Truth About Surgical Mesh: Smart Compression and Its Impact on Surgical Outcomes – Ankie Nelstein
12:10 – 12:20 – The High-Definition Patient – What Is Different in the Aftercare? – Neiva Cimini
12:20 – 12:50 – Post-Operative Complications: An Integrative and Safe Approach – Nany Mota
12:50 – 13:00 – Discussion
🍽️ 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch Break
👩⚕️ Session 4 – 14:30 – 15:40
The Modern Patient: Demands, Data & Differentiation
How to meet today’s patient expectations through enhanced care pathways, emotional intelligence, and technological integration.
Moderators: Dr. Jamil Hayek, Dr. Stefan Danilla
14:30 – 14:45 – Assessing Intestinal Health in the Preoperative Period and Why It Matters – Dr. Edson Macena
14:45 – 15:00 – The Use of AI in Plastic Surgery – Is There a Benefit? – Dr. Stefan Danilla
15:00 – 15:15 – Managing Anesthesia Risks in Plastic Surgery – Dr. Laila Herandou
15:15 – 15:30 – The Use of Technology in High-Definition Bodysculpting – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly – Dr. Mario Mendanha
15:30 – 15:40 – Discussion
☕ 15:40 – 16:00 Coffee Break
🚀 Session 5 – 16:00 – 17:30
Scalpels & Strategy: Building the Practice of Tomorrow
Grow your aesthetic practice with smarter marketing, digital visibility, team leadership, and sustainable financial planning.
Moderators: Dr. Karl Waked, Dr. Kai Kaye
16:00 – 16:15 – What My Career Taught Me About Leadership – Dr. Moustapha Hamdi
16:15 – 16:30 – Building Your Brand in Plastic Surgery – Dr. Stefan Danilla
16:30 – 16:45 – The 4A’s for Any Successful Practice – Dr. Jamil Hayek
16:45 – 17:00 – Networking and Collaboration: Keys to Professional Success – Mario Blokken
17:00 – 17:15 – How to Be a Leader and Surround Yourself with a Successful Team – Dr. Kai Kaye
17:15 – 17:30 – Discussion