From anatomy to live surgery, in one unique international experience. An advanced facial surgery immersion designed for European physicians.
Hands-on Anatomy Lab • Advanced Facial Anatomy • Live Surgery
Three days bringing together advanced anatomy, surgical strategy, hands-on dissection and live clinical application with an international faculty.
November 26–28, 2026
THREE DAYS. TWO SETTINGS.
ONE COMPLETE SURGICAL JOURNEY.
Deep Plane Marbella is not designed as a traditional congress.
It is an immersive educational experience created to connect what you study in anatomy with what you perform in surgery.
The journey begins at the University of Málaga, where participants explore advanced facial anatomy, surgical concepts and hands-on dissection.
It culminates in Marbella, where those principles are translated into real clinical practice through live surgery.
Theory → Anatomy → Hands-on → Live Surgery
FROM ANATOMY TO LIVE SURGERY
HANDS-ON ANATOMY LAB
LIVE SURGERY
ACADEMIC TRAINING
University of Málaga
University of Málaga
Ocean Clinic Marbella
Advanced scientific discussions focused on facial anatomy, surgical planning and the principles behind contemporary facial rejuvenation techniques.
A rigorous academic environment where anatomy becomes the foundation for surgical decision-making.
A full day dedicated to anatomical dissection and practical training.
Participants move from markings and incisions to the identification of critical facial and cervical structures, exploring the anatomical pathways behind Deep Plane, Deep Neck and endoscopic approaches.
The final stage of the experience.
After studying and dissecting the anatomy, participants follow the application of the techniques in a real clinical environment through live surgeries in Marbella.
An opportunity to connect anatomy, surgical strategy and execution.
ONE IMMERSION. MULTIPLE ADVANCED TECHNIQUES.
Deep Plane Marbella brings together complementary approaches to advanced facial rejuvenation in one educational journey.
• Deep Plane Facelift;
• Deep Neck;
• Endobrow;
• Full Face Endoscopy;
• Lip Lift;
• Facial Injectables & Complication Management.
Rather than studying each technique in isolation, participants explore how anatomy connects them and influences surgical planning, execution and clinical decision-making.
AN INTERNATIONAL FACULTY IN THE HEART OF SOUTHERN EUROPE
A multidisciplinary faculty bringing together specialists from across Europe and Brazil for three intensive days of scientific exchange and surgical education.
Dr. Kai O. Kaye
Marbella, Spain (Plastic Surgeon)
Member of the organizing committee and one of the scientific leaders of Deep Plane Marbella.
Dr. Kaye opens the course and contributes to the scientific program with content focused on lip anatomy and Lip Lift. His clinic in Marbella will also host the live surgery stage of the experience.
Dr. Gabriela Cassabona
Marbella, Spain (Plastic Surgeon)
One of the leading invited specialists of the program, contributing a multidisciplinary perspective connecting facial anatomy, dermatology, injectables and complication management.
Her participation includes facial anatomy applied to injectables and the treatment of complications.
INTERNATIONAL FACULTY
Dr. Ruth Graf
Dr. Daniele Pace
Dr. Francisco Bravo
Curitiba, Brazil (Plastic Surgeon)
Curitiba, Brazil (Plastic Surgeon)
Madrid, Spain (Plastic Surgeon)
Dr. Ruth Graf is an internationally recognized plastic surgeon and Associate Professor at the Federal University of Paraná. With a Ph.D. in Surgical Sciences, she has published extensively in the field of plastic surgery and has been invited to lecture at scientific meetings in more than 60 countries across five continents. Her work combines advanced facial surgery, anatomical knowledge and decades of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Dr. Daniele Pace is a Brazilian plastic surgeon with advanced academic training in Surgical Sciences. After earning her medical degree in Rio de Janeiro, she completed residencies in General and Plastic Surgery at PUC-PR and later earned her Master’s and Ph.D. She is a Full Member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery and an international speaker with particular interest in facial rejuvenation, anatomy, body contouring and regenerative techniques.
