Aims of the Course
To train qualified surgeons using a safe and reliable technique developed by Prof Alwyn D’Souza, aimed at simplifying the complexity of the surgery. Upon completion of this course, participants will be confident in safely performing a facelift using these foundational techniques to achieve reliable results.
The program also includes key principles of reconstructive facial surgery, broadening its scope beyond aesthetic procedures. They may also further enhance their skills by attending our advanced facelift course at a later date.
Limited to 20 disectors only
Exclusive course step by step dissection manual
Target Participants
Consultants, Facial Plastic Surgery fellows and senior registrars interested in head and neck or facelift procedures, regardless of prior experience in facelift surgery.
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 post-operative 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 (subject to changes):
Day 1: 19th March 2026
8.30am – Registration
9.00am – Welcome & general introduction
9.10am – Surgical anatomy of the face
10.00am – Pre-operative consideration of facelift:
– Pre-operative assessment, consultation & consent
– Pre-operative photography
– USS assessment demonstration (detecting ?illers)
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 anatomy surface marking
– Infiltration
1.00pm – Lunch Break
2.00pm – Incision planning & facial ?lap design
2.30pm – Raising ?lap & super?icial dissection:
– Skin and subcutaneous tissue ?lap
– SMAS identi?ication
– 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
Day 2: 20th March 2026
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
Venue:
Postgraduate Medical Education Centre
University Hospitals NHS Trust
City Hospital PGEC
Hucknall Rd
Nottingham
NG5 1PB