
Sebastian Torres Farr, MD
Born 15.10.1978 in Santiago de Chile
Owner of beauty clinics in Rome and Florence
EDUCATION
Maxillo Facial Surgery Specialist, obtained with maximum distinction, March 2013, Messina University, Italy.
Qualifying examination to medical practice in Italy, February 2007.
MD degree validation, Catania University, Italy, October 2006.
MD degree validation, Nuevo Leon Monterrey University, Mexico, December 2004.
Medical doctor degree, Catholic University of Santiago Chile, January 2004, obtained with maximum distinction.
MASTERS
Master in Breast Surgery, Humanitas Group, Medical Evidence, Milan 2015-2016.
Master in Open Rhinoseptoplasty, Sacro Cuore Cattolica University, Roma, 2013-2014.
Master in Dentofacial Abnormalities - Orthognatic Surgery Planning, Ortomax foundation, Madrid, Spain, 2011-2012.
Master in Aesthetic Medicine, International school of Aesthetic medicine, Fatenebenefratelli Foundation, Rome, 2006-2010.
AWARDS
Enrico Follador Award, best congress presentation, SIES 2015, Bologna, Italy.
Antiaging Medical Spa Congress October 1-3rd 2015, best congress presentation, Rome, Italy.
Leibinger Prize, Best EACMFS specialist, Bruges, September 2010.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
General practitioner, Catholic University of Santiago Chile Policlinic, Santiago, Chile, Jan-Feb
Private Practice since 2013, at Raprui surgical center –Rome, Italy.
Maxillo Facial Surgery: Specialty school, Prof. FS De Ponte, 2008 – 2012, G. Martino Policlinic, Messina, Italy.
Aesthetic Medicine: Multimedica Polidiagnostic center, February
2007-March 2008, Catania, Italy.
Plastic Surgery: Morgagni Clinic, Liardo G MD, May 2007- March 2008, Catania, Italy.
Laser and Aesthetic Surgery: Aging Medicalaser
Center, Pulvirenti A MD, May 2007-March 2008, Giarre, Italy.
Doctors without borders (MGZ Chile), director of general surgery unit, Quirihue Hospital, Quirihue, Chile, 2004-2006.
General practitioner, Catholic University of Santiago Chile Policlinic, Santiago, Chile, Jan-Feb 2004.
SURGICAL TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS
Cranio facial and Plastic Aesthetic Surgery, Cleft lip and palate and Cranio facial center, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland, Prof. J Hukki, Jan-Feb 2013.
Technical Skills in Orthognatic Surgery, Maxillo facial institute, Dr F HernandezAlfaro, Teknon Medical Center, Barcelona, Spain, Sept -Dic 2012.
Facial aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, cadaver dissections, Prof. A Rodriguez Baeza, Autonomic University of Barcelona (UAB), July 2011.
Technical Skills in Orthognatic Surgery, Maxillo facial institute, Dr F HernandezAlfaro, Teknon Medical Center, Barcelona, Spain, May-July 2011.
General Maxillofacial surgery training, Vall d’Hebron Hospital, Istitut Catala de la salut, Prof. G. Raspall, Barcelona, Spain, March-July 2011.
Facial fat grafting techniques, Lam Facial Plastic Surgery Center, Dr S Lam, Dallas, TX, USA, Feb-March 2011.
Technical skills in Orthognatic Surgery, Center of Jaws Malformations, Dr G. W. Arnett, Santa Barbara, California, USA, April 2010.
COURSES
Aptos thread lifts, advanced course, November 29, 2015, Rome, Italy.
SIACH Hair transplantation Course, December 3-4, 2015, Nizze, France.
Allergan Botulinum toxin facility tour, Allergan manufacturing facility, Westport Ireland, November 8th 2013.
RFAL (Bodytite): Advanced live surgery, Body and Face remodeling. Mulholland S, De Angelis F. Santa Maria Clinic, Bari, September 25, 2013.
Open Rhinoplasty theorico-practical course. Director: R Domenico. Domimedica Clinic, Rome, April 26-27, 2013.
International Milano Masterclass, Skull base surgery, Rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation, 7th Edition, Directors: P Castelnuovo- P Palma, Milan, Italy, March 2326, 2013.
