Course Directors

Holger G. Gassner
Holger G. Gassner

Holger Gassner received his surgical training at the Mayo Clinic. He subsequently completed an AAFPRS fellowship in facial plastic surgery at the University of Washington. Since 2007 Dr. Gassner has been in charge of the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Dept. of ORL, University of Regensburg, Germany. Holger Gassner is currently the only facial plastic surgeon (ABFPRS.org) in Europe accredited in the USA. Dr. Gassner specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, including rhinoplasty (nose surgery), blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), face lift and facial reconstructive surgery. He is a frequent lecturer at international courses and conferences.  

Thomas Kuehnel
Thomas Kuehnel

Thomas Kuehnel has been trained at the University of Regensburg and has been specializing in endoscopic facial surgery. Besides advanced endoscopic procedures, Thomas Kuehnel is a recognized expert in reconstructive facial surgery, oculoplastic surgery and functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty. Thomas Kuehnel is a frequent lecturer at international conferences in rhinology, endoscopic facial surgery and facial plastic surgery.

Junior Course Directors

Verena Artinger
Verena Artinger

Junior Course Director Verena Artinger is responsible for the live surgery and live clinical demonstration program.

Frank Haubner
Frank Haubner

Junior Course Director Frank Haubner is responsible for the anatomic dissections and auricular reconstruction workshop.

Michael Huber
Michael Huber

Junior Course Director Michael Huber is responsible for internet communications and marketing.

Kai Nagel
Kai Nagel

Junior Course Director Kai Nagel is responsible for industry relations.

Veronika Vielsmeier
Veronika Vielsmeier

Junior Course Director Veronika Vielsmeier is responsible for the dissection manual