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THE Aesthetic Show
april 12 - 15 2012

Faculty

One of the most important components of a successful educational program is the quality of its faculty. THE Aesthetic Show™ offers a world-class faculty comprised of thought leaders and leading practitioners in the aesthetic community. These seasoned professionals have both the strong theoretical understanding and practical experience to assist our attendees in the development of new ideas and services for their patients.

Various medical professionals in the fields of cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, otolaryngology, oculoplastic surgery, general surgery and practice management provide education in a wide variety of didactic, live patient and interactive formats.

THE Aesthetic Show also provides real world examples and case studies to help attendees in all stages of an aesthetic practice. A collection of business leaders both in and outside of the aesthetic community will present and discuss various best practices as well as financial and general practice management topics to help aesthetic medical practices and their staff reach the next level of success.

 
Shino Bay Aguilera, D.O.
Dr. Aguilera is a cosmetic dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon and a cosmetic laser expert. Dr. Aguilera is dual board certified with a fellowship in dermatology from the American College of Osteopathic Dermatology. He is a clinical researcher, publisher and an assistant professor of dermatology for five universities including: University of Miami (Miami, Fla.), NOVA University (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.), Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Brandenton, Fla.) Suncoast University (Clearwater, Fla.) and Universidad del Rosario in Bogata, Colombia. Dr. Aguilera travels the world teaching physicians the proper use of the newest laser advances and cosmetic techniques, and participates in FDA clinical trial studies. The Shino Bay Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Institute has been officially certified as one of the world's only prestigious "Laser Centers of Excellence" and advanced physician training center for the entire U.S. and Latin America. Dr. Aguilera is a resource for several television stations including CBS, NBC, MegaTV and Telemundo, as well as the prestigious New Beauty magazine.
 
Syed Amiry, M.D.
Dr. Amiry is a board certified, leading expert in the field of dermatology with over seven years experience in cosmetic dermatology. He received his medical degree from AT Still University (Kirksville, Mo.), and completed his dermatology residency at Geisinger Health Systems (Danville, Pa.). Dr. Amiry also completed specialized training in cosmetic, laser and skin cancer surgery (Mohs) under the guidance of a world renowned team of dermatologists. He also practiced at the Murad Medical Group (Los Angeles, Calif.). Dr. Amiry currently serves on the adjunct clinical faculty at Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine (Pikeville, Ky.) and is a trainer for Alma Lasers.
 
Richard A. Baxter, M.D.
Dr. Baxter is a board certified plastic surgeon who has been practicing in the Seattle area for 20 years. In 2009 he was voted “Western Washington’s Favorite Plastic Surgeon” by viewers of the KING-5 television show Evening Magazine. He is a past president of the Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has pioneered several new techniques and published extensively. Dr. Baxter has been recognized as an expert in plastic surgery and anti-aging by local and national broadcast media, and has been featured in Allure, Elle, WebMD, Spa Magazine, AOL and New Beauty. He is a clinical educator for several cosmetic surgery and non-surgical products and procedures. A former clinical faculty member of the University of Washington School of Medicine, he now devotes his time to his busy private practice and clinical research. Dr. Baxter is also the author of the award-winning book Age Gets Better with Wine: New Science for a Healthier, Better, and Longer Life, which reveals the sometimes controversial developments in anti-aging science based on wine.
 

Risha Bellomo, M.P.A.S., P.A.-C

Ms. Bellomo has over 18 years of healthcare experience and specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology, with a background in primary care and emergency medicine. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in microbiology with a minor in chemistry at the University of Florida, and went on to earn a Master’s Degree as a physician assistant through the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. Ms. Bellomo is currently employed with Advanced Dermatology in Orlando, Fla., where she has worked alongside Matt Leavitt, M.D., for the last ten years. She is the Central Florida representative and co-founder of the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.  She is the cosmetic columnist for the Journal of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the PA columnist for Advance for NPs and PAs. Ms. Bellomo is a faculty preceptor for Nova Southeastern University and University of Florida, and she is also the president and founder of Practical Medical Solutions, LLC and Bellomo Consulting, Inc.
 
Andre Berger, M.D.

Dr. Berger is the driving force behind Rejuvalife Vitality Institute, a cosmetic and anti-aging medical practice located in Beverly Hills, Calif. With the strong belief that a balance of cosmetic procedures, anti-aging medicine, traditional medicine, and complementary therapies are the keys to our emotional, physical and mental well-being, Dr. Berger is at the forefront of this emerging and innovative specialty. Dr. Berger received his Medical Degree from University of Ottawa and completed his residency training at McGill University in internal medicine and clinical pharmacology. Dr. Berger has been board certified in emergency medicine for 20 years, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, as well as the American Board of Holistic Medicine. He is also an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, the American Holistic Medical Association, the American College of Nutrition, the American Academy of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the American Association of Bariatric Physicians. Dr. Berger is the author of the forthcoming book, Younger Than Yesterday: The Beverly Hills Anti-Aging Prescription, and several other publications. He has been published in prestigious medical journals, interviewed by news media, a guest speaker at numerous international aesthetic congresses and trade shows, and an instructor and innovator for many cutting-edge cosmetic procedures.

 
Mark Berman, M.D., F.A.C.S
Dr. Berman practices cosmetic surgery in the West Los Angeles area and is the immediate past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Although he graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), he is currently a clinical instructor in facial plastic surgery at the University of Southern California. Dr. Berman is well known for his work with fat grafting, particularly to restore the three-dimensional volume of the aging face. He is also the first surgeon to use Gore-Tex materials in cosmetic surgery, not only pioneering their use in facial surgery, but he also holds a patent on an e-PTFE breast implant device – the Pocket Protector® – used to repair or prevent capsule contracture in breast augmentation. Dr. Berman has authored a novel titled Substance of Abuse which is a controversial sexy thriller that suggests a solution to the war on drugs.
 
Patrick Bitter, Jr., M.D.

Patrick Bitter Jr., M.D., is a dermatologist certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He received his medical degree and dermatology training at Stanford University School of Medicine. Since 1986, Dr. Bitter, Jr., has maintained a private practice specializing in dermatology, skin cancer surgery and cosmetic surgery in Los Gatos and Beverly Hills, Calif. Dr. Bitter, Jr. is the developer of the FotoFacial™ and PhotoFacial™ procedures that use pulsed light to treat rosacea, flushing, facial redness and pigment.
 
Martin Braun, M.D.
Dr. Braun has the distinction of being the first physician in Canada to perform laser hair removal over 14 years ago, and he currently injects more BOTOX than any other practitioner in Canada. Dr. Braun received his medical degree from the University of British Columbia and completed his core surgical training at Vancouver General Hospital (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada). Dr. Braun has devoted his practice exclusively to cosmetic rejuvenation procedures since 1996 at the Vancouver Laser and Skin Care Center.
 
