The first International Conference on Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery "BEAUTY DAMAS 1", organized by the Syrian Association for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery (SASMA) in coordination with the Ministries of Health and Social Affairs and Labor, concluded today, Monday, in Damascus. The event brought together doctors and specialists from Syria, Arab countries, and foreign nations.
Recommendations to Enhance Quality
The conference called in its recommendations for the need to elevate the level of cosmetic medical services and enhance safety and quality. It emphasized intensifying training programs and exchanging expertise to contribute to the development of the specialty and reduce complications and medical errors. The recommendations included adhering to approved medical standards in surgical and non-surgical procedures, and intensifying efforts directed at youth to ensure practice follows scientific rules, away from unsupported information via social media.
International Cooperation Agreements
The recommendations highlighted the importance of activating partnership agreements to facilitate the exchange and sending of doctors for training in the UAE, Italy, and Saudi Arabia, as well as hosting experts to enhance scientific communication. It was also agreed to organize the conference annually and expand its scope. The president of the Syrian Association, Wael Al-Barazi, stated that the conference is a foundational step to enhance scientific cooperation and raise the practical efficiency of young doctors, noting the signing of agreements with UAE, Arab, and Italian associations for plastic surgery.
Exchange of Scientific Expertise
For his part, the president of the UAE Association, Zuhair Al-Fardan, pointed out that lectures over three days reflected the level of knowledge among Syrian doctors and their interest in the latest developments, noting that the benefit was mutual. He expressed hope that the accompanying medical exhibition would introduce modern technologies to Syria, positively reflecting on treatment outcomes and patient safety. The events launched last Saturday with the aim of exchanging expertise and staying updated on new developments.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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