IFAAS Fresh Cadaver Master Class (Hands-On)

Botti's Brow, Face & Neck Lifting

This hands-on cadaver masterclass, led by renowned Dr. Giovanni Botti, covers advanced rhytidectomy techniques, including facelifting, brow lifting, and neck lifting, alongside key ancillary procedures and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Participants will follow expert-led, step-by-step cadaver training, mastering approaches for natural, comprehensive facial rejuvenation

Maximum 40 spots available

Date

November 18-19, 2026

Faculty

Giovanni Botti, M.D., Italy &

Dr. Zekeriya Kul, M.D., Turkey

Venue
Academia, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore

Registration
4,000 USD

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*IFAAS Members collect 5% Credit Rebate to be utilized for all future IFAAS events

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Course Overview

Facial lifting surgery requires a precise understanding of facial anatomy, ageing patterns, and vector-based surgical planning. With increasing patient demand for both traditional open techniques and minimally invasive endoscopic approaches, surgeons must be equipped to select and execute the most appropriate method for each facial region.

This intensive hands-on master program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive, anatomy-driven approach to brow, face and neck lifting, integrating open, deep-plane and endoscopic techniques. Through structured lectures, live demonstrations and extensive cadaver dissection, participants will develop a clear surgical strategy for upper, mid and lower facial rejuvenation while minimising complications and optimising aesthetic outcomes. This program will teach you:

Learning Objectives

• Master anatomy-driven brow, midface, lower face, and neck lifting
• Understand facial ageing patterns and their impact on surgical planning
• Perform accurate assessment and comprehensive rejuvenation planning
• Match surgical technique to anatomy and indication
• Perform safe dissection while preserving critical neurovascular structures
• Create stable, natural results with precise elevation and vector control
• Integrate upper, mid, and lower face procedures for facial harmony
• Incorporate ancillary rejuvenation procedures without overcorrection
• Identify, prevent, and manage common complications

Note:

This course is designed for surgeons. If you are not a surgeon but would like to participate for professional development purposes, please be aware that IFAAS does not grant surgical accreditation. It is your responsibility to ensure that you adhere to the regulations set by your local governing authorities.

Non-Licensed Clinic Staff may participate. See General Information for more information.

Program

Day 1 - Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Morning

08:00-08:30

Registration

08:30-09:30

Lecture (Integrated Concepts)

Upper face ageing and aesthetic analysis
Brow position, shape and symmetry principles
Retaining ligaments, vascular and nerve danger zones
Temporal fossa anatomy and vectors
Indications: open vs endoscopic brow lift
Patient selection and surgical planning

09:30-10:30

Live Demonstration (Cadaver / Video)

Marking and vector design
Open / temporal brow lift technique
- Temporal access
- Dissection planes
- Fixation and anchoring
Endoscopic brow lift technique
- Port placement
- Subperiosteal dissection
- Brow depressor release
- Fixation options

10:30-13:00

Hands-On Cadaver Training

Marking and vector planning
Temporal dissection (open technique)
Endoscopic port placement and ergonomics
Subperiosteal dissection
Brow elevation and fixation
Symmetry assessment
Faculty-guided correction and refinement

Afternoon

13:00-14:00

Lunch Break

14:00-14:45

Lecture (Integrated Concepts)

Midface ageing and volume descent
Malar fat pads, SOOF and ligamentous anatomy
Transpalpebral vs temporal approaches
Endoscopic midface elevation principles
Patient analysis and combined upper–midface planning
Risk management and complication avoidance

14:45-15:30

Live Demonstration (Cadaver / Video)

Transpalpebral incision and exposure
Release of midface retaining ligaments
Elevation and anchoring technique
Endoscopic-assisted midface mobilisation
Vector comparison and outcome optimisation

15:30-17:00

Hands-On Cadaver Training

Transpalpebral access practice
SOOF release and midface mobilisation
Temporal anchoring and vector consistency
Endoscopic-assisted elevation techniques
Faculty feedback and refinement

17:00
Day 1 Wrap-Up Discussion

Afternoon tea refreshments will be available during this period for participants to enjoy at their convenience.

Day 2 - Thursday, November 19, 2026

Morning

08:00 - 08:45

Lecture (Integrated Concepts)

Lower face ageing and jowl formation
SMAS anatomy and deep-plane considerations
Neck anatomy:
- Platysma
- Subplatysmal spaces
- Cervicomental angle
Vector planning and surgical sequencing
Managing bands, ptosis and lower face descent

08:45 - 09:30
Live Demonstration (Cadaver / Video)

SMAS elevation and deep-plane dissection
Jowl repositioning
Neck lift exposure
Platysma management and contour creation

09:30 - 12:00
Hands-On Cadaver Training

SMAS elevation
Deep-plane dissection
Lower face and jowl repositioning
Neck dissection and platysma tightening
Management of fat compartments
Faculty-guided refinement

Morning tea refreshments will be available during this period for participants to enjoy at their convenience.

