Arthrex Aesthetics™ Symposium: Inject and Perfect

Hanno Pototschnig, MD

is a specialist in the field of regenerative and aesthetic medicine. After graduating from the Faculty of Medicine of the Technical University of Munich, he practiced for several years at clinics in Munich and the surrounding area before opening his private practice. Dr. Pototschnig completed his doctorate in the field of regenerative minimally invasive aesthetics.

In addition to working clinically, he has developed surgical techniques and medical devices as a Medical Business Manager for Arthrex GmbH.

Dr. Pototschnig has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers, a book on PRP in aesthetic dermatology, and a book on lipofilling and regenerative medicine. He is a frequently cited author and a speaker/instructor at national and international congresses (IMCAS, Dubai-Derma, SEME, DGPRAEC, etc) in the fields of aesthetic dermatology, regenerative medicine, and aesthetic plastic surgery.

João Freitas, MD

is a physician specializing exclusively in Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine since 2011.
Before co-founding Belmedic® Clinic, he worked in several private clinics across Portugal. He holds a Master’s Degree in Cosmetic, Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine from the University of Barcelona, and a Postgraduate Degree in Clinical Geriatrics from the University of Porto.

He is board-certified in Aesthetic Medicine by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) and holds official recognition from the Portuguese Medical Association. Dr. Freitas is also a member of AAAM and the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic Medicine.

Alongside his clinical work, he served as an Invited Assistant Professor at University Fernando Pessoa. He is an international speaker and co-author of chapters in Face in Harmony (2025), focusing on regenerative applications in aesthetic medicine.

Matthias Aust, MD

is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. He runs his own clinics in Landsberg am Lech and Dinslaken (Germany). In his daily practice, Dr. Aust frequently performs minimally invasive aesthetic treatments including PRP, microneedling, lipofilling, SVF, and PDO threads.

From 2011 to 2015, he was the assistant medical director at the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the Malteser Hospital Bonn (Germany).

Dr. Aust is a frequent speaker at both international and national congresses and has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers. He was the awardee of the Fiona Wood Passion award and the Best of Europe Award from the VDÄPC in 2014.

Agnieszka Surowiecka, MD, Associate Professor

is a renowned surgeon who works in the field of aesthetic, plastic, and transplantation surgery in Warsaw, Poland. She graduated from Warsaw Medical University and has contributed to several national and international studies in regenerative medicine and wound healing.
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With years of experience in aesthetic surgery and regenerative medicine, Dr. Surowiecka frequently lectures at national and international conferences, and has published a book on lipofilling. Stem cells and fluid PRF are her main interests in regenerative and aesthetic medicine.

Dr. Surowiecka’s holistic approach includes combination treatments using autologous conditioned plasma, SVF, microfat, and hyaluronic acid.