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Next CBAM Event: June 7-9, 2024
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Introduction CBAM Aesthetic Congress
The Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM) will host its Aesthetic Congress on June 3-4, 2023. CBAM is proud to be Canada’s leading congress on Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Medicine.
This congress will provide a forum to discuss new ideas and topics in aesthetic medicine. This event aims to bring together physicians, nurses, dentists, students, medical aestheticians, Spa owners, and experts in aesthetic medicine to discuss the newest advancements.
The CBAM Aesthetic Congress is the perfect opportunity to learn about the newest technologies in the field of aesthetic medicine and also to network with other healthcare professionals in this field.
Our History

CBAM MasterClass
Friday, June 2nd, 2023


Master Workshops
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Main Hall Presentations
The Latest Advanced in Injectables
Time: 08:45 – 10:00
Location: Pre-Function D


Daniel Julien
Founder, CEO & Medical Director of Danesthetics Medical Design
Nurse Practitioner
Canada
Dan is triple certified by the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine. He is the founder of Danesthetics Medical, whose renowned non-surgical aesthetic clinic is located in the heart of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada.
His clinical philosophy and perspective for medical aesthetics is in line with our association goals: “Teaching the art of aesthetics in a practical, clear-cut approach with safety in mind.”
Dan’s knowledge and expertise on injection techniques, facial anatomy and filler rheology are splendid. When it comes to teaching aesthetics, his approach is very enjoyable and simplified. His YouTube channel has been making waves in the medical aesthetics industry.


Dr. Steven Harris
MBBCh, MSc, MBCAM
UK
I have always had an interest in shape and form, which I must have inherited from my creative parents; my father is an inventor, and my mother is a painter. So when I was working as a General Practitioner and came across an introductory course in Aesthetic Medicine 17 years ago, I knew instinctively that this was my calling. Since founding my clinic, I have performed over 40,000 procedures involving Facial Reshaping and my very own Nonsurgical Lip Tubercle (NLT) technique for lip enhancements.
I pride myself on working with care and dedication to helping my patients look and feel great. A few years ago, I innovated a holistic approach to nonsurgical facial rejuvenation that aims to restore facial shape rather than treat areas in isolation.
I view and assess the face as a whole and use my artistic eye with a ‘less is more’ approach towards restoring shape, balance, and symmetry. It has produced consistently pleasing, natural-looking results and I’ve had very positive feedback from patients and colleagues.
I feel passionately that all practitioners should have a holistic and artistic approach to facial rejuvenation and continue to share my expertise in this area with regular publications and talks here in the UK and abroad.


Dr. Iñigo de Felipe
MD, Ph.D., KHS, KSM, Dermatologist
Spain
Iñigo de Felipe y Gárate was born in Guipuzcoa, Spain, in an intellectual family. From childhood, he wanted to become a doctor through his great passion was the piano, with which he was given several concerts. He went to medical school at the University of Navarra in where he was a student representative for several years. In 1992 he finished his studies and completed his training at Harvard University in Boston and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. He then took his residency in Dermatology and Venereology under the direction of Professor Quintanilla at the Pamplona’s Clinic University of Navarra, considered to be the leading hospital in Spain. There he soon started working with lasers and other technologies for treating skin diseases. He did his Ph.D. in Radiofrequency and skin tightening and discovered the effects of this technology on fat tissue.
Dr. de Felipe has always given priority to offering solutions to solving skin problems and skin aging. With this objective, he has been the clinical manager of several companies and clinics related to medicine. Since the year 2004, he is the medical director of Hedonai Centros médico estéticos, today more than 40 in Spain and Portugal, thanks to its excellence and scientific rigor in treating patients. At the beginning of 2007, he opened his own clinic in the heart of Barcelona, his usual residence, where the most advanced techniques are offered with cherished and patient-oriented medicine.
In 2022 Dr. Felipe became a professor at the International University of La Rioja for Rejuvenation and regenerative medicine in the Masters for Aesthetic Medicine.
Iñigo de Felipe has become a very common participant in many national and international meetings in the dermatology and esthetic medicine field as well a regular participant in media programs on TV and magazines such as Antena 3, Intereconomía, Mujer hoy, Telva Belleza, Hola in Spain or Lux in Portugal. He has given more than a hundred lectures and workshops in most countries in Europe, America and the Middle East, where he trains hundreds of doctors on the use of Fillers and Lasers.
Today he has Clinics in Barcelona, Madrid and London and is registered as a Board dermatologist in the United Kingdom and Spain.


Dr. Celeste Nome
DS. Master Facial Aesthetic Medicine
International Speaker in Aesthetic Medicine.
Clinical and scientific experience.
International Expert Board at CMAC, UK
International Board at CMHOF, Portugal
Professor at Universidad Europea del Atlantico, Spain
Professor at EIMEC, Barcelona, Spain
Professor at Aesthetic program Universidad de Buenos Aires. Argentina
Clinical Director and Owner at Dra. Celeste Nome Clinic, Chile.


Dr. Noury Adel
MSc, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist
Egypt
Dr. Noury Adel is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has been focusing on non-surgical aesthetics for almost 9 years, he is one of the top aesthetic injectors in Egypt, not to mention that he is a well recognized speaker and trainer in many training programs, conferences and webinars. Dr. Noury is an official certified trainer for many products (Renee fillers, Softfil Cannula & I – Thread). He have been doing trainings on facial aesthetics for plastic surgeons, dermatologists and dentists. He earned the master degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery in 2019 along with other qualifications such as the fellowship of the international academy of facial aesthetics, membership of the american academy of aesthetic medicine and CMAC. Dr. Noury is also known for his scientific research published in local and international journals in addition to being the creator of the (3-point lips technique) which is most commonly known as the inverted mercedes benz approach.

Sponsored Session by Paladin Laboratories Inc
Short-acting Pain Management: A New Paradigm for in-clinic Aesthetic and Dermatology Procedures
Time: 10:00 – 10:30
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Benjamin Barankin
MD, FRCPC, Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
Canada
Dr. Benjamin Barankin is a dermatologist specializing in medical and cosmetic care of the skin at Toronto Dermatology Centre which he co-founded in 2010.
Dr. Barankin is also a widely published author with more than 700 articles related to dermatology and he has authored or edited 7 books on dermatology. He has served on the executive of the Canadian Dermatology Association, and has been honoured by the CDA with the Young Dermatologists’ Volunteer Award.
Break Time: 10:30 – 11:00
Non-surgical Aesthetic Genital Rejuvenation
Time: 11:00 – 11:30
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Ayman El-Attar
MD, Aesthetic Physician and Surgeon
USA
Dr. Ayman El-Attar is a world-renowned Aesthetic Physician and surgeon. He is the President of the American Aesthetic Association. He founded Derma Laser Centers of New Jersey established in October 2002. He graduated from Alexandria Medical School with honours in 1987. He completed residencies in both General Surgery and Family Medicine and obtained a Masters’s Degree in surgery in 1992. He was an assistant lecturer of Surgery at Alexandria University and a visiting instructor of Surgery at the Medical College of Ohio. He then finalized his Ph.D. thesis in 1998.
Dr. El-Attar described the TOPAL procedure for office tumescent power-assisted laser liposuction in 2009. He has several publications in the most reputable medical and surgical journals. He had taught physicians both in the USA and in over 30 other countries about recent advances in aesthetic medicine and surgery. He is the current president of the American Aesthetic Association as well as The International Cosmetic Gynecology Conference, Inc worldwide
His professional memberships include:
- Fellow American Society For Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Faculty American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- American Society of Liposuction Surgery
- International Society of Dermatology
- American Medical Association


Dr. George Kroumpouzos
MD, Ph.D., FAAD, Dermatologist
USA
George Kroumpouzos, MD, Ph.D., FAAD, Founder of GK Dermatology, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Brown University, USA, and Professor of Dermatology, Collaborator, at Jundiaí Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
He has served as an Instructor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kroumpouzos is a Board Member of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology. His expertise is in the fields of aesthetic dermatology, laser surgery, gynecologic dermatology, and disorders of pigmentation.
He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles including articles on acne scar modalities, photodynamic therapy, botulinum toxin, and fillers.
Combination Therapies and Treatment Protocols (Injectable/Neurotoxin/Thread)
Time: 11:30 – 12:30
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Marcelo Januzzi
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Brazil
Dr. Marcelo Januzzi graduated in 1991 from Metodist University (Brazil) and completed his postgraduate studies in Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of São Paulo.
Dr. Januzzi was a professor of Maxillofacial Surgery until 2011, he has a master’s degree in Maxillofacial Surgery and is finishing the doctorate degree in Biomedical Sciences at the Italian University of Rosario (Argentina).
He is currently Coordinating the Professor of postgraduate courses in Facial Aesthetics at Instituto Marcelo Januzzi and Sobresp University (Sao Paulo-Brazil) and at ABOCE and Sobresp University (Fortaleza-Brazil).
Dr. Marcelo Januzzi started his work with exclusive dedication in the teaching of Facial Aesthetics in 2011 and is currently Speaker at Galderma.


Dr. Naci Çelik
MD, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Turkey
Dr. Naci Çelik is a plastic surgeon from Istanbul, Turkey who is working privately in his own practice. He has performed more than 5000 operations since 2003 in the field of aesthetic surgery. He is especially famous in High-def lipoplasty, primary and secondary rhinoplasty and breast augmentation.
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department (1995-2002)
Post-Specialist Education (Fellowship)
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Microsurgery Fellowship, Taipei, Taiwan (2000-2002)
• Prof. Dr. Erol` honor beside the ONEP Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow` (2002), Istanbul, Turkey.


Dr. Aydin Saray
MD, Plastic Surgeon
Turkey
Dr. Aydin Saray is a Plastic and Aesthetic surgeon and is a fully registered member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery since 1998. Dr. Saray is one of the so-called key opinion leaders in Turkey who always seeks scientific basis, logic, safety, validity, and utility when treating patients. He is a frequently invited national and international speaker and trainer in workshops, hands-on training, cadaver workshops, and international congresses. “Less is more” and “Primum nihil nocere” are the two principles of him in his rejuvenation treatments.
Dr. Saray specializes in facial rejuvenation surgery, otoplasty, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, and body contouring surgery. He is a dedicated trainer, researcher, presenter, and publisher for minimally invasive procedures. Thread-lifts, soft-tissue fillers, peeling, neurotoxins, and mesotherapy are his leading interests in minimally invasive aesthetic treatments. He has worked in the USA, Canada, Italy, Finland, and Israel as a visiting fellow. He is the first young Turkish plastic surgeon who won the EURAPS (European Association of Plastic Surgery) scholarship in 1998. Dr. Saray has 35 international and 21 national articles in aesthetic and plastic surgery journals on experimental and clinical surgery. He has invented the unique idea of a new concept in shoulder augmentation technique which has been published in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery journal. Currently, Dr. Saray is working in private practice for full-time in Istanbul, Turkey.


Dr. Iñigo de Felipe
MD, Ph.D., KHS, KSM, Dermatologist
Spain
Iñigo de Felipe y Gárate was born in Guipuzcoa, Spain, in an intellectual family. From childhood, he wanted to become a doctor through his great passion was the piano, with which he was given several concerts. He went to medical school at the University of Navarra in where he was a student representative for several years. In 1992 he finished his studies and completed his training at Harvard University in Boston and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. He then took his residency in Dermatology and Venereology under the direction of Professor Quintanilla at the Pamplona’s Clinic University of Navarra, considered to be the leading hospital in Spain. There he soon started working with lasers and other technologies for treating skin diseases. He did his Ph.D. in Radiofrequency and skin tightening and discovered the effects of this technology on fat tissue.
Dr. de Felipe has always given priority to offering solutions to solving skin problems and skin aging. With this objective, he has been the clinical manager of several companies and clinics related to medicine. Since the year 2004, he is the medical director of Hedonai Centros médico estéticos, today more than 40 in Spain and Portugal, thanks to its excellence and scientific rigor in treating patients. At the beginning of 2007, he opened his own clinic in the heart of Barcelona, his usual residence, where the most advanced techniques are offered with cherished and patient-oriented medicine.
In 2022 Dr. Felipe became a professor at the International University of La Rioja for Rejuvenation and regenerative medicine in the Masters for Aesthetic Medicine.
Iñigo de Felipe has become a very common participant in many national and international meetings in the dermatology and esthetic medicine field as well a regular participant in media programs on TV and magazines such as Antena 3, Intereconomía, Mujer hoy, Telva Belleza, Hola in Spain or Lux in Portugal. He has given more than a hundred lectures and workshops in most countries in Europe, America and the Middle East, where he trains hundreds of doctors on the use of Fillers and Lasers.
Today he has Clinics in Barcelona, Madrid and London and is registered as a Board dermatologist in the United Kingdom and Spain.