Gregory Buford, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Buford is a board certified plastic surgeon currently practicing in Denver, Colo. As a graduate of the Baker / Stuzin / Baker Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship in Miami, he is one of the few cosmetic plastic surgeons in the Rocky Mountain region to have completed formal post-graduate training. Dr. Buford holds higher degrees from the Georgetown University School of Medicine and the University of California, San Diego where he received his major in literature with an emphasis in writing. His practice is limited exclusively to aesthetic medicine with an emphasis on breast enhancement, body contouring, and minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. Due to this extensive background, he currently participates on a number of advisory councils for organizations such as Mentor Corporation and Allergan, Inc. In addition, he is the lead author on the plastic surgery practice management text, Beauty and the Business, which was released in January of 2010, as well as the founder of “be”, one of the leading online consumer resources for expert information in the health / beauty / wellness space.
 
Joseph S. Cervone, MD
In private practice since 1986, Dr. Cervone is a member of the teaching staff of the Department of Medicine at St. Barnabas Medical Center (Livingston, N.J.). Based in West Orange, New Jersey, he is also a faculty member of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and a fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. In 2004, Dr. Cervone received a certificate from the Masters Program in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Education. He trained clinically in Boston with nationally known professors of dermatology at Harvard (Cambridge, Mass.), Yale (New Haven, Conn.), and Dartmouth (Hanover, N.H.) who authored many of the texts for laser skin care and photo rejuvenation.
 
Adil Ceydeli, M.D., M.S.
Dr. Ceydeli obtained a Master of Science degree in Anatomy, Cell Biology and Injury Sciences at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. His extensive research on the basic science of cell biology and scarless wound healing has won numerous awards, and his graduation thesis was published in the surgical basic science journal, Shock. Dr. Ceydeli began his general surgery training at New York Methodist Hospital. Upon completion of his training, he started his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia. After finishing his plastic surgery training, Dr. Ceydeli also completed a prestigious aesthetic fellowship with Robert Flowers, M.D., one of the most innovative aesthetic plastic surgeons of the century. Dr. Ceydeli was included in the 2007 Guide to America's Top Plastic Surgeons by Consumers' Research Council of America, and in multiple editions of Who's Who® in America. He was named one of the emerging leaders in healthcare and medicine. He is double board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and currently a full time attending plastic surgeon in Panama City, Fla.
 
Greg Chernoff, M.D. F.R.C.S.
Dr. Chernoff is a triple board certified aesthetic facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. His practice is dedicated exclusively to aesthetic plastic surgery, hair replacement surgery and cosmetic laser therapy. His laser research has been instrumental in developing and refining accepted laser techniques now utilized by physicians worldwide. He is a frequent guest on national and international news shows such as Dateline NBC, ABC and CBS Nightly News, the BBC Worldnews, Newsweek and W magazines. Dr. Chernoff continues to be a leading innovator of advanced laser technology.
 
Kristin Comella
Kristin Comella has over 12 years of experience in corporate entities with expertise in regenerative medicine, training and education, research, product development and senior management. Ms. Comella has been a member of the Bioheart Inc., senior management team since 2004 and is currently serving as the CSO. Bioheart is a publically traded company focusing on the discovery, development and commercialization of autologous cell therapies for the treatment of chronic and acute heart damage and peripheral vascular disease. Ms. Comella was appointed as Bioheart’s vice president of R&D and corporate development in December 2008. Since joining Bioheart in September 2004, she has played a major role in managing the product development, manufacturing and quality systems. In addition, Ms. Comella is co-founder and CEO of Stemlogix, LLC and CSO of the Ageless Regenerative Institute. The Ageless and Stemlogix programs involve education, training, technology and support in delivering regenerative medicine to clinicians and veterinarians.  Ms. Comella has over ten years of cell culturing experience including building and managing the stem cell laboratory at Tulane University's Center for Gene Therapy. She also developed stem cell therapies for osteoarthritis at Osiris Therapeutics. Ms. Comella holds an M.S. in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of South Florida.
 
Angelo Cuzalina, M.D., D.D.S.
Dr. Cuzalina was elected as the president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery for 2011. He began his post-graduate education at Oklahoma State University (Stilwater, Okla.), graduating with a degree in physiology and went on to obtain a medical degree from the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) and a dental degree from Baylor University (Waco, Texas). Dr. Cuzalina completed an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency followed by a full body cosmetic surgery fellowship where his mentors were former presidents of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and he is board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery as well as the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has been in private practice, exclusive to cosmetic surgery, in Tulsa, Oklahoma since 1998 where he runs an AAAHC accredited surgery center with full time anesthesia and nursing staff along with overnight courtesy guest suites. Dr. Cuzalina hosts and is program chairman for several AACS and ACCME accredited live cosmetic surgery workshops every year and is the chairman and program director for an AACS Accredited Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Program in full body and facial cosmetic surgery. As an author, Dr. Cuzalina has written key articles and book chapters in major medical publications on a variety of cosmetic surgery topics to include facial, breast and body procedures. He is routinely asked to lecture across the United States and internationally and has given well over 100 lectures across the globe relating to cosmetic surgery topics.
 
Robert Daniels, Ph.D.
Dr. Daniels, chief executive officer of Elastagen Pty. Ltd., has successfully guided the clinical stage of Elastatherapy™ treatments from its early research phase to the current clinical development. Prior to joining Elastagen, Dr. Daniels spent the previous ten years working across a broad range of the life science industry including contract research, medical devices and therapeutics. He has been successful in raising capital, managing in- and out- licensing programs, joint venture creation and managing product development programs. Dr. Daniels experience includes University spin-outs and he has worked in the U.K., Australia and Hong Kong. During his research career Dr. Daniels had a particular focus on developmental biology and regenerative medicine, working in the fields of embryology, stem cells and biomaterials. Dr. Daniels earned his Ph.D. from University College London and a master's degree in entrepreneurship and innovation from the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship.
 
Jason B. Diamond, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Diamond is a board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is also a board certified head and neck surgeon, otolaryngologist and fellow of the American College of Surgeons, who received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine (Rochester, N.Y.). After completing his five-year residency, Dr. Diamond chose to hone his skills by learning from top experts in the field. He spent two years seeking out the leading facial plastic surgeons worldwide, studying and operating with them to learn their secrets and perfect his craft. This self-motivated training enabled Dr. Diamond to master an extensive variety of facial enhancement techniques and his broad base of knowledge, combined with his sense of artistry, allows him to tailor his approach to each individual patient. Dr. Diamond has been recognized by multiple sources including Harpers Bazaar, E Entertainment and NBC as being one of the top facial plastic surgeons in his field.
 
Nedra Dodds, M.D.
Dr. Dodds received her medical degree with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. She has fused integrative methods of multi-disciplinary surgical and minimally invasive procedures, with a multi-cultural approach. These methods, combined with the evidence-based practice of administering nutritional supplements, bio-identical hormones and customized lifestyle changes have helped to reverse the typical signs of aging. Dr. Dodds' practice: Opulence Aesthetic Medicine won the Best Skin Care category in 2008, 2009 and 2010 for the Atlanta Metro Area, and Dr. Dodds was also voted one of the best physicians in Atlanta by Jezebel Magazine. Her practice has been featured on television including the Bravo network.
 
