Opening Plenary

Welcome to Cosmetex 26 and Acknowledgement of Country, Dr Peter Tran
Regulation of Cosmetic Injectables and Emerging Concerns - Prof Robyn Langham Chief Medical Adviser, TGA
How to notify to protect patients while keeping AHPRA accountable - Michael Fraser, Maddison Johnstone
From Attitudes to Influence: Social Media’s Role in Cosmetic Procedure Decision-Making, Dr Veya Seekis
Ethics in Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery, Dr Ansulette Kay
Beauty Abroad, Complications at Home: The hidden Price of Cosmetic Tourism, Dr Anoop Rastogi, Dr Charlotte Ying

Dr Patricia Barrera

International Keynote Speaker

Speaking on:

Body Dysmorphic Disorder in the Aesthetic Clinician
Nodules After Biostimulation
DON (Delayed Onset Nodules) After Hyaluronic Acid or About a Case a Delayed Disaster

Beyond the Routine: Breast Surgery

Surgical Plenary

To Mesh or Not to Mesh Clinical Decision Making in Breast Surgery - Dr Anoop Rastogi
Repositioning of the Breast Footprint in Revision Augmentation Using Total Implant Encapsulation with Synthetic Mesh - Dr Kishen Nara
More than Mesh’ P4HB Properties - Dr Meghan McNamara
Shaped vs Round: Making the Case for Anatomical Implants - Dr David Topchian
Are We Up for the Challenge? The Single-Stage Augmentation Mastopexy - Dr David Topchian
Gynaecomastia Grading System: A Treatment-Driven Classification for Modern Surgery - Dr Bernard Beldholm
Small Scar Gland Excision in Gynaecomastia - Dr Anoop Rastogi
Reality of Integrating Hair Transplant into a Cosmetic Practice - Dr Kenneth Brito

IIMCAS Alert Session

Complications & Treatment Strategy

Highly interactive session

A deep-dive complications forum modelled on IMCAS Alert sessions, designed for candid discussion, expert analysis and practical takeaways.

Panel
Dr Patricia Barrera
Dr Mobin Master
Dr Ronald Feiner
Dr Ansulette Kay

On the Road to Nowhere

The essential nature of anatomy in aesthetic procedures.

Beyond the Blind Injection: Facial Anatomy of the Midface and Ultrasound-Verified HA Filler Placement
Navigating the Fascial Layers: Facial Anatomy of the Temple and Ultrasound-Verified HA Filler Placement

Body Contouring - Challenges, Experiences and Modern Tools

Vaser Liposuction Drainless Abdominoplasty:A 10 year surgical experience - Dr Bernard Beldholm
From Stigma to Science: Lipoedema Management with Liposuction - Dr Meaghan Heckenberg
Providing Scarless Results To Your Patients: The Rationale of Incorporating Radiofrequency Into Surgical Practice - Dr Lisa Friederich
Not What They Expected: Managing Unhappy Patients - Dr John Flynn

Biostimulation: That’s the Name of the Game

Multimodal options for tissue stimulation in contemporary Aesthetics.

Energising Aesthetics

Negotiating the milky way of Energy Based Devices.

Caught in the Balance

Aspirational outcomes utilising Neuromodulation and Fillers.

The Shadows of Your Smile

Contentment utlising Facial Ultrasound in 2026.

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