MAPACS ASC 2025
Welcome Message 2025
On behalf of the organizing committee, it is my distinct honor and pleasure to welcome you all to the 28th Annual Scientific Congress and the 41st Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons.
The theme of our Congress is ‘Facing the Future’ which is a significant and important topic in our ever-evolving world.
This Congress brings together diverse and distinguished faculty members from far abroad, from around the region and from our own home-grown plastic surgeons. It is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and foster collaborations that will propel our field forward. Your presence here is a testament to your dedication and passion for advancing our plastic and reconstructive surgical field.
We have an exciting and enriching program lined up for you, featuring keynote addresses from renowned experts, engaging panel discussions, and interactive workshops. Each session has been carefully curated to ensure that you gain valuable insights and leave with actionable takeaways that can be implemented in your respective domains.
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our industry sponsors and trade partners, whose unwavering support has been instrumental in making this conference a reality. Do visit them and partake in the lucky draw! A special thanks to our distinguished speakers for their willingness to share their expertise and contribute to the success of this event.
As we navigate through the sessions, I encourage you to actively participate, ask questions, and network with your peers. It is through these interactions that we can spark innovation and drive progress. Let us make the most of this opportunity to learn from each other and build lasting connections.
In closing, I wish you all a productive and inspiring conference. May this event not only deepen your understanding of our fast changing field but also inspire new ideas and collaborations that will have a lasting impact on patient care.
Thank you for being here and for your invaluable contributions.
Warm regards,
Margaret Leow
Organising Chairperson
MAPACS ASC 2025
- Venue: Connexion Conference & Event Centre, The Vertical, Bangsar South
- Date: 16 – 18 May 2025
Meet The Team
Wong Thai Er
President of MAPACS
Margaret Leow
Organising Chairman
Regunathan Villanayer
Immediate Past President
Salina Ibrahim
Khong Su San
Yap Lok Huei
Yeoh Tze Ming
Denise Ooi Hooi Shieng
Karyn Lin Wern Im
Asen Asenov
Bulgaria
Bien Keem Tan
Singapore
Edward Buchel
Canada
Gaithridevi V Singam
Malaysia
Jae-Yong Jeong
Korea
Kidakorn Kiranantawat
Thailand
Dato’ Lim Lay Hooi
Malaysia
Low Huey Moon
Singapore
Ong Yee Siang
Singapore
Denise Ooi Hooi Shieng
Malaysia
Richard Huy
Vietnam
Shiow-Shuh Chuang
Taiwan
Suleka Chelliah
Malaysia
Vigneswaran Nallathamby
Singapore
Wong Thai Er
Malaysia
Yap Lok Huei
Malaysia
28th MAPACS ASC 2025 Programme
Friday, 16 May 2025 | |
0845 – 0900 | Opening Ceremony – Welcome Address Wong Thai Er – President of MAPACS Margaret Leow – Organising Chairman of 28th ASC |
0900 – 1030 | Symposium 1 – Burn I |
0900 – 0920 | The Challenges in Managing Major Burn and Inhalational Burn Injuries – Gaithridevi V Singam |
0920 – 0940 | The Changing Microbial Spectrum in Burn Injuries – Denise Ooi Hooi Shieng |
0940 – 1000 | Reconstruction of the Burned Hand – Yee Siang Ong |
1000 – 1020 | Progress in Burn Hand Reconstruction Incorporating Aesthetic Factors – Shiow-Shuh Chuang |
1020 – 1030 | Q&A |
1030 – 1100 | Coffee Break / Trade Exhibition / E-Posters |
1100 – 1140 | Plenary Lecture 1 Burn Disaster – How We Cope and Experience Learnt – Shiow-Shuh Chuang |
1140 – 1315 | Symposium 2 – Head & Neck Reconstruction |
1140 – 1210 | Smile Reconstruction using the Temporalis Muscle Flap: Innervation and Clinical Applications – Bien Keem Tan |
1210 – 1230 | Pedicled Vs Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction – Dato’ Lim Lay Hooi |
1230 – 1250 | Head and Neck Reconstruction: Pearls and Pitfalls – Yee Siang Ong |
1250 – 1310 | Salvage in Head and Neck Reconstruction – Vigneswaran Nallathamby |
1310 – 1315 | Q&A |
1315 – 1400 | Lunch Break / Trade Exhibition / E-Posters |
1400 – 1530 | Symposium 3 – Burn II |
1400 – 1420 | Management of Burn Injuries to the Face and Neck – Shiow-Shuh Chuang |
1420 – 1440 | Singapore National Burns Center – Our Practices – Yee Siang Ong |
1440 – 1500 | Innovations in Burn Injury Reconstruction in Hand and Lower Extremity – Shiow-Shuh Chuang |
1500 – 1520 | Paediatric Burn: Not a Mini Burn – Suleka Chelliah |
1520 – 1530 | Q&A |
1530 – 1600 | Coffee Break / Trade Exhibition / E-Posters |
1600 – 1730 | Free Paper Presentation I |
1900 – 2200 | Faculty & Fellowship Dinner (By Invitation) |
