PADSFI
23RD ANNUAL CONGRESS
Congress Program

Scientific Program

Explore our comprehensive 3-day program featuring keynote lectures, symposia, workshops, and interactive sessions covering the latest in dermatologic surgery and aesthetic medicine.

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Program Highlights

12+
Keynote Lectures
30+
Scientific Sessions
15+
Hands-on Workshops
50+
Poster Presentations

Scientific Tracks

Our program is organized into specialized tracks covering key areas of dermatologic surgery

Regenerative Medicine

Stem Cell Therapy
PRP & Growth Factors
Tissue Engineering
Cell-based Treatments

Anti-Aging Therapies

Neuromodulators
Dermal Fillers
Skin Rejuvenation
Non-surgical Facelifts

Laser & Energy Devices

Laser Technologies
Radiofrequency
Ultrasound Devices
Light-based Therapies

Surgical Techniques

Mohs Surgery
Hair Transplantation
Scar Revision
Reconstructive Surgery

Aesthetic Procedures

Body Contouring
Chemical Peels
Microneedling
Thread Lifts

Practice Management

Patient Safety
Business Strategies
Marketing & Branding
Legal & Ethics

Daily Schedule

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Registration

general
8:00 - 8:10 AM

Opening (Prayer, Hymns)

plenary
8:10 - 8:20 AM

Opening Remarks

Speaker: Claudia Y. Samonte, MD (2026 Annual Congress President)

plenary
8:20 - 9:00 AM

Welcome Remarks, Induction of Members, and Video Presentation

Speaker: Gwendolyn Yu Wong, MD (PADSFI President)

plenary
9:00 - 9:05 AM

Huwarang Guro Awarding

Speaker: Teresita S. Ferrariz, MD (Past President)

awards
9:05 - 9:20 AM

Lawrence Field Memorial Lecture

Speaker: Maria Cristina A. Puyat, MD (Past President, Huwarang Guro Awardee 2020)

keynote
9:20 - 9:30 AM

Cadet / Procession of PADSFI Officers, Board of Trustees, and Committees

general
9:30 - 10:06 AM

Longevity Session (Moderator)

Speaker: Maria Cristina A. Puyat, MD

symposium
9:30 - 9:42 AM

Pillars of Anti Aging

Speaker: Maria Cristina A. Puyat, MD (Philippines)

symposium
9:42 - 9:54 AM

Exploring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Application & Advances in Regenerative Medicine

Speaker: Philton Chester Yu, MD (Philippines)

symposium
9:54 - 10:06 AM

Regeneration Starts Within: Integrating Lifestyle Medicine Into Anti Aging

Speaker: Maria Helen Grace P. Florentino, MD (Philippines)

symposium
10:06 - 10:30 AM

Coffee Break

break
10:30 - 11:30 AM

Exploring the Frontier: Molecular Biohacking for Health & Wellness (Tools and Techniques)

workshop
10:30 - 10:42 AM

How to Incorporate Peptide Therapy in our Practice

Speaker: Inmore Medical Inc.

workshop
10:42 - 10:54 AM

Essential Peptides for Anti Aging

Speaker: Instamed Philippines

workshop
10:54 - 11:14 AM

Integrating GLP 1 in Aesthetic Practices: Potential and Perspectives

Speaker: Zuellig (Sponsored)

workshop
11:14 - 11:26 AM

Gynocological Insights for Post Menopausal

Speaker: Jennifer Marie B. Jose, MD FPOGS

workshop
11:26 - 11:30 AM

Question and Answer

panel
11:30 AM - 1:18 PM

Cosmeceuticals / Nutraceuticals / Devices

symposium
11:30 - 11:42 AM

Exploring the Science & Benefits of Advanced Pigment Correction Solutions

Speaker: Claudia Y. Samonte, MD (Bioderma)

symposium
11:42 AM - 12:02 PM

Beyond Topicals: The Role of Antioxidants in the Management of Melasma

Speaker: Evangeline B. Handog, MD (MegaLife Sciences)

symposium
12:02 - 12:14 PM

Advance Anti Aging Skin Care

Speaker: Gwendolyn Yu Wong, MD (D'Mark Multi Sales)

symposium
12:14 - 12:26 PM

Harnessing The Power of Copper Zinc Complex for Enhanced Skin Barrier Recovery

Speaker: Gisella Adaza, MD

symposium
12:26 - 12:46 PM

Beyond Needles: Exploring Pulse Booster Technology for Enhanced Skincare Delivery

Speaker: Mabelle E. Colayco, MD (Toskani)

symposium
12:46 - 12:58 PM

TBA

Speaker: TBA

symposium
12:58 - 1:18 PM

TBA

Speaker: Windie Villarica-Hayano, MD (Brera)

symposium
1:18 - 1:50 PM

Lunch Break (Q&A)

break
1:50 - 2:20 PM

Live Clinical Sessions

workshop
1:50 - 2:00 PM

TBA

Speaker: Toskani

workshop
2:00 - 2:20 PM

TBA

Speaker: IMD

workshop
2:20 - 2:30 PM

Luhilo for Pigmented Areas

Speaker: White Medience

workshop
2:30 - 4:10 PM

Live Clinical Sessions: Skin Boosters

workshop
2:30 - 2:50 PM

TBA

Speaker: Jaysean

workshop
2:50 - 3:00 PM

Trifil + Rejuran

Speaker: Tritran

workshop
3:00 - 3:20 PM

TBA

Speaker: Neauvia ???

workshop
3:20 - 3:40 PM

TBA

Speaker: TBA

workshop
3:40 - 4:00 PM

TBA

Speaker: TBA

workshop
4:00 - 4:10 PM

TBA

Speaker: D'Mark Multi Sales / Dermasia

workshop
4:10 - 4:20 PM

Coffee Break (Q&A)

break
4:20 - 5:00 PM

Facial Harmony Techniques from the Experts (IMCAS, ISDS, DASIL)

symposium
4:20 - 4:30 PM

Combination of Fillers & Energy Based Devices for Full Face & Next Rejuvenation

Speaker: Shehnaz Arsiwala, MD (India)

symposium
4:30 - 4:40 PM

Combination Treatment for Lifting: PDLLA + Fillers

Speaker: TBA

symposium
4:40 - 4:50 PM

Threadlift Combinations

Speaker: TBA

symposium
4:50 - 5:00 PM

Q & A

Speaker: TBA

panel
5:00 - 6:00 PM

Panel Discussion: Complications Management Case Discussion

panel
6:30 PM

PADSFI 2026 Annual Business Meeting

general

CME/CPD Credits Available

This congress is accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits. Certificates will be provided to all registered participants upon completion.

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