Blepharoplasty & Facial Rejuvenation
Melbourne, AUSTRALIA 2027

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Meet, network and learn from the pioneers and world leaders in blepharoplasty and aesthetic facial surgery.

About the Symposium

Continuing the legacy of our highly successful 2017, 2021 and 2023 conferences, the 6th Multidisciplinary Masters’ Symposium on Blepharoplasty and Facial Rejuvenation will be held from January 21 – 23 2027. The meeting will coincide with the exhilarating Australian Open (AO) Tennis Tournament, in the vibrant city of Melbourne. The Symposium will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a 5-minute walk to the Tennis. We have gathered an impressive international and local faculty to inspire and promote the exchange of great ideas. The faculty will offer a firsthand look at the latest surgical and non-surgical practices, sharing the latest advances and innovations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The Masters' Symposium is a multidisciplinary event organised by the Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (AAFPS) in conjunction with Blepharoplasty Australia (BA). The Symposium will see renowned experts from a variety of medical specialties and subspecialties such as plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, general plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, reconstructive surgeons, and dermatologists.

WHEN

22–23 January, 2027

21 January, 2027 Dissection Workshop

WHERE

Melbourne, Australia, Melbourne Cricket Ground (Plenary)

RACS wet-lab, Melbourne (Workshop)

Convenors

Ben BurtDr Benjamin Burt is a Specialist Oculoplastic Surgeon. Dr Burt (FRANZCO FACS) has extensive surgical experience in the US, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.An Ophthalmologist for over 10 years, Dr Benjamin Burt specialises in Oc… — **Ben Burt**
Dr Benjamin Burt is a Specialist Oculoplastic Surgeon. Dr Burt (FRANZCO FACS) has extensive surgical experience in the US, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
An Ophthalmologist for over 10 years, Dr Benjamin Burt specialises in Oculoplastic Surgery of the orbit, eyelids, periorbital, face, and the reconstruction of the eye and associated structures.
Dr. Burt has completed a dual fellowship at the University of California (Los Angeles) (UCLA) under the renowned Dr Robert Goldberg and an Oculopastic fellowship in Auckland, New Zealand. He has an impressive record of international presentations and publications and is currently an editor/reviewer of several prestigious Ophthalmology journals.

Angelo TsirbasIn 2021 Dr Angelo Tsirbas will be a moderator of the 2021 ASOPRS Fall meeting. Graduating at the top of his medical school with honours, Dr. Tsirbas trained in general surgery before completing ophthalmic training at the Royal Victoria… — **Angelo Tsirbas**
**In 2021 Dr Angelo Tsirbas will be a moderator of the 2021 ASOPRS Fall meeting.** Graduating at the top of his medical school with honours, Dr. Tsirbas trained in general surgery before completing ophthalmic training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. He was awarded a Fullbright Scholarship to Columbia University in New York City, and undertook further training at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, as well as the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. In 2005, he was appointed to the faculty of the Orbital and Oculofacial Surgical Department at the Jules Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles.
Dr. Angelo Tsirbas has written and published an extensive list of medical literature including over 50 research papers and book chapters, and he is a regular invited speaker at medical conferences around the world. Dr. Tsirbas is a member of RANZCO, ASOPRS, AAFPS, ESOPRS and specializes in blepharoplasty and facial rejuvenation.
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Simon TaylorDr Simon Taylor is an Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty practice in Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery. Dr Taylor graduated in Medicine with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney in 1989. Specialist Ophthalmology tr… — **Simon Taylor**
Dr Simon Taylor is an Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty practice in Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery. Dr Taylor graduated in Medicine with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney in 1989. Specialist Ophthalmology training was undertaken at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, and then as the Senior Professorial Registrar at the Sydney Eye Hospital. His subspecialty training in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery was then undertaken in Australia, USA and the UK. He was the Honorary Oculoplastic Fellow at the Sydney Eye Hospital in 1999.
Fellowship training in Oculoplastic Surgery was then undertaken at the University of Michigan, the University of Utah and Royal Manchester Eye Hospital, Manchester, UK.
Dr Taylor is an Honorary Associate at the Sydney Eye Hospital, a consultant at the Skin & Cancer Foundation and a VMO at Westmead Hospital. He holds the position of Senior Lecturer at University of Sydney and the Sydney Adventist Hospital Clinical School.

international faculty

Michael Groth USA

Dr. Michael Groth is a renowned expert in aesthetic eyelid surgery and has practiced in Beverly Hills for 25 years. He completed his residency and fellowship at UCLA’s prestigious Jules Stein Eye Institute. He trained under renowned surgeon Dr. Henry I Baylis. As an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA, Dr. Groth teaches regularly and has lectured extensively. He has authored many articles and book chapters on Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery. Dr Groth has performed thousands of aesthetic eyelid and eyebrow procedures. His work has been featured on ABC News, Fox News, The Lifetime Channel, Doctor 90210, The Swan, Dr. Phil, The Doctors, W Magazine, LA Magazine and LA Confidential Magazine.

