RIYADH: A Riyadh conference on aesthetic medicine featured live-streamed operations and cadaver demonstrations, giving participants practical exposure to cutting-edge techniques in the field on Friday and Saturday.
Dr. Naif Al-Numair, head of the organizing committee for the Scientific Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Conference and Exhibition, told Arab News that the 2025 edition introduced new interactive features aimed at bridging the gap between theory and practice.
“We had two major new components this year,” he said. “The first was a live surgery broadcast streamed directly from a hospital to the conference hall, allowing doctors and attendees to interact in real time with the surgeon. This was the first time such a format was introduced at SAAM.
“The second addition was a live cadaver demonstration, streamed from King Saud University, where experts explained facial anatomy, injection sites, and skin layers with full audience participation,” he added.
Cadaver surgeries are typically used by clinicians to train and to test the effectiveness of new techniques in a risk-free setting.
The fourth edition of SAAM was held at the Fairmont Riyadh Hotel, bringing together experts from ֱ, the wider Arab region, Europe, South Korea and Turkiye.
Topics included exosome therapy, laser acne treatments, fillers, toxins, biostimulators and other emerging technologies and devices used in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Khuwailid, chairman of the conference, spoke to Arab News about how SAAM has grown significantly since its inception, both in its scale and reputation.
“We were proud to welcome more than 3,200 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s growing role as a regional leader in aesthetic medicine,” he said.
“The conference covered a wide range of subjects, from injectables and energy-based devices to the newest skin regeneration techniques.
“Each year, SAAM strengthens its international partnerships and expands its reach to new audiences.”
He added that the scientific program was accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, offering 20 Continuing Medical Education hours to participants.
Before the official start of the conference, attendees participated in a series of workshops led by experts from ֱ, Europe, Korea, Turkiye and Egypt, focusing on the latest cosmetic procedures, clinical safety standards and patient care in aesthetic practice.
Dr. Saad Al-Tahlab, head of the advisory board of the Saudi Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, highlighted the event’s continued success and its role in advancing medical standards in ֱ.
“SAAM continues to raise the bar every year,” he said. “This year, we had over 3,000 registered participants and 40 parallel workshops taking place simultaneously, reflecting how dynamic and fast-growing the aesthetic medicine field has become.
“Attendees didn’t just come to see new products; they came for the scientific knowledge. The lecture halls were filled with practitioners eager to learn what’s safe, effective, and innovative in today’s market.”
He noted that SAAM remains the first conference in the region fully dedicated to aesthetic medicine, bringing together dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ENT specialists, and international speakers under one platform for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