The Bruges 3D Orthognatic Course "Lobster Course". Directors: J Abeloos, G Swennen. Az Sint-Jan Hospital, Brugge, Belgium. July 2-6, 2012.
Third Bergamo Open Rhinoplasty course: from fundamentals to finesse. Directors: E
Robotti, R Mazzola. Centro Congressi Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy. March 1-3, 2012.
Use of Autologous Platelet derived growth factors in Aesthetic medicine/surgery. Dott. Nicola Zerbinati - Pavia, Centro Medico Agora Milano, Milan, Italy. February 11, 2012.
Orthognatic Surgery Renaissance, Director: M Raffaini, Florence-Four Season Hotel, Italy, February 3-4, 2012.
Advanced MACS lift course, P Verpaele – P Tonnard, EMC center, Ghent Belgium, December 17, 2011.
Advanced Surgical Aesthetic Rejuvenation Course, Directors: G Botti, M. Pelle Ceravolo, Lake Garda, Italy, May 27-29, 2011.
Advanced Aesthetic and Functional Rhinoplasty Course, Director Prof. W. Gublish, Stuttgart, Germany, May 4-6, 2011.
28th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA, March 4-6, 2011.
14th Annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA, March 2,-3 2011.
Advanced Aesthetic Surgery of the face, Master class course, Human cadaver dissection courses. Vienna, Austria, November 12-14, 2010.
Advanced course on the use of hyaluronic acid (Macrolane, Q-med) for body contour remodeling, hands-on, Aemilia medical center, Bologna, Italy, March 4-5, 2010.
Hands-on Laser Lipolysis, Accusculpt, Eutronics, Villa Torri Clinic, Bologna, Italy, November 23-24, 2009.
Dermatologic Laser therapies, Deka Lasers, Catania, Italy, November 14, 2009.
Cosmetic Blepharoplasty and Introduction to Face Lift, Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108 USA, June 26-28, 2009.
Pan European course on the use of bioabsorbable fixation devices in facial rejuvenation & reconstruction, Advantech Surgical, Kings College, Guys Hospital, London, England, 2nd June, 2009.
Topographic anatomy and surgical techniques of temporo mandibular joint, Sapienza, University of Rome, Medicine faculty, Centre du don des corps, Paris, France, December 1-2, 2008.
Orthodontics and Orthognatic Surgery. A Comprehensive Interactive Advanced Facial Reconstruction Course, Arnett Facial Reconstruction Courses, Inc. Santa Barbara, California, USA, October 19–24, 2008.
Advances in Orthognatic Surgery - W Arnett, J Cifuentes- Italian society of maxillofacial surgery, Verona, May 2008.
Doctor Seminar Course, Korean Society of Plastic Surgery, Surgical techniques on cadavers Fat Autologous Muscle Injection, Rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift, Manila, Philippines, July 2007.
Use of Polylactic acid in facial reconstruction, Sanofi aventis, Fatenebenefratelli Foundation, Rome, January 2007.
New techniques in Dermo-aesthetics, for face remodeling, Q-med, Catania, November 2006.
Application techniques for fillers, botulinum toxin, and subscision, D Hexsel Dermatologic Clinic, Porto Alegre, Brazil, August 2006.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Chillan, Chile, December 2005.
CPR basic and advanced for adults, Chilean Cardiologic Society, Chillan, Chile, October 2004.
PUBLICATIONS
1- Torres S. Nasal volumetric remodeling with the aid of a new stabilized hyaluronic acid dermal filler EMJ Dermatol 2015;3(1).
2- Torres Farr S, Trivisonno A. Differential Fat Harvesting. Plas Aesthet Res 2014; 1(3):103-107.
3- Toietta G, Trevisonno A, Torres S. Harvest of superficial layers of fat using a micro cannula and isolation of adipose tissue-derived stromal and vascular cells. Aesthet Surg J 2014; 34(4):601-613.
4- Torres S, Hamilton M, Sanches E, et al. Neutralizing antibodies to botulinum neurotoxin type A in aesthetic medicine: five case reports. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol.2013; 7:11-7.
5- Torres S, Scesa C, Bartoletti CA. GHK-Cu Complex in Cosmetology. Rev Italiana Med Est 2011; 35(3): 455-71.