Dr. Jose Ramon Saucilo Gibert
MD, Aesthetic Physician
Mexico
Lunch Break: 12:30 – 13:30


Dr. Neel Bector
MD, Aesthetic Physician
Canada
Known throughout the Greater Toronto Area as a master of his craft, Dr. Neel Bector is redefining the world of non-surgical cosmetics with his full face and body approach. Dr. Bector is an artist, innovator, scientist and medical doctor who utilizes various treatments to provide his clients with gorgeous, natural results that get noticed! He has been recognized for his natural ability to push the boundaries of the cosmetic industry and redefines what is possible without having his clients go ‘under the knife’.
Dr. Bector has a talent for combining treatments with the end result of obtaining amazing results for his clients. He has an extensive understanding of energy based devices and combination treatments. His talent lies in combining treatments to get results that most people believe are only available through surgery. Dr. Neel Bector is a Canadian trained physician with 20 years of practice in the Greater Toronto Area. He started his training in cosmetic medicine in 2001 and continues to upgrade his skills, techniques, and understanding of various aesthetic technologies from leaders all over the globe and regularly travels to ensure that he is at the cutting edge of this industry.
Sponsored Session by GALDERMA
Restylane® Eyelight: Bringing Light to the Periorbital Region
Time: 14:15 – 15:00
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Kucy Pon
MD, Dermatologist
Canada
Dr. Kucy Pon is an Associate Professor in the Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Her training includes medical school at the University of Saskatchewan, dermatology residency at the University of Toronto, and fellowship training in Laser Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology in Boston, Massachusetts, under the tutelage of world renowned Harvard and Yale faculty.
She is passionate about education, resident advocacy and wellness. After fellowship, Dr. Pon returned to Toronto with a mission to train dermatology residents in procedural dermatology. She is currently the Director of the Dermatologic Procedural Course and Workshops; the founder and Co-Director of Canada’s only official fellowship program in Dermatologic Laser Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine; and, the Wellness Champion for both residents and faculty within the Division of Dermatology.
Break Time: 15:00 – 15:30
Novel Neurotoxin Treatments for Facial Rejuvenation
Time: 15:30 – 16:00
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Jennifer Pearlman
MD, CCFP, Aesthetic Physician
Canada
Dr. Pearlman is an internationally recognized expert in women’s health, aging and cosmetic medicine. She is owner and medical director of PearlMD Rejuvenation in Toronto where she offers leading technology and treatments to help patients age well from the inside out. As a master injector, she has led peer to peer training for numerous cosemetic companies and technologies and has been lead investigator in various clinical trials evaluating innovative treatments for facial rejuvenation, body contouring, hair regeneration and vaginal therapies. Dr. Pearlman combines her aesthetic expertise with a comprehensive approach to optimize health, hormones and vitality with an integrative appraoch precisely matched to her patients needs. She is facilut and fellow in Functional and Regnerative Medicine, Board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and a NAMS certified menopause practicioner. Dr. Pearlman delivers customized solutions based on the belief that beauty starts from within.


Dr. Babak Maleki
MD, FRCS(C), Ophthalmologist Cosmetic and Reconstructive Oculoplastic Surgeon
Canada
Born in Chicago, Illinois and brought up in Montreal, Quebec by parents of Iranian descent, Dr. Maleki is a culturally sensitive and aware physician who is fluent in English, French and Farsi.
Dr. Maleki obtained his medical degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, followed by his residency in Ophthalmology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He then went on to complete further training in Orbit and Oculoplastic surgery at the prestigious oculoplastics fellowship program at the University of Montreal under the mentorship of Drs. Francois Codere, Isabelle Hardy, Patrick Boulos, and Jamie Wong. Over the past decade, Dr. Maleki has performed over 10,000 eyelid procedures, including but not limited to blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), ptosis repair (droopy eyes), brow lift, removal of under eye bags, eyelid tumors, management of Thyroid eye disease (Grave’s orbitopathy) and correction of eyelid malpositions.
In 2010, he was recruited to Dalhousie University to establish an oculoplastic surgery program providing service to all 4 provinces in Atlantic Canada. In addition to his aptitude for surgery, Dr. Maleki is also passionate about teaching. As the director of the postgraduate training program in oculoplastics at Dalhousie University, Dr. Maleki trained over 40 medical residents and students in ophthalmology, ENT, maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery. In 2015, he joined the faculty of ophthalmology at the University of Toronto and continues to serve the academic community in the Greater Toronto Area.
Dr. Maleki has pioneered and developed an interactive course in techniques of oculoplastic surgery for ophthalmologists across Canada. Internationally, he has also taught oculoplastics as part of ORBIS, a global charitable non-profit organization that provides free surgery for underserved populations worldwide as well as training for local doctors.
Highly respected by his peers, Dr. Maleki has served as president of the Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgery. He remains an active member of the same society as well as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Canadian Ophthalmology Society. He is also president-elect of the Toronto Ophthalmology Society and serves as a scientific reviewer for the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology for his expertise in oculoplastic surgery.
In 2016, Dr. Maleki joined Dr. Oestreicher at Toronto Eyelid Surgery, a leading center in Canada for ophthalmic plastic surgery and cosmetic laser eyelid surgery. Toronto Eyelid Surgery is proud to be the referral center for cosmetic plastic surgeons with difficult and revisional cases as well as patients seeking a second opinion. Dr. Maleki was appointed Medical Director of the Toronto Eyelid Surgery clinic in 2018 and continues its mission of being a center of excellence for cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery.
Dr. Maleki is a true music aficionado. He has cultivated an extensive music playlist from around the world. He often asks his patients about their music preferences and changes his operating room tunes accordingly.
In his leisure time, he enjoys running, playing tennis and spending time with his wife and children in Toronto.
Dr. Maleki is well-known for his kind and caring manner and his down-to-earth approachability. At the same time, he is highly knowledgeable, possesses a keen attention to detail and is extremely dedicated to his patients.


Dr. Reza Akef
MD, CCFP-EM
Assistant professor, McMaster University
Canada
Dr. Reza Akef is a highly experienced and respected cosmetic physician, with over 14 years of experience in teaching and practicing cosmetic medicine. He is currently the Assistant Professor at McMaster University and the Chairman of the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM), where he shares his knowledge and expertise with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care for their patients.
Dr. Akef is board certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada in both Family and Emergency Medicine. Additionally, he is deeply involved in interventional pain practice cooperation for the treatment of Migraines, chronic pain, TMJ, Myofascial pain, and Fibromyalgia. He is a leading cosmetic physician and an internationally recognized specialist in non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Akef is dedicated to understanding his clients’ concerns and creating personalized treatment plans that meet their needs and goals. He is committed to thoughtfully and strategically creating individualized combinations of leading, safe treatments that exceed client expectations. He is also the founder of Angel Gloss spa in Toronto, an established, leading destination for non-surgical cosmetic procedures for individuals seeking leading physicians with proven experience, the latest technology, and cutting-edge techniques.
Dr. Akef is actively involved in multiple training courses, webinars, and conferences all around the world, including prestigious international conferences such as IMCAS, AMWC, and Dubai Derma. He participates as a speaker at these events and is always looking to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field of cosmetic medicine.

Sponsored Session by SKINCEUTICALS
Maximizing the Benefits of Antioxidants in Clinical Skincare: A Comprehensive Approach
Time: 16:00 – 16:40
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Malika Ladha
MD, Dermatologist
Canada
Dr. Malika Ladha is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist. As the medical director of SpaMedica in Yorkville Toronto, she focuses on achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes by delivering a comprehensive, multi-modal approach.
After dermatology residency at the University of Calgary, she completed Canada’s only official clinical fellowship in Laser Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology at the University of Toronto. She is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and the American Board of Dermatology.
Dr. Ladha has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals. She is an active leader in various medical organizations, including the Canadian Dermatology Association and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Safety and Complications
Time: 17:00 – 18:00
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Patrick Treacy
MICGP, MBCAM, H.DIP,
Dermatologist, DRCOG, DCH,
LRCSI, DTM MB BChMS, MCh
Ireland
Dr. Treacy is an advanced aesthetic trainer and has trained over 8000 doctors and nurses from around the world. Dr. Treacy is a faculty keynote speaker and member of the IMCAS Academic Board, IMCAS Scientific Advisory Board and the Euromedicom Scientific Advisory Board representing congresses across Europe, the US, Russia, China and South America. He has developed techniques including pioneering treatments for treating HIV facial lipodystrophy, developing radiosurgery venous thermocoagulation and restoring vascular occluded tissue has strongly influenced the field of aesthetic medicine.
EDITORIAL BOARDS
Dr. Treacy serves on the editorial boards of five international aesthetic journals. He is the author of fifty articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has contributed to chapters of medical books. He is Chairman of the Ailesbury Humanitarian Foundation and Honorary Ambassador to the Michael Jackson Legacy Foundation and the driving force behind countless humanitarian efforts in communities across Africa, Haiti and the Third World. He has opened orphanages in Monrovia, Liberia and Mirebalais, Haiti.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Visiting Professor Isra University Pakistan
Honorary Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery (Australian College)
President of the Royal Society of Medicine (London) Aesthetic Faculty 2018.
Chairman of the Irish Association of Cosmetic Doctors
Chairman Irish Representative of the British Association of Cosmetic Medicine
Laureate Aesthetic Medicine Azerbaijan
Diploma Aesthetic Medicine London
Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and the Royal Society of Arts. (London).
ACCOLADES IN MEDICINE
Dr. Treacy has won many international awards, including the ‘AMEC Trophy’ both in Paris and Monaco for research relating to cancer cachexia and reversal of dermal filler vascular occlusion (HELPIR technique). MyFaceMyBody Trophy for research and innovative techniques relating to the use of PRP, and red light in both facial rejuvenation and hair transplant. Winner of the 1st AIDA Trophy in Abu Dhabi for contributions to establishing complications protocols and the ‘Beauty & Antiaging Trophy’ in Baku, Azerbaijani and the CCME Medal in Mexico for contributions to developing the field of Aesthetic medicine.
Winner Lifetime Achievement Award by Tia Maria Hair Beauty Awards 2023
Winner AIDA Award as first doctor to use hyaluronidase in Aesthetic Medicine (Abu Dhabi 2022)
Winner ‘Global Medical Aesthetic Practitioner 2019’
Winner ‘Best Aesthetic Practice 2018’ Ireland (Hi Style Awards 2018)
Winner ‘Best Aesthetic Doctor 2018’ UK and Ireland (London 2018)
Winner MyFaceMyBody Specialist Award for ‘Scientific Contributions to Aesthetic Medicine’ (London 2018)
Winner ‘Best Aesthetic Practice in Ireland’ Aesthetic Awards (London 2017)
Winner MyFaceMyBody ‘Ultimate 100 Global Aesthetic Leaders’ (Los Angeles 2017)
Winner AIDA Trophy ‘Best Clinical Case in Aesthetic Medicine’ (Abu Dhabi 2017)
Winner European Association of Dermatology & Venereology Lecture Award Royal Soc. Medicine (London 2017)
Winner Irish Healthcare Awards ‘Best Medical Research -Ireland’ (Dublin 2017)
Winner British College of Aesthetic Medicine ‘Best Research Contribution to Aesthetic Medicine’ (London 2017)
Winner Beauty & Anti-Ageing Trophy ‘Contributions to the development of Aesthetic Medicine’ (Baku 2017)
Winner ‘Doctor of Year 2016′ (Highly Commended) Safety in Beauty (London 2016)
Winner ‘Best Global Clinical Research Case in Aesthetic Medicine’ AMEC (Paris 2016)
Winner ‘Best Innovative Research Award’ MyFaceMyBody Awards (London 2016)
Winner ‘Medal for Medical Excellence’ Colegio Científico de Medicina Estética CCME (Mexico 2016)


Dr. George Kroumpouzos
MD, Ph.D., FAAD, Dermatologist
USA
George Kroumpouzos, MD, Ph.D., FAAD, Founder of GK Dermatology, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Brown University, USA, and Professor of Dermatology, Collaborator, at Jundiaí Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
He has served as an Instructor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kroumpouzos is a Board Member of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology. His expertise is in the fields of aesthetic dermatology, laser surgery, gynecologic dermatology, and disorders of pigmentation.
He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles including articles on acne scar modalities, photodynamic therapy, botulinum toxin, and fillers.


Dr. Alexander Rivkin
MD, Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Rivkin is an aesthetic specialist and Assistant Clinical
Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine.
Undergraduate – Columbia University.
Medical degree – Yale School of Medicine.
Residency in Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery – UC San Diego.
His practice, Westside Aesthetics, is focused on developing and
perfecting non-invasive, non-ablative cosmetic treatments. He is
best known nationally for pioneering and popularizing the Non
Surgical Rhinoplasty procedure.


