BergamoPlast: the legacy of rhinoplasty education
Seven editions that defined global educational standards
From 2008 to 2022, the Bergamo Open Rhinoplasty Course progressively consolidated its reputation to become one of the most influential rhinoplasty symposia in the world. It evolved alongside modern rhinoplasty itself, guiding colleagues at every level of experience in understanding and mastering contemporary techniques.
The 2018 edition represented the apex of this growth: 600 participants from 64 different countries, an international faculty of globally recognized masters, and unanimously positive feedback that confirmed the excellence of the Bergamo educational approach.
The revolution of the educational approach
BergamoPlast introduced an innovative educational concept: completely customizable programs on separate learning tracks. This allowed beginners and experienced surgeons to attend the same event, but with educational pathways calibrated to their specific skills and training needs.
The beating heart of each edition was represented by the highest quality video lectures. Far more than simple recordings, they formed a structured educational portfolio that included:
- 25 videos commented by the authors: clinical cases analyzed in detail by the surgeons who operated on them
- Videopanels and videocasepanels: technical discussions based on professionally produced video material
- Focused technical videoclips: specific sequences to master critical surgical steps
- “My Way” videopanels: direct sharing of personal approaches by international masters
This methodology established new standards in surgical education, demonstrating how quality video represents the best possible learning tool for understanding the technical nuances of rhinoplasty.
BergamoPlast understood that modern rhinoplasty surgery requires skills that go beyond pure surgical technique. For this reason, the program included:
- Social media and patient marketing sessions: to understand contemporary communication dynamics
- Medical rhinoplasty videosessions: for the integration of non-surgical approaches
- Industrial workshops on topics relevant to practice: to stay updated on instrumental innovations
The era of contemporary techniques
The seventh edition of 2022 had as its central objective helping participants "find the way" in the labyrinth of structural, preservation, and hybrid techniques. With the proliferation of new methodologies and innovative instrumentation, the course aimed to provide unbiased algorithms and fact-based judgments to navigate the turbulent waters of contemporary rhinoplasty.
A particular focus was always reserved for secondary rhinoplasty techniques of varying complexity, including the refined use of rib grafts and innovative modifications developed by the faculty masters. The sessions dedicated to revision surgery represented a reference point for surgeons facing complex cases and anatomically compromised situations.
A lasting legacy
The seven editions of BergamoPlast created an educational legacy that has influenced rhinoplasty education worldwide. The innovative format, the quality of the international faculty, and the pragmatic and practical approach have inspired numerous other symposia throughout the world.
The reputation built year after year, edition after edition, remains testimony to how authentic educational commitment and generous sharing of experience create lasting value for the entire international surgical community.