Tracy L. Drumm
Tracy Drumm, Vice President of IF Marketing (Chicago, Ill.), specializes in the development of unique and innovative marketing tools for aesthetic practices around the world. She is known for her unique, creative and easy-to-implement marketing strategies that have proven to deliver explosive results. Tracy has co-authored two books, THRIVE: Pearls to Prosper in Any Economy and Keys to Success: Marketing & Practice Management. Additionally, she regularly contributes editorial content to leading trade publications.
 

Bryan Edelstein
Mr. Edelstein is director of strategic partnerships and consulting at Everyday Health, Inc., one of the largest companies in Internet health and wellness. Their sites attract over 30 million visitors per month. Mr. Edelstein is a seasoned entrepreneur specializing in sales management, marketing, media and business operations. He has founded, owned and operated multiple successful businesses, both online and offline. Prior to joining Everyday Health, Inc., Mr. Edelstein published one of the five leading independent college / young professional publications in the country, while also creating the largest national network of affiliated independent youth publications in the U.S. Mr. Edelstein has identified and developed core strategies that the most successful physicians have used to attract more patients, multiply referrals, fill their waiting rooms and dramatically increase their take-home income – all while saving countless hours each month.
 
Stephen W. Eubanks, M.D.
Dr. Eubanks is a board certified dermatologist who has practiced in the Denver, Colo. area since 1984. He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma (Norman, Okla.) and his dermatology training from Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver. He began his dermatology career at the University Park Medical Clinic and established the Laser Center at University Park in 1989. When the University Park site closed, Dr. Eubanks helped establish the Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park. Dr. Eubanks is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (Boulder, Colo.). Dr. Eubanks has a long-standing full service dermatology practice that includes skin cancer surgery, standard dermatology care, cosmetic dermatology and comprehensive experience in skin laser surgery. The laser surgery includes the one of the states first vascular laser surgery centers that treats children with vascular birthmarks, adults with facial blood vessels and abnormal leg veins and scars and stretch marks.
 
Amy M. Fowler, M.D.
Dr. Fowler is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, N.C.) and is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She completed her undergraduate degree at Duke University (Durham, N.C.) and received her medical degree from UNC School of Medicine in Chapel Hill. Following an internal medicine internship at Moses Cone Hospital (Greensboro, N.C.), she completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Duke Eye Center. She then completed a prestigious three year ASOPRS fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at UNC under the tutelage of Jonathan Dutton, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Fowler’s clinical interests include; the surgical repair of eyelid malpositions (ptosis, entropion, ectropion, etc.) eyelid tumors, eyelid and eyebrow reconstruction following Mohs surgery, brow and forehead lifts, eyelid trauma and reconstruction, lacrimal drainage dysfunction, dry eye, blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm, and facial rejuvenation utilizing a combination of surgery, BOTOX® Cosmetic from Allergan (Irvine, Calif.) and dermal fillers such as Radiesse® and Juvederm® (Allergan).
 
Dana Fox
Dana has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of marketing, sales, customer service, and team building. She is recognized as one of the leading experts in strategic marketing and execution in the cosmetic medical field in both traditional and Internet marketing and is president of Strategic Edge Partners. She is an internationally known speaker, seminar leader and author. Her most recent work, A Brand Apart: A Guide to Successfully Marketing Your Plastic Surgery Practice, was commissioned by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2008. Other accomplishments include numerous articles on marketing, team building, and customer service. Dana's expertise in all facets of cosmetic practice building has led to professional alliances, training seminars and consulting relationships with such groups as: the American Society of Plastic Surgery, Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, and Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Partnering with the best marketing and internet-savvy professionals in the field (writers, graphic designers, internet marketing specialists), her company provides a full spectrum of marketing services to medical practices and their suppliers.
 

Stewart Gandolf
Mr. Gandolf is one of America's most experienced healthcare marketing experts. He has written for dozens of publications including THE Aesthetic Guide. He has also spoken at hundreds of venues in the U.S. and abroad. He has marketed over 1,500 clients including private practices, hospitals and Fortune 500 corporations. He is also co-founder of Healthcare Success Strategies, a national medical and aesthetic marketing firm.
 

Kathy Gaughran
Ms. Gaughran, a senior marketing strategist and strategic planning specialist, has over 23 years of marketing experience, with over 4,000 practices and other healthcare organizations, including strategic planning, creative development, implementation and consulting. She also has over 18 years as a specialist in aesthetic practices and is a five-time award-winner for excellence in strategic planning. She has guided hundreds of practices with annual revenues well over $10 million and with annual marketing budgets up to $900K. She personally planned media for over 1,500 practices and has extensive experience with both print and broadcast. Ms. Gaughran has contributed over 100 articles for healthcare trade publications and personally developed scores of innovative new strategies. She has extensive experience in marketing analysis, strategy selection, strategic plan creation, positioning / USP, media research and placement. She has successfully transitioned multiple practices from a low reimbursement insurance base to a more profitable cash patient profile. She has trained physicians and their staff on effective conversion techniques and tracking protocols and has identified and implemented profitable external marketing strategies.
 
Dore J. Gilbert, M.D.
In practice since 1979, Dr. Gilbert is a dermatologist, consultant, teacher and sought after speaker of laser, light and radiofrequency solutions for aging skin, rosacea and acne. Dr. Gilbert is the hands-on medical director of Newport Dermatology and Laser Associates in Newport Beach, Calif.
 
Michael H. Gold, M.D.
Dr. Gold is the founder of Gold Skin Care Center, Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa, The Laser and Rejuvenation Center and Tennessee Clinical Research Center located in Nashville, Tenn. He is clinical assistant professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and School of Nursing (Nashville, Tenn.), visiting professor of dermatology for Huashan Hospital, Fudan University (Shanghai, China 11/2006) and visiting professor of dermatology at No. One Hospital of China Medical University (Shenyang, China 11/2008). Dr. Gold is a board certified dermatologist / dermasurgeon who oversees the various facets of the Center’s operations, a combination of medical and surgical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, aesthetic services and research endeavors. He is a member of various editorial boards, works as an associate editor with the majority of dermatology journals and is the author of over 300 published scientific articles, fifteen textbook chapters and editor of two textbooks on Photodynamic Therapy and Global PDT. Dr. Gold is an active member of many of the leading dermatology and laser specialty societies and is the president of the Tennessee Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and treasurer of the American Society of Photodynamic Therapy.
 
Richard M. Goldfarb, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Goldfarb graduated with top honors in surgery from the Finch University of Health Sciences, The University of Chicago Medical School (Chicago, Ill.). He completed his surgical training at Northeastern Ohio College of Medicine (Rootstown, Ohio) and completed additional training in cosmetic surgery in the department of plastic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pa.). He also trained at prestigious Yale University (New Haven, Conn.) and he has 20 years of surgical experience, including liposuction and laser lipolysis. Dr. Goldfarb pioneered the technique to combine Silhouette Lift with fat transfer and Selphyl® for total facial rejuvenation (“The Goldfarb Procedure”). He has performed more than 120 Selphyl® procedures and has trained over 25 physicians worldwide. Dr. Goldfarb is board certified and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Physicians and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Goldfarb’s primary practice is the Center for SmartLipo and SmartSkin in Langhorne, Pa.
 
