Ponytail Academy: 3-Day Advanced Course

Join Us For Our 3-Day Advanced Course!

We are thrilled to invite you back for the next chapter in your surgical journey. Following your completion of the Foundational Course, this advanced program offers
a rare opportunity to build directly upon the core principles of the Ponytail Lift™ you’ve already learned.

This exclusive, by-invite-only course is strictly reserved for our alumni.

We are genuinely excited to welcome you back to our community, reconnect in person, and build upon the core principles you have already mastered.

Dates: May 21-23, 2027

Location: Kao Institute (900 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA, 90401)

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Advanced Course Highlights

Over three intensive days, you will transition from theoretical knowledge to profound surgical understanding, culminating in a rare, real-world experience.

  • Master-Level Didactics: Deepen your knowledge with daily morning lectures led by
    Dr. Kao alongside esteemed faculty members Dr. Raphael Wenny and Dr. Dominik Duscher.

  • Distinguished Guest Speakers: Hear from prominent industry leaders. Past guest faculty have included trailblazers
    such as Dr. Nicanor Isse, Dr. Francisco Bravo, Dr. Brannon Claytor, and Dr. Grady Core.

  • Specialized Anesthesia Insights: Join Dr. Swapneel Shah, Dr. Kao’s lead anesthesiologist, for an inside look at the precise anesthetic techniques and patient safety protocols used throughout these cases.

  • Multiple Days of Cadaver Dissection: Refine your precision with multiple days of hands-on cadaver lab work.

  • Interactive Live Surgery: Observe a live surgical procedure performed by Dr. Kao featuring real-time, two-way audio communication. You will be able to engage directly with Dr. Kao, ask questions, and discuss intraoperative decisions
    as the case unfolds.

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Tuition & Payment Options

Course Investment: $37,500

We understand that this course represents a significant investment and we want to ensure that every alumnus who wishes to join us has the opportunity to do so. To accommodate your needs,
we are pleased to offer a structured payment plan.


If you would like to explore this option or set up a tailored schedule, please reach out directly.


Email: info@ponytailacademy.com

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Rhinoplasty Masterclass with
Dr. José Carlos Neves

This exclusive two-day Rhinoplasty Masterclass is led by world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. José Carlos Neves.

Designed as an intensive precursor to our advanced surgical program, this course pairs a full day of comprehensive didactic lectures with a hands-on cadaver lab to bridge theoretical expertise with real-world surgical practice.

Dates: May 19-20, 2027
Location: Kao Institute (900 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA, 90401)

Course Overview

Instructor: Dr. José Carlos Neves
(Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon & President-Elect of the European Academy of
Facial Plastic Surgery)

Dates: May 19–20

Format: 2-Day Intensive Pre-Course Masterclass

Designed For: Surgeons looking to master advanced preservation, structural,
and open/closed rhinoplasty techniques.

Course Structure & Schedule

Day 1: May 19
Didactic Lectures
Comprehensive theoretical sessions covering surgical anatomy, structural preservation techniques, graft harvest, tip refinement, and case analyses presented by Dr. Neves.

Day 2: May 20
Cadaver Dissection Lab
Hands-on practical lab experience allowing participants to translate Day 1 concepts into real-time dissection and surgical execution on

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