Dr. Marcelo Januzzi
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Brazil
Dr. Marcelo Januzzi graduated in 1991 from Metodist University (Brazil) and completed his postgraduate studies in Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of São Paulo.
Dr. Januzzi was a professor of Maxillofacial Surgery until 2011, he has a master’s degree in Maxillofacial Surgery and is finishing the doctorate degree in Biomedical Sciences at the Italian University of Rosario (Argentina).
He is currently Coordinating the Professor of postgraduate courses in Facial Aesthetics at Instituto Marcelo Januzzi and Sobresp University (Sao Paulo-Brazil) and at ABOCE and Sobresp University (Fortaleza-Brazil).
Dr. Marcelo Januzzi started his work with exclusive dedication in the teaching of Facial Aesthetics in 2011 and is currently Speaker at Galderma.


Dr. Matteo Vigo
MD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon
UAE
Dr. Matteo Vigo graduated in Milan in 2004 and started his residency period in Ospedale Maggior Borgo Trento in Verona, Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit in 2005. During the years he worked in the Breast Unit Centre in Verona, he developed his skills in breast reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, together with the full spectrum of plastic surgery procedure. His Specialty degree was achieved with a work on “Total Breast reconstruction with Fat in the patient with breast implants”, with the vocation for 70/70 cum laude in 2009. Shortly after receiving his specialty degree he started working in the Aesthetic Surgery field, developing great experience especially in breast surgery, but also liposuction, face and body contouring techniques.
Dr. Vigo has been the main trainer for all Europe and the Middle East for Celution and Pure Graft systems by Cytori, lecturing in different important congresses around the world. In 2012 he started working in Dubai as a Chief of Surgery and Chief Medical Officer at American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, until March 2017. He has recently increased his interest in the field of regenerative medicine with the use of stem cells.
His scope of work now it well built around the whole spectrum of breast procedures, where he applies latest technology and techniques combined with his past experience learning from he top surgeons in the field.
His motto is “…because you deserve the best” and this is his approach to the patient’s care where he fully dedicate himself and his team to serve and assist the patient in his/her journey inside the plastic surgery. His dedication, his attention to details, his kind manners and availability to answer all the patient’s questions, the consistent training to his team are aimed to let the patient feel a friendly environment without any pressure or discomfort.
Dr. Vigo knows that the decision to have a surgical procedure done is complex and full of steps, and he is willing to explain every single detail in order to let the patient understand and face the surgery with peace of mind.
Qualifications:
Specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – University of Verona (Italy)
Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- Department of Plastic Surgery and burns
Centre – Ospedale Maggior Borgo Trento – Verona
Degree in Medicine and Surgery – University Vita-Salute san Raffele Milano (Italy)


Dr. Jesper Thulesen
MD, Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr.Med.Sci., Ph.D., FEBO
Denmark
Oculoplastic surgeon, aesthetic physician. Specialist in ophthalmology, licensed in Denmark, Dubai, France, Norway, and Sweden. Research activities have led to a Ph.D. and a medical dissertation. Extensively published, incl. article in ˜Nature Medicine”™. Recognized masterclass trainer (Allergan Aesthetics), member of the international AMI faculty, and ESORPS. Lectures on the international circuit: aesthetic oculoplastics, skin laser, non-permanent fillers, and botulinum toxin.
Case Studies: Personalized Assessment and Treatment Plans
Time: 08:30 – 09:30
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Patrick Treacy
MICGP, MBCAM, H.DIP,
Dermatologist, DRCOG, DCH,
LRCSI, DTM MB BChMS, MCh
Ireland
Dr. Treacy is an advanced aesthetic trainer and has trained over 8000 doctors and nurses from around the world. Dr. Treacy is a faculty keynote speaker and member of the IMCAS Academic Board, IMCAS Scientific Advisory Board and the Euromedicom Scientific Advisory Board representing congresses across Europe, the US, Russia, China and South America. He has developed techniques including pioneering treatments for treating HIV facial lipodystrophy, developing radiosurgery venous thermocoagulation and restoring vascular occluded tissue has strongly influenced the field of aesthetic medicine.
EDITORIAL BOARDS
Dr. Treacy serves on the editorial boards of five international aesthetic journals. He is the author of fifty articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has contributed to chapters of medical books. He is Chairman of the Ailesbury Humanitarian Foundation and Honorary Ambassador to the Michael Jackson Legacy Foundation and the driving force behind countless humanitarian efforts in communities across Africa, Haiti and the Third World. He has opened orphanages in Monrovia, Liberia and Mirebalais, Haiti.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Visiting Professor Isra University Pakistan
Honorary Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery (Australian College)
President of the Royal Society of Medicine (London) Aesthetic Faculty 2018.
Chairman of the Irish Association of Cosmetic Doctors
Chairman Irish Representative of the British Association of Cosmetic Medicine
Laureate Aesthetic Medicine Azerbaijan
Diploma Aesthetic Medicine London
Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and the Royal Society of Arts. (London).
ACCOLADES IN MEDICINE
Dr. Treacy has won many international awards, including the ‘AMEC Trophy’ both in Paris and Monaco for research relating to cancer cachexia and reversal of dermal filler vascular occlusion (HELPIR technique). MyFaceMyBody Trophy for research and innovative techniques relating to the use of PRP, and red light in both facial rejuvenation and hair transplant. Winner of the 1st AIDA Trophy in Abu Dhabi for contributions to establishing complications protocols and the ‘Beauty & Antiaging Trophy’ in Baku, Azerbaijani and the CCME Medal in Mexico for contributions to developing the field of Aesthetic medicine.
Winner Lifetime Achievement Award by Tia Maria Hair Beauty Awards 2023
Winner AIDA Award as first doctor to use hyaluronidase in Aesthetic Medicine (Abu Dhabi 2022)
Winner ‘Global Medical Aesthetic Practitioner 2019’
Winner ‘Best Aesthetic Practice 2018’ Ireland (Hi Style Awards 2018)
Winner ‘Best Aesthetic Doctor 2018’ UK and Ireland (London 2018)
Winner MyFaceMyBody Specialist Award for ‘Scientific Contributions to Aesthetic Medicine’ (London 2018)
Winner ‘Best Aesthetic Practice in Ireland’ Aesthetic Awards (London 2017)
Winner MyFaceMyBody ‘Ultimate 100 Global Aesthetic Leaders’ (Los Angeles 2017)
Winner AIDA Trophy ‘Best Clinical Case in Aesthetic Medicine’ (Abu Dhabi 2017)
Winner European Association of Dermatology & Venereology Lecture Award Royal Soc. Medicine (London 2017)
Winner Irish Healthcare Awards ‘Best Medical Research -Ireland’ (Dublin 2017)
Winner British College of Aesthetic Medicine ‘Best Research Contribution to Aesthetic Medicine’ (London 2017)
Winner Beauty & Anti-Ageing Trophy ‘Contributions to the development of Aesthetic Medicine’ (Baku 2017)
Winner ‘Doctor of Year 2016′ (Highly Commended) Safety in Beauty (London 2016)
Winner ‘Best Global Clinical Research Case in Aesthetic Medicine’ AMEC (Paris 2016)
Winner ‘Best Innovative Research Award’ MyFaceMyBody Awards (London 2016)
Winner ‘Medal for Medical Excellence’ Colegio Científico de Medicina Estética CCME (Mexico 2016)


Dr. Lisa Kellett
MD, F.R.C.P.(C), D.A.B.D., Dermatologist
Canada
Dr. Kellett is a board certified dermatologist in both Canada and the United States who specializes in surgical, medical, laser and cosmetic dermatology in downtown Toronto. She offers customized treatments that combine the best of dermatological medicine with the latest laser technology to maximize results.
As a highly respected and sought after media personality in the area of cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Kellett is a frequent guest expert on television and is frequently quoted in print and internet media channels in an effort to teach and educate the public on dermatologic issues including the prevention of skin cancer.
Dr. Lisa Kellett is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, a member of the Canadian Dermatology Association, the Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society, and the Toronto Dermatological Society. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Medical School, Dr. Lisa Kellett received training in Internal Medicine and specialized in Dermatology. She has acted as President of the Canadian Laser Aesthetic Specialists Society and is a director of the Canadian Society of Dermatologic Surgery.
“Your skin is a personal and precious possession. As seen in my happy patients, protecting and maintaining your skin at its optimal health and appearance will greatly contribute to your quality of life.”


Dr. Jose Ramon Saucilo Gibert
MD, Aesthetic Physician
Mexico


Dr. Jesper Thulesen
MD, Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr.Med.Sci., Ph.D., FEBO
Denmark
Oculoplastic surgeon, aesthetic physician. Specialist in ophthalmology, licensed in Denmark, Dubai, France, Norway, and Sweden. Research activities have led to a Ph.D. and a medical dissertation. Extensively published, incl. article in ˜Nature Medicine”™. Recognized masterclass trainer (Allergan Aesthetics), member of the international AMI faculty, and ESORPS. Lectures on the international circuit: aesthetic oculoplastics, skin laser, non-permanent fillers, and botulinum toxin.
New Technologies in Aesthetic Medicine and Future Directions
Time: 09:30 – 10:30
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Naci Çelik
MD, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Turkey
Dr. Naci Çelik is a plastic surgeon from Istanbul, Turkey who is working privately in his own practice. He has performed more than 5000 operations since 2003 in the field of aesthetic surgery. He is especially famous in High-def lipoplasty, primary and secondary rhinoplasty and breast augmentation.
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department (1995-2002)
Post-Specialist Education (Fellowship)
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Microsurgery Fellowship, Taipei, Taiwan (2000-2002)
• Prof. Dr. Erol` honor beside the ONEP Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow` (2002), Istanbul, Turkey.


Dr. Iñigo de Felipe
MD, Ph.D., KHS, KSM, Dermatologist
Spain
Iñigo de Felipe y Gárate was born in Guipuzcoa, Spain, in an intellectual family. From childhood, he wanted to become a doctor through his great passion was the piano, with which he was given several concerts. He went to medical school at the University of Navarra in where he was a student representative for several years. In 1992 he finished his studies and completed his training at Harvard University in Boston and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. He then took his residency in Dermatology and Venereology under the direction of Professor Quintanilla at the Pamplona’s Clinic University of Navarra, considered to be the leading hospital in Spain. There he soon started working with lasers and other technologies for treating skin diseases. He did his Ph.D. in Radiofrequency and skin tightening and discovered the effects of this technology on fat tissue.
Dr. de Felipe has always given priority to offering solutions to solving skin problems and skin aging. With this objective, he has been the clinical manager of several companies and clinics related to medicine. Since the year 2004, he is the medical director of Hedonai Centros médico estéticos, today more than 40 in Spain and Portugal, thanks to its excellence and scientific rigor in treating patients. At the beginning of 2007, he opened his own clinic in the heart of Barcelona, his usual residence, where the most advanced techniques are offered with cherished and patient-oriented medicine.
In 2022 Dr. Felipe became a professor at the International University of La Rioja for Rejuvenation and regenerative medicine in the Masters for Aesthetic Medicine.
Iñigo de Felipe has become a very common participant in many national and international meetings in the dermatology and esthetic medicine field as well a regular participant in media programs on TV and magazines such as Antena 3, Intereconomía, Mujer hoy, Telva Belleza, Hola in Spain or Lux in Portugal. He has given more than a hundred lectures and workshops in most countries in Europe, America and the Middle East, where he trains hundreds of doctors on the use of Fillers and Lasers.
Today he has Clinics in Barcelona, Madrid and London and is registered as a Board dermatologist in the United Kingdom and Spain.


Dr. Jesper Thulesen
MD, Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr.Med.Sci., Ph.D., FEBO
Denmark
Oculoplastic surgeon, aesthetic physician. Specialist in ophthalmology, licensed in Denmark, Dubai, France, Norway, and Sweden. Research activities have led to a Ph.D. and a medical dissertation. Extensively published, incl. article in ˜Nature Medicine”™. Recognized masterclass trainer (Allergan Aesthetics), member of the international AMI faculty, and ESORPS. Lectures on the international circuit: aesthetic oculoplastics, skin laser, non-permanent fillers, and botulinum toxin.


Dr. Jose Ramon Saucilo Gibert
MD, Aesthetic Physician
Mexico
Break Time: 10:30 – 10:45
Anti-Aging and Skin Treatments
Time: 10:45 – 11:45
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Sara Mahdavi
BSc, HBSc, RD, MSc, Ph.D.
Department Head, Department of Regenerative Medicine,
Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine Adjunct Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto Associate Member, College of Family Physicians in Canada
Dr. Sara Mahdavi is a clinical scientist and holds a clinical instructor and research appointment with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. She received her doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto in the field of gene-environment interactions and cardiometabolic disease. She also has a master of science in exercise physiology and a Licensed Nutritionist Dietitian. She had been practicing clinical dietetics for over a decade at several hospitals as well as private practices.
She has been an invited speaker at medical conferences, health systems, and government agencies. She has developed several initiatives and programs to enhance clinical education for physicians and other healthcare providers internationally. She has published over a dozen original scientific articles in top medical journals, and has been an invited reviewer for several clinical journals while serving on the editorial board of serval medical journals as well as a international science advisory boards of industry and educational institutions in genetics, dermatology, aesthetics and internal medicine.
Her clinical research and practice have applications that include; early insulin sensitivity, kidney disease, rare and prevalent genetic polymorphism, caffeine metabolism, innovative dermatological interventions and regenerative medicine with an emphasis on utilizing precision medicine.
Her passion and expertise lie in uncovering links between genetic and environmental factors that lead to improved health outcomes and and enhance motivations for lifestyle modification.


