IFAAS Mini Fellowship (Observational)
Mini Fellowship with Dr. Steve Cohen,
Top #1 Face Lifting Surgeon in S. California:
Deep Plane Face & Neck Lift w. Injectable Tissue Replacement and Regeneration
This mini fellowship provides advanced training in facial rejuvenation through deep plane facelift, neck surgery, and regenerative medicine. Participants will learn fat harvesting, processing, and delivery, integrating these with facelift techniques like SMAS, SMASectomy, and deep plane lifting. The course also covers Dr. Cohen’s ITR2 method for targeted tissue replacement, using millifat, microfat, and nanofat to restore facial contours and counteract aging signs.
Maximum 12 spots available
Date
February 20-21, 2025
Faculty
Steve Cohen, M.D., United States
Venue
San Diego, CA, United States
Registration
6,000 USD
*IFAAS Members collect 5% Credit Rebate to be utilized for all future IFAAS events
Faculty Insights
Dr. Steven Cohen's Mini Fellowship in ITR2 & ABC Face Lift
Dr. Steven Cohen's Mini Fellowship in ITR2 & ABC Face Lift
IFAAS Exclusive Techniques - Introduction to ITR2 Concept by Dr. Steven Cohen
IFAAS Exclusive Techniques - Milli Fat VS Micro Fat VS Nano Fat Indications by Dr. Steven Cohen
IFAAS Exclusive Techniques - ABC Face Lift by Dr. Steven R. Cohen
IFAAS Exclusive Techniques - Dr. Steven Cohen Patients' Illustration: Before/After
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Course Overview
This mini fellowship provides a comprehensive education in facial rejuvenation, deep plane facelift, deep neck surgery, and regenerative medicine. Participants will learn how to properly harvest, process, and deliver fat and nanofat and integrate these techniques with facelift procedures, such as SMAS, SMASectomy, deep plane vertical lifting, SMAS plication, and modified MACS lift.
Course Highlights:
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Dr. Cohen’s ITR2 Method: Explore Dr. Cohen’s Injectable Tissue Replacement and Regeneration (ITR2) method, which uses “like tissues” to replace decayed facial tissues, slowing the rate of age-related tissue decay.
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Advanced Facelift Techniques: Master multiple facelift procedures, including SMAS lifting, deep plane lifting, and modified MACS lift, for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
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Precision Fat Grafting: Understand the production of millifat, microfat, and nanofat, and learn how to apply each for targeted tissue restoration, from deep compartments to the dermal layer.
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Aging Analysis and Treatment Planning: Analyze facial anatomy to diagnose fat, bone, and skin loss, and create personalized treatment plans that address sun damage, volume loss, and skin laxity.
Note:
The program is open to medical professionals who hold a valid practicing license in their respective home countries.
Non-Licensed Clinic Staff may participate. See General Information for more information.
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Learning Objectives
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Facial Volume Loss Diagnosis
Learn to diagnose specific anatomic locations of facial volume loss by evaluating the surface topography of the face
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Anatomic Replacement Techniques:
Master the replacement of anatomic losses in fat and bone using autogenous or allogenic fat grafts of different shapes, including Pyriform Aperture Injection, Liquid Columellar Struts, and Glabellar/Forehead Augmentation, as well as Hand Rejuvenation
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Dr. Cohen’s ITR2 Technique
Learn Dr. Cohen’s Injectable Tissue Replacement and Regeneration (ITR2) technique to standardize the facial fat grafting process, creating consistently beautiful and effective results using three different fat graft sizes: millifat (2 mm), microfat (1 mm), and nanofat (800 microns or less)
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Regenerative Medicine Treatments
Explore current treatments in regenerative medicine, including Nanofat, Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF), Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), exosomes, hybrasomes, and longevity medicine
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Injectable Tissue Replacement and Surgery Integration
Learn to perform injectable tissue replacement in combination with various deep plane facelifts and deep neck surgeries, focusing on ptotic submandibular glands, digastric muscles, sub-platysmal fat, and platysmaplasty
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Advanced Deep Plane Face & Neck Lifting Techniques
Gain practical skills in advanced techniques such as nuances of deep neck surgery: how to analyze and treat ptotic and enlarged submandibular glands, digastric muscles, sub-platysmal fat, platysmaplasty, deep plane vertical lifting for jawline shaping, understanding the hemostatic net, and post-operative care protocols
Program
Day 1 - Thursday, February 20, 2025
08:00-08:30
Registration
08:30-10:00
Lecture on Deep Plane Facelift and Deep Neck Surgery w. Injectable Tissue Replacement and Regeneration
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Introduction to Deep Plane Facelift & Neck Surgery: Overview of deep plane surgical anatomy and surgical techniques.