Saturday, 17 May 2025 | |
0900 – 1030 | Symposium 4 – Breast Reconstruction I |
0900 – 0920 | The DCIA Flap for Breast Reconstruction – Technique, Limitations & Complications – Edward Buchel |
0920 – 0940 | Shaping of the Muscle Sparing TRAM Flap using the Coning Technique in Breast Reconstruction – Bien Keem Tan |
0940 – 1000 | Free Tissue Breast Reconstruction Options from Circumferential Waist Donor Tissue – Edward Buchel |
1000 – 1020 | Pedicled Flaps for Breast Reconstruction: Still Applicable? – Wong Thai Er |
1020 – 1030 | Q&A |
1030 – 1100 | Coffee Break / Trade Exhibition / E-Posters |
1100 – 1140 | Plenary Lecture 2 History, Present and Future Goals of Breast Reconstruction – Edward Buchel |
1140 – 1300 | Symposium 5 – Craniomaxillofacial |
1140 – 1200 | Surgical Planning using 3D Printed Models in the Management of Complex Facial Fractures – Bien Keem Tan |
1200 – 1230 | Combination between Facial Bone Contouring and Facial Aesthetics Surgery – Richard Huy |
1230 – 1255 | The Facial Prosthetic Reconstruction: How “Real” Can That Be – Low Huey Moon |
1255 – 1300 | Q&A |
1300 – 1400 | Lunch Break / Trade Exhibition / E-Posters |
Lunch Symposium | |
1400 – 1530 | Symposium 6 – Breast Reconstruction II |
1400 – 1420 | Efficiency in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction – Edward Buchel |
1420 – 1440 | Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction in Breast Cancer – Vigneswaran Nallathamby |
1440 – 1505 | Reconstructive Microsurgery: My Philosophy – Kidakorn Kiranantawat |
1505 – 1525 | Function Reconstruction of Massive Sarcoma Defects from the Chest, Abdomen and Extremity – Edward Buchel |
1525 – 1530 | Q&A |
1530 – 1600 | Coffee Break / Trade Exhibition / E-Posters |
1600 – 1700 | Symposium 7 – Industry Symposium |
1900 – 2200 | Congress Dinner @ The Grand Ballroom |
Sunday, 18 May 2025 | |
0900 – 1030 | Symposium 8 – Rhinoplasty I |
0900 – 0920 | Basics of Preservation Rhinoplasty: Anatomy and Functional Considerations – Asen Asenov |
0920 – 0940 | Switching from Structural Rhinoplasty to Preservation Rhinoplasty: Knowledge, Equipment, Approach, Training – Asen Asenov |
0940 – 1000 | How to Control Osteotomy for Optimal Aesthetic Outcomes in Rhinoplasty – Jae-Yong Jeong |
1000 – 1020 | Yap Lok Huei |
1020 – 1030 | Q&A |
1030 – 1100 | Coffee Break / Trade Exhibition / E-Posters |
1100 – 1140 | Plenary Lecture 3 Aesthetic Reconstruction of the Nose: Insights from 20 Years of Experience – Jae-Yong Jeong |
1140 – 1310 | Symposium 9 – Rhinoplasty II |
1140 – 1200 | Application of Preservation Rhinoplasty – Dorsal Reduction, Tip Definition, Correction of Deviated Nose, Nasal Lengthening – Asen Asenov |
1200 – 1220 | Cleft Rhinoplasty – Dato’ Lim Lay Hooi |
1220 – 1245 | Contracted Nose Correction: My Strategy – Kidakorn Kiranantawat |
1245 – 1305 | Asen Asenov |
1305 – 1310 | Q&A |
1310 – 1400 | Lunch Break / Trade Exhibition / E-Posters |
1400 – 1500 | Symposium 10 – Medicolegal |
1500 – 1505 | Closing |
1505 – 1520 | Coffee Break / Trade Exhibition / E-Posters |
1520 – 1700 | MAPACS Annual General Meeting (Ordinary Members Only) |
Dear Esteemed Exhibitors
It gives us a great privilege to invite you to participate in the 28th Annual Scientific Congress of the Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons (MAPACS) held on 16 to 18 May 2025 at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
The theme of this year’s congress will be “Facing the Future”. We aim to provide a comprehensive coverage of a wide range of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery topics to encompass the extensive scope of practice of our delegates. Reconstructive topics covered include tumour resection, trauma reconstruction, wound care and scar management. There will also be sessions on breast augmentation, body contouring, facial cosmetic surgery and injectables.
MAPACS continues to promote the art and science of Plastic Surgery in this era of rapid advancements in medical sciences and facing challenges in maintaining high standards of safe and ethical practices.
This meeting brings together plastic surgeons from around the world and region with renown specialist speakers in the different fields of plastic surgery. As the exhibitors and sponsors are a major component of the congress, we strive to feature the latest products, technologies and services available. It is a great platform to further establish and promote your brand, products and services that will enhance and advance the practice of plastic surgery.
We are excited to offer our trade exhibition partners excellent exhibit hall hours, opportunity to conduct a lunch or 30-minute industry symposium and advertising slots during the meeting.