Dr. Ferancisco Llano
MD, PhD, Functional Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine
Mexico
Dr. Llano is a specialist in nutrition and anti-aging. He was awarded in 2015 with the ISIENA Medical Excellence Award in the area of Nutrigenomics.
Experience
Lecturer in different international congresses in North America, South America and Europe, in diverse topics such as: Theories of aging, Stem Cells, Genetic Testing and Anti-Aging.
Vice-president of the Scientific Committee of the Stem Cell and Genetics Congress of A4M Brazil 2010.
PhD Thesis Tutor, University of Messina, Italy.
Member of the Scientific Committee of A4M Iberia – Portugal.
Member of the World Association of Genomic Medicine.
Training
Surgeon in the Program of High Academic Requirement (PAEA), at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Postgraduate course in Aesthetic Medicine, Anti-Aging and Nutrition CCME – ISIENA.
Certified in Peptide Therapies, by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. 2018 (A4M).


Dr. Shawn Seit
MD, Aesthetic Physician
Canada
Dr. Shawn Seit is one of the top cosmetic physicians and educators in Canada over the last 18 years. He is the founder and medical director of Rejuuv Medi Spa. A graduate of the University of Toronto Medical School and has trained with top plastic surgeons in Canada as well as international training with top cosmetic physicians and lecturers around the world.


Dr. Diego Delgado
MD, FCRSCS, Aesthetic Physician
Canada
Dr. Diego Delgado graduated in Medicine from the Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Dr Delgado is an Associate Professor at the Department of Medicine of the University of Toronto. Dr Delgado worked for more than 10 years as an Instructor and Assistant Professor of Anatomy at the University of Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He continues teaching facial anatomy and novel medical aesthetics techniques Nationally and Internationally.
He is the Medical Director of Vita Medical Aesthetics Academy in Toronto. He is a Member of the Humber’s Medical Aesthetics Program Advisory Committee.


Dr. Andrew R. Christie-Schwarz
Ph.D., Paris (France)
Director, Lipservice Consulting
Clinical Director, Equipment Aesthetics
Global Medical Trainer, DermapenWorld
Australia
Andrew is a skin-needling specialist with over 25 years of experience in aesthetics. He has lectured in nearly 70 countries and has been invited as a key speaker at over 60 major congresses across the world. Andrew is an award-winning educator, KOL, and author who has written multiple training manuals and materials on micro-needling procedures. He trains over 50,000 medical practitioners each year and is considered a world authority on skin needling and regenerative treatments.
Sponsored Session by CLARION
Understanding Exosomes in Aesthetics: A Critical Biochemical Approach
Time: 11:45 – 12:30
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Andrew R. Christie-Schwarz
Ph.D., Paris (France)
Director, Lipservice Consulting
Clinical Director, Equipment Aesthetics
Global Medical Trainer, DermapenWorld
Australia
Andrew is a skin-needling specialist with over 25 years of experience in aesthetics. He has lectured in nearly 70 countries and has been invited as a key speaker at over 60 major congresses across the world. Andrew is an award-winning educator, KOL, and author who has written multiple training manuals and materials on micro-needling procedures. He trains over 50,000 medical practitioners each year and is considered a world authority on skin needling and regenerative treatments.
Lunch Break: 12:30 – 13:30
Cosmetic Dermatology: Trends 2023
Time: 13:30 – 14:30
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Ashraf Badawi
MD, Ph.D., Dermatologist
Egypt
Dr. Ashraf Badawi is currently an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt and a visiting Professor of Dermatology at Szeged University, Hungary. Dr Badawi has graduated from the Faculty of Medicine Cairo University, Egypt in 1992. In 1997, he obtained the MSc degree in Dermatology and Venereology followed by a Diploma in the Laser Applications in Biology and Medicine in 1998 from Cairo University.
In 2001, Dr. Badawi obtained a Diploma in General Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. In 2007, Dr. Badawi received a PhD degree in Laser Applications in Dermatology from the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt.In 2011, Dr. Badawi obtained a second PhD in Clinical Medical Sciences from Szeged University, Hungary.
During his career path, Dr. Badawi has actively participated in more than 200 International Dermatology conferences with lectures and workshops. Within the past 20 years He was directly involved in training of more than 3500 Dermatologists all over the world for Laser Applications in Dermatology.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
President of the European Society for Lasers and energy based Devices (ESLD)
Past President of the European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology (ESCAD).
Co-Chair of the Laser Task Force at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV)
International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
Member of the American Society for Laser in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
Scientific Board member of the International Master Course of Aging Science “IMCAS”
Director of The Middle East Master Course at IMCAS Paris, 2015 – 2019 meetings.
He is also a reviewer for many Scientific Journals in the field of Dermatology as:
International Journal of Dermatology
Lasers in Medical Sciences
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Journal of Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology


Dr. George Kroumpouzos
MD, Ph.D., FAAD, Dermatologist
USA
George Kroumpouzos, MD, Ph.D., FAAD, Founder of GK Dermatology, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Brown University, USA, and Professor of Dermatology, Collaborator, at Jundiaí Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
He has served as an Instructor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kroumpouzos is a Board Member of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology. His expertise is in the fields of aesthetic dermatology, laser surgery, gynecologic dermatology, and disorders of pigmentation.
He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles including articles on acne scar modalities, photodynamic therapy, botulinum toxin, and fillers.


Dr. Miriam Fernández Parrado
MD, Dermatologist
Spain
Dr. Miriam Fernández Parrado is the author of “A new universe in dermatology: from the metaverse to dermove,” and has published numerous articles in prestigious dermatology journals such as JEADV and JAAD. She has attended over 30 dermatology courses and conferences and is highly interested in Artificial Intelligence and its current and future applications in medicine, aesthetic medicine, and skin care. During their most recent presentation at the IMCAS World Congress, she discussed the potential applications of the metaverse in dermatology and the skin care industry. She also explored how artificial intelligence could help enhance healthcare attention. However, with great technological advances comes great responsibility, which is why the individual is currently working on their Ph.D. in ethics, AI, and aesthetic dermatology.
Sponsored Session by Allergan Aesthetics
BOTOX for Upper Face
Time: 14:30 – 15:00
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Arash Jalali
MD, ABFM, CCFP
Canada
Dr. Jalali is a double-board-certified aesthetic physician. He is the founder and medical director of One Clinic MD in Vancouver, BC. He is an internationally well-renowned physician, recognized amongst his peers, industry experts, and by his patients, for his bespoke, cutting-edge techniques and transformational results. With a keen interest in clinical research and education, Dr. Jalali has been invited as a speaker to many global conferences such as the AMWC, IMCAS, TAMC, and more, to share his mastery with his fellow colleagues. As an industry trailblazer, Dr. Jalali was nominated and won the most prestigious award for Best Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation 2023 at AMWC.
Break Time: 15:00 – 15:30
Aesthetic Anatomy and Injection Techniques
Time: 15:30 – 16:30
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Matteo Vigo
MD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon
UAE
Dr. Matteo Vigo graduated in Milan in 2004 and started his residency period in Ospedale Maggior Borgo Trento in Verona, Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit in 2005. During the years he worked in the Breast Unit Centre in Verona, he developed his skills in breast reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, together with the full spectrum of plastic surgery procedure. His Specialty degree was achieved with a work on “Total Breast reconstruction with Fat in the patient with breast implants”, with the vocation for 70/70 cum laude in 2009. Shortly after receiving his specialty degree he started working in the Aesthetic Surgery field, developing great experience especially in breast surgery, but also liposuction, face and body contouring techniques.
Dr. Vigo has been the main trainer for all Europe and the Middle East for Celution and Pure Graft systems by Cytori, lecturing in different important congresses around the world. In 2012 he started working in Dubai as a Chief of Surgery and Chief Medical Officer at American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, until March 2017. He has recently increased his interest in the field of regenerative medicine with the use of stem cells.
His scope of work now it well built around the whole spectrum of breast procedures, where he applies latest technology and techniques combined with his past experience learning from he top surgeons in the field.
His motto is “…because you deserve the best” and this is his approach to the patient’s care where he fully dedicate himself and his team to serve and assist the patient in his/her journey inside the plastic surgery. His dedication, his attention to details, his kind manners and availability to answer all the patient’s questions, the consistent training to his team are aimed to let the patient feel a friendly environment without any pressure or discomfort.
Dr. Vigo knows that the decision to have a surgical procedure done is complex and full of steps, and he is willing to explain every single detail in order to let the patient understand and face the surgery with peace of mind.
Qualifications:
Specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – University of Verona (Italy)
Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- Department of Plastic Surgery and burns
Centre – Ospedale Maggior Borgo Trento – Verona
Degree in Medicine and Surgery – University Vita-Salute san Raffele Milano (Italy)


Dr. Marcelo Januzzi
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Brazil
Dr. Marcelo Januzzi graduated in 1991 from Metodist University (Brazil) and completed his postgraduate studies in Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of São Paulo.
Dr. Januzzi was a professor of Maxillofacial Surgery until 2011, he has a master’s degree in Maxillofacial Surgery and is finishing the doctorate degree in Biomedical Sciences at the Italian University of Rosario (Argentina).
He is currently Coordinating the Professor of postgraduate courses in Facial Aesthetics at Instituto Marcelo Januzzi and Sobresp University (Sao Paulo-Brazil) and at ABOCE and Sobresp University (Fortaleza-Brazil).
Dr. Marcelo Januzzi started his work with exclusive dedication in the teaching of Facial Aesthetics in 2011 and is currently Speaker at Galderma.


Dr. Noury Adel
MSc, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist
Egypt
Dr. Noury Adel is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has been focusing on non-surgical aesthetics for almost 9 years, he is one of the top aesthetic injectors in Egypt, not to mention that he is a well recognized speaker and trainer in many training programs, conferences and webinars. Dr. Noury is an official certified trainer for many products (Renee fillers, Softfil Cannula & I – Thread). He have been doing trainings on facial aesthetics for plastic surgeons, dermatologists and dentists. He earned the master degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery in 2019 along with other qualifications such as the fellowship of the international academy of facial aesthetics, membership of the american academy of aesthetic medicine and CMAC. Dr. Noury is also known for his scientific research published in local and international journals in addition to being the creator of the (3-point lips technique) which is most commonly known as the inverted mercedes benz approach.


Dr. Arash Jalali
MD, ABFM, CCFP
Canada
Dr. Jalali is a double-board-certified aesthetic physician. He is the founder and medical director of One Clinic MD in Vancouver, BC. He is an internationally well-renowned physician, recognized amongst his peers, industry experts, and by his patients, for his bespoke, cutting-edge techniques and transformational results. With a keen interest in clinical research and education, Dr. Jalali has been invited as a speaker to many global conferences such as the AMWC, IMCAS, TAMC, and more, to share his mastery with his fellow colleagues. As an industry trailblazer, Dr. Jalali was nominated and won the most prestigious award for Best Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation 2023 at AMWC.

Sponsored Session by MERZ AESTHETICS
Radiesse®: A Regenerative Aesthetic Reatment
Time: 16:30 – 17:00
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Tarek Chbat
MD, FRCPC
Canada
Dr. Tarek Chbat is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. He graduated from the University of Ottawa medical school in 2011 and the University of Toronto anesthesia residency program in 2016. He followed up by doing a chronic pain fellowship at St Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. He got his facial esthetics training in 2013 in Toronto and has been practicing for 10 years with neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and regenerative therapies. Dr. Chbat is a board member of the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine and cofounder of GC Aesthetics in Mississauga and Oakville. He teaches all aspects of aesthetic medicine and takes joy in more challenging cases that require more planning and advanced execution.
The Latest Advances in LASER Therapies
Time: 17:00 – 18:00
Location: Pre-Function D


Dr. Ashraf Badawi
MD, Ph.D., Dermatologist
Egypt
Dr. Ashraf Badawi is currently an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt and a visiting Professor of Dermatology at Szeged University, Hungary. Dr Badawi has graduated from the Faculty of Medicine Cairo University, Egypt in 1992. In 1997, he obtained the MSc degree in Dermatology and Venereology followed by a Diploma in the Laser Applications in Biology and Medicine in 1998 from Cairo University.
In 2001, Dr. Badawi obtained a Diploma in General Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. In 2007, Dr. Badawi received a PhD degree in Laser Applications in Dermatology from the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt.In 2011, Dr. Badawi obtained a second PhD in Clinical Medical Sciences from Szeged University, Hungary.
During his career path, Dr. Badawi has actively participated in more than 200 International Dermatology conferences with lectures and workshops. Within the past 20 years He was directly involved in training of more than 3500 Dermatologists all over the world for Laser Applications in Dermatology.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
President of the European Society for Lasers and energy based Devices (ESLD)
Past President of the European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology (ESCAD).
Co-Chair of the Laser Task Force at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV)
International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
Member of the American Society for Laser in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
Scientific Board member of the International Master Course of Aging Science “IMCAS”
Director of The Middle East Master Course at IMCAS Paris, 2015 – 2019 meetings.
He is also a reviewer for many Scientific Journals in the field of Dermatology as:
International Journal of Dermatology
Lasers in Medical Sciences
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Journal of Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology


Dr. Naci Çelik
MD, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Turkey
Dr. Naci Çelik is a plastic surgeon from Istanbul, Turkey who is working privately in his own practice. He has performed more than 5000 operations since 2003 in the field of aesthetic surgery. He is especially famous in High-def lipoplasty, primary and secondary rhinoplasty and breast augmentation.
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department (1995-2002)
Post-Specialist Education (Fellowship)
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Microsurgery Fellowship, Taipei, Taiwan (2000-2002)
• Prof. Dr. Erol` honor beside the ONEP Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow` (2002), Istanbul, Turkey.


