Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty Magazine #70

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and now we are even talking about using the stem cells from fat to
treat the brain and the heart, among other things. The future is fat.
Dr Friedman discussed the limitations of fat grafting, including
the lack of protocols for technique, stressing the importance
of understanding the anatomy and the ageing process for each
individual person.
Dr Klaus Ueberreiter from Germany also drew on the topic,
discussing his experience in fat grafting, especially for breast
reconstruction and augmentation. Proving to be an innovative
approach to body sculpting, surgeons agreed that less is more when
it comes to utilising a patient’s own fat to enhance certain regions.
There was also a large focus on the changing landscape of
plastic surgery and the complications that lie ahead as advances
in technologies arise. Dr Alastair Taylor, a plastic surgeon based in
Canberra, provided an interesting insight into the future of plastic
surgery, taking a look at the issues surrounding today’s practices,
including Medicare and hospital privatisation issues and ‘bargain
basement’ surgeries.
“It’s a race to the top, not to the bottom – the importance
lies with practising patient care and value. The future of plastic
surgery is about delivering the prestige product that everyone
wants and creating the best experience possible for the patient,’
said Dr Taylor.
The program was a thought-provoking, dynamic and relevant
mix of surgical technique and practice management. The social
program was also eagerly received, with conference attendees
treated to a cocktail party on Sydney’s most exclusive floating event
space – The Island. The gala dinner was held at Zest, Point Piper
where guests indulged in relaxed luxury with a view second to none.
The 39th Annual Conference will be held in the Marriott, Gold
Coast on the 6-9 October 2016. csbm
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