Dear SWAESS Members, Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is a great honour and privilege to assume the presidency of SWAESS for the next two years. I would like to sincerely thank you for the confidence and trust you have placed in me and in the entire SWAESS Committee. I accept this responsibility with great enthusiasm and with a clear commitment to further strengthen and develop our Society together with all of you. The world around us is changing rapidly and profoundly: social media, GLP-1 and other therapies as well as artificial intelligence are not only transforming our patients’ habits, self-perception and expectations; they also have an increasing impact on how we practise, communicate, innovate and teach aesthetic surgery and medicine. As surgeons, we face important paradigm changes: in the way we interact with our patients, in how we integrate new technologies into our practice, and in how we evaluate and adopt innovative therapies while maintaining the highest standards of safety, scientific integrity and medical ethics. In this rapidly evolving environment, I believe that innovation, education and the willingness to embrace meaningful change must be among the pillars guiding the future development of our specialty. At the same time, the fundamental mission of SWAESS remains clear: to provide high-quality aesthetic education, promote patient safety, foster scientific exchange and uphold strong ethical standards in our daily practice. My ambition for the coming two years is to further strengthen SWAESS not only as a professional society, but as a true community and a leading reference for aesthetic surgery and medicine in Switzerland — a place where experienced colleagues and the next generation can meet, exchange knowledge, challenge established concepts, explore new ideas and continue learning from one another. Through initiatives such as the Injection Academy (November 14th, 2026), the Tardoc Workshop (November 21st, 2026), our In-Training Surgical Program and the next Swiss Aesthetic Meeting in Zürich (June 11-12th, 2027), we will continue to create opportunities for top-level education, meaningful professional exchange and stronger connections throughout our community. But most importantly, SWAESS is its members. Your experience, your ideas, your participation and your engagement are essential to shaping the future of our Society. I therefore warmly invite each of you to contribute, to share your perspectives and to actively participate in the development of the next chapter of SWAESS. The changes ahead of us offer challenges, but above all they offer opportunities. Together, we can ensure that SWAESS remains innovative, scientifically rigorous, ethically responsible and prepared to lead our specialty into the future. I very much look forward to serving as your President and, above all, to shaping this future together with all of you. Warm regards, Dr. Kai-Uwe Schlaudraff President SWAESS

The seconde Injection Academy event will take place on the November 14, 2026. REMEMBER REMEMBER, INJECTION NOVEMBER Saturday, 14 November 2026 09:00 – 17:30 Swiss Aesthetic Institute Niederlenzer Kirchweg 2a, 5600 Lenzburg, Switzerland A full day dedicated to aesthetic injection training SWAESS is pleased to announce the next edition of the Injection Academy, taking place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at the Swiss Aesthetic Institute in Lenzburg. Designed for plastic surgery colleagues involved in aesthetic medicine and aesthetic surgery, the Injection Academy offers a structured educational day focused on scientific knowledge, anatomy, safety, technique and professional exchange. After the success of the first edition, SWAESS continues its mission to support high-quality medical education and to contribute to the development of safe, responsible and science-led aesthetic practice in Switzerland. Limited number of participants To ensure a high-quality learning experience and meaningful professional exchange, the number of participants will be limited to 20–25 participants. Early registration is therefore recommended. Registration fees The registration fees remain the same as for the previous edition: SWAESS members CHF 150 Residents CHF 75 Non-members CHF 200 Why attend? The Injection Academy is created to help participants strengthen their understanding of aesthetic injections through a rigorous and practical learning approach. The program will focus on: Scientific foundations Understanding the principles behind safe and effective aesthetic injection treatments. Anatomy and safety Reinforcing anatomical knowledge and clinical awareness to support responsible decision-making. Technique and precision Developing a structured approach to injection techniques and patient-specific treatment planning. Professional exchange Creating a space for learning, discussion and exchange within the Swiss aesthetic community. Event details Date Saturday, 14 November 2026 Time 09:00 – 17:30 Location Swiss Aesthetic Institute, Niederlenzer Kirchweg 2a, 5600 Lenzburg, AG, Switzerland Organised by SWAESS The Injection Academy is part of SWAESS’s educational initiatives, supporting the advancement of aesthetic medicine and aesthetic surgery in Switzerland through structured training, scientific exchange and professional community building. SWAESS is committed to promoting quality, safety and excellence in the field of aesthetic practice. Registration Registration will open soon. For any questions regarding the Injection Academy, please contact the SWAESS Secretariat secretariat@swaess.ch. Injection Academy 2026 Saturday, 14 November 2026 Lenzburg