Dr. Ayman El-Attar
MD, Aesthetic Physician and Surgeon
USA
Dr. Ayman El-Attar is a world-renowned Aesthetic Physician and surgeon. He is the President of the American Aesthetic Association. He founded Derma Laser Centers of New Jersey established in October 2002. He graduated from Alexandria Medical School with honours in 1987. He completed residencies in both General Surgery and Family Medicine and obtained a Masters’s Degree in surgery in 1992. He was an assistant lecturer of Surgery at Alexandria University and a visiting instructor of Surgery at the Medical College of Ohio. He then finalized his Ph.D. thesis in 1998.
Dr. El-Attar described the TOPAL procedure for office tumescent power-assisted laser liposuction in 2009. He has several publications in the most reputable medical and surgical journals. He had taught physicians both in the USA and in over 30 other countries about recent advances in aesthetic medicine and surgery. He is the current president of the American Aesthetic Association as well as The International Cosmetic Gynecology Conference, Inc worldwide
His professional memberships include:
- Fellow American Society For Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Faculty American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- American Society of Liposuction Surgery
- International Society of Dermatology
- American Medical Association
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Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
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The Latest Advanced in Injectables
Time: 08:45 – 10:00
Location: Pre-Function DDaniel Julien
Founder, CEO & Medical Director of Danesthetics Medical Design
Nurse Practitioner
Canada
Dan is triple certified by the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine. He is the founder of Danesthetics Medical, whose renowned non-surgical aesthetic clinic is located in the heart of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada.
His clinical philosophy and perspective for medical aesthetics is in line with our association goals: “Teaching the art of aesthetics in a practical, clear-cut approach with safety in mind.”Dan’s knowledge and expertise on injection techniques, facial anatomy and filler rheology are splendid. When it comes to teaching aesthetics, his approach is very enjoyable and simplified. His YouTube channel has been making waves in the medical aesthetics industry.
CloseDr. Steven Harris
MBBCh, MSc, MBCAM
UK
I have always had an interest in shape and form, which I must have inherited from my creative parents; my father is an inventor, and my mother is a painter. So when I was working as a General Practitioner and came across an introductory course in Aesthetic Medicine 17 years ago, I knew instinctively that this was my calling. Since founding my clinic, I have performed over 40,000 procedures involving Facial Reshaping and my very own Nonsurgical Lip Tubercle (NLT) technique for lip enhancements.
I pride myself on working with care and dedication to helping my patients look and feel great. A few years ago, I innovated a holistic approach to nonsurgical facial rejuvenation that aims to restore facial shape rather than treat areas in isolation.
I view and assess the face as a whole and use my artistic eye with a ‘less is more’ approach towards restoring shape, balance, and symmetry. It has produced consistently pleasing, natural-looking results and I’ve had very positive feedback from patients and colleagues.
I feel passionately that all practitioners should have a holistic and artistic approach to facial rejuvenation and continue to share my expertise in this area with regular publications and talks here in the UK and abroad.
CloseDr. Iñigo de Felipe
MD, Ph.D., KHS, KSM, Dermatologist
Spain
Iñigo de Felipe y Gárate was born in Guipuzcoa, Spain, in an intellectual family. From childhood, he wanted to become a doctor through his great passion was the piano, with which he was given several concerts. He went to medical school at the University of Navarra in where he was a student representative for several years. In 1992 he finished his studies and completed his training at Harvard University in Boston and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. He then took his residency in Dermatology and Venereology under the direction of Professor Quintanilla at the Pamplona’s Clinic University of Navarra, considered to be the leading hospital in Spain. There he soon started working with lasers and other technologies for treating skin diseases. He did his Ph.D. in Radiofrequency and skin tightening and discovered the effects of this technology on fat tissue.
Dr. de Felipe has always given priority to offering solutions to solving skin problems and skin aging. With this objective, he has been the clinical manager of several companies and clinics related to medicine. Since the year 2004, he is the medical director of Hedonai Centros médico estéticos, today more than 40 in Spain and Portugal, thanks to its excellence and scientific rigor in treating patients. At the beginning of 2007, he opened his own clinic in the heart of Barcelona, his usual residence, where the most advanced techniques are offered with cherished and patient-oriented medicine.
In 2022 Dr. Felipe became a professor at the International University of La Rioja for Rejuvenation and regenerative medicine in the Masters for Aesthetic Medicine.
Iñigo de Felipe has become a very common participant in many national and international meetings in the dermatology and esthetic medicine field as well a regular participant in media programs on TV and magazines such as Antena 3, Intereconomía, Mujer hoy, Telva Belleza, Hola in Spain or Lux in Portugal. He has given more than a hundred lectures and workshops in most countries in Europe, America and the Middle East, where he trains hundreds of doctors on the use of Fillers and Lasers.
Today he has Clinics in Barcelona, Madrid and London and is registered as a Board dermatologist in the United Kingdom and Spain.
CloseDr. Celeste Nome
DS. Master Facial Aesthetic Medicine
International Speaker in Aesthetic Medicine.
Clinical and scientific experience.
International Expert Board at CMAC, UK
International Board at CMHOF, Portugal
Professor at Universidad Europea del Atlantico, Spain
Professor at EIMEC, Barcelona, Spain
Professor at Aesthetic program Universidad de Buenos Aires. Argentina
Clinical Director and Owner at Dra. Celeste Nome Clinic, Chile.CloseDr. Noury Adel
MSc, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist
Egypt
Dr. Noury Adel is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has been focusing on non-surgical aesthetics for almost 9 years, he is one of the top aesthetic injectors in Egypt, not to mention that he is a well recognized speaker and trainer in many training programs, conferences and webinars. Dr. Noury is an official certified trainer for many products (Renee fillers, Softfil Cannula & I – Thread). He have been doing trainings on facial aesthetics for plastic surgeons, dermatologists and dentists. He earned the master degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery in 2019 along with other qualifications such as the fellowship of the international academy of facial aesthetics, membership of the american academy of aesthetic medicine and CMAC. Dr. Noury is also known for his scientific research published in local and international journals in addition to being the creator of the (3-point lips technique) which is most commonly known as the inverted mercedes benz approach.
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Sponsored Session by Paladin Laboratories Inc
Short-acting Pain Management: A New Paradigm for in-clinic Aesthetic and Dermatology Procedures
Time: 10:00 – 10:30
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Benjamin Barankin
MD, FRCPC, Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
Canada
Dr. Benjamin Barankin is a dermatologist specializing in medical and cosmetic care of the skin at Toronto Dermatology Centre which he co-founded in 2010.
Dr. Barankin is also a widely published author with more than 700 articles related to dermatology and he has authored or edited 7 books on dermatology. He has served on the executive of the Canadian Dermatology Association, and has been honoured by the CDA with the Young Dermatologists’ Volunteer Award.
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Non-surgical Aesthetic Genital Rejuvenation
Time: 11:00 – 11:30
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Ayman El-Attar
MD, Aesthetic Physician and Surgeon
USA
Dr. Ayman El-Attar is a world-renowned Aesthetic Physician and surgeon. He is the President of the American Aesthetic Association. He founded Derma Laser Centers of New Jersey established in October 2002. He graduated from Alexandria Medical School with honours in 1987. He completed residencies in both General Surgery and Family Medicine and obtained a Masters’s Degree in surgery in 1992. He was an assistant lecturer of Surgery at Alexandria University and a visiting instructor of Surgery at the Medical College of Ohio. He then finalized his Ph.D. thesis in 1998.
Dr. El-Attar described the TOPAL procedure for office tumescent power-assisted laser liposuction in 2009. He has several publications in the most reputable medical and surgical journals. He had taught physicians both in the USA and in over 30 other countries about recent advances in aesthetic medicine and surgery. He is the current president of the American Aesthetic Association as well as The International Cosmetic Gynecology Conference, Inc worldwide
His professional memberships include:
- Fellow American Society For Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Faculty American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- American Society of Liposuction Surgery
- International Society of Dermatology
- American Medical Association
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MD, Ph.D., FAAD, Dermatologist
USA
George Kroumpouzos, MD, Ph.D., FAAD, Founder of GK Dermatology, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Brown University, USA, and Professor of Dermatology, Collaborator, at Jundiaí Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
He has served as an Instructor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kroumpouzos is a Board Member of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology. His expertise is in the fields of aesthetic dermatology, laser surgery, gynecologic dermatology, and disorders of pigmentation.
He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles including articles on acne scar modalities, photodynamic therapy, botulinum toxin, and fillers.
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Time: 11:30 – 12:30
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Marcelo Januzzi
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Brazil
Dr. Marcelo Januzzi graduated in 1991 from Metodist University (Brazil) and completed his postgraduate studies in Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of São Paulo.
Dr. Januzzi was a professor of Maxillofacial Surgery until 2011, he has a master’s degree in Maxillofacial Surgery and is finishing the doctorate degree in Biomedical Sciences at the Italian University of Rosario (Argentina).
He is currently Coordinating the Professor of postgraduate courses in Facial Aesthetics at Instituto Marcelo Januzzi and Sobresp University (Sao Paulo-Brazil) and at ABOCE and Sobresp University (Fortaleza-Brazil).
Dr. Marcelo Januzzi started his work with exclusive dedication in the teaching of Facial Aesthetics in 2011 and is currently Speaker at Galderma.
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MD, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Turkey
Dr. Naci Çelik is a plastic surgeon from Istanbul, Turkey who is working privately in his own practice. He has performed more than 5000 operations since 2003 in the field of aesthetic surgery. He is especially famous in High-def lipoplasty, primary and secondary rhinoplasty and breast augmentation.
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department (1995-2002)
Post-Specialist Education (Fellowship)
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Microsurgery Fellowship, Taipei, Taiwan (2000-2002)
• Prof. Dr. Erol` honor beside the ONEP Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow` (2002), Istanbul, Turkey.
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MD, Plastic Surgeon
Turkey
Dr. Aydin Saray is a Plastic and Aesthetic surgeon and is a fully registered member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery since 1998. Dr. Saray is one of the so-called key opinion leaders in Turkey who always seeks scientific basis, logic, safety, validity, and utility when treating patients. He is a frequently invited national and international speaker and trainer in workshops, hands-on training, cadaver workshops, and international congresses. “Less is more” and “Primum nihil nocere” are the two principles of him in his rejuvenation treatments.
Dr. Saray specializes in facial rejuvenation surgery, otoplasty, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, and body contouring surgery. He is a dedicated trainer, researcher, presenter, and publisher for minimally invasive procedures. Thread-lifts, soft-tissue fillers, peeling, neurotoxins, and mesotherapy are his leading interests in minimally invasive aesthetic treatments. He has worked in the USA, Canada, Italy, Finland, and Israel as a visiting fellow. He is the first young Turkish plastic surgeon who won the EURAPS (European Association of Plastic Surgery) scholarship in 1998. Dr. Saray has 35 international and 21 national articles in aesthetic and plastic surgery journals on experimental and clinical surgery. He has invented the unique idea of a new concept in shoulder augmentation technique which has been published in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery journal. Currently, Dr. Saray is working in private practice for full-time in Istanbul, Turkey.CloseDr. Iñigo de Felipe
MD, Ph.D., KHS, KSM, Dermatologist
Spain
Iñigo de Felipe y Gárate was born in Guipuzcoa, Spain, in an intellectual family. From childhood, he wanted to become a doctor through his great passion was the piano, with which he was given several concerts. He went to medical school at the University of Navarra in where he was a student representative for several years. In 1992 he finished his studies and completed his training at Harvard University in Boston and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. He then took his residency in Dermatology and Venereology under the direction of Professor Quintanilla at the Pamplona’s Clinic University of Navarra, considered to be the leading hospital in Spain. There he soon started working with lasers and other technologies for treating skin diseases. He did his Ph.D. in Radiofrequency and skin tightening and discovered the effects of this technology on fat tissue.
Dr. de Felipe has always given priority to offering solutions to solving skin problems and skin aging. With this objective, he has been the clinical manager of several companies and clinics related to medicine. Since the year 2004, he is the medical director of Hedonai Centros médico estéticos, today more than 40 in Spain and Portugal, thanks to its excellence and scientific rigor in treating patients. At the beginning of 2007, he opened his own clinic in the heart of Barcelona, his usual residence, where the most advanced techniques are offered with cherished and patient-oriented medicine.