Afternoon

13:00-14:00

Lunch Break

13:00 - 13:45

Lecture (Integrated Concepts)

Buccal fat pad anatomy and patient selection
Earlobe reduction and rejuvenation design
Malar implant pocket planning principles
Avoiding overcorrection and disharmony

13:45 - 14:30
Live Demonstration (Cadaver / Video)

Buccal fat removal
Earlobe reduction technique
Malar implant pocket creation

14:30 - 16:30
Hands-On Cadaver Training

Buccal fat extraction
Earlobe marking and reduction
Malar implant pocket dissection
Final faculty refinements and corrections

16:30
Program Completion, Discussion & Certification

*The sequence of the program may vary on the day due to cadaver lab logistics arrangements.

General Information

Dates

November 18-19, 2026

Location

Academia, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore

Address: 20 College Rd, Singapore 169856

Recommended Hotels

1. Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel - 5 Stars

Address: 323 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663

Located 5 mins driving/ 15 mins walking distance away from Academia, Singapore General Hospital.

2. King Copthorne Singapore - 4 Stars

Address: 403 Havelock Road, Singapore 169632

Located 5 mins driving/ 15 mins walking distance away from Academia, Singapore General Hospital.

Language

All IFAAS training programs are conducted in English

Eligibility

This course is designed for surgeons. If you are not a surgeon but would like to participate for professional development purposes, please be aware that IFAAS does not grant surgical accreditation. It is your responsibility to ensure that you adhere to the regulations set by your local governing authorities.

Non-Licensed Clinic Staff can also participate at a 50% discount if certain criteria are met. See what those criteria are.

Registration Includes

Full workshop documentation, tea breaks and lunch only.

Transport and accommodation are not included. Participants are required to make their own travel arrangements.

Register early to receive a complimentary IFAAS surgical hat with your name embroidered.

Pre-Reading Materials

Upon successful registration, a pre-reading list and videos will be distributed prior to the training.

Certification

An IFAAS Master Class certificate will be issued to you at the end of the program. Certification is awarded solely for the specific procedure(s) covered in the training module.

Faculties

Giovanni Botti, MD, Italy

Giovanni Botti, M.D., comes from Salò, Lake Garda, Italy and is the head manager and the main surgeon of Villa Bella Clinic. He is the author of four complete books and wrote chapters of several other textbooks together with 71 scientific articles published by the most well-known international medical reviews globally. He has been clinical professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Verona from 2002 up to now. He is honorary member of various national plastic surgery societies . He was the first President of the Italian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (AICPE), of which is still the honorary President. He is National Secretary of ISAPS for Italy and an ISAPS travelling professor. Dr Botti took part as faculty member to many aesthetic surgery courses and congresses in more than 30 different countries. He also performed demonstrative surgical operations in various hospitals worldwide.

Zekeriya Kul, MD, Turkey

Zekeriya Kul, M.D., is a board-certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Istanbul, with over two decades of clinical experience. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and completed his specialist training in plastic surgery in Turkey. Dr. Kul has undergone extensive advanced training at leading aesthetic surgery centers across Brazil, France, Japan, Germany, South Korea, the USA, and Australia, and is especially recognised for his work in facial rejuvenation, deep-plane and endoscopic facelift techniques, breast aesthetics, and body contouring. He serves as an Assistant Professor, is an active international lecturer and course director, and is a member of major professional societies including ISAPS and national plastic surgery associations.

Associated Programs For Holistic Learning

Doctors are strongly encouraged to attend both cadaver hands-on & live patient mini fellowship

to fully complete their training in surgical face lifting.

IFAAS Mini Fellowship (Observational)

Korean Advanced Facial Aesthetic Surgeries - Advanced Asian Surgical Facelifting & Facial Rejuvenation

This mini fellowship offers an intensive 2-day program focused on Asian Surgical Face Lifting, combining expert-led lectures with live surgery observations. Participants will gain a deep understanding of surgical techniques tailored to Asian facial features, mastering the art of achieving natural, harmonious results with minimal scarring.

Maximum 12 spots available

Date

August 27-28, 2025

Faculty

Kyu Hwa Jung, M.D., South Korea

Venue
Seoul, South Korea

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