6- P Mastellone, G Micali, S Torres. The role of telemedicine in maxillo-facial trauma. It J Maxillofacial Surg 2009; 20: 111-3.
7- Proietti L, Spicuzza L, Di maria A, Polosa R, Torres S, Asero V, Di maria G. Occurrence of non-occupational malignant pleural mesothelioma due to asbestos and non-asbestos fibers: a systematic literature review. Monaldi Arch for Chest Medicine 2006, 65(4)210-216.
8- Torres S. Injectable skin fillers adverse effects. Rev Italiana Med Est, 2009, 33(3)395-420.
9- Perez-cotapos ML, Torres S, Valdes R, Santander P, Guic E. Psicological stress in psoriasis. DCMQ 2004; 2(3).
10- Barria K, Hasson A, Tieppo L, Vera C, Torres S. Quantification study of palmar hiperhidrosis response to salt micropulverizate aluminium treatment. Rev Chilena Dermatol 2005; 29(4): 245-248.
11- Torres S, Castillo C, Sanfuentes F. Pigmentary urticaria. Rev Chilena Dermatol 2004.
12- Sandoval J, Valdes R, Gonzalez S, Torres S. Localized nodular cutaneous amiloidosis. Rev Chilena Dermatol 2003; 19(3): 213.
13- Fajre X, Valdes R, Torres S. Dermic and subcutaneous implants adverse effects. Rev Chilena Dermatol 2003; 19(3): 178-185.
14- Silva S, Castillo C, Gonzalez S, Torres S. Moulin linear atrofoderma. Rev Chilena Dermatol 2004; 20(1):60.
15- Balestrini C, Silva S, Gonzalez S, Torres S. Foreign body reaction due to dermic gluteal implant of silicone. Rev Chilena Dermatol 2004;20(1): 60.
16- Fajre X, Valdes R, Torres S. Keratoelastoidosis marginalis. Rev Chilena Dermatol 2004; 20(2): 127.
17- Hasson A, Valdes R, Torres S. Lingual herpes in HIV patient. Rev Chilena Dermatol 2004; 20(3):195.
18- Balestrini C, De la cruz C, Gonzalez S, Torres S. Gorlin Symdrome. Rev Chilena Dermatol 2004.
19- Zegpi MS, Reeves P, Gonzalez S, Torres S. Segmental neurofibromathosis. Rev Chilena Dermatol 2004.
20- Zegpi MS, Castillo C, Gonzalez S, Torres S. Umbilical polyp. Rev Chilena Dermatol 2004; 20(4): 284.
21- Torres S, Urrutia E, Romero MI. Adictions in chilean youth. Ped al dia 2004; 20(1) 73-76.
22- Torres S, Pacheco B. The genogram and its importance in clinical practice. Ped al dia 2003; 19(5) 19-23.
BOOKS
Botulinum Toxins: Mechanisms of Action, Emerging Therapeutic Uses and clinical outcomes. Nova Science Publishers NY, USA. August 2015. Chapters: i) - Resistance to Botulinum toxin in aesthetics ii) - Botulinum toxins: a matter of dilution. iii) - Transdermal delivery of Botulinum toxin with dermic pen for hyperhidrosis.
A textbook of Advanced Oral and Maxillo facial Surgery-Volume 3. Chapter 32. Management of common complications in Rhinoplasty and Medical Rhinoplasty. Intechopen, Rijeka, Croatia. August 2016.
CONGRESS PRESENTATIONS
1) European Congress of Breast Reconstructive Surgery December 10-12th 2015, Milano, Auditorium Il Sole; Oral presentation: Grading fat grafts.
2) XXXVI Italian Congress of Aesthetic Medicine, May 15-17, 2015, Rome, Italy. Oral presentation; Fat graft calibration.
3-4) XXXV Italian Congress of Aesthetic Medicine, May 23-25, 2014, Rome, Italy. Oral presentations: i) Subcision: incisionless dissection ii) Resistance to Botulinum toxin in aesthetics.
5) Closed systems fat harvesting lecture. International congress SIES, February 28, March 1-2. Bologna, Italy.
6) Global Facial Harmony lecture, and workshops. XI Mexican Congress of Aesthetic Medicine, February 21-22, 2014. World trade Center, Mexico City, Mexico.