In 2022 Dr. Felipe became a professor at the International University of La Rioja for Rejuvenation and regenerative medicine in the Masters for Aesthetic Medicine.
Iñigo de Felipe has become a very common participant in many national and international meetings in the dermatology and esthetic medicine field as well a regular participant in media programs on TV and magazines such as Antena 3, Intereconomía, Mujer hoy, Telva Belleza, Hola in Spain or Lux in Portugal. He has given more than a hundred lectures and workshops in most countries in Europe, America and the Middle East, where he trains hundreds of doctors on the use of Fillers and Lasers.
Today he has Clinics in Barcelona, Madrid and London and is registered as a Board dermatologist in the United Kingdom and Spain.
CloseDr. Jose Ramon Saucilo Gibert
MD, Aesthetic Physician
Mexico
Master in Aesthetic and Antiaging MedicineVice President of the Mexican Association of Aesthetic and Antiaging MedicineDirector of the Aesthetic Academy Tour, medical training tour in advanced aesthetic medicine.Expert in Facial Ultrasonography for mapping, ultrasound-guided punctures and management of ultrasound-guided complications.International speakerDirector of Saucillo Clinic and Cabo Stem Cell CenterKOL of different brandsCreator of techniques with PDO threads for facelift (GO-CO) and rhinoplasty (Butterfly)CloseLunch Break: 12:30 – 13:30
Dr. Neel Bector
MD, Aesthetic Physician
Canada
Known throughout the Greater Toronto Area as a master of his craft, Dr. Neel Bector is redefining the world of non-surgical cosmetics with his full face and body approach. Dr. Bector is an artist, innovator, scientist and medical doctor who utilizes various treatments to provide his clients with gorgeous, natural results that get noticed! He has been recognized for his natural ability to push the boundaries of the cosmetic industry and redefines what is possible without having his clients go ‘under the knife’.
Dr. Bector has a talent for combining treatments with the end result of obtaining amazing results for his clients. He has an extensive understanding of energy based devices and combination treatments. His talent lies in combining treatments to get results that most people believe are only available through surgery. Dr. Neel Bector is a Canadian trained physician with 20 years of practice in the Greater Toronto Area. He started his training in cosmetic medicine in 2001 and continues to upgrade his skills, techniques, and understanding of various aesthetic technologies from leaders all over the globe and regularly travels to ensure that he is at the cutting edge of this industry.
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Restylane® Eyelight: Bringing Light to the Periorbital Region
Time: 14:15 – 15:00
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Kucy Pon
MD, Dermatologist
Canada
Dr. Kucy Pon is an Associate Professor in the Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Her training includes medical school at the University of Saskatchewan, dermatology residency at the University of Toronto, and fellowship training in Laser Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology in Boston, Massachusetts, under the tutelage of world renowned Harvard and Yale faculty.
She is passionate about education, resident advocacy and wellness. After fellowship, Dr. Pon returned to Toronto with a mission to train dermatology residents in procedural dermatology. She is currently the Director of the Dermatologic Procedural Course and Workshops; the founder and Co-Director of Canada’s only official fellowship program in Dermatologic Laser Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine; and, the Wellness Champion for both residents and faculty within the Division of Dermatology.
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Novel Neurotoxin Treatments for Facial Rejuvenation
Time: 15:30 – 16:00
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Jennifer Pearlman
MD, CCFP, Aesthetic Physician
Canada
Dr. Pearlman is an internationally recognized expert in women’s health, aging and cosmetic medicine. She is owner and medical director of PearlMD Rejuvenation in Toronto where she offers leading technology and treatments to help patients age well from the inside out. As a master injector, she has led peer to peer training for numerous cosemetic companies and technologies and has been lead investigator in various clinical trials evaluating innovative treatments for facial rejuvenation, body contouring, hair regeneration and vaginal therapies. Dr. Pearlman combines her aesthetic expertise with a comprehensive approach to optimize health, hormones and vitality with an integrative appraoch precisely matched to her patients needs. She is facilut and fellow in Functional and Regnerative Medicine, Board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and a NAMS certified menopause practicioner. Dr. Pearlman delivers customized solutions based on the belief that beauty starts from within.
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MD, FRCS(C), Ophthalmologist Cosmetic and Reconstructive Oculoplastic Surgeon
Canada
Born in Chicago, Illinois and brought up in Montreal, Quebec by parents of Iranian descent, Dr. Maleki is a culturally sensitive and aware physician who is fluent in English, French and Farsi.
Dr. Maleki obtained his medical degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, followed by his residency in Ophthalmology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He then went on to complete further training in Orbit and Oculoplastic surgery at the prestigious oculoplastics fellowship program at the University of Montreal under the mentorship of Drs. Francois Codere, Isabelle Hardy, Patrick Boulos, and Jamie Wong. Over the past decade, Dr. Maleki has performed over 10,000 eyelid procedures, including but not limited to blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), ptosis repair (droopy eyes), brow lift, removal of under eye bags, eyelid tumors, management of Thyroid eye disease (Grave’s orbitopathy) and correction of eyelid malpositions.
In 2010, he was recruited to Dalhousie University to establish an oculoplastic surgery program providing service to all 4 provinces in Atlantic Canada. In addition to his aptitude for surgery, Dr. Maleki is also passionate about teaching. As the director of the postgraduate training program in oculoplastics at Dalhousie University, Dr. Maleki trained over 40 medical residents and students in ophthalmology, ENT, maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery. In 2015, he joined the faculty of ophthalmology at the University of Toronto and continues to serve the academic community in the Greater Toronto Area.
Dr. Maleki has pioneered and developed an interactive course in techniques of oculoplastic surgery for ophthalmologists across Canada. Internationally, he has also taught oculoplastics as part of ORBIS, a global charitable non-profit organization that provides free surgery for underserved populations worldwide as well as training for local doctors.
Highly respected by his peers, Dr. Maleki has served as president of the Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgery. He remains an active member of the same society as well as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Canadian Ophthalmology Society. He is also president-elect of the Toronto Ophthalmology Society and serves as a scientific reviewer for the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology for his expertise in oculoplastic surgery.
In 2016, Dr. Maleki joined Dr. Oestreicher at Toronto Eyelid Surgery, a leading center in Canada for ophthalmic plastic surgery and cosmetic laser eyelid surgery. Toronto Eyelid Surgery is proud to be the referral center for cosmetic plastic surgeons with difficult and revisional cases as well as patients seeking a second opinion. Dr. Maleki was appointed Medical Director of the Toronto Eyelid Surgery clinic in 2018 and continues its mission of being a center of excellence for cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery.
Dr. Maleki is a true music aficionado. He has cultivated an extensive music playlist from around the world. He often asks his patients about their music preferences and changes his operating room tunes accordingly.
In his leisure time, he enjoys running, playing tennis and spending time with his wife and children in Toronto.
Dr. Maleki is well-known for his kind and caring manner and his down-to-earth approachability. At the same time, he is highly knowledgeable, possesses a keen attention to detail and is extremely dedicated to his patients.
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MD, CCFP-EM
Assistant professor, McMaster University
Canada
Dr. Reza Akef is a highly experienced and respected cosmetic physician, with over 14 years of experience in teaching and practicing cosmetic medicine. He is currently the Assistant Professor at McMaster University and the Chairman of the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM), where he shares his knowledge and expertise with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care for their patients.
Dr. Akef is board certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada in both Family and Emergency Medicine. Additionally, he is deeply involved in interventional pain practice cooperation for the treatment of Migraines, chronic pain, TMJ, Myofascial pain, and Fibromyalgia. He is a leading cosmetic physician and an internationally recognized specialist in non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Akef is dedicated to understanding his clients’ concerns and creating personalized treatment plans that meet their needs and goals. He is committed to thoughtfully and strategically creating individualized combinations of leading, safe treatments that exceed client expectations. He is also the founder of Angel Gloss spa in Toronto, an established, leading destination for non-surgical cosmetic procedures for individuals seeking leading physicians with proven experience, the latest technology, and cutting-edge techniques.
Dr. Akef is actively involved in multiple training courses, webinars, and conferences all around the world, including prestigious international conferences such as IMCAS, AMWC, and Dubai Derma. He participates as a speaker at these events and is always looking to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field of cosmetic medicine.
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Sponsored Session by SKINCEUTICALS
Maximizing the Benefits of Antioxidants in Clinical Skincare: A Comprehensive Approach
Time: 16:00 – 16:40
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Malika Ladha
MD, Dermatologist
Canada
Dr. Malika Ladha is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist. As the medical director of SpaMedica in Yorkville Toronto, she focuses on achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes by delivering a comprehensive, multi-modal approach.
After dermatology residency at the University of Calgary, she completed Canada’s only official clinical fellowship in Laser Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology at the University of Toronto. She is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and the American Board of Dermatology.Dr. Ladha has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals. She is an active leader in various medical organizations, including the Canadian Dermatology Association and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
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Time: 17:00 – 18:00
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Patrick Treacy
MICGP, MBCAM, H.DIP,
Dermatologist, DRCOG, DCH,
LRCSI, DTM MB BChMS, MCh
Ireland
Dr. Treacy is an advanced aesthetic trainer and has trained over 8000 doctors and nurses from around the world. Dr. Treacy is a faculty keynote speaker and member of the IMCAS Academic Board, IMCAS Scientific Advisory Board and the Euromedicom Scientific Advisory Board representing congresses across Europe, the US, Russia, China and South America. He has developed techniques including pioneering treatments for treating HIV facial lipodystrophy, developing radiosurgery venous thermocoagulation and restoring vascular occluded tissue has strongly influenced the field of aesthetic medicine.
EDITORIAL BOARDS
Dr. Treacy serves on the editorial boards of five international aesthetic journals. He is the author of fifty articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has contributed to chapters of medical books. He is Chairman of the Ailesbury Humanitarian Foundation and Honorary Ambassador to the Michael Jackson Legacy Foundation and the driving force behind countless humanitarian efforts in communities across Africa, Haiti and the Third World. He has opened orphanages in Monrovia, Liberia and Mirebalais, Haiti.PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Visiting Professor Isra University Pakistan
Honorary Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery (Australian College)
President of the Royal Society of Medicine (London) Aesthetic Faculty 2018.
Chairman of the Irish Association of Cosmetic Doctors
Chairman Irish Representative of the British Association of Cosmetic Medicine
Laureate Aesthetic Medicine Azerbaijan
Diploma Aesthetic Medicine London
Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and the Royal Society of Arts. (London).
ACCOLADES IN MEDICINE
Dr. Treacy has won many international awards, including the ‘AMEC Trophy’ both in Paris and Monaco for research relating to cancer cachexia and reversal of dermal filler vascular occlusion (HELPIR technique). MyFaceMyBody Trophy for research and innovative techniques relating to the use of PRP, and red light in both facial rejuvenation and hair transplant. Winner of the 1st AIDA Trophy in Abu Dhabi for contributions to establishing complications protocols and the ‘Beauty & Antiaging Trophy’ in Baku, Azerbaijani and the CCME Medal in Mexico for contributions to developing the field of Aesthetic medicine.Winner Lifetime Achievement Award by Tia Maria Hair Beauty Awards 2023
Winner AIDA Award as first doctor to use hyaluronidase in Aesthetic Medicine (Abu Dhabi 2022)
Winner ‘Global Medical Aesthetic Practitioner 2019’
Winner ‘Best Aesthetic Practice 2018’ Ireland (Hi Style Awards 2018)
Winner ‘Best Aesthetic Doctor 2018’ UK and Ireland (London 2018)
Winner MyFaceMyBody Specialist Award for ‘Scientific Contributions to Aesthetic Medicine’ (London 2018)
Winner ‘Best Aesthetic Practice in Ireland’ Aesthetic Awards (London 2017)
Winner MyFaceMyBody ‘Ultimate 100 Global Aesthetic Leaders’ (Los Angeles 2017)
Winner AIDA Trophy ‘Best Clinical Case in Aesthetic Medicine’ (Abu Dhabi 2017)
Winner European Association of Dermatology & Venereology Lecture Award Royal Soc. Medicine (London 2017)
Winner Irish Healthcare Awards ‘Best Medical Research -Ireland’ (Dublin 2017)
Winner British College of Aesthetic Medicine ‘Best Research Contribution to Aesthetic Medicine’ (London 2017)
Winner Beauty & Anti-Ageing Trophy ‘Contributions to the development of Aesthetic Medicine’ (Baku 2017)
Winner ‘Doctor of Year 2016′ (Highly Commended) Safety in Beauty (London 2016)
Winner ‘Best Global Clinical Research Case in Aesthetic Medicine’ AMEC (Paris 2016)
