Ponytail Academy Attendee Testimonials

Two medical professionals, a male surgeon and a female assistant, performing a surgical procedure in an operating room, wearing masks, gowns, and protective eyewear.

Once again, an incredible experience — two days of intensive cadaver lab, worth every minute.

Thank you, Dr. Kao, for showing us how the magic is done. Your relentless pursuit of the perfect method and the obstacles you’ve overcome truly inspire us. Your “Army of One”
will not stand alone for long—you will have followers.

Kudos as well to your team and to the University of Pittsburgh for making the entire
event both enjoyable and educational.

— Dr. Steve Lee
Flushings, New York

Thank you so much, Dr. Kao, for such an incredible learning experience!

The 12-hour course felt like one seamless beat. It was simply perfect from start to finish. Dr. Kao, you are a true inspiration. We will keep in touch and I will update you on my progress. Thank you again

— Dr. Svetlana Danovich
Manhattan, New York

A man wearing a face mask and protective gown, appearing to be in a medical or laboratory setting.

For a long time, I had been deeply curious about the Ponytail Facelift.

Attending the Ponytail Cadaver Academy was both an honor and a privilege. Through this course,
I was able to gain a clear understanding of a truly remarkable surgical approach, and I am sincerely grateful.

You generously shared, step by step, the techniques you have pioneered over the past 22 years, answering every question with patience and openness.

I was especially impressed to realize that your endoscopic facelift is not only about hidden scars,
but represents a true preservation facelift technique—minimizing tissue atrophy, telangiectasia, and hair loss by protecting vessels and nerves. This, I believe, is a noble direction for all of us to pursue.

I extend my deepest respect and gratitude to you for your extraordinary contributions and for opening this opportunity to your colleagues. I would also like to thank your team and partners for their dedicated support in making this course possible.

— Dr. Myung-Ju Lee
Jeju Island, South Korea

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Truly grateful for a wonderful course! 100% recommended! 

Thanks to Dr. Kao and everyone in his team for making this experience unforgettable!

Looking forward to the advanced course eventually.

Also blessed for meeting new colleagues!

Until we meet again.

— Dr. Luis Fernandez Goico
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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Dear Dr. Kao, Dr. Duscher, Dr. Wenny, Dr. Rubin, Beth, Carol, Levinia, Shawn, Victor, and Eric:

Having attended Ponytail Academy 2024, I was already amazed with Dr Kao, the course, staff and lab. I was instantly a believer.  One year later, I was back for more!  And I was once again amazed.
A more intense Dr Kao, a larger staff and 2 days.

The addition of the second day and the expanded dissection with the Endo PSCS and Kao Eyes took the course over the top. I finally understand what brow fashioning is and to not just elevate people’s brows. And the degree of vertical elevation of the face is unmatched. Thank you for the best 2 days ever!

— Dr. Anthony Alessi
White Plains, New York

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My most sincere congratulations, respect and admiration to Dr. Kao and his entire team.

From the concept of the Ponytail to the concept of Ponytail Academy makes Dr. Kao and us his disciples something unique that no course in the world has. The concept of teacher and student, levels of knowledge and long-term accompaniment makes this the first academy of facial endoscopic surgery in the world!

For me it is an honor to be part of his students and I swear to do my best with dedication, commitment and respect to our teacher so that the Ponytail trademark is a special legacy. So with much appreciation I wish to call him sensei Kao for many more years!

— Dr. Jorge Leonardo Gagliano
Tunja, Colombia

I recently attended your ponytail Academy, and it was
a great experience.

I’m excited to integrate some of the techniques into my practice.

— Dr. Berry Fairchild
Houston, Texas

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I want to sincerely thank Dr. Kao and the amazing team for the incredible two days
at the Ponytail Academy.

The experience was truly inspiring and exceeded my expectations in every way.

Dr. Kao, your artistry, precision, and passion for innovation are remarkable, and it was a privilege to learn from you directly. The depth of your knowledge and the generosity with which you shared your insights have left me both humbled and motivated to continue advancing in my own practice.

To the staff and team, thank you for your professionalism, and attention to detail in making everything run seamlessly 2 days in a row. It was a truly enriching learning experience.

I am leaving this course with renewed inspiration for my patients and my profession. I feel fortunate to have been part of this training and look forward to carrying these lessons forward.

— Dr. Yuly Gorodisky
White Plains, New York

We wish to express our sincere gratitude for the opportunity to attend the Ponytail Academy.

The program was exceptionally well organized and reflected the highest standards of education in aesthetic surgery. Dr. Kao, your vision, expertise, and dedication to advancing surgical innovation were truly inspiring. The clarity of your teaching and the generosity with which you shared your experience left a lasting impression on us.

We are grateful for the knowledge, skills, and perspective gained

— Dr. Michal Pasinski
Kraków, Poland

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Everything learned here is invaluable!

Attending your course meant a lot to me.

It’s true your results speak by themselves due to the large amount that has been developed for more than 20 years to get here.

Above all, your philosophy, humility, and dedication are what, from my point of view, have the greatest value.

— Dr. Lourdes Ortega
Mexico City, Mexico

It is with the deepest respect that I convey my appreciation for the invaluable time spent learning from Dr. Kao.!

While it is true that we all encounter professional mentors throughout our careers, I can sincerely state that I have never been so profoundly honored and fortunate to observe
and learn alongside Dr. Kao—a true luminary and grandmaster in the field, with also and incredibly solid team.

As a visiting surgeon from Indonesia, and one who must admit to having never touched an endoscope prior to this training, I can affirm that the sheer volume of knowledge I learned is nothing short of transformative for my practice. I extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Kao for generously imparting his expertise, wisdom, and the technical nuances of the Ponytail Lift.

This entire experience represents the single most valuable conference and practical lab I have attended in my professional career.

— Dr. Maria Valentine
Jakarta, Indonesia

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Thank you Dr. Kao and your exceptional team!

This course has surpassed my expectations in every way. Not only are you a highly skilled surgeon, but you also are an outstanding teacher I'd like to particularly note two aspects: your personal dedication and the time you've invested in guiding us through each step of the dissection, and the high level of the medical professionals we've had the opportunity to to have as a partners the combination of both has been invaluable, enabling us to maximize our learning experience.

— Dr. Pablo Sanchez
Mar Del Plata, Argentina

I have learned so much from this incredible course!

Thank you my sensei, Dr. Kao. I have passed your message to your mentor and I think he will know that “you teach it now“ very soon.

The video on IG sharing the origin of this course touches me every time when I watch it. So now I am sharing the video to my friends and plastic surgeons in Taiwan.

Also, thank you to Dr. Kao’s team and all the great surgeons around the world. It’s really a great experience I never have. Hope to see you soon in advance course next year

— Dr. Tsung-Chun Huang
Taichung City, Taiwan