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Ponytail Academy - IFATS 2026

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The Ponytail Academy Is Coming to Pittsburgh For “IFATS”

The Ponytail Academy is proud to partner with the International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS) to present this highly specialized cadaver dissection course. Designed for surgeons ready to elevate their expertise, this program offers an intensive immersion into the world-renowned Ponytail Lift™ Technique.

During this in-depth course, participants will engage in expert didactic lectures and hands-on practice, focusing on preservation and sculpting rather than conventional excision.

Key areas of focus include:

  • A review of advanced endoscopic facial rejuvenation principles.

  • Detailed instruction on synchronization—transforming technical movements into choreographed muscle memory.

  • Practical application of endoscopic techniques for the Temple, Brows, and Mid-face Dissection.

  • In-depth sessions on Fat Transfer to the Face.

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Scaife Hall 3550 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Course Schedule

0630 - 0700 - Registration

0700 - 0800 - Didactic lecture:
Forehead Anatomy - Endoscopic Anatomy:
Forehead, Brow, Midface, Brow Fashioning, Non-incisional Upper Blepharoplasty Endo Midface Dissection + Suspension Cables

0800 - 0810 - Q&A

0810 - 0830 - Beginner Pitfalls

0830 - 0845 - Coffee Break

Cadaver Dissection Portion

0845 - 1045 - Endoscopic Dissection: Temple & Brows

1045 - 1100 - Q&A

1100 - 1130 - Lunch

1130 - 1400 - Endo Midface Dissection + Endotine & Suspension Cables

1400 - 1415 - Coffee Break

1415 - 1645 - Fat Transfer to The Face

1645 - 1700 - Q&A

1700 - 1900- Ponytail Facelift Look Live Surgery with Deep Neck and Submandibular Gland Dissection

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Meet The Faculty

Dr. Chia Chi Kao

Founder

Dr. Dominik Duscher

Instructor

Dr. Raphael Wenny

Instructor
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Disclaimers & Information

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For full details regarding course attendance, cancellations, and legal information, please review our Disclaimers.