Bringing together the greatest experts in the field, the 6th edition of the Annual Congress of the Moroccan Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (SOMCEP) offered cutting-edge training allowing professionals to access the latest innovations in plastic surgery. It thus becomes a real crossroads for exchanges and sharing of good practices, while cultivating professional excellence and rigor. It is a framework conducive to exchanges with players in the sector, thus encouraging the emergence of new approaches.
Among the highlights of the congress, Dr. André Braz, internationally renowned Brazilian dermatologist, led an exclusive session dedicated to a filler product developed by Allergan and recently launched in Morocco by HArmonyCa.
Can you briefly describe the objectives and results of the expert session that you moderated as part of the Annual Congress of the Moroccan Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (SOMCEP)?
I had the pleasure of chatting with the expert doctors in Morocco, as we officially launch HArmonyCa, a hybrid anionic injectable filler that combines hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite. This formulation offers both immediate volumization and long-term skin regeneration by stimulating collagen production. This product helps restore volume, obtain a lasting lifting effect and promote alkalogenesis, with immediate results. Within a month, collagen stimulation begins, reaching its peak in three to four months.
You have often spoken about the importance of a thorough understanding of facial anatomy. Can you tell us how these innovations were crucial to achieving successful results?
I have been studying anatomy for 20 years and teaching it internationally. My research on anatomy applied to fillers is available in six languages. I encourage everyone to learn the anatomy to achieve excellent, natural and safe results, not only with hyaluronic acid fillers, but especially with HArmonyCa, which contains different ingredients. Understanding the anatomy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning with patients. It is important to be aware of facial shapes and the specific layers where injections are administered to avoid risky areas, especially around arteries, veins and nerves. The study of anatomy is essential because, as I often say, we are also artists; however, our support is the human body, not marble. This makes our job much more difficult, and that is why anatomy must always guide us.
Based on your experience and expertise, what do you believe are the most promising areas of research and development in aesthetic medicine?
These days we see a lot of unappealing results on social media. Throughout the world there is a tendency towards ostentation; some people want to show off their ability to afford treatments and display their procedures. This has led to major transformations and results that give unnatural appearances, such as exaggerated lips. Conversely, stylish patients and refined doctors advocate more natural results. They aim to maintain a youthful appearance while treating aging at appropriate stages of life. Regenerative medicine is becoming more and more accepted today. The innovative doctor is one who integrates various treatments to achieve natural results. This includes combining technologies such as threads, botulinum toxin, skin care and fillers for a harmonious and long-lasting result. In my lectures around the world, I emphasize the importance of giving our patients the freedom to decide whether they want to pursue treatments. They should feel free. Ultimately, the choice is theirs. Patients should not feel pressured to look a certain way; when they undergo procedures that don’t work well – like overly filled lips or unnatural facial features – it often lacks elegance. Based on my experience over the past 15 years in this field, I believe that the future of medicine lies in elegance. I often say that elegance will never go out of style, and this principle should guide our procedures.