Winner ‘Best Innovative Research Award’ MyFaceMyBody Awards (London 2016)
Winner ‘Medal for Medical Excellence’ Colegio Científico de Medicina Estética CCME (Mexico 2016)CloseDr. George Kroumpouzos
MD, Ph.D., FAAD, Dermatologist
USA
George Kroumpouzos, MD, Ph.D., FAAD, Founder of GK Dermatology, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Brown University, USA, and Professor of Dermatology, Collaborator, at Jundiaí Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
He has served as an Instructor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kroumpouzos is a Board Member of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology. His expertise is in the fields of aesthetic dermatology, laser surgery, gynecologic dermatology, and disorders of pigmentation.
He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles including articles on acne scar modalities, photodynamic therapy, botulinum toxin, and fillers.
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MD, Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Rivkin is an aesthetic specialist and Assistant Clinical
Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine.Undergraduate – Columbia University.
Medical degree – Yale School of Medicine.
Residency in Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery – UC San Diego.
His practice, Westside Aesthetics, is focused on developing and
perfecting non-invasive, non-ablative cosmetic treatments. He is
best known nationally for pioneering and popularizing the Non
Surgical Rhinoplasty procedure.CloseDr. Marcelo Januzzi
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Brazil
Dr. Marcelo Januzzi graduated in 1991 from Metodist University (Brazil) and completed his postgraduate studies in Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of São Paulo.
Dr. Januzzi was a professor of Maxillofacial Surgery until 2011, he has a master’s degree in Maxillofacial Surgery and is finishing the doctorate degree in Biomedical Sciences at the Italian University of Rosario (Argentina).
He is currently Coordinating the Professor of postgraduate courses in Facial Aesthetics at Instituto Marcelo Januzzi and Sobresp University (Sao Paulo-Brazil) and at ABOCE and Sobresp University (Fortaleza-Brazil).
Dr. Marcelo Januzzi started his work with exclusive dedication in the teaching of Facial Aesthetics in 2011 and is currently Speaker at Galderma.
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MD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon
UAE
Dr. Matteo Vigo graduated in Milan in 2004 and started his residency period in Ospedale Maggior Borgo Trento in Verona, Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit in 2005. During the years he worked in the Breast Unit Centre in Verona, he developed his skills in breast reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, together with the full spectrum of plastic surgery procedure. His Specialty degree was achieved with a work on “Total Breast reconstruction with Fat in the patient with breast implants”, with the vocation for 70/70 cum laude in 2009. Shortly after receiving his specialty degree he started working in the Aesthetic Surgery field, developing great experience especially in breast surgery, but also liposuction, face and body contouring techniques.
Dr. Vigo has been the main trainer for all Europe and the Middle East for Celution and Pure Graft systems by Cytori, lecturing in different important congresses around the world. In 2012 he started working in Dubai as a Chief of Surgery and Chief Medical Officer at American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, until March 2017. He has recently increased his interest in the field of regenerative medicine with the use of stem cells.
His scope of work now it well built around the whole spectrum of breast procedures, where he applies latest technology and techniques combined with his past experience learning from he top surgeons in the field.
His motto is “…because you deserve the best” and this is his approach to the patient’s care where he fully dedicate himself and his team to serve and assist the patient in his/her journey inside the plastic surgery. His dedication, his attention to details, his kind manners and availability to answer all the patient’s questions, the consistent training to his team are aimed to let the patient feel a friendly environment without any pressure or discomfort.
Dr. Vigo knows that the decision to have a surgical procedure done is complex and full of steps, and he is willing to explain every single detail in order to let the patient understand and face the surgery with peace of mind.
Qualifications:
Specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – University of Verona (Italy)
Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- Department of Plastic Surgery and burns
Centre – Ospedale Maggior Borgo Trento – VeronaDegree in Medicine and Surgery – University Vita-Salute san Raffele Milano (Italy)
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MD, Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr.Med.Sci., Ph.D., FEBO
Denmark
Oculoplastic surgeon, aesthetic physician. Specialist in ophthalmology, licensed in Denmark, Dubai, France, Norway, and Sweden. Research activities have led to a Ph.D. and a medical dissertation. Extensively published, incl. article in ˜Nature Medicine”™. Recognized masterclass trainer (Allergan Aesthetics), member of the international AMI faculty, and ESORPS. Lectures on the international circuit: aesthetic oculoplastics, skin laser, non-permanent fillers, and botulinum toxin.
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Sunday, June 4th, 2023
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Case Studies: Personalized Assessment and Treatment Plans
Time: 08:30 – 09:30
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Patrick Treacy
MICGP, MBCAM, H.DIP,
Dermatologist, DRCOG, DCH,
LRCSI, DTM MB BChMS, MCh
Ireland
Dr. Treacy is an advanced aesthetic trainer and has trained over 8000 doctors and nurses from around the world. Dr. Treacy is a faculty keynote speaker and member of the IMCAS Academic Board, IMCAS Scientific Advisory Board and the Euromedicom Scientific Advisory Board representing congresses across Europe, the US, Russia, China and South America. He has developed techniques including pioneering treatments for treating HIV facial lipodystrophy, developing radiosurgery venous thermocoagulation and restoring vascular occluded tissue has strongly influenced the field of aesthetic medicine.
EDITORIAL BOARDS
Dr. Treacy serves on the editorial boards of five international aesthetic journals. He is the author of fifty articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has contributed to chapters of medical books. He is Chairman of the Ailesbury Humanitarian Foundation and Honorary Ambassador to the Michael Jackson Legacy Foundation and the driving force behind countless humanitarian efforts in communities across Africa, Haiti and the Third World. He has opened orphanages in Monrovia, Liberia and Mirebalais, Haiti.PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Visiting Professor Isra University Pakistan
Honorary Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery (Australian College)
President of the Royal Society of Medicine (London) Aesthetic Faculty 2018.
Chairman of the Irish Association of Cosmetic Doctors
Chairman Irish Representative of the British Association of Cosmetic Medicine
Laureate Aesthetic Medicine Azerbaijan
Diploma Aesthetic Medicine London
Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and the Royal Society of Arts. (London).
ACCOLADES IN MEDICINE
Dr. Treacy has won many international awards, including the ‘AMEC Trophy’ both in Paris and Monaco for research relating to cancer cachexia and reversal of dermal filler vascular occlusion (HELPIR technique). MyFaceMyBody Trophy for research and innovative techniques relating to the use of PRP, and red light in both facial rejuvenation and hair transplant. Winner of the 1st AIDA Trophy in Abu Dhabi for contributions to establishing complications protocols and the ‘Beauty & Antiaging Trophy’ in Baku, Azerbaijani and the CCME Medal in Mexico for contributions to developing the field of Aesthetic medicine.Winner Lifetime Achievement Award by Tia Maria Hair Beauty Awards 2023
Winner AIDA Award as first doctor to use hyaluronidase in Aesthetic Medicine (Abu Dhabi 2022)
Winner ‘Global Medical Aesthetic Practitioner 2019’
Winner ‘Best Aesthetic Practice 2018’ Ireland (Hi Style Awards 2018)
Winner ‘Best Aesthetic Doctor 2018’ UK and Ireland (London 2018)
Winner MyFaceMyBody Specialist Award for ‘Scientific Contributions to Aesthetic Medicine’ (London 2018)
Winner ‘Best Aesthetic Practice in Ireland’ Aesthetic Awards (London 2017)
Winner MyFaceMyBody ‘Ultimate 100 Global Aesthetic Leaders’ (Los Angeles 2017)
Winner AIDA Trophy ‘Best Clinical Case in Aesthetic Medicine’ (Abu Dhabi 2017)
Winner European Association of Dermatology & Venereology Lecture Award Royal Soc. Medicine (London 2017)
Winner Irish Healthcare Awards ‘Best Medical Research -Ireland’ (Dublin 2017)
Winner British College of Aesthetic Medicine ‘Best Research Contribution to Aesthetic Medicine’ (London 2017)
Winner Beauty & Anti-Ageing Trophy ‘Contributions to the development of Aesthetic Medicine’ (Baku 2017)
Winner ‘Doctor of Year 2016′ (Highly Commended) Safety in Beauty (London 2016)
Winner ‘Best Global Clinical Research Case in Aesthetic Medicine’ AMEC (Paris 2016)
Winner ‘Best Innovative Research Award’ MyFaceMyBody Awards (London 2016)
Winner ‘Medal for Medical Excellence’ Colegio Científico de Medicina Estética CCME (Mexico 2016)CloseDr. Lisa Kellett
MD, F.R.C.P.(C), D.A.B.D., Dermatologist
Canada
Dr. Kellett is a board certified dermatologist in both Canada and the United States who specializes in surgical, medical, laser and cosmetic dermatology in downtown Toronto. She offers customized treatments that combine the best of dermatological medicine with the latest laser technology to maximize results.
As a highly respected and sought after media personality in the area of cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Kellett is a frequent guest expert on television and is frequently quoted in print and internet media channels in an effort to teach and educate the public on dermatologic issues including the prevention of skin cancer.
Dr. Lisa Kellett is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, a member of the Canadian Dermatology Association, the Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society, and the Toronto Dermatological Society. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Medical School, Dr. Lisa Kellett received training in Internal Medicine and specialized in Dermatology. She has acted as President of the Canadian Laser Aesthetic Specialists Society and is a director of the Canadian Society of Dermatologic Surgery.
“Your skin is a personal and precious possession. As seen in my happy patients, protecting and maintaining your skin at its optimal health and appearance will greatly contribute to your quality of life.”CloseDr. Jose Ramon Saucilo Gibert
MD, Aesthetic Physician
Mexico
Master in Aesthetic and Antiaging MedicineVice President of the Mexican Association of Aesthetic and Antiaging MedicineDirector of the Aesthetic Academy Tour, medical training tour in advanced aesthetic medicine.Expert in Facial Ultrasonography for mapping, ultrasound-guided punctures and management of ultrasound-guided complications.International speakerDirector of Saucillo Clinic and Cabo Stem Cell CenterKOL of different brandsCreator of techniques with PDO threads for facelift (GO-CO) and rhinoplasty (Butterfly)CloseDr. Jesper Thulesen
MD, Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr.Med.Sci., Ph.D., FEBO
Denmark
Oculoplastic surgeon, aesthetic physician. Specialist in ophthalmology, licensed in Denmark, Dubai, France, Norway, and Sweden. Research activities have led to a Ph.D. and a medical dissertation. Extensively published, incl. article in ˜Nature Medicine”™. Recognized masterclass trainer (Allergan Aesthetics), member of the international AMI faculty, and ESORPS. Lectures on the international circuit: aesthetic oculoplastics, skin laser, non-permanent fillers, and botulinum toxin.
CloseNew Technologies in Aesthetic Medicine and Future Directions
Time: 09:30 – 10:30
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Naci Çelik
MD, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Turkey
Dr. Naci Çelik is a plastic surgeon from Istanbul, Turkey who is working privately in his own practice. He has performed more than 5000 operations since 2003 in the field of aesthetic surgery. He is especially famous in High-def lipoplasty, primary and secondary rhinoplasty and breast augmentation.
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department (1995-2002)
Post-Specialist Education (Fellowship)
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Microsurgery Fellowship, Taipei, Taiwan (2000-2002)
• Prof. Dr. Erol` honor beside the ONEP Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow` (2002), Istanbul, Turkey.
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MD, Ph.D., KHS, KSM, Dermatologist
Spain
Iñigo de Felipe y Gárate was born in Guipuzcoa, Spain, in an intellectual family. From childhood, he wanted to become a doctor through his great passion was the piano, with which he was given several concerts. He went to medical school at the University of Navarra in where he was a student representative for several years. In 1992 he finished his studies and completed his training at Harvard University in Boston and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. He then took his residency in Dermatology and Venereology under the direction of Professor Quintanilla at the Pamplona’s Clinic University of Navarra, considered to be the leading hospital in Spain. There he soon started working with lasers and other technologies for treating skin diseases. He did his Ph.D. in Radiofrequency and skin tightening and discovered the effects of this technology on fat tissue.
Dr. de Felipe has always given priority to offering solutions to solving skin problems and skin aging. With this objective, he has been the clinical manager of several companies and clinics related to medicine. Since the year 2004, he is the medical director of Hedonai Centros médico estéticos, today more than 40 in Spain and Portugal, thanks to its excellence and scientific rigor in treating patients. At the beginning of 2007, he opened his own clinic in the heart of Barcelona, his usual residence, where the most advanced techniques are offered with cherished and patient-oriented medicine.
In 2022 Dr. Felipe became a professor at the International University of La Rioja for Rejuvenation and regenerative medicine in the Masters for Aesthetic Medicine.
Iñigo de Felipe has become a very common participant in many national and international meetings in the dermatology and esthetic medicine field as well a regular participant in media programs on TV and magazines such as Antena 3, Intereconomía, Mujer hoy, Telva Belleza, Hola in Spain or Lux in Portugal. He has given more than a hundred lectures and workshops in most countries in Europe, America and the Middle East, where he trains hundreds of doctors on the use of Fillers and Lasers.
Today he has Clinics in Barcelona, Madrid and London and is registered as a Board dermatologist in the United Kingdom and Spain.