Miles Graivier, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Graivier of North Atlanta Plastic Surgery (Roswell, Ga.) is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Graivier has authored numerous scientific papers on dermal fillers as well as other subjects. He also pioneered the use of wire subcision as a tool to correct lines, folds and scars. Dr. Graivier has been interviewed numerous times by CNN, FOX and ABC News, as well as magazines including: Allure, Vogue, Italian Vogue, More and New Beauty.
 
Warren Tracy Hankins, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Hankins has been practicing in Las Vegas, Nev. since 2004, and is chief of plastic surgery at Sunrise Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Hankins completed his medical training at Indiana University (Bloomington, Ind.) and his undergraduate training at Davidson College (Davidson, N.C.). He received broad training at the Grand Rapids program, where he worked closely with a premier breast surgeon. Dr. Hankins is also well-versed in cutting-edge cosmetic surgery techniques and is a frequent guest on television shows and networks.
 
Per Hedén, M.D.
Dr. Hedén completed medical training in Stockholm, Sweden at the Karolinska Institute and entered his plastic surgery training program in 1978. He was subsequently one of the driving forces in establishing microsurgery in the region and this led to the first microsurgical operation in Stockholm, performed in 1981. After completing his plastic surgery training in 1982, he held a plastic surgery position in Australia and subsequently pursued plastic surgery research in the United States; first in Springfield, Illinois and later at Harvard University (Boston, Mass). In 1991 he founded and is now chairman of Akademikliniken (Stockholm, Sweden), Europe’s largest private plastic surgery hospital where more than 5,000 procedures are performed per year. Dr Hedén has published more than 50 scientific papers, written a number of textbook chapters in international plastic surgical textbooks and is regularly called upon to comment on plastic surgery issues in daily newspapers and weekly magazines both on the national and international media scene. He has also appeared on many television programs. He is regularly called on to review papers for publication in the Scandinavian Journal of Plastic Surgery and has also been on the Board of Reviewers for International Abstracts of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr Hedén is also member of the editorial board for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal and has written the patient information book “Plastic Surgery and You” published in Swedish 1996, which has since been translated and published in English and Russian.
 

Jamé Heskett M.D.
Dr. Heskett fights the aging process both inside and out. She intimately understands the needs of women in their pursuit of well-being and preservation of youth. Today’s woman is looking for health and beauty solutions that are gentle, highly effective, with minimal downtime and natural results. Dr. Heskett received her medical degree from The George Washington University (Washington, D.C.) and completed her post-graduate residency training at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Wash. where she also received her certificate as a Homeopath in Primary Care. Wellpath has been successfully serving its diverse clientele on the upper east side for ten years.
 
 
Joseph Hkeik, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.G.P., F.F.M.A.C.C.S., D.P.D.
Dr. Hkeik is a cosmetic physician and a general practitioner in North Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. He graduated from Australia's premier medical faculty at Sydney University (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) in 1993. He is a fellow of the college of General Practice and Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery. He is currently the assistant dean of the medical faculty. Dr. Hkeik is a member of the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia. He is highly regarded for his expertise in delivering natural-looking results, drawing from his sense of artistic appreciation and commitment to patient care. He developed the concept of the Triangles of Beauty, a systematic way to communicate, plan, deliver and track results of patient's facial rejuvenation. The media recognize Dr. Hkeik's authority and expertise and frequently call on him to comment on trends, procedures and breakthroughs in cosmetic medicine both on television and in print media. He regularly appears on channel 7's Morning Show in Australia.
 
J. David Holcomb, M.D.
Dr. Holcomb is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon, past president of the Florida Society of Facial Plastic Surgeons and current president of the Sarasota County Medical Society. He completed his residency training at the University of Iowa's Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (Iowa City, Iowa), which is consistently rated among the best in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Dr. Holcomb subsequently completed a fellowship in advanced cosmetic facial plastic surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Alexandria, Va.).
 

Tahl Humes, D.O.
Dr. Humes founded Vitahl in Denver, Colo. with the goal of bringing together a　luxurious spa environment with the safety and professionalism of a medical office. She graduated with a B.S. from Indiana University, completed medical school at Touro University in California, and her residency at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver. Dr. Humes and Vitahl have become known for their cutting edge treatments and advanced injection techniques. She has been interviewed for her cosmetic medical expertise by news affiliates ABC, CBS and NBC. Dr. Humes is a fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American Medical Association (AMA), and the American College of Physicians (ACP). Dr. Humes also practices internal medicine at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver and has participated in Medical Missions in Guatemala through DOCARE International.　

 
Monika G. Kiripolsky, M.D., F.A.A.D.
After completing a three year residency in dermatology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Kiripolsky earned the distinction of becoming a board certified dermatologist through the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Kiripolsky is also a fellowship-trained cosmetic and laser surgeon, having completed an additional year of training through the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. As a board certified dermatologist, she is dedicated to the treatment of all dermatologic conditions, but her research in cosmetic surgery has focused on a myriad of topics including sclerotherapy, the use of various dermal fillers and botulinum toxin preparations, as well as lasers for treating skin discoloration, scarring and wrinkles. She has published numerous articles and has presented her research at several dermatology, dermatologic surgery and cosmetic surgery conferences. Dr. Kiripolsky is also a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
 
Lorrie Klein, M.D.
Dr. Klein attended Rutgers University (New Brunswick, N.J.), graduating summa cum laude. She received her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, completed her internship at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and her residency training in dermatology at the University of California-Irvine, where she won the outstanding Resident Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Klein is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. She has served as assistant clinical professor of dermatology at UCI Medical School, and has supervised dermatology residents in the Dermatology-Plastic Surgery Clinics at the Long Beach V.A. Medical Center. She is a member of the editorial advisory board for THE Aesthetic Guide®, and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She has served as chairperson of the Orange County Skin Cancer Task Force of the American Cancer Society, is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Dermatology Society of Orange County and American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery.
 
Shelena C. Lalji, M.D.
Dr. Lalji, also known as “Dr. Shel”, is the founder and medical director of the Dr. Shel Wellness & Medical Spa in Houston, Texas. An honor graduate of Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta, Ga.), she is a board certified OB/GYN and began practicing in 1997. She founded the Dr. Shel Wellness & Medical Spa in 2006 which is often referred to as “The Ultimate Destination for Wellness & Beauty.” With her thorough experience in medicine, aesthetics and alternative treatments, Dr. Shel believes in the strong connection between the art of beauty and the science of wellness. Dr. Shel has appeared numerous times on many local and national television shows including Great Day Houston, NBC morning and evening news, as well as Wild About Houston, and Latina Voices. She is a national trainer and speaker for various laser, aesthetic, wellness and skin care companies.
 

