ISHRS Europe 2026 Live Surgery Workshop: Rome
Chair:
Bruno Ferreira, MD, MSc | Portugal
Co-Chair:
Laura Caicedo Albarello, MD, FISHRS | Spain
As part of its continued collaborative efforts with Global Council societies, the ISHRS, through its ISHRS Europe Council, is pleased to partner once again with the Italian Society for Hair Science and Restoration / Società Italiana di Tricologia (S.I.Tri.) for the ISHRS Europe 2026 Live Surgery Workshop in Rome, Italy. It will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026 – the day after the 48th International Congress of S.I.Tri.
This full-day live surgery workshop will provide attendees with an immersive educational experience featuring internationally recognized faculty and real-time surgical demonstrations.
For the convenience of guests, the ISHRS Europe 2026 Live Surgery Workshop: Rome, has been thoughtfully scheduled to maximize educational and networking opportunities. Participants may consider attending the S.I.Tri. Conference taking place in conjunction with the workshop, as well as other affiliated educational events scheduled throughout the week.
During the Live Surgery Workshop, attendees will engage in interactive dialogue as expert faculty demonstrate advanced hair restoration techniques and share surgical pearls. Multiple operating theaters will run concurrently, allowing participants to observe a variety of procedures and approaches in real time.
Faculty
Maria Asensi-Bertomeu, MD
Spain
Edward Ball, BMBS, FISHRS
United Kingdom
Christian N. Bisanga, MD
Belgium
Vincenzo Gambino, MD, FISHRS
Italy
Hans Heinicke, MD
Spain
Chiara Insalaco, MD, PhD
Italy
Sofia Londoño, MD
Colombia
Andrea Manfreda, MD
Italy
Bruno Pinto Goncalves, MD, MSc
Portugal
Asim Shahmalak, MBBS, FISHRS
United Kingdom
Piero Tesauro, MD, PhD
Italy
Marco Toscani, MD, PhD
Italy
Program
Moderators and Faculty for each topic coming soon.
Operating Room A: Combined FUT + non-shaven FUE live surgery demonstration
In this operating room, a combined FUT and non-shaven FUE procedure will be performed in the crown area of the scalp. Our objective is to demonstrate different non-shaven technique options for patients, including the FUT approach and the non-shaven FUE technique.
In this method, follicular units are extracted without shaving the donor area, keeping the hair short, which represents an alternative to the long hair FUE technique.
Harvesting
- FUT strip harvesting
- Non-shaven FUE harvesting using the Mamba device
- Faculty will be assisted by BHR technicians for strip dissection and slivering
Implantation
- Recipient site creation and forceps implantation
- Implantation using dull implanters
Operating Room B: Shaven FUE hair transplant live surgery
In this operating room, a frontal hairline reconstruction will be performed using a fully shaven FUE technique. The objective is to showcase FUE extraction with a variety of devices, from conventional to multiphasic systems, along with different implantation approaches.
Harvesting
- FUE harvesting using the Zeus device
- FUE harvesting using the micromotor
- FUE harvesting using the Lead M device
Implantation
- Implantation using sharp implanters (Lion)
- Premade incisions and implantation with forceps
- Input multi-implanter technique performed
Operating Room C: Eyebrow hair transplant using long hair FUE technique
In this operating room, an eyebrow hair transplantation will be performed using the long hair FUE technique.
Long hair hair transplantation is considered an advanced technique in which follicular units are extracted while keeping the hair long. This methodology has an absolute indication in eyebrow transplantation, as it allows precise control of the curvature, direction, and angulation of the hair, achieving a much more natural and harmonious result.
Harvesting
- Long hair FUE harvesting
Eyebrow Design
The procedure will begin with eyebrow design. Faculty member will explain the process step by step, highlighting the key anatomical and anthropometric landmarks required for optimal aesthetic reconstruction.
Implantation
- Follicular unit implantation
- Implantation will be carried out using Lion implanters of 0.6 mm and 0.7 mm
Exhibit & Sponsor Opportunities
Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available for both the Live Surgery Workshop
and the S.I.Tri. Conference. Inquiries may be directed to the S.I.Tri. Executive Office at ti.irtis@aireterges.