Dr. Catherine Bergeret Galley is a board-certified plastic surgeon internationally recognized for her work in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. She trained in Paris and the United States and has extensive experience in maxillofacial surgery, reconstructive surgery, facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, body contouring, fat transfer, fillers, and stem cell stimulation.
Education
Specialized Studies Diploma in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery – University of Paris VII Denis Diderot, Xavier Bichat Faculty of Medicine, awarded in 1994 and issued in Paris in 1995.
Professional Experience
Dr. Bergeret Galley completed her residency in France, including training in maxillofacial surgery, reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic surgery. She served as chief resident and assistant at the University of Paris V and worked as a consultant in post-traumatic and orthopedic reconstructive surgery at Garches Hospital.
Professional Memberships
She belongs to several major plastic and aesthetic surgery societies, including SOFCPRE, SOFCEP, ASAPS, ISAPS, and ICAPS. She is also an honorary member of the Plastic Surgery Society of Buenos Aires and a member of the French Academy of Surgery.
Leadership Positions
President of SOFCEP in 2023. President of ICAPS from 2022 to 2024. General Secretary of SNCPRE from 2014 to 2024 and President since 2024.
Areas of Expertise
Aesthetic facial rejuvenation, reconstructive surgery, aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring after obesity, genital surgery, fat transfer, fillers, stem cell stimulation, and regenerative aesthetic techniques.
Publications & Presentations
Reviewer and section board editor for the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery journal. She writes articles on fillers, fat transfer, and body contouring surgery, and teaches a practical approach to new fillers.