Francesco Sisto

Dr

Francesco Sisto

Biography

After graduating in Medicine and Surgery and specialising in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the University of Bari, Dr Sisto went on to complete the prestigious two-year Master’s degree in Trichological Sciences at the University of Florence. Throughout his studies and career, he has worked at numerous international hospitals, gaining further experience and refining his surgical skills.

A member of various national and international medical and surgical associations, such as SICPRE (Italian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) and ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery), he has held a number of prestigious and senior positions.

Training

  • 1991: Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Bari, 110/110 with distinction
  • 1997: Specialisation in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Bari, 50/50 with distinction
  • 2010: Master’s Degree in Trichology, University of Florence (academic year 2008/2009)
  • 1991: Licence to practise medicine (Italy)
  • 1991: Registered with the Medical Register (BA), no. 9683
  • 2016: Registered with the General Medical Council (UK), registration no. 7531503
  • 2021: Registered with the General Medical Council (UK), registration no. 7531503
  • 2022: Recognition of Specialisation, Switzerland
  • 2021: Professional accreditation, Albania

Memberships and Registrations

Sicpre

Member of SICPRE

Iishrs

Member of the ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery)

International Experience

  • 09/1991 – Research Fellow, Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Helsinki
  • 02–08/1995 – Erasmus, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lausanne
  • 02–04/1997 – Resident, Cattinara Hospital, Trieste
  • 08/1997 – Intern, Nordström Hospital, Helsinki
  • 04/2015 – Visiting Scholar, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan

Academic Appointments

  • 2016–2018 – Subject Expert, Plastic Surgery, University of Bari
  • Present – Postgraduate Training Tutor, University of Bari

Teaching and Conference Activities

  • 09/2013 – Lecturer and organiser, 1st SICPRE Hair Transplantation Course
  • 06–10/2015 – Lecturer, Course on Difficult Ulcers, Policlinico di Bari
  • 12/2014 – Speaker, 4th International Course on Alopecia, Nice
  • 2015–2017 – Lecturer, Physiotherapy, University of Bari (Plastic Surgery)
  • 2022 – Lecturer, AIMS Trichology Course