Dr. Anastasios Vekris Invited Speaker at AIME Congress 2026 in Paris
Another important international scientific appearance for Advanced Hair Clinics and Dr. Anastasios Vekris took place in Paris during the AIME Congress 2026, held on June 18–19, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès.
Dr. Anastasios Vekris, Plastic Surgeon, Founder & Medical Director of Advanced Hair Clinics and President of the FUE Europe Society of Hair Restoration, participated as an invited speaker, presenting an important topic related to safety in Hair Restoration Surgery: “Complications Related to Local Anesthesia in Hair Restoration Surgery.”
His presentation focused on potential complications associated with local anesthesia during hair transplantation, highlighting an aspect of the procedure that may not always be apparent to the patient but represents a critical factor in the safe performance of Hair Restoration Surgery.
Safety at the center of modern hair transplantation
The development of hair transplantation, and particularly the FUE technique, has made increasingly large and demanding sessions possible. The ability to extract and implant several thousand follicular units during a single procedure has significantly expanded the possibilities of modern surgical hair restoration.
However, as the extent and duration of a session increase, factors associated with patient safety become increasingly important.
Within Dr. Vekris’ scientific approach to large FUE sessions, particular consideration is given to parameters such as the total dose of local anesthetic agents, larger volumes of tumescence, increased edema and bleeding, as well as the overall duration of surgery.
Careful management of these factors forms an essential part of surgical planning.
Local anesthesia: more than just one step of the procedure
Hair transplantation is generally performed under local anesthesia, allowing the patient to remain awake throughout the procedure.
Its appropriate use, however, requires medical knowledge, careful planning and continuous monitoring. Particularly during larger sessions that may last several hours, the total amount of medication administered and its distribution over time need to be carefully evaluated.
In his scientific approach to FUE mega and giga sessions, Dr. Vekris has emphasized that overly aggressive approaches and excessive confidence regarding local anesthetic administration may create unnecessary risks for patient safety.
The potential challenges of large sessions include increased local anesthetic requirements and the corresponding risk of adverse reactions.
This philosophy reflects a broader principle: the success of hair transplantation should not be evaluated solely according to the number of grafts or the final aesthetic result, but also according to how safely and effectively the entire medical procedure is organized and performed.
Individualized planning rather than pursuing high graft numbers
The ability to perform an FUE mega-session does not mean that every patient is an appropriate candidate for one.
Age, donor density and overall donor capacity, the extent of alopecia, medical history and current medication are among the factors that should be considered before deciding on the size of the procedure.
Similarly, the duration of a large session may affect both the patient and the surgical team, while also influencing graft management.
For this reason, Dr. Vekris’ approach places emphasis on careful patient selection, accurate donor assessment and avoiding unnecessarily prolonged surgical sessions.
The fundamental principle is clear: the number of grafts should never take precedence over patient safety and the quality of the procedure.
Scientific knowledge as a prerequisite for safe Hair Restoration Surgery
Dr. Vekris’ presentation at AIME Congress highlighted the medical dimension of hair transplantation.
Behind the design of a natural hairline or the achievement of greater density lies a surgical procedure requiring comprehensive patient assessment, appropriate technique selection, safe anesthesia administration and organized management of every stage of surgery.
This becomes even more important in extensive cases where the requirement for a large number of grafts can result in lengthy procedures.
In such cases, maintaining the balance between the desired result and the limits of a safe surgical procedure remains a fundamental responsibility of the medical team.
Advanced Hair Clinics within the international scientific community
Dr. Anastasios Vekris’ invitation to speak at AIME Congress 2026 formed part of the continuous international scientific activity of Advanced Hair Clinics.
As a Globally Awarded Clinic with 15 clinics across Greece and Cyprus, Advanced Hair Clinics maintains an active presence at international Hair Restoration congresses, where Dr. Vekris and members of the medical team present clinical experience and exchange scientific knowledge with colleagues from around the world.
His participation in Paris followed his appearance at the FUE GLOBAL World Congress 2026 in Guangzhou, China, reflecting a particularly active international scientific program throughout 2026.
This time, the focus on complications related to local anesthesia highlighted a fundamental principle of modern hair transplantation: advances in surgical techniques and increasingly demanding aesthetic outcomes must always develop alongside a strong commitment to patient safety.
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