Dana Lemay
Ms. Lemay comes to the IF Marketing team armed with eight solid years of experience in sales and marketing. Formally a manager of a major medical spa in the Chicagoland area, Ms. Lemay has the perspective and experience to serve our clients working in the same environment she has served in herself. She knows exactly what it is like to work in a busy aesthetic practice, wear five different hats, and excel at growing the business. She is a self-motivated leader who has an undying passion for the aesthetic industry. She loves that working for IF Marketing allows her to offer her expertise and guidance to help other practices excel in this competitive industry. Most of all, she loves that her clients feel comfortable confiding in her with their concerns, ideas and goals
 
Linda Li, M.D.
Dr. Linda Li, one of the world’s most recognized female plastic surgeons, starred in five seasons of Dr. 90210. Viewers connected with on her a real and basic level for she is truly one of them – a working mother who is trying to balance her professional and personal life. After completing undergraduate and medical school in six years at Boston University, she continued her general surgery training at LA County. Her plastic surgery at New York City’s elite New York Presbyterian Hospital was a drastic change from LA County, but the satisfaction of restoring the lives of cancer victims and congenitally deformed individuals was equally rewarding. Now in her eleventh year of private practice in Beverly Hills, Calif., Dr. Li has reached the pinnacle of her professional medical career. Recognized as a leader in plastic surgery, this caring and grounded physician possesses unsurpassed decision making and technical skills. She lends her face and reputation to national charity events and can be seen attending Hollywood’s elite functions.
 
Corey S. Maas, M.D.
Dr. Maas, a cosmetic surgeon in San Francisco, Calif., is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. After earning his medical degree from the University of Florida, College of Medicine, Dr Maas served a general surgery internship and completed a head and neck surgery residency at the St. Louis University College of Medicine. He completed his specialty training with a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at University of California, San Francisco. His academic and clinical achievements earned him a full-time faculty appointment there, serving as chief of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for more than 11 years. During the last 25 years, Dr Maas has dedicated himself to helping advance the field of facial plastic surgery through clinical research, receiving honors and awards for his endeavors, including the prestigious Sir Harold Delf Gillies Award from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has published more than 100 book chapters and articles and is regularly recruited to lecture to medical societies, both nationally and internationally.
 
Daniel Man, M.D.
Dr. Man is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in private practice in Boca Raton, Fla. A noted author, artist, inventor and educator, Dr. Man has devoted his life’s work to helping people look younger and improve their appearance through cosmetic surgery. He is the author of The New Art of Man: Faces of Plastic Surgery, which combines his love of plastic surgery and art. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Man serves on staff of Boca Raton Community Hospital, West Boca Medical Center and Delray Community Hospital. Noted for his work in skin rejuvenation, cosmetic laser surgery, liposuction and face-lifts, he is a frequent guest lecturer at medical conventions. He was named one of South Florida’s “TOP DOCS” in a report by South Florida Magazine, and voted “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” by Monday Thursday Newspapers. His contributions to cosmetic surgery and other procedures have been published worldwide in textbooks and numerous medical journals. In addition, he is a popular media personality having appeared on Good Morning America, ABC Evening News with Peter Jennings, American’s Health Network “Ask The Doctor”, CNN, and in Vogue, Allure, Newsweek, Omni Magazine, and South Florida Magazine.
 
David Matlock, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.O.G.
Known as the pioneer of female genital plastic surgery, Dr. Matlock has dedicated his entire cosmetic practice to Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation® (LVR) and Designer Laser Vaginoplasty® (DLV), as well as liposculpturing (including Brazilian Butt Augmentation and Vaser Hi Def). With a practice in Los Angeles, Calif., Dr. Matlock has distinguished himself as a highly specialized vaginoplasty surgeon offering a vast amount of experience combined with education in the medical field. Contributed with popularizing LVR®, DLV®, Vaser Hi Def liposculpturing and Brazilian Butt Augmentation over the past six years, Dr. Matlock has spent over 10,000 hours performing LVR and DLV in 15 years, as well as over 25,000 hours of liposculpturing over the past 23 years. Dr. Matlock is well known as a cast member of E! Entertainment’s hit show Dr. 90210.
 
Tess Mauricio, M.D., F.A.A.D.
Dr. Mauricio is an internationally renowned dermatologist specializing in laser treatments, liposculpture and non-invasive rejuvenation. She is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine (Stanford, Calif.) and a summa cum laude graduate of the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Mauricio is the founder of the Scripps Ranch Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in San Diego, Calif., with regular television appearances including The Doctors, The Wellness Hour and the Rachael Ray Show.
 
Sharon McQuillan, M.D.
Dr. McQuillan specializes in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine. She received her undergraduate degree with a combined major in biology and chemistry from Kent State University (Kent, Ohio), then attended The Ohio State University College of Medicine (Columbus, Ohio) where she graduated with honors. She performed her post-doctoral training at Riverside Methodist Hospital (Columbus, Ohio), is board certified in family practice and has studied under many of the world’s leading specialists in aesthetic medicine. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, has been featured in many magazines, lectures on aesthetic medicine for many organizations and owns and operates Ageless Institute (Weston, Fla.).
 
John A. Millard, M.D.
Dr. Millard is a cosmetic plastic surgeon in the Denver, Colo. area and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine (Washington, D.C.), completed a general surgery residency and then a plastic surgery residency at the prestigious Duke University Medical Center (Durham, N.C.), where he served his final year as chief resident. Dr. Millard is founder of the Advanced Body Sculpting Institute (ABS-Institute) and has been teaching physicians the most advanced techniques in liposuction and body sculpting for more than four years.
 
Edward P. Miranda, M.D.
Dr. Miranda is a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in high risk surgeries and offering the full range of modern cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Miranda's philosophy on aesthetic surgery is that natural, subtle changes reveal true beauty. He believes that natural-appearing changes are often far more powerful in improving appearance and maintaining beauty than dramatic changes. After graduating from medical school at Cornell, Dr. Miranda completed his residency training in general surgery at the University of California San Francisco and became board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Miranda now practices in San Francisco, Calif. and serves clients from Northern California and beyond. He is also affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center and St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco.
 
Amir Moradi, M.D., F.A.A.C.S., A.B.F.P.R.S.
Dr. Moradi is a board certified facial plastic surgeon in private practice in San Diego, Calif. He graduated summa cum laude in biology and received his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego. Subsequently he completed his surgical training at Duke University Medical Center (Durham, N.C.). Dr. Moradi serves on multiple committees, is a fellow at Cooperative of American Physicians – Mutual Protection Trust (Los Angeles, Calif. and serves on the cosmetic procedure regulatory committee. Dr. Moradi is a trainer, speaker and consultant for several medical companies and he travels to Mexico quarterly with Thousand Smile Foundation for cleft lip and palate repair.
 