More information about trade exhibition and registration can be found on www.mapacs.co.
We are truly grateful for your partnership and support to make this meeting a success.
For further questions, please contact drdeniseooi@gmail.com or karynlwi@gmail.com.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Dr Margaret Leow
Organising Chairman
MAPACS ASC 2025
Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic & Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons
Welcome!
It is a great privilege to invite you to join the 28th Annual Scientific Congress of the Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons (MAPACS) from 16 to 18 May 2025 at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The theme of this year’s meeting will be “Facing the Future”. MAPACS continues to promote the art and science of Plastic Surgery in this era of rapid advancements in medical sciences and facing challenges in maintaining high standards of safe and ethical practices.
This year, the organizing committee has invited a faculty of distinguished local and international experts to share their vast experiences and latest updates in plastics surgery. We aim to provide comprehensive coverage of topics over a wide range of reconstructive plastic and aesthetic surgery.
Plastic & Reconstructive surgery
- Reconstructive/surgical implants/devices
- Surgical instruments/devices
- Surgical-related materials/devices
- Plates and screws
- Implants and prosthesis
- Wound and burns care products
- Scar management products Body implants
Aesthetic/Cosmetic surgery
- Injectables – fillers, toxins
- Face and neck lifting threads and devices
- Cosmetic dermatology and anti-aging products
- Body contouring techniques and devices
- Fat harvesting and transfer devices
- Breast implants
- LASERS and energy-based devices
Why exhibit?
Participation in our trade exhibition and meeting can provide excellent opportunities to interact with regional and international leading experts in the field of aesthetic plastic surgery. Members of the audience comprise of board-certified plastic surgeons from Malaysia and the region. It is a great platform to further establish and promote your brand, products and services that will enhance and advance the practice of plastic surgery.
Our exhibit areas and coffee breaks are designed to provide the attendees with the chance to network with peers and maximize the engagement with you to learn more information about your products and services. This year we are focusing more on our valued sponsors and allocating more opportunities for interaction with our delegates.
As the meeting date approaches, you can find the latest updates at www.mapacs.co.
We are truly grateful for your partnership and support to make this meeting a success.
Exhibit Information
Exhibition schedule
Move in & set up
Thursday 15 May 2025
– time to be confirmed pending hall availability
Dismantling & move out
Sunday 18 May 2025 After 1600
Exhibit hall times
Friday 16 May 2025 0800 – 1800
Saturday 17 May 2025 0800 – 1800
Sunday 18 May 2025 0800 – 1800
Booth assignments
The organizing committee retains the right to determine whether an exhibit is suitable for the meeting. Permission to exhibit does not constitute in any way a meeting endorsement or approval of the product or services.
Space preference will be given on a first come first served basis. Booth location will be assigned by the organizing committee, but you can ensure your requirements are prioritized by booking and indicating your preference in advance, so book your preferred location as soon as possible.
Our exhibit coordinators reserve the right to change the floor plan or reassign booths if necessary. All affected exhibitors will be notified of any changes.
Application procedure
Please complete the enclosed Application Form indicating your sponsorship preference.
Confirmation of your booking will be forwarded to you with a receipt of your payment.
No requests for exhibit space will be accepted via telephone without a confirmation by email.
No application form will be accepted without the required payment.
Please note that signature of the Sponsor/Exhibitor Application Form indicates acceptance of the terms and conditions.
Exhibit fees include
Exhibit space.
Inclusion of company name and contact information on the meeting website.
Right to brand booth space and exhibit products or services.
Exhibitor badges reserved for exhibiting companies’ representatives granting 3 days access to exhibition area and coffee breaks. These badges must not be used to invite doctors or distributors.
Use of the booth space during the exhibition and during setup and dismantling.
Payment schedule
Payment of 100% on booking. All payments must be made in full 14 days after the receipt of the invoice, via bank transfer payable to
Bank: Public Bank Berhad, Sg Buloh branch
Account name: MAPACS
Account number: 3150749435
Swift code: PBBEMYKL
MAPACS is not responsible for bank fees for wire transfers. Please ensure that all bank fees are included in the transfer amount.
Sponsorship or booth cancellations
Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to the Exhibit Coordinator and received by the deadlines noted below to initiate a refund. All refunds are subject to a 20% handling fee.
By 16 April 2025 50% refund
After 16 April 2025 No refund
Hotel
More information regarding local hotels is available on www.mapacs.co.
For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact us by email at drdeniseooi@gmail.com or karynlwi@gmail.com.
We invite corporations that share our mission of promoting excellence in plastic surgery to participate in a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to showcase their products and services.
All sponsors will be acknowledged on the meeting website. Sponsorship opportunities are assigned on a first come first served basis.
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Enroll now and secure your spot in the ASC 2025
Connexion Conference & Event Centre, The Vertical, Bangsar South
- Venue: Connexion Conference & Event Centre, The Vertical, Bangsar South
- Date: 16 – 18 May 2025
* Purchase an additional seat for the Congress Banquet dinner