From 3–5 September 2026, Bern welcomed plastic surgeons from Switzerland and across Europe for the European Congress for Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Joint Meeting ESPRAS & Swiss Plastic Surgery 2026. Across three days, the congress provided a broad scientific program covering reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery, while several dedicated sessions highlighted developments particularly relevant to the aesthetic community. Facial aesthetics: anatomy, rejuvenation and surgical technique A dedicated Aesthetic Face session brought together different approaches to facial rejuvenation and surgery. Topics ranged from fat-graft survival and regenerative approaches to facial rejuvenation, to neck-lift techniques, forehead lifting and endoscopic facelifting. Swiss contributions included work from University Hospital Zurich on a refined vertical neck-lift technique and from CHUV on the continued relevance of the classical coronal forehead lift. The program underlined how aesthetic facial surgery continues to evolve while remaining deeply dependent on anatomy, surgical judgment and careful patient selection. Breast augmentation: towards more individualised and tissue-conscious approaches Breast aesthetics also occupied an important place in the program. The session “The Perfect Breast Augmentation” explored different approaches to contemporary breast enhancement, including minimally invasive tissue-preserving techniques, hybrid breast augmentation, implant positioning and postoperative management. The diversity of presentations reflected an increasingly individualised approach to breast surgery, where technique selection must take into account anatomy, tissue characteristics, patient expectations and long-term outcomes. Periorbital surgery: precision in one of the most demanding facial areas On Saturday, the congress continued with a dedicated Aesthetic Face – Periorbital session. Presentations addressed lower-eyelid blepharoplasty, upper blepharoplasty and reconstruction, while also considering how aesthetic principles influence functional outcomes in complex facial surgery. The session once again highlighted the importance of balancing aesthetics, anatomy and function when working around the eyes. Non-surgical aesthetic medicine takes its place One of the sessions most directly connected to the SWAESS community was “Aesthetic Non-surgical / Injectables / Energy Devices,” co-chaired by Dr. Michele Zanzi and Dr. Martino Meoli. The program reflected the rapidly expanding scope of modern aesthetic medicine. Presentations examined subjects including botulinum toxin, management of filler-induced vascular occlusions, polynucleotide facial rejuvenation, hypersensitivity to hyaluronic-acid fillers, non-surgical nasal correction and minimally invasive aesthetic techniques. Importantly, the program did not focus only on treatment possibilities. Complication management and scientific evidence were also present throughout the discussions — an essential component of responsible aesthetic practice. Rhinoplasty and aesthetic facial surgery remain active areas of innovation A dedicated aesthetic rhinoplasty track explored techniques related to revision surgery, cartilage grafting, correction of lower lateral cartilage deformities and control of the supratip region. These presentations demonstrated the continued evolution of rhinoplasty while also highlighting the importance of reproducibility, structural understanding and long-term stability. Patient safety beyond national borders The congress concluded with another subject particularly relevant to modern aesthetic surgery: medical tourism. Presentations examined complications following cosmetic procedures performed abroad, postoperative infections and the wider healthcare burden associated with managing complications after aesthetic medical tourism. As aesthetic procedures become increasingly international, these discussions are an important reminder that patient safety, adequate follow-up and professional standards remain central to our specialty. What does this mean for the aesthetic community? The Bern congress demonstrated once again how quickly aesthetic surgery and medicine are evolving. From regenerative facial treatments and injectables to minimally invasive breast procedures and advanced facial surgery, innovation continues across the entire aesthetic spectrum. At the same time, several recurring themes remained clear: strong anatomical knowledge, scientific evidence, complication awareness, responsible patient selection and continuous professional education. These are also principles at the heart of SWAESS. By keeping our members connected to developments taking place across Switzerland and Europe, SWAESS aims to support an aesthetic community that continues to learn, exchange and raise standards together. We look forward to continuing these conversations through our own educational initiatives, including the Swiss Aesthetic Meeting, Injection Academy, Advanced Training Day and In-Training Program.

FACE AND AROUNDFROM CREAMTO SCALPEL The Swiss Society of Aesthetic Surgery has the great pleasure to organise the First Swiss Aesthetic Meeting (SAM) ​ Friday 8th may 2026 (13.30) Workshops injections (limited availability) ​ Saturday 9th may 2026 Lectures and roundtables​​ LOCATION SEEPARK HOTEL​​​ Seestrasse 47 Postfach CH-3602 Thun ​ Organised by SWAESS