7-8) XXXIV Italian Congress of Aesthetic Medicine, May 10-12, 2013, Rome, Italy. Lectures: i) Thinning the Implants for the correction of the temples area. ii) Differential fat harvesting.
9) Use of Botulinum Toxin, 1st National Congress of Cosmetic Dermatology, SPDV, Sana Lisboa Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal, April 19-21, 2013.
10)Botulinum toxin off-label indications, 25th National Congress of Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SEME) International Convention Center, Barcelona, Spain. February 21, 2013.
11)IV Sicilian aesthetic medicine symposium, Merz workshop, Palermo, November 10th 2012.
12)Skin boosters-Vital Restylane (Azzalure –Gallderma) workshop, Portuguese Dermatologic Congress, Lisbon, October 19-20th 2012.
13)Botulinum Toxin: Use, efficacy and safety. Updates in Aesthetic medicine. New combined technologies, Casa di Don Bosco Clinic, March 24, 2012, Soverato, Italy.
14-15) XXXII Italian Congress of Aesthetic Medicine, May 18-20, 2012, Rome, Italy.
- Lectures: i) Rinofiller ii) Lipofilling myth and truths iii) Botulinum Toxin: a matter of dilution. S Torres Farr.
16)Nose & Face the world. Int.l IFFPSS Congress, May 9-12, 2012, Rome, Italy. -
Oral presentation: SNIF & Mesofat for neck and décolleté rejuvenation. S Torres Farr
17)3rd Congress of Aesthetic Medicine AIdME Puglia and Basilicata. Use Simplicity and flexibility: Speywood botulinum toxin model. Sheraton Nicolaus Hotel, Bari, Italy. April 20-21, 2012.
18-20) 20th International conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, November 14, 2011, Santiago, Chile.
-Lecture: i) Ancillary procedures in orthognatic surgery: the importance of customizing treatments. S Torres Farr, F Hernandez-Alfaro.
-Posters: ii)-Hardware-related complications in mandibular reconstructions: our clinical series. C Bescos Atin, J Pamias Romero, M Artajona, S Torres, et Al.
iii)-Bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws: our experience and current Italian guidelines. FS De Ponte, S Torres Farr.
21) XXXII Italian Congress of Aesthetic Medicine, The GHK/Cu complex tripeptide in cosmetology, oral presentation, May 6-8, 2011, Rome, Italy.
22-25) XX Congress of the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery, September 14-18, 2010, Bruges, Belgium.
- Lecture: i)- Allogenic Bone grafts in gross post traumatic maxillary reconstructions; our experience in 20 consecutive cases. Falzea R, Torres S, et Al.
E-Posters: ii)-Post traumatic ethmoidal mucocele with orbital erosion and acute exophtalmus in pediatric age. Falzea R, Torres S, et Al.
iii)- ONJ by biphosphonates: advanced medications on oral mucosa lesions. Catalfamo L, Torres S, et Al.
iv)- Allogenic Bone grafts in gross post traumatic maxillary reconstructions; our experience in 20 consecutive cases. Falzea R, Torres S, et Al.
26) Sicilian Symposium on Dermo and aesthetic Surgery. June 12-13, 2010, Acireale, Catania. Fractional CO2 laser. Oral presentation. Torres S.
27) Italian Congress of docence in Odontostomathology and Maxillo facial surgery. April 22-25, 2009, Rome. Anatomic Variation of mandibular nerve – case report. Catalfamo L, Petrocelli M, Torres S, et Al.
28)XIX Congress of the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery, September 9-12-2008, Bologna, Italy, Poster: Role of erythropoietin in alveolar nerve injuries C Nava, F Romano, S Torres Farr, et Al.
29)Annual Congress of latinoamerican dermatologists, 2004, Peru. Poster: Linear IgA deposits Molgo M, Valdes R, Torres S.
30)XLIII Congress of Chilean pediatric society, November 2003, Valdivia, Chile. Poster: Tabaco consume in adolescents; an epidemiologic vision. Romero B, Urrutia E, Torres S, et Al.
31)XXIII Congress of Chilean Public Health. October 2003, Santiago, Chile. Poster: Poliadictions in adolescents; an actual perspective. Urrutia E, Romero B, Torres S, et Al.
