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.

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

07:00AM - 08:00AM

REGISTRATION

general
08:00AM - 08:10AM

Opening [Prayer, Hymns]

plenary
08:10AM - 08:20AM

Opening Remarks

Claudia Y. Samonte, MD

2026 Annual Congress President

plenary
08:10AM - 08:20AM

Welcome Remarks

Gwendolyn Yu Wong, MD

PADSFI President

plenary
08:20AM - 09:00AM

Play video of Past Presidents / Induction of New Members

Past Presidents / Advisers

awards
09:00AM - 09:05AM

Huwarang Guro Awarding

Teresita S. Ferrariz, MD

Past President

awards
09:05AM - 09:20AM

Lawrence Field Memorial Lecture

Maria Cristina A. Puyat, MD

Past President - Huwarang Guro Awardee 2020

keynote
09:20AM - 09:30AM

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

plenary

LONGEVITY

Antonio Sison, MD

09:30AM - 09:42AM

Pillars of Anti Aging

Maria Cristina A. Puyat, MD (Philippines)

symposium
09:42AM - 09:54AM

Exploring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Application & Advances in Regenerative Medicine

Philton Chester Yu, MD (Philippines)

symposium
09:54AM - 10:06AM

Regeneration Starts Within: Integrating Lifestyle Medicine Into Anti Aging

Maria Helen Grace P. Florentino, MD (Philippines)

symposium
10:06AM - 10:20AM

COFFEE BREAK

break

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

EXPLORING THE FRONTIER: MOLECULAR BIOHACKING FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

Ma. Jennina Francisco-Diaz

10:20AM - 10:32AM

How to Incorporate NAD in our Practice

Dr Brian Tan

symposium
10:32AM - 10:52AM

Systemic Regeneration: The Rise of Sublingual Peptides

Dr Gabriel Alizaidy (USA)

symposium
10:52AM - 11:12AM

New Era of Beauty: The Impact of Tirzepatide in Obesity and Aesthetic Medicine

Roy Raoul Felipe, MD (Philippines)

symposium
11:12AM - 11:24AM

Synergistic Peptide Cocktails for Cellular Health and Preservation

Joel Lopez, MD

symposium
11:24AM - 11:36AM

Gynecological Insights for Post Menopausal Women: Elevating Vitality and Aesthetic Wellness

Jennifer Marie B. Jose, MD FPOGS

symposium

COSMECEUTICALS / NUTRACEUTICALS / INNOVATIONS

Imelda F. Cervantes, MD

11:36AM - 11:46AM

Exploring the Science & Benefits of Advanced Pigment Correction Solutions

Claudia Y. Samonte, MD (Philippines)

symposium
11:46AM - 12:06PM

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

Evangeline B. Handog, MD (Philippines)

symposium
12:06PM - 12:16PM

Precision Brightening: Mechanism Driven Use of TXA and Peptide Complexes in Melasma and Periorbital Dyschromia

Gwendolyn Yu Wong, MD (Philippines)

symposium
12:16PM - 12:26PM

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

Gisella Adaza, MD

symposium
12:26PM - 12:46PM

Senolytics and NMN: The Dual Strategy for Cellular Longevity and Repair

Charles Mendez, MD

symposium
12:46PM - 01:06PM

Beyond Neediles: Exploring Pulse Booster Technology for Enhanced Skincare Delivery

Mabelle F. Colayco, MD

symposium
01:06PM - 01:20PM

LUNCH BREAK [Q&A]

break
12:40PM - 02:10PM

Cellular Regeneration through Speciic frequency of 448khz

Thailand [Indiba]

symposium
02:10PM - 02:30PM

Beyond Single Energy Lifting: Microfocused Ultrasound and RF Synergy for Multilayer Facial Rejuvenation

Rommel Caballes, MD

symposium

LIVE CLINICAL SESSIONS: Injectables / Energy Based Devices

Stephen Thomas F. Lacson, MD

02:30PM - 02:40PM

Luhilo for Pigmented Areas (Axilla)

TBA

workshop
02:40PM - 03:00PM

Dual Modality Rejuvenation Biostimulation Melts Structural Balance Meet

TBA

workshop
03:00PM - 03:20PM

Smart Hybrid 4th Generation Skin Boosters

TBA

workshop
03:20PM - 03:30PM

Painless Rejuran Technique Full Face

Sandy Tan, MD

workshop
02:54PM - 03:04PM

Painless Rejuran Technique Full Face

TRITRAN

workshop
03:30PM - 03:40PM

TBA

TBA

workshop
03:40PM - 04:00PM

COFFEE BREAK [Q&A]

break

(WITH VIDEO DEMO)

FACIAL HARMONY TECHNIQUES FROM THE EXPERTS

Giovanni Dimayuga, MD

04:00PM - 04:20PM

Combination Treatmenr for Lifting: PDLLA + Fillers

Haw-yueh Thong, MD ( Taiwan)

workshop
04:20PM - 04:32PM

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

Shehnaz Arsiwala, MD (India)

workshop
04:32PM - 04:42PM

Sculpting the Snatched Jawline: Advanced filler and Thread Combinations for the Chin , Submental and Neck

Cyril Mitchel T. Agan, MD (Philippines)

workshop

HANDS / BODY TECHNIQUES FROM THE EXPERTS (WITH VIDEO DEMO)

04:42PM - 04:54PM

Lipo Body Sculpting: An Extension of Dermsurgery Precision

Nilesh Goyal, MD (India)

workshop
04:54PM - 05:06PM

Fat Grafting for Hand Rejuvenation Step by Step Technique & Safety Pearls

Miriam Emily Piansay-Soriano, MD (Philippines)

workshop
05:06PM - 05:16PM

Q & A

panel
05:30PM - 06:30PM

PADSFI 2026 Annual Business Meeting

general
05:16PM - 08:00PM

Visit booths

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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