There is a great deal of talk about artificial intelligence, often mixing enthusiasm and concern. As a surgeon, my conviction is simple: AI is a tool in the service of people, never a substitute for the doctor. Used well, it lets me devote more time to what truly matters — listening to and caring for my patients.

Concrete use cases

In my practice, AI plays a role on several levels, always outside medical decision-making, which remains strictly human:

  • Patient information: a conversational assistant on my website answers frequent questions around the clock, in several languages, and directs people to a consultation.
  • Educational content: the articles on this blog, in French, English and Spanish, are prepared with the help of AI tools, then reviewed and validated by me to guarantee their accuracy.
  • Scientific monitoring: automated tracking of publications flags relevant studies, which I always verify at the source.
  • Organisation: administrative management, reminders, repetitive tasks — time given back to the care relationship.

One point is essential: none of this touches diagnosis or surgical indication. AI prepares, assists and informs; the surgeon decides, operates and bears responsibility.

An experience shared at the IMCAS Academy

On 2 July 2026, I had the pleasure of speaking at an IMCAS Academy webinar entitled 'The Impact of AI on the Practice of Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery', in scientific partnership with the SOFCEP (French Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons). My talk focused on agentic artificial intelligence in support of a private plastic surgery practice: my hands-on experience with an autonomous, sovereign agent that assists me daily while keeping my data under my control.

This subject — how an AI agent can support a practice without compromising confidentiality or medical ethics — matters to me. It illustrates one conviction: technology only has value if it serves the patient and respects medical confidentiality.

My line: AI in the service of people

Plastic surgery will always remain a deeply human art: a hand, an eye, a relationship of trust. Artificial intelligence replaces none of that. It simply helps me be more available, better informed and more responsive — so that technology fades behind care.

The best technology is the kind you forget: it gives you back time, attention and peace of mind.

Source: IMCAS Academy — webinar 'The Impact of AI on the Practice of Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery', 2 July 2026, in scientific partnership with SOFCEP.

Disclaimer: artificial intelligence is used in my practice for information, organisation and educational purposes. It never intervenes in diagnosis, indication or the surgical act, which are the exclusive domain of medical judgement. This article is for information only and does not replace a consultation.