Dr. Francisco Gómez Bravo is a Madrid-based plastic surgeon internationally recognized for his work in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. His training spans leading centers in Madrid, Barcelona, London, Paris, Rome and New York, including a Clinical Fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery at New York University. He holds a Ph.D. in Surgery, Cum Laude, from Complutense University of Madrid and has an extensive academic and international teaching career.
Dr. Zekeriya Kul
Dr. Lennert Minelli
Istambul, Turkey (Plastic Surgeon)
Antwerp, Belgium (Plastic Surgeon)
Dr. Zekeriya Kul is an Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Istanbul and an Assistant Professor at Üsküdar University. A graduate of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, he has pursued advanced international training in aesthetic surgery across Europe, Asia, Australia and Brazil, including facial surgery training with Dr. Bryan Mendelson in Melbourne. His clinical interests include advanced facial rejuvenation and aesthetic plastic surgery.
Dr. Lennert Minelli is a Belgian physician, facial anatomist and plastic surgery specialist in training whose work is deeply focused on the surgical anatomy of the face and neck. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Antwerp, he pursued advanced facial anatomy research with Dr. Bryan Mendelson and completed a Ph.D. at the University of Groningen. He is faculty at the Mendelson Advanced Facial Anatomy Course and has published extensively on facial anatomy in leading plastic surgery journals.
DAY 01 — NOVEMBER 26
SCIENCE & SURGICAL FOUNDATIONS
University of Málaga
The journey begins with advanced scientific content and the anatomical principles behind contemporary facial surgery.
Understand the anatomy before entering the dissection lab.
DAY 02 — NOVEMBER 27
ANATOMY LAB & HANDS-ON DISSECTION
University of Málaga
Theory becomes anatomy.
A complete hands-on day focused on facial and cervical dissection, allowing participants to explore the structures, spaces and surgical pathways discussed during Day 1.
See it. Dissect it. Understand it.
DAY 03 — NOVEMBER 28
LIVE SURGERY
Ocean Clinic Marbella
The culmination of the journey.
After two days dedicated to scientific knowledge and anatomical dissection, participants move into the clinical environment to observe the techniques applied in real surgery.
From anatomical understanding to surgical execution.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
DAY 1 — NOVEMBER 26
University of Málaga
09:00–10:00: Registration and Coffee
10:00–10:30: Welcome and Course Overview — Kai Kaye
10:30–11:15: Anatomy of the Frontal and Temporal. Spaces of the Face — Daniele Pace
11:15–12:00: Facial Anatomy — Lennert Minelli
12:00–12:45: Endoscopic Anatomy of the Face and Neck and Surgical Application — Zekeriya Kull
12:45–14:00: Lunch
14:00–14:45: Surgical Technique of the Deep Plane Facelifting — Ruth Graf
14:45–15:30: Anatomy of the Neck and Surgical Application — Francisco Bravo
15:30–16:15: Anatomy of the Lips and Lip Lift — Kai Kaye
16:15–17:00: Facial Anatomy for Injectables and Complications Treatment — Gabriela Cassabona
17:30: Dinner
DAY 2 — NOVEMBER 27
Anatomy Lab & Table Set Up
University of Málaga
07:30–09:00: Preparing for the Endobrow Dissection: Markings, Infiltration and Incisions. Initial dissection without endoscope followed by frontal and temporal video-endoscopy dissection.
09:00–11:00: Preparing for the Deep Plane: Markings, Infiltration and Incisions. Subcutaneous undermining up to the Deep Plane entry point.
11:00–13:00: Premasseteric and Prezygomatic Spaces Dissection. Identification of the Zygomatic Major Muscle and Zygomatic Ligaments (Red Carpet). Sutures.
13:00–14:00: Lunch — Anatomy Lab
14:00–16:00: Full Face Endoscopy
16:00–18:00: Deep Neck — Submandibular Gland and Platysma Treatment
18:00–19:00: Facial and Neck Anatomy Dissection
DAY 3 — NOVEMBER 28
Live Surgery
Marbella
07:00–11:00: Deep Plane Facelifting and Deep Neck
11:00–15:00: Endobrow and Full Face Endoscopy
15:00–17:00: Lip Lift and Injectables