World Stage For Plastic Surgery: Inaugural Dubai Rhinoplasty Symposium

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- The Middle East represents one of the world's hot beds for plastic surgery. Rhinoplasty, or cosmetic surgery of the nose, is one of the most sought after procedures in many Middle Eastern countries. In fact, Iran, known as the nose job capitol of the world, was the subject of a critically acclaimed, award winning documentary film, "Nose, Iranian Style". "While there is a huge demand for cosmetic rhinoplasty in the Middle East, there have been few collaborative efforts between Middle Eastern surgeons and American rhinoplasty experts," states Dr. David W. Kim, former Chief of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. "Set for December 1-3, 2009, the Inaugural Dubai Rhinoplasty Symposium will serve as an opportunity for US plastic surgeons to teach and exchange ideas with rhinoplasty surgeons in the high demand countries of the Middle East." Known for his expertise in rhinoplasty and facial cosmetic surgery, Dr. David W. Kim was asked to serve as scientific course director for this groundbreaking meeting. Along with other US rhinoplasty experts--Drs. Jack Gunter, Mark Constantian, Bobby Simons, and Jonathan Sykes--Dr. Kim will lead a three day comprehensive rhinoplasty symposium in Dubai to an audience of Middle Eastern, European, and Asian surgeons.

"In my opinion, rhinoplasty is the most challenging and nuanced operation performed within plastic surgery" states Dr. Kim. "It is difficult to work on the nose because of its wide ranging anatomic variations, its three dimensional nature, and its importance to breathing and smell." And with an ever growing demographic of people seeking rhinoplasty, surgeons have had to broaden their aesthetic standards to serve a greater diversity of patients. According to Dr. Kim, "gone are the days when surgeons can give every patient the same cookie-cutter nose. With an expanding cosmetic market, we must now cater to cosmetic needs based on a variety of ethnic and familial preferences."

Dr. Kim will bring this global perspective to the Dubai Rhinoplasty Symposium. Along with his US expert compatriots, Dr. Kim has shaped the Symposium with the guidance of an international team of plastic surgery leaders from Iran, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey.

Dr. David W. Kim is the author of over 50 scientific articles about rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery. He is a sought after speaker who has directed or presented at over 50 conferences throughout the world and is a frequent television medical expert. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His remarkable facial reconstructive work was a Discovery Television feature.

Refer to www.dubai-rhinoplasty.com/index.htm to learn more about the Dubai Symposium,  and to http://www.dwkimmd.com to learn more about Dr. Kim.  Dr. David W. Kim is available for interviews.

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