R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
Dr. Mulholland is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He graduated as the Horner Silver Medalist and completed his specialty training in plastic surgery at the University of Toronto Medical School (Toronto, Ontario, Canada). Dr. Mulholland has dual certification in plastic surgery and head and neck surgical oncology and focuses his practice on cosmetic plastic surgery. He frequently directs courses for physicians and surgeons around the world on cosmetic surgery and laser skincare topics and has authored over twenty articles and book chapters on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery topics.
 
Mark S. Nestor, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Nestor is director of the Center for Cosmetic Enhancement, as well as the Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research in Aventura, Fla., encompassing clinical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology. Dr. Nestor received his bachelor’s degree in biology from the State University of New York, as well as his Ph.D., and medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine. Dr. Nestor is board certified in dermatology and recognized as an expert in topical pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, cutaneous laser surgery, photodynamic therapy and the use of dermal fillers and neurotoxins.
 
Peter Newen, M.D.
Dr. Newen, medical director of Image Plastic Surgery, completed his education and clinical training at some of the most prestigious institutions in the United States. After earning his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (Chicago, Ill.), Dr. Newen went on to complete residency training in both general surgery and plastic surgery at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital in Providence Rhode Island and also completed subspecialty fellowship training in craniofacial plastic surgery at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.). Dr Newen is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has over a decade of experience and thousands of procedures to his credit. He has been featured on CBS News, the Dr. Phil Show and in the Orange County Register.
 
James Newman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Newman devotes his entire practice to facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. His medical career began at Baylor University (Waco, Texas) where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He then completed four years of medical training at the University of Texas (Austin, Texas) Medical Branch with High Honors. Dr. Newman completed his surgical internship and four year surgical residency at the prestigious Stanford University Medical Center (Palo Alto, Calif.) where he also served as chief resident, and completed his fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Stanford University, where he continues to serve on the clinical faculty. He developed a focused interest in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck and made significant contributions to the surgical literature. Dr. Newman is well known for his surgical expertise and shares his clinical experience by teaching surgical residents at Stanford University as well as authoring over 30 scientific publications related to plastic surgery and laser surgery. In addition, he continues to present scientific papers on the national and international level.
 
Joseph Niamtu, III, D.M.D.
Dr. Niamtu is well known in international cosmetic facial surgery circles as a surgeon, teacher and author and is regarded as a key opinion leader by academics and clinicians worldwide. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and his practice is limited to cosmetic facial surgery. Dr. Niamtu lectures internationally on cosmetic facial surgery and has taught on six continents around the world. He has written four textbooks, 22 chapters in other textbooks, hundreds of publications on various cosmetic facial topics and a cosmetic facial surgery DVD series. Dr. Niamtu has served on the board of directors of the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation and chaired numerous committees with the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, where he currently sits as Chair of the Communications Committee. He appears regularly in newspaper articles, television broadcasts and popular magazines, was voted "Best Plastic Surgeon to Take You Back 20 Years" by Richmond Magazine in 2010 and has received numerous "Best Speaker" awards at numerous multispecialty meetings.
 
Andrew P. Ordon, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Ordon is a host of the Emmy award-winning talk show THE Doctors. Dr. Ordon is an acclaimed aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgeon with private practices in New York City, N.Y., Beverly Hills and Rancho Mirage, Calif. Dr. Ordon is currently an assistant clinical professor of plastic surgery at Dartmouth Medical College and the UCLA School of Medicine. He is a Diplomate with the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Ordon has been featured on many television shows including 20/20, Entertainment Tonight, NBC News and ABC News among others. Dr. Ordon is the author of Revealing the New You, A Guide to Plastic Surgery and Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Plastic Surgery. He also contributed to the textbook: Facial Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Ordon is a founding member of the Surgical Friends Foundation, a group of physicians offering complimentary reconstructive surgery to those who otherwise could not afford it. Many of these patients have suffered from birth defects, physical abuse and burns among other adverse conditions.
 
Jorge A. Perez, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Perez is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. He has served as chief of plastic surgery at North Ridge Medical Center (Oakland Park, Fla.) and Imperial Point Medical Center (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.). Dr. Perez graduated from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York, N.Y.) and completed residency training in general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery at The Montefiore Hospital. He was invited to stay as a member of the faculty and was privileged to assist in the training of other plastic surgeons and medical students. Dr. Perez has been selected repeatedly among Castle Connolly/U.S. News and World Report's listing of America's Top Doctors. He has been featured as an expert in plastic surgery on ABC, NBC, CBS, Univision and Telemundo.
 
Kristel D. Polder, M.D.
Dr. Polder is a board certified cosmetic and medical dermatologist practicing in Dallas, Texas specalizing in general medical dermatology, laser procedures, facial rejuvenation, injectables and non-surgical body contouring. Dr. Polder was educated at the University of Texas Houston Department of Dermatology / M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. She is clinical assistant professor at the University of Texas Houston Medical School, Department of Dermatology, and regularly lectures to residents and medical students. Dr. Polder is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927-nm for the treatment of melasma. Dr. Polder has been featured on CBS discussing and demonstrating laser resurfacing and she is co-author of the book Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin.
 

Amiya Prasad, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Amiya Prasad is a leading cosmetic surgeon in New York City.
Dr. Prasad was accepted to The City College of New York’s accelerated seven year B.S.-M.D. program. He earned his M.D. from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1988, then went on to Beth Israel Medical Center for an internship in internal medicine. Dr. Prasad chose to pursue a pre-residency research program in ophthalmology at Mount Sinai’s Department of Ophthalmology, where he mastered the intricate techniques of microscopic surgery. A residency in ophthalmology at BrookdaleUniversity HospitalandMedical Center inBrooklyn exposed Dr. Prasad to a wide variety surgical opportunities. In 1993, Dr. Prasad pursued a Fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery at the University of Texas-Galveston. After completing this training, he studied ENT / facial plastic surgery with a leading fellowship director associated with The Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Prasad’s post-Fellowship training included facial and body cosmetic surgery. Dr. Prasad returned to Brookdale University Hospital to develop a highly specialized eye-related cosmetic surgery division where he was named chief of surgery, division of oculofacial plastic surgery. Dr. Prasad has perfected what is referred to as Prasad’s Quick Recovery Eyelift and Facelift. Dr. Prasad is also board certified in Body, Breast and Extremity Surgery by The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Prasad serves as chief of oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Winthrop University Hospital.
 
Dianne Quibell, M.D.
Dr. Quibell is the vice president of the American Board of Laser Surgery and assistant clinical professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School (Boston, Mass.). Since 2000 she has operated MD TLC, a cosmetic medical practice in Wellesley Hills, Mass., and is a renowned lecturer and luminary for several aesthetic technology companies. She has privately trained over 500 clinicians on laser and light-based technologies, neuromodulators and dermal fillers and serves as a faculty member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Physicians and Fellow of the American Society of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.
 

