🧠 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. Karl Waked & 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 – Managing Anaesthesia Risks in Plastic Surgery - Dr. Laila Herrandou

  • 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 & Nany Mota

  • 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 – Presenting the current model of the ideal functional surgery clinic with multidisciplinary support - Edson Macena

  • 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 – The Use of AI in Plastic Surgery – Is There a Benefit? – Dr. Stefan Danilla

  • 14:45 - 15:00 - Assessing the intestinal health in the preoperative period and why is it important - Dr. Edson Macena

  • 15:00 – 15:15 - Muscular Lipofilling: how to play it safe and does it really work ? - Dr. Stefan Danilla

  • 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

🎤 17:30 – Closure