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ITR2 Technique Overview: Detailed instruction on Dr. Cohen’s ITR2 approach, emphasizing fat grafting in different facial compartments with millifat, microfat, and nanofat.
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Anatomy of Aging: Examination of fat compartments, bone resorption patterns, and ligamentous changes in facial aging.
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Regenerative Techniques: Current regenerative medicine approaches, including nanofat, SVF, PRP, and exosomes, to promote tissue repair and rejuvenation.
10:00 onwards
Full Day Observation in the Operation Room Deep Plane Facelift and Deep Neck Surgery w. Injectable Tissue Replacement and Regeneration
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Observe step-by-step techniques for executing a deep plane facelift.
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Insight into deep neck surgery, focusing on the correction of ptotic submandibular glands, digastric muscle adjustments, and sub-platysmal fat excision.
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Integration of ITR2 in live surgery, with in-depth observation of tissue preparation, grafting, and injection techniques to enhance surgical outcomes.
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Post-operative care and management discussion, with guidance on patient monitoring and complication avoidance.
Day 2 - Friday, February 21, 2025
08:30-09:00
Registration
09:00 onwards
Full Day Observation in the Operation Room Deep Plane Facelift and Deep Neck Surgery w. Injectable Tissue Replacement and Regeneration
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Observe fat grafting techniques using Dr. Cohen’s ITR2 sizes (millifat, microfat, nanofat), focusing on tailored graft placement for specific facial compartments.
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Further observation of advanced facelift techniques, focusing on maintaining natural facial dynamics and minimizing scars.
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Deep neck surgery with enhanced techniques for ptotic submandibular glands and platysmaplasty, emphasizing anatomical precision and functional improvement.
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Post-operative management protocols, patient aftercare, and complication handling.
Important Note
Lunch will be provided on Day 1 & Day 2. The timing of lunch and the end of each session will depend on the patient cases scheduled.
General Information
Dates
20-21 February, 2025
Location
San Diego, CA, United States
Detailed venue will be given after successful registration.
Language
All IFAAS training programs are conducted in English
Certification
A certificate will be issued to you at the end of the program.
Eligibility
The program is open to medical professionals who hold a valid practicing license in their respective home countries.
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.
Pre-Reading Materials
Upon successful registration, a pre-reading list and videos will be distributed prior to the training.
Faculty
Steve Cohen, M.D., United States
Dr. Steven Cohen is an internationally recognized plastic surgeon, inventor, author, artist, entrepreneur, and lifelong student. Dr. Cohen has been called 'a master of face transformation and the most exquisite artist in the beauty world.’
Dr. Steven Cohen, based in La Jolla, California, is celebrated for his transformative facial aesthetics and pioneering regenerative surgical techniques. He is a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Cohen has been consistently named one of the best plastic surgeons in America by Newsweek, recognized among the top plastic surgeons in all categories and specifically awarded #8 for Best Facelift Surgeon in the United States and #1 for Best Facelift Surgeon in Southern California.
Initially interested in cardiovascular surgery, Dr. Cohen trained at prestigious institutions such as Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, NIH, Dartmouth, and the University of Pennsylvania. His career took a pivotal turn toward craniofacial surgery after being inspired by the emerging field. He completed a fellowship in Craniofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery at UCLA under Dr. Henry Kawamoto.
Dr. Cohen's extensive craniofacial experience includes founding the Craniofacial Anomalies Program at the University of Michigan and serving as the Director of Craniofacial Surgery and Chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery. He later co-directed the Center for Craniofacial Disorders at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta before relocating to San Diego, where he became the director of Craniofacial Surgery at Rady Children’s Hospital. Throughout his career, Dr. Cohen has performed nearly 12,000 craniofacial surgeries, making significant contributions such as inventing the first commercially distributed internal craniofacial distraction device and the first resorbable distraction device. He also performed pioneering surgeries, including neonatal mandibular distraction, Monobloc Distraction, and Facial Bipartition with Distraction.
In addition to his surgical prowess, Dr. Cohen is a distinguished innovator in regenerative medicine. Since 2002, he has focused on developing new techniques and devices for fat grafting and nanofat production. He holds a provisional patent for his technique in anatomic and regenerative fat grafting and has developed tools for hydro-dissection of subcutaneous tissue during facelift surgery. He co-founded the Mage Biotechnology Group, a company dedicated to regenerative medicine, surgery, and longevity, which has introduced innovative products like Lipocube and Hybrasome.
Dr. Cohen's unique combination of craniofacial expertise and regenerative innovation sets him apart in the field of plastic surgery. His dedication to advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes has earned him numerous accolades and a reputation as one of the most exceptional plastic surgeons in the world.
Dr. Steven Cohen's Face Lifting Surgery Before/After
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