OVERVIEW

Mastering Modern Techniques in Facial Cosmetic Surgery is organized by AdventHealth Nicholson Center and will be held from Apr 25 - 26, 2026 at The Inn at Celebration, Autograph Collection, Kissimmee, Florida, United States of America.

Venues:
Day 1
The Inn at Celebration, Celebration, Florida, United States of America

Day 2
AdventHealth Nicholson Center, Celebration, Florida, United States of America

Course Overview:
Step into the future of facial cosmetic surgery with an exclusive, hands-on cadaver course designed to sharpen your skills and elevate your artistry. Co-chaired by renowned experts Dr. Kevin Duplechain and Dr. Daria Hamrah, this intensive training blends advanced didactic sessions with practical, cadaver-based instruction in a collaborative, small-group environment.

Tailored for both seasoned surgeons and those early in their cosmetic journey, the course offers a rare opportunity to learn and apply the latest, cutting-edge techniques in facial rejuvenation. From mastering deep plane face lift anatomy to perfecting the endoscopic brow lift, each session is structured to deepen anatomical understanding, refine surgical precision, and enhance complication management.

Whether you’re looking to expand your surgical repertoire or elevate your outcomes, this course delivers a high-impact learning experience designed for real-world excellence.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Perform the endoscopic brow lift with attention to technique and anatomic nuance.
  • Identify and execute the core approaches to upper and lower blepharoplasty.
  • Demonstrate the step-by-step technique for hairline lowering surgery.
  • Describe the surgical anatomy and sequence of steps for face lifting and neck contouring.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with the relevant anatomy critical to performing a deep plane face lift safely and effectively.
  • Assess indications for facial implants and integrate them appropriately into facial rejuvenation plans.

Agenda:

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
The Inn at Celebration | Celebration, Florida
  
12:00 PM - 01:00 PMRegistration & Lunch 
01:00 PM - 01:10 PMWelcome & IntroductionsJ. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FAACS & Daria Hamrah, DMD, FAACS
SESSION 1: UPPER-FACIAL REJUVENATION  
Moderator: J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FAACS  
01:10 PM - 01:25 PMEndoscopic Brow LiftJ. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FAACS
01:25 PM - 01:40 PMLower Lid BlepharoplastyRoxana Barad, MD, FAACS
01:40 PM - 01:55 PMLateral Canthal SurgeryEmilio M. Justo, MD, FAACS
01:55 PM - 02:10 PMUpper Lid Blepharoplasty with Levator RepairEmilio M. Justo, MD, FAACS
02:10 PM - 02:25 PMHairline LoweringJon D. Perenack, MD, DDS, FAACS
02:25 PM - 02:40 PMLecture 6Faculty TBD
02:40 PM - 03:00 PMQ&A Discussion 
03:00 PM - 03:30 PMBreak 
SESSION 2: DEEP PLANE FACELIFT AND STRUCTURAL ENHANCEMENTS  
Moderator: Daria Hamrah, DMD, FAACS  
03:30 PM - 03:45 PMStructural Facial Fat GraftingAileen Caceres, MD, MPH, FACOG, FACS
03:45 PM - 04:00 PMFace Lift with SMAS PlicationJon D. Perenack, MD, DDS, FAACS
04:00 PM - 04:15 PMDeep Plane Facelift: Keys to SuccessAlberico Sessa, MD, FAACS
04:15 PM - 04:30 PMNeck Treatment/Subplatysmal DissectionJames Koehler, MD, FAACS
04:30 PM - 04:45 PMFacial Implants: Strategy & SelectionAlbert Carlotti, MD, DDS, FAACS
04:45 PM - 05:00 PMNuances in Facelifting TechniqueDaria Hamrah, DMD, FAACS
05:00 PM - 05:15 PMQ&A Discussion and Closing Remarks 
5:15 PMSocial Reception 
Sunday, April 26, 2026
AdventHealth Nicholson Center for Surgical Innovation | Celebration, FL
  
07:00 AM - 07:30 AMRegistration & Breakfast 
07:30 AM - 07:45 AMWelcome & Overview of the DayJ. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FAACS & Daria Hamrah, DMD, FAACS
07:45 AM - 08:00 AMTransition to Hands-on Lab 
LAB SESSION 1: UPPER-FACE PROCEDURES LAB  
08:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Hands-on Training

  • Temporal/Endoscopic Brow Lift
  • Upper Blepharoplasty
  • Lower Blepharoplasty
  • Lateral Canthal Suture Techniques
  • Ptosis Repair
 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMLunch 
12:15 PM - 12:30 PMTransition to Hands-on Lab 
LAB SESSION 2: LOWER FACE PROCEDURES LAB  
12:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Hands-on Training 

  • plit Lab Stations | Four Preservation Style and Four Classic
    Stations for Extended Deep Plane Execution
  • Faculty Comparison Checkpoint
  • Structural Deep Neck Lift | Deep Fat, Digastric, Glands, and
    Lateral Crevasse
  • Chin Implant and Temporal Implant Insertion
 
04:00 PM - 04:05 PMClosing Remarks 

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
25 Apr, 2026
Event Start Date
Event End Date
26 Apr, 2026
Event End Date
Credits

Designation Statement
AdventHealth Tampa designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 11.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianResidentsFellows

    SPECIALITIES

    Plastic SurgeryOral and Maxillofacial SurgeryOtolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

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    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationAdventHealth Nicholson Center
    404 Celebration Pl