Anil Rajani, M.D.
Dr. Rajani graduated medical school with honors from The University of Western Ontario after completing a B.S. from Dalhousie University. He is a board certified physician, surgeon and CEO of Style Aesthetics; medical director of Emerge Medical Spas, founder of the RajaniMDSkincare youtube channel and founder of RajaniMD, a prescription grade skincare line. In addition, Dr. Rajani is an assistant professor of medicine with a special interest in non-invasive cosmetic treatments. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Rajani has been involved in treating skin conditions and for several years he has worked with leading renowned cosmetic centers in the Northwest, as well as clinics throughout Europe and Canada. Dr. Rajani not only specializes in injectable treatments, but also laser procedures, skin rejuvenation techniques and topical skincare. He has helped countless patients avoid or delay surgical procedures and helped optimize his patients skin through combining the latest in cutting edge technologies.
 
Alexander Z. Rivkin, M.D.
Dr. Rivkin is a Yale (New Haven, Conn.) trained facial cosmetic surgeon and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), faculty member who focuses exclusively on non-invasive cosmetic procedures. He was the first physician in the country to offer the Non-Surgical Nose Job, his signature method for non-invasive correction of cosmetic nasal irregularities. Dr. Rivkin has become an international authority on non-surgical cosmetic treatments and has been featured throughout the national media on shows like The Today Show, The Doctors and EXTRA. He currently divides his time between patient care, clinical research, educating other physicians, media appearances and lecturing at scientific conferences throughout the world.
 
E. Victor Ross, M.D.
Dr. Ross is the director of the Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology Center at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, Calif. He serves as associate editor of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and as a board member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Ross attended Mississippi State University (Mississippi State, Miss.) where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in physics. He obtained his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine (New Orleans, La.) where he was a junior year inductee into Alpha Omega Alpha. In 1992 he completed a three-year dermatology residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. In 1994 he was the first Navy-sponsored fellow in Photomedicine and Lasers at Massachusetts General Hospital. His special interests are laser skin resurfacing, fractional laser applications, photodynamic therapy, non-ablative skin remodeling, laser treatment of leg veins, laser treatment of acne and laser hair reduction in darker skin types. He is the author of over 75 articles and seven book chapters.
 
Berthold Rzany, M.D., Sc.M.
Professor Rzany is head of the Division of Evidence-Based Medicine (dEBM) and C3-Professor of Evidence-Based Medicine in Dermatology at the Charité-Universitätsmedizin (Berlin, Germany). Prior to taking up this chair, he was consultant dermatologist at the Medical School Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Germany. He earned a Master of Science (Sc.M.) in Clinical Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, Md.) and is the author of several well recognized books and many publications on aesthetic medicine. Professor Rzany’s current interests include the development of evidence based guidelines, running a registry for rare adverse reactions to injectable fillers (e.g. the Injectable Filler Safety-Study) and setting up controlled clinical trials for the interventions of aesthetic medicine. The main thrust of his research is in aesthetic medicine, particularly botulinum toxin type A, hyaluronic acid and other fillers.
 
Deborah S. Sarnoff, M.D., F.A.A.D., F.A.C.P.
Dr. Sarnoff, a board certified dermatologist, is a premier specialist in cosmetic dermatology, laser surgery and Mohs surgery for the treatment of skin cancer. A clinical professor of dermatology at NYU Medical Center, Dr. Sarnoff is senior vice president of The Skin Cancer Foundation and director of dermatologic surgery at Cosmetique Dermatology, Laser & Plastic Surgery, LLP. Dr. Sarnoff lectures, teaches and publishes extensively in peer-reviewed journals, and has been interviewed on The Today Show, 20/20, Good Morning America, Dateline, Nightline, The View, CBS News, NBC News and The Doctors . She also co-authored the books Beauty and the Beam: Your Complete Guide to Cosmetic Laser Surgery and Instant Beauty: Getting Gorgeous on Your Lunch Break. Dr. Sarnoff has been named one of the Best Doctors in New York by New York Magazine, one of New York's Super Doctors by The New York Times, and one of the Top Doctors in America and the N.Y. metro area by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. She also serves as a principal investigator for clinical studies that lead to groundbreaking treatments and new technologies in the field of dermatology.
 

Darren Seigel, Esq.
Darren Seigel is a director of strategic partnerships and consulting at Everyday Health, Inc., a large company focused on Internet health and wellness. Their sites attract over 30 million visitors per month. His wealth of knowledge of medical practice marketing is honed from interviewing and working with thousands of physicians and the ideas he shares can increase your profits very quickly. He has been influential in the growth of practices from one-person-offices to multispecialty groups and universities. Mr. Siegel has over 20 years experience and is recognized as a leader in marketing, business development, and strategic business planning. He received his undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Arizona and his judicial doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law. He was a transactional negotiator in Los Angeles prior to founding his own property tax advocacy company. He then practiced corporate and insolvency law for ten years. He left the practice of law to become the national sales director and president of DDC Internet, Inc., a large marketing service and business-consulting agency for physicians in North America. While at DDC, Mr. Seigel quintupled the company’s client base.”
 
Aaron L. Shapiro, M.D.
Dr. Shapiro is board certified in facial plastic surgery. Having graduated from the prestigious Ivy League, University of Pennsylvania Medical School (Philadelphia, Pa.), Dr. Shapiro specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery of the face and neck. He is a noted instructor for physicians and a worldwide lecturer for new and innovative procedures in facial plastic surgery.
 
Jay A. Shorr, M.B.A.
Mr. Shorr is vice president of operations and practice administrator for Janee D. Steinberg, M.D., board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon. Mr. Shorr serves as a professional motivational speaker and an advisor to THE Aesthetic Practice Association’s Certified Aesthetic Consultant™ (CAC) program. Mr. Shorr graduated from Temple University (Philadelphia, Pa.), and is a Certified Medical Business Manager (CMBM) and CAC. He co-authored The Compliance Counselor and received the Honorable Mention Award for O/R Excellence in medical financial management. Mr. Shorr is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery - Allied Health Division.
 
Mark J. Tager, M.D.
Dr. Tager is a well-recognized industry consultant in the field of aesthetics, health promotion and regenerative medicine. He has served as chief marketing officer for Reliant Technology, where he introduced the science of fractional photothermolysis to physicians worldwide; and as chief marketing officer at Syneron (Irvine, Calif.).  He is currently a medical advisor for Stemedica Cell Technologies, a leading manufacturer of adult allogeneic stem cells, where he coordinates clinical activities in advanced approaches to wound healing . Dr. Tager obtained his medical degree from Duke University (Durham, N.C.) and trained in family practice at the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center (Portland, Ore). Earlier in his career he served as director of health promotion for Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Ore., and as business development vice president for Mosby Consumer Health.  Dr. Tager has authored or co-authored seven books in healthcare, leadership and change management including The Art of Aesthetic Practice (co-authored with R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.).  Also, he served as the editor for The Miracle of Stem Cells: How Adult Allogeneic Stem Cells are Transforming Medicine.
 