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Naresh Joshi UK

Naresh Joshi, consultant oculoplastic surgeon practices, in London UK. He is an honorary consultant at the Chelsea and Westminster hospital NHS trust, Imperial College London.

He is a founder member, and ex-president of the British Ophthalmic Plastic Surgical Society (BOPSS). He heads the BOPSS and Royal College of Ophthalmologists aesthetics subcommittee. He is the UK representative on the executive board of ESOPRS.
He is the co-founder of the Craniofacial Ophthalmic Plastic Service (COPS), at Chelsea and Westminster hospital with an interest in reconstructive ophthalmic plastic surgery in craniofacial anomalies, and aesthetic surgery.

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Tanuj Nakra USA

Tanuj Nakra, MD, FACS is a triple board-certified facial and ophthalmic plastic surgeon. He is widely recognised for his expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Nakra serves on the full-time faculty at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, and directs the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) Fellowship at TOC Eye and Face. Dr. Nakra is a recipient of the 2024 Henry Baylis Cosmetic Surgery Award from the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). He is known for his significant contributions to the field of aesthetic surgery, and has received the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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Wendy W. Lee USA

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS, is Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Dermatology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Lee conducts research at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute with special interests in eyelid reconstruction, the aging eyelid skin, and aesthetic lasers. She lectures around the world on oculoplastic disorders and aesthetic treatments related to the eye. She’s been published extensively, both in peer-reviewed journals and in teaching text books. Dr. Lee received the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Henry Baylis Award for Excellence in Cosmetic Surgery from the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Professor of the Year Award from the residents at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Outstanding Alumnus from the Tulane University Department of Ophthalmology.

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Daniel Ezra UK

Andrew Harrison USA

Charles Boyd USA

Alan Lessner USA

Sean Paul USA

Femida Kherani USA

Robert Schwarcz USA

Vikram Durairaj USA

Australian Faculty

Benjamin Burt Melbourne

Peter Callan Melbourne

Steven Liew Sydney

George Marcells Sydney

Bryan Mendelson Melbourne

Simon Taylor Sydney

Angelo Tsirbas Sydney

Jack Zoumaras Sydney

Michael Zacharia Sydney

Howard Webster Melbourne

Accommodation

Pullman Melbourne On The Park

The Pullman is a luxury 5 Star hotel. It is providing a discount rate to all AAFPS / BA Blepharoplasty Symposium delegates. It’s 5-minute walk to the plenary venue, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), It’s the perfect location for Melbourne's sporting, nightlife, shopping and dining experiences is also the perfect sanctuary. Poised at the edge of the Melbourne's city centre, opposite the city's sporting hub overlooking the iconic MCG and Rod Laver Arena, and we are flanked by the beautiful tree-lined path of the Fitzroy Gardens.

https://www.pullmanonthepark.com.au/

Park Hyatt Melbourne,

Overlooking St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens, and the cosmopolitan mix of Victorian and modern architecture, Park Hyatt Melbourne offers exclusive, luxury accommodation in the heart of the city.

https://www.hyatt.com/park-hyatt/en-US/melph-park-hyatt-melbourne

Sofitel

The Sofitel on Collins promises a sanctuary of serenity to relax, rejuvenate, and create unforgettable memories as you explore our vibrant city, in the heart of the city. As a Hotel for the Arts, it also proudly champions culture and tradition with regular art experiences. scene.

https://www.sofitel-melbourne.com.au/

Mantra

Is located in Melbourne's sporting and entertainment quarter. It’s close to the MCG and Olympic Park Precinct which incorporates Rod Laver Arena and Hisense Arena. The Mantra on Jolimont is in the middle of the sporting precinct, home to the Australian Open.

https://www.mantraonjolimont.com.au

Quest East Melbourne

Enjoy one of Melbourne's most treasured and oldest pockets. Quest East Melbourne is located opposite the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and is within walking distance to Federation Square, Melbourne Park, Rod Laver Arena and more.

https://www.questapartments.com.au/properties/vic/east-melbourne/quest-east-melbourne