The Swiss Society of Aesthetic Surgery   has  the great pleasure to organise the 10th Advanced Training Day. Saturday 17th May 2025 Lectures, round table TOPIC BREAST AND AROUND Updates, tips and tricks on breast augmentation, mastopexy, reduction and décolleté. LOCATION Hotel Beau Rivage ESp. du Mont Blanc 1 2000 Neuchatel hotel beau Rivage, Neuchatel SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Dr. Patrizia Roggero,  Plastic surgeon, Lausanne Dr. Eva Neuenschwander,  Plastic surgeon, Zurich SPEAKERS Dr Urs Bösch Dr Sonia Fertsch Dr Philipp Fallscher Dr M.-C. Gailloud-Matthieu Dr Marie Jaeger Dr Rosalia Luketina Dr Federico Mayo Dr Martino Meoli Dr Eva Neuenschwander Dr Farid Rezaeian Dr Patricia Roggero Dr Marva Safa Dr Pauline Tafelmacher Dr Kevin Toffel Dr Giuseppe Viscont iDr Haoming Wang PROGRAM PROGRAM Download Program here

The Swiss Society of Aesthetic Surgery  and The Swiss Society of Esthetic Surgery  have the great pleasure to organise the seventh common national congress: FACE TO FACE DATE Friday -Saturday 3rd and 4th october 2025 Congress, lectures, presentations, round tables THEME for aesthetic  surgery FACE TO FACE innovation FACE AGING SCIENTIFIC COMMITTE for Aesthetic surgery Dr. Patrizia Roggero , Plastic surgeon, Lausanne Dr. Kai Uwe Schlaudraff, Plastic surgeon, Geneva Dr. Martino Meoli, Plastic surgeon, Lugano LOCATION Palazzo dei Congressi Lugano Piazza Indipendenza 4, CH - 6900 Lugano

The first Injection Academy event will take place on November 15, 2025. All information coming soon!

The Swiss Society of Aesthetic Surgery   has  the great pleasure to organise the 9th Advanced Training Day. Saturday 21th September 2024 Lectures, round table TOPIC NECK AND  AROUND How to treat the neck area with fillers , biostimulators, threads, liposuccion and surgery LOCATION Mandarin Oriental Hotel Haldenstrasse 10, 6002 Luzern mandarin oriental luzern SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Dr. Michele Zanzi,  Plastic surgeon, Lausanne Dr. Martino Meoli,  Plastic surgeon, Lugano, Luzern SPEAKERS Dr. Navid Alizadeh, Plastic surgeon, Geneva Dr. Urs Boesch , Plastic surgeon, Luzern Dr. Gomez Bravo, Plastic surgeon, Madrid , Spain Dr. Martino Meoli,  Plastic surgeon, Lugano, Luzern Dr. Marva Safa, Aesthetic physician, Neuchatel Dr. stefano Vourtsis , Plastic surgeon, Milano, Italy PROGRAM PROGRAM Download Program here

The Swiss Society of Aesthetic Surgery  and The Swiss Society of Esthetic Surgery  have the great pleasure to organise the sixth common national congress: EYES AND AROUND DATE Friday -Saturday 18th and 19th october 2024, Congress, lectures, presentations, round tables Friday evening 18th october 2024, Gala dinner THEME for aesthetic  surgery EYES AND AROUND upper and lower blepharoplasty eyebrow lifting FACE AGING SCIENTIFIC COMMITTE for Aesthetic surgery Dr. Serge Lê-Huu, Plastic surgeon, Lausanne Dr.Patrizia Roggero, Plastic surgeon, Lausanne Dr. Kai Uwe Schlaudraff, Plastic surgeon, Geneva Dr. Michele Zanzi, Plastic surgeon, Lausanne LOCATION SwissTech Convention Center Lausanne Rue Louis Favre 2 1024 Ecublens ​

We are writing to let you know about Career Development Scholarships, Free Online Courses and Registration Subsidies available to SSCE members at the SEASON 2024 Washington and London Aesthetic Conferences. In-Person and Virtual options are available. Please find the information below, including also the Free SEASON Webinar and e-Poster Series, available to all.

Full day immarsion training on Fillers Fillers in Plastic Surgery with National and international Speakers Friday, 10th November 2023 at Saffran Zurich All about fillers in Plastic Surgery

The Swiss Society of Aesthetic Surgery and The Swiss Society of Esthetic Surgery have the great pleasure to organise the sixth common national congress: SMILE AND AROUND TOPICS: Treatment of the mouth and the perioral area High definition body sculpting How to run a medical practice in 2023 WHEN Friday -Saturday 12th and 13th may 2023 WHERE KONGRESSHAUS TONHALLE Claridenstrasse 5 8002 Zürich info@kongresshaus.ch kongresshaus.ch You can find all info at the QRcode below or at the link below SMILE AND AROUND Congress 2023