Farhan Taghizadeh, M.D.
After receiving his undergraduate degree from Yale University (New Haven, Conn.), Dr. Taghizadeh attended medical school at Penn State University (University Park, Pa.). He completed his residency at University of Rochester (Rochester, N.Y.) and post-residency fellowship was at the University of Bern (Bern, Switzerland). Dr. Taghizadeh has authored numerous publications and received many honors. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
 
Carl R. Thornfeldt, M.D., F.A.A.D.
Dr. Thornfeldt is president, CEO and chief scientific officer of Episciences, Inc. (Boise, Idaho). He is a dermatologist with 25 years of skin research experience, 21 U.S. patents and more than 20 scientific publications in the area of treatment of skin. Epionce® technology was developed based on Dr. Thornfeldt’s skin research linking the effects of two damaging biological processes in the skin: chronic inflammation and disruption of the skin’s natural protective barrier. He is co-author of the book, The New Ideal in Skin Health, published in January 2010.
 

Robert James Troell, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Troell is director of The Center of Excellence of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and The Center for Advanced Liposuction (Laguna Beach, Calif. and Las Vegas, Nev.). He is quadruple board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He was also the first surgeon to be board certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and his fellowship training at Stanford University Medical Center. In his private practice, along with his colleagues at Facial Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Troell has pioneered numerous facial plastic, snoring and sleep apnea upper airway reconstructive surgical procedures, including getting radiofrequency tissue reduction FDA approved in 1997. He has published fifteen book chapters, nearly forty peer-reviewed medical article publications, and has been a guest lecturer in over 140 presentations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

 
Nathan Uebelhoer, D.O.
After completing medical school at the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine Dr. Uebelhoer went to the Naval Medical Center San Diego for internship and residency training. Following dermatology residency and board certification by the American Board of Dermatology, he returned to Boston to complete a fellowship in Cosmetic and Laser Surgery at SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill. Since then, he has served as full-time staff at the Naval Medical Center San Diego’s dermatology department where he currently is the head of the Mohs and Laser Surgery Division. In addition to procedural dermatology, he is involved in rural dermatologic healthcare at the Aroostook Medical Center in Maine. His current laser research interests are scar rehabilitation, photodynamic therapy, hyperhidrosis and vascular treatment.
 
Elizabeth VanderVeer, M.D.
Dr. VanderVeer is a graduate of Oregon Health & Science University (Portland, Ore.) and a board certified internist. She has dedicated her career for over six years exclusively to non-surgical cosmetic medicine, holds a patent for a novel neck rejuvenation technique and has published numerous articles and performed clinical studies in aesthetic medicine. Dr. VanderVeer is a member of the American College of Physicians and a faculty and fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. She loves to teach, and has given lectures worldwide on laser and injectable medicine for multiple companies. “Dr. V” has extensive experience on television and has appeared and been featured as an anti-aging expert on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC networks. She is president and medical director of VanderVeer Center located in Portland, Oregon.
 
Greg Washington, Sr.
Mr. Washington is president and CEO of Patients Unlimited Marketing Consultants (PUMC) in Los Angeles, Calif., a 36 year old, international, SEO Internet marketing firm. PUMC pioneered the art of re-engineering aesthetic practices to promote services for revenue growth and has consulted for more 650 aesthetic specialists to date. PUMC was one of the first agencies to show clients how to successfully incorporate medical spa services into their practices and has aided leading cosmetic surgeons and aesthetic specialists in America, Canada, Australia and Tokyo, Japan.
 
William Philip Werschler, M.D., F.A.A.D., F.A.A.C.S.
Dr. Werschler is an assistant clinical professor of medicine/ dermatology at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Wash., a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Werschler is an internationally recognized expert in BOTOX® and dermal filler injection techniques and has a private practice in medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology.
 

Terri A. Wojak
Ms. Wojak is the aesthetics director for True Skin Care Center and the education director of True University. As a licensed aesthetician with over 14 years of experience in the aesthetics industry, her areas of expertise cover everything from education, sales and medical aesthetics to management and ownership. Drawing from her experiences in the aesthetic industry over the years and her vast knowledge of skincare services, she worked with facial plastic surgeon Steven H. Dayan, M.D., to create True University, a program that provides aestheticians with methods for working in a medical setting. Ms. Wojak has trained hundreds of both advanced and beginning aestheticians from around the country. She is an invited lecturer at skincare seminars, trade shows and medical aesthetic conferences nationwide and is a frequent speaker at aesthetic schools throughout the Chicago area.
 
Woffles Wu, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S., F.A.M.S.
Dr. Wu is a consultant aesthetic and plastic surgeon, and medical director of Woffles Wu Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Centre in Singapore. Dr. Wu graduated from the National University of Singapore (Singapore) in 1984 and qualified as a surgeon with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, U.K., in 1989. From 1992-1993 he broadened his training as a plastic and craniofacial fellow at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. In 1994 he became board certified by the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. Dr. Wu sits on numerous committees of several international professional societies and has published many clinical papers and book chapters, and is on the editorial board of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Wu has shared his experience in over 100 international conferences and symposia where he has been an invited keynote speaker, panelist or moderator. Dr. Wu's outstanding career in cosmetic surgery has been featured on television, as well as in over 250 books, newspapers and magazine articles. He was featured as one of the 20 most famous plastic surgeons in the world in the book Aesthetic Surgery published in 2006.
   
Sabine Zenker, M.D.
Dr. Zenker is a renowned German dermatologist, international speaker and medical advisor. She received her medical degree in October 1995 at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Munich, Germany), LMU and was board certified in dermatology in April 2003 in Munich. Dr. Zenker dedicates her daily work to general dermatology as well as to aesthetic dermatology including relaxing, filling and volumizing therapies, skin resurfacing, skin remodelling, skin regeneration and stimulation as well as topical and oral skin care. Her special know-how in medical peelings led to the development of a self-designed anti-melasma peel, which she successfully implemented in her clinic. Dr. Zenker contributes regularly to medical journals as well as to public press, print, television and multimedia. She is a member of the Deutsche Dermatolgische Gesellschaft (DDG) and many other national and international medical societies and is a committee member of the executive board of the European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology. She is a regularly speaker and member of scientific boards in the field of aesthetic dermatology in Germany and on international congresses dedicated to dermatology.
 
Edward M. Zimmerman, M.D.
Dr. Zimmerman graduated with departmental honors in biology from The Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, Md.) and has a master’s degree in physiology from Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.). He received his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, after which he completed a three year residency in family medicine in Beaver, Pennsylvania, with a heavy emphasis on surgical procedures, emergency room and urgent care medicine. As faculty of that residency, he introduced the first outpatient, CO2 laser to Western Pennsylvania. Dr. Z is a diplomate of, and currently serving as the president of the American Board of Laser Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery since 1994; member of the American Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgery; member of both the American and European Academies of Cosmetic Surgery and the American College of Phlebology and has received the prestigious “Award for Academic Excellence in Cosmetic Surgery Education” from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Z is the medical director of Las Vegas Laser & Lipo in Las Vegas, Nevada.