CloseDr. Jesper Thulesen
MD, Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr.Med.Sci., Ph.D., FEBO
Denmark
Oculoplastic surgeon, aesthetic physician. Specialist in ophthalmology, licensed in Denmark, Dubai, France, Norway, and Sweden. Research activities have led to a Ph.D. and a medical dissertation. Extensively published, incl. article in ˜Nature Medicine”™. Recognized masterclass trainer (Allergan Aesthetics), member of the international AMI faculty, and ESORPS. Lectures on the international circuit: aesthetic oculoplastics, skin laser, non-permanent fillers, and botulinum toxin.
CloseDr. Jose Ramon Saucilo Gibert
MD, Aesthetic Physician
Mexico
Master in Aesthetic and Antiaging MedicineVice President of the Mexican Association of Aesthetic and Antiaging MedicineDirector of the Aesthetic Academy Tour, medical training tour in advanced aesthetic medicine.Expert in Facial Ultrasonography for mapping, ultrasound-guided punctures and management of ultrasound-guided complications.International speakerDirector of Saucillo Clinic and Cabo Stem Cell CenterKOL of different brandsCreator of techniques with PDO threads for facelift (GO-CO) and rhinoplasty (Butterfly)CloseBreak Time: 10:30 – 10:45
Anti-Aging and Skin Treatments
Time: 10:45 – 11:45
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Sara Mahdavi
BSc, HBSc, RD, MSc, Ph.D.
Department Head, Department of Regenerative Medicine,
Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine Adjunct Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto Associate Member, College of Family Physicians in Canada
Dr. Sara Mahdavi is a clinical scientist and holds a clinical instructor and research appointment with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. She received her doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto in the field of gene-environment interactions and cardiometabolic disease. She also has a master of science in exercise physiology and a Licensed Nutritionist Dietitian. She had been practicing clinical dietetics for over a decade at several hospitals as well as private practices.
She has been an invited speaker at medical conferences, health systems, and government agencies. She has developed several initiatives and programs to enhance clinical education for physicians and other healthcare providers internationally. She has published over a dozen original scientific articles in top medical journals, and has been an invited reviewer for several clinical journals while serving on the editorial board of serval medical journals as well as a international science advisory boards of industry and educational institutions in genetics, dermatology, aesthetics and internal medicine.
Her clinical research and practice have applications that include; early insulin sensitivity, kidney disease, rare and prevalent genetic polymorphism, caffeine metabolism, innovative dermatological interventions and regenerative medicine with an emphasis on utilizing precision medicine.
Her passion and expertise lie in uncovering links between genetic and environmental factors that lead to improved health outcomes and and enhance motivations for lifestyle modification.
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MD, PhD, Functional Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine
Mexico
Dr. Llano is a specialist in nutrition and anti-aging. He was awarded in 2015 with the ISIENA Medical Excellence Award in the area of Nutrigenomics.
Experience
Lecturer in different international congresses in North America, South America and Europe, in diverse topics such as: Theories of aging, Stem Cells, Genetic Testing and Anti-Aging.
Vice-president of the Scientific Committee of the Stem Cell and Genetics Congress of A4M Brazil 2010.
PhD Thesis Tutor, University of Messina, Italy.
Member of the Scientific Committee of A4M Iberia – Portugal.
Member of the World Association of Genomic Medicine.Training
Surgeon in the Program of High Academic Requirement (PAEA), at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Postgraduate course in Aesthetic Medicine, Anti-Aging and Nutrition CCME – ISIENA.
Certified in Peptide Therapies, by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. 2018 (A4M).CloseDr. Shawn Seit
MD, Aesthetic Physician
Canada
Dr. Shawn Seit is one of the top cosmetic physicians and educators in Canada over the last 18 years. He is the founder and medical director of Rejuuv Medi Spa. A graduate of the University of Toronto Medical School and has trained with top plastic surgeons in Canada as well as international training with top cosmetic physicians and lecturers around the world.
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MD, FCRSCS, Aesthetic Physician
Canada
Dr. Diego Delgado graduated in Medicine from the Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Dr Delgado is an Associate Professor at the Department of Medicine of the University of Toronto. Dr Delgado worked for more than 10 years as an Instructor and Assistant Professor of Anatomy at the University of Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He continues teaching facial anatomy and novel medical aesthetics techniques Nationally and Internationally.
He is the Medical Director of Vita Medical Aesthetics Academy in Toronto. He is a Member of the Humber’s Medical Aesthetics Program Advisory Committee.
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Ph.D., Paris (France)
Director, Lipservice Consulting
Clinical Director, Equipment Aesthetics
Global Medical Trainer, DermapenWorld
Australia
Andrew is a skin-needling specialist with over 25 years of experience in aesthetics. He has lectured in nearly 70 countries and has been invited as a key speaker at over 60 major congresses across the world. Andrew is an award-winning educator, KOL, and author who has written multiple training manuals and materials on micro-needling procedures. He trains over 50,000 medical practitioners each year and is considered a world authority on skin needling and regenerative treatments.
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Understanding Exosomes in Aesthetics: A Critical Biochemical Approach
Time: 11:45 – 12:30
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Andrew R. Christie-Schwarz
Ph.D., Paris (France)
Director, Lipservice Consulting
Clinical Director, Equipment Aesthetics
Global Medical Trainer, DermapenWorld
Australia
Andrew is a skin-needling specialist with over 25 years of experience in aesthetics. He has lectured in nearly 70 countries and has been invited as a key speaker at over 60 major congresses across the world. Andrew is an award-winning educator, KOL, and author who has written multiple training manuals and materials on micro-needling procedures. He trains over 50,000 medical practitioners each year and is considered a world authority on skin needling and regenerative treatments.
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Cosmetic Dermatology: Trends 2023
Time: 13:30 – 14:30
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Ashraf Badawi
MD, Ph.D., Dermatologist
Egypt
Dr. Ashraf Badawi is currently an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt and a visiting Professor of Dermatology at Szeged University, Hungary. Dr Badawi has graduated from the Faculty of Medicine Cairo University, Egypt in 1992. In 1997, he obtained the MSc degree in Dermatology and Venereology followed by a Diploma in the Laser Applications in Biology and Medicine in 1998 from Cairo University.
In 2001, Dr. Badawi obtained a Diploma in General Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. In 2007, Dr. Badawi received a PhD degree in Laser Applications in Dermatology from the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt.In 2011, Dr. Badawi obtained a second PhD in Clinical Medical Sciences from Szeged University, Hungary.
During his career path, Dr. Badawi has actively participated in more than 200 International Dermatology conferences with lectures and workshops. Within the past 20 years He was directly involved in training of more than 3500 Dermatologists all over the world for Laser Applications in Dermatology.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
President of the European Society for Lasers and energy based Devices (ESLD)
Past President of the European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology (ESCAD).
Co-Chair of the Laser Task Force at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV)
International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
Member of the American Society for Laser in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
Scientific Board member of the International Master Course of Aging Science “IMCAS”
Director of The Middle East Master Course at IMCAS Paris, 2015 – 2019 meetings.
He is also a reviewer for many Scientific Journals in the field of Dermatology as:International Journal of Dermatology
Lasers in Medical Sciences
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Journal of Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational DermatologyCloseDr. George Kroumpouzos
MD, Ph.D., FAAD, Dermatologist
USA
George Kroumpouzos, MD, Ph.D., FAAD, Founder of GK Dermatology, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Brown University, USA, and Professor of Dermatology, Collaborator, at Jundiaí Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
He has served as an Instructor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kroumpouzos is a Board Member of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology. His expertise is in the fields of aesthetic dermatology, laser surgery, gynecologic dermatology, and disorders of pigmentation.
He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles including articles on acne scar modalities, photodynamic therapy, botulinum toxin, and fillers.
CloseDr. Miriam Fernández Parrado
MD, Dermatologist
Spain
Dr. Miriam Fernández Parrado is the author of “A new universe in dermatology: from the metaverse to dermove,” and has published numerous articles in prestigious dermatology journals such as JEADV and JAAD. She has attended over 30 dermatology courses and conferences and is highly interested in Artificial Intelligence and its current and future applications in medicine, aesthetic medicine, and skin care. During their most recent presentation at the IMCAS World Congress, she discussed the potential applications of the metaverse in dermatology and the skin care industry. She also explored how artificial intelligence could help enhance healthcare attention. However, with great technological advances comes great responsibility, which is why the individual is currently working on their Ph.D. in ethics, AI, and aesthetic dermatology.
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BOTOX for Upper Face
Time: 14:30 – 15:00
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Arash Jalali
MD, ABFM, CCFP
Canada
Dr. Jalali is a double-board-certified aesthetic physician. He is the founder and medical director of One Clinic MD in Vancouver, BC. He is an internationally well-renowned physician, recognized amongst his peers, industry experts, and by his patients, for his bespoke, cutting-edge techniques and transformational results. With a keen interest in clinical research and education, Dr. Jalali has been invited as a speaker to many global conferences such as the AMWC, IMCAS, TAMC, and more, to share his mastery with his fellow colleagues. As an industry trailblazer, Dr. Jalali was nominated and won the most prestigious award for Best Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation 2023 at AMWC.
CloseBreak Time: 15:00 – 15:30
Aesthetic Anatomy and Injection Techniques
Time: 15:30 – 16:30
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Matteo Vigo
MD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon
UAE
Dr. Matteo Vigo graduated in Milan in 2004 and started his residency period in Ospedale Maggior Borgo Trento in Verona, Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit in 2005. During the years he worked in the Breast Unit Centre in Verona, he developed his skills in breast reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, together with the full spectrum of plastic surgery procedure. His Specialty degree was achieved with a work on “Total Breast reconstruction with Fat in the patient with breast implants”, with the vocation for 70/70 cum laude in 2009. Shortly after receiving his specialty degree he started working in the Aesthetic Surgery field, developing great experience especially in breast surgery, but also liposuction, face and body contouring techniques.
Dr. Vigo has been the main trainer for all Europe and the Middle East for Celution and Pure Graft systems by Cytori, lecturing in different important congresses around the world. In 2012 he started working in Dubai as a Chief of Surgery and Chief Medical Officer at American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, until March 2017. He has recently increased his interest in the field of regenerative medicine with the use of stem cells.
His scope of work now it well built around the whole spectrum of breast procedures, where he applies latest technology and techniques combined with his past experience learning from he top surgeons in the field.
His motto is “…because you deserve the best” and this is his approach to the patient’s care where he fully dedicate himself and his team to serve and assist the patient in his/her journey inside the plastic surgery. His dedication, his attention to details, his kind manners and availability to answer all the patient’s questions, the consistent training to his team are aimed to let the patient feel a friendly environment without any pressure or discomfort.
Dr. Vigo knows that the decision to have a surgical procedure done is complex and full of steps, and he is willing to explain every single detail in order to let the patient understand and face the surgery with peace of mind.
Qualifications:
Specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – University of Verona (Italy)
Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- Department of Plastic Surgery and burns
Centre – Ospedale Maggior Borgo Trento – VeronaDegree in Medicine and Surgery – University Vita-Salute san Raffele Milano (Italy)
CloseDr. Marcelo Januzzi
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Brazil
Dr. Marcelo Januzzi graduated in 1991 from Metodist University (Brazil) and completed his postgraduate studies in Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of São Paulo.
Dr. Januzzi was a professor of Maxillofacial Surgery until 2011, he has a master’s degree in Maxillofacial Surgery and is finishing the doctorate degree in Biomedical Sciences at the Italian University of Rosario (Argentina).
He is currently Coordinating the Professor of postgraduate courses in Facial Aesthetics at Instituto Marcelo Januzzi and Sobresp University (Sao Paulo-Brazil) and at ABOCE and Sobresp University (Fortaleza-Brazil).
Dr. Marcelo Januzzi started his work with exclusive dedication in the teaching of Facial Aesthetics in 2011 and is currently Speaker at Galderma.
CloseDr. Noury Adel
MSc, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist
Egypt
Dr. Noury Adel is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has been focusing on non-surgical aesthetics for almost 9 years, he is one of the top aesthetic injectors in Egypt, not to mention that he is a well recