Second Marbella Meeting for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeons Doubles Attendance

Marbella’s assets proved a big draw for plastic and aesthetic surgeons, attracting 110 specialists from around the world to attend the second edition of the Marbella International Plastic Surgery Summer School (MIPSS).

The number is more than double the amount of delegates that attended last year. The medical meeting, organised by Ocean Clinic Marbella, mixes high-level knowledge sharing with a vibrant social programme.

It took place from June 22-24 at the H10 Andalucia Plaza Hotel, with live surgeries broadcasted into the auditorium from Ocean Clinic’s in-house operating theatre, located on Av Ramon y Cajal.

Ocean Clinic's Medical Director, Dr. Kai Kaye says: “We have been blown away by the success of the summer school, which, after one year, has doubled in size and attracted participants from over 20 countries. Some travelled from as far away as America.

“The meeting has also been endorsed by five separate professional associations, including the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, which is testament to the high scientific level of the education.”

MIPSS’ education track included 35 lectures and three live surgeries from an international panel of speakers representing more than 10 countries. Topics included new concepts in facial rejuvenation, body contouring, breast augmentation, reconstructive and transgender surgery.

Because the meeting was sold out, it was necessary to move from previous venue Hotel Fuerte to a new larger venue. H10 Andalucia Plaza Hotel played host to the conference sessions as well as a poolside drinks reception and gala dinner. Other social activities included partying at Pangea Club in Puerto Banus to celebrate San Juan.

Says Dr. Kaye: “Everyone had a wonderful time; experiencing the fireworks and bonfires of San Juan was a particular highlight.

“We already have lots of interest in next year’s MIPSS, although we are limiting places to 125 to maintain the intimate atmosphere, that we believe best facilitates collaboration between peers.”

MIPSS 2018 will take place from June 21 to 23. For further information about next year’s programme and to register visit www.mipss.eu.  

Advancements in Liposculpture Demonstrated at Ocean Clinic Marbella

Three live surgeries were carried out in front of more than 110 doctors at the second edition of the Marbella International Plastic Surgery Summer School (MIPSS) in June.

The medical meeting, organised by Ocean Clinic Marbella, aims to share learnings among peers from around the globe. Live demonstrations given this year included a midface lift with blepharoplasty (eye bag surgery), transaxillary breast augmentation (implants inserted via armpit incision) and liposculpture with intraoperative dermal tightening.

The surgeries took place in Ocean Clinic’s state-of-the-art operating theatre in Marbella and were broadcasted live into the auditorium at H10 Andalucia Plaza Hotel.

Ocean Clinic’s Dr. Sonja Kästner worked with Dr. Christian Grüber of Germany on the liposculpture procedure, which utilised the BodyTite system. BodyTite is powered by RFAL (Radio-Frequency Assisted Lipolysis)

The idea behind RFAL is that it is superior at reaching deep fat while remaining minimally invasive. At the same time, it provides contraction of the dermis and tissue, ensuring patients aren’t left with loose skin.

How BodyTite works

Radio frequency energy is transmitted through an electrode in the cannula. The waves are guided upwards, delivering uniform heat through the fat (up to 2 inches deep) and turning it into liquid. The fat is immediately suctioned from the body via the cannula, which means that treatment time is reduced.

Meanwhile, the waves stimulate the production of collagen beneath the skin, causing it to significantly contract. This makes the treatment area appear both slimmer and more toned.

The results offered by BodyTite can negate the need for more invasive surgery like tummy tucks or arm lifts, where large incisions must be made. With these treatments, patients are left with long scars where excess skin has been removed.

A patient undergoing liposculpture with RFAL, on the other hand, will need only tiny incisions for insertion of the cannula, resulting in invisible or barely noticeable scars. Because it is significantly less invasive, patients will also experience less pain and quicker healing.  

The results

During the live demonstration, Dr Kästner and Dr. Grüber were able to remove a large amount of fat from the patient’s abdomen and achieve pleasing shaping of the core.

Dr Kästner said: “The results offered by RFAL are compareable to those previously only achievable through surgical means, but without the associated downtime.  

“Compromised skin following extensive fat extraction is always a concern, but BodyTite appears to offer a good solution. Previous studies have shown contraction of up to 47% after one year. It’s an exciting new tool in body contouring.”

Interested in liposculpture? Contact Ocean Clinic Marbella for an appointment with Dr. Kästner.