Winter Summit
Connect with like-minded surgeons and professionals worldwide.
Our
Story
FaceSavers VZW
Face Savers VZW is a non-profit association that brings together professionals from different aesthetic and medical disciplines with a shared focus on the face. We believe facial aesthetics extend beyond maxillofacial and facial surgery alone, encompassing facial, oral, and peri-oral aesthetics, where dentists and medical specialists collaborate to promote a truly holistic approach to facial rejuvenation and treatment. Our mission is simple: to create a meeting place where knowledge exchange is central—whether you are a surgeon, dentist or cosmetic physician. Through Summit Circle, we work together to shape the future of facial aesthetics.
1ST ANNUAL CIRCLE
The Winter Summit by Summit Circle focuses on innovations in facial, peri-oral, dental aesthetics. Participants will explore surgical and non-surgical techniques in a calm winter setting, absorbing the latest advancements and making valuable connections.
Speakers
Today’s faculty brings together experienced maxillofacial surgeons—Olivier Beckers, Matthias Dobbeleir, Christophe Spaas and Sofie‑An Vandeput—to share practical, evidence-informed insights and surgical decision-making in contemporary facial surgery.
Alongside established maxillofacial surgeons, the faculty also includes Emile Hendrickx, a surgeon in training, reflecting the congress’s commitment to creating room for up‑and‑coming surgeons to contribute, learn, and take an active role in shaping the future of facial surgery.
Dr. Olivier Beckers
Founder Summit Circle
Dr. Christophe Spaas
guest speaker
Dr. Matthias Dobbeleir
guest speaker
Dr. An-Sofie Vandeput
guest speaker
Dr. Emile Hendrickx
guest speaker
conference program
Day 1 — Sunday, 8 March 2026 (Arrival & Welcome)
Time Activity
14:00–17:30 Arrival & Registration
09:00–17:30 Optional ski / mountain activities
17:30–18:00 Welcome coffee / check-in support
18:00–18:20 Opening remarks (Congress Chair)
18:20–18:50 Practical briefing: schedule, ski options, safety, local logistics
19:00–21:00 Welcome dinner & networking
Day 2 — Monday, 9 March 2026 (Scientific Morning + Ski Afternoon)
07:30–08:30 Breakfast
08:45–11:45 Morning scientific block
Time Session
08:45–09:30 Lecture 1 (45 min) — Olivier Beckers: “Facelift surgery: 10 general misconceptions”
09:30–10:15 Lecture 2 (45 min) — Matthias Dobbeleir: “Good stewardship in medical corporations: ethical alternatives tot pure profit maximization”
10:15–10:30 Coffee + informal Q&A / speaker corner
10:30–12:30 Ski / mountain activities
12:30–13:00 Mountain Lunch
13:00–16:30 Ski / mountain activities
16:30–19:30 Après-ski meet-up (optional)
19:30 Dinner
Day 3 — Tuesday, 10 March 2026 (Scientific Morning + Ski Afternoon)
07:30–08:30 Breakfast
08:45–11:45 Morning scientific block
Time Session
08:45–09:30 Lecture 3 (45 min) — Christophe Spaas: “From generic plastic surgery to region based facial anatomy: why the future belong to specialized approaches”
09:30–10:15 Lecture 4 (45 min) — Sofie-An Vandeput: “Soft-Tissue Handling in Facial Surgery: Scars and Long-term Aesthetic Outcomes”
10:15–10:30 Coffee + informal Q&A / speaker corner
10:30–12:30 Ski / mountain activities
12:30–13:00 Mountain Lunch
13:00–16:30 Ski / mountain activities
16:30–19:30 Après-ski meet-up (optional)
19:30–22:00 Dinner
Day 4 — Wednesday, 11 March 2026 (Final Scientific Morning + Departure)
07:30–08:30 Breakfast
08:45–11:45 Morning scientific block
Time Session
08:45–09:30 Lecture 5 (45 min) — Olivier Beckers: “Facial feminisation surgery: a soft and hard tissue approach”
09:30–10:15 Lecture 6 (45 min) — Emile Hendrickx: “Indications and evidence on surgical magnification”
10:15–11:00 Interactive Case Forum (45 min) — “Your toughest case: audience submissions + expert panel”
11:00–11:30 Closing remarks + take-home points
11:30–13:00 Departures / transfers