32)XV Ibero-Latinoamericanic Congress of Dermatology, October 2003, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Poster: Diferential diagnosis of cutaneous granulomatous diseases, micobacteriosis? Molgo M, Barria K, Concha M, Gonzalez S, Torres S.
33)Congress of the Chilean society for Nefrology, hipertension and trasplant, September 2001, Viña del mar, Chile. Poster: greater suceptibility to renal failure in rats with low calikrein expression. C Vio, S Torres, M Souyet.
CONGRESSES
- Congress of Spanish Society of fat transplant (SETGRA), Madrid Spain, November 30th, 2012.
- MAEXS (Merz Aesthetics European Expert Summit, Amsterdam, Nederland, November, 16-18th 2012.
- XXXI Italian Congress of Aesthetic Medicine, May 2010, Rome, Italy.
- XXX Italian Congress of Aesthetic Medicine, May 2009, Rome, Italy.
- Bisphosphonates Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws: Actual debate, 21-22 March 2008, Messina, Italy.
- XXIX Italian Congress of Aesthetic Medicine, May 2008, Rome, Italy.
- XXVIII Italian Congress of Aesthetic Medicine, May 2007, Rome, Italy
- Open Problems in Respiratory Medicine, February 2007, Catania, Italy.
- IX Dermatologic Day, Alemana Clinic. October 2003, Santiago, Chile.
COURSES as Faculty
Advanced fat grafting techniques. Advanced Medical. Director of the course. Skinlaser surgical center, Rome, Italy, November 14th 2015.
Advanced fat grafting techniques. Advanced Medical. Director of the course. Skinlaser surgical center, Rome, Italy, September 26th 2015.
Invited professor for Open Rhinoseptoplasty master 2014-2015, Sacro Cuore Catholic University, Rome Italy.
Basic fat grafting techniques. Advanced Medical. Director of the course. Myself surgical center, Rome, Italy, December 6, 2014.
Volume & Expression 2. Director of the course. Nackakliniken, Stockholm, Sweden, November 28-29, 2014.
Fat grafts and stem cell enhancement, Hyatt Hotel, IMACE clinic, Stemcel Beauty, Santiago, Chile, August 5, 2014.
II. Internat. Symposium on Maxilo facial aesthetics. Invited professor for course and workshops on infiltrative techniques, Hotel Radisson, Santiago/Chile. May 9-10, 2014
Eye Frame course, Barcelona, Spain. Cadaver dissection course on endoscopic facelift, blepharoplasty complications and periocular fat grafting. Course Director. Casa Fuster Hotel – UAB anatomy department. November 23-24, 2013.
Galderma full face approach workshops. Barcelona – Malaga October 23-24, 2013.
Dermo aesthetic congress, Mexico DF, titular professor, October 17-19th 2013.
Q-med day, Bilbao, Spain. Botulinum Toxin Workshop; dilutions, potency and diffusion, September 22, 2013.
Volume & Expression. Theorical-practical course on advanced lipofilling, fillers and botulinum toxin techniques. Course Director. Domimedica Clinic, Rome, July18-20, 2013.
Master “Updates in Facial Infiltratives”, Madrid, Spain, Ortomax medical center, October 5-6th (1st module) December 1-2nd (2nd module) 2012. Titular Professor.
Use of Botulinum Toxin (Azzalure-Gallderma) in Aesthetics. Stella Di Mare Hotel. Dec 3, 2011. Palmi - Reggio Calabria, Italy.
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Mother language
Italian: Advanced level, with Catania University certification for medical language.
English: Advanced level, with Cambridge University First Certificate Exam (FCE) accreditation.
Portuguese: Intermediate level
French: Basic Level
German: Basic Level
MEMBERSHIPS
1- Association of Plastic Aesthetic Italian Surgeons (AICPE)
2- European Association of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS)
3- European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery (EACMFS)
4- Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery (SIME)
5- Spanish society of fat transplant (SETGRA)
PATENTS
Food and similar automatic dispenser,
Italian patent 1397075, US patent US 8504197B2.
Composition and Periodical Delivery System for Cellular Rejuvenation,
US patent US8900559B2.