MANILA, Feb. 8 – The Philippine Academy of Dermatologic Surgery Foundation, Inc. (PADSFI) will hold its 9th Annual Convention on February 10-12 at the Edsa Shangri-la Hotel in Mandaluyong City.
PADSFI, an affiliate of International Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ISDS), has adopted "Masters 102: Cutting Edge in Dermatologic Surgery" for its convention theme.
The three-day national convention will feature leading Filipino and foreign medical specialists as speakers and participants.
Dr. Cristina A. Puyat and Dr. Rommel P. Cabalies will act as chairman and co-chairman, respectively, during the pre-congress live workshop.
Among the convention faculty members are Anthony V. Benedetto, Do, MD (USA); Reha Yavuzer, MD (Turkey); Tomoyuki Takahashi, MD (Japan).
From the Philippines, Miriam Emily Piansay-Soriano, MD; Jonathan Feliciano A. Dizon, MD; Ma. Agnes Espinoza-Thaebtharm, MD; Ma. Encarnacion R. Legaspi-Vicerra, MD; Ma. Isabel B. Mangubat, MD; Ma. Lourdes Uyehara-Scher, MD; Allen Aguinaldo-Cabrera, MD; Restituto C. Acosta, MD; and Joel Nicdao, MD.
Among the topics up for discussion and their chairmen are:
– Facial Rejuvenation with Facial Aging Agents, with Dr. Monina A. Macan, chair; <br>– Optimal Non-Surgical Combinations for Aging Gracefully, Dr. Restituto C. Acosta, chair; <br>– Principles of Basic Derematologic Surgery, Dr. Ma. Encarnacion R. Legaspi-Vicerra; <br>– Facial Rejuvenation Using Light Energy, Laser and Radiofrequency Devices, Dr. Carmencita E. Salud, chair; <br>– Rejuvenation Beyond Face, Dr. Joseph Ortiz, chair; <br>– Phlebology, Dr. Imelda F. Cervantes, chair; <br>– Liposuction and Fat Transfer, Dr. Remedios Manalo-Manuel, chair; and <br>– Free Communications, Dr. Francisco C. River IV. chair.
The pre-congress workshop will be held on February 10 at the Lung Center of the Philippines where various procedures will be demonstrated by foreign and local professors.
Dr. Benedetto, a world renowned dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, has authored a number of books in dermatology which include Botolinum Toxin in Clinical Dermatology .
Leading dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons and other noted physicians who practice cosmetic procedures from the Philippines and abroad are among the 300 delegates to converge in the country for the convention.
PADSFI has for its officers Dr. Isabel Lopez-Naval, president; Dr. Ma. Lourdes Uyehara-Scher, vice president; Dr. Ma. Encarnacion R. Legaspi-Vicerra, secretary; and, Dr. Teresita S. Ferrariz, treasurer; Drs. Restituto C. Acosta, Jonathan Feliciano A. Dizon, Ma. Cristina A. Puyat, Francisco C. Rivera IV, directors: Dr. Agnes Espinosa-Thaebatharm, immediate past president; and, Dr. Miriam Emily Piansay-Soriano, founding president. (PNA)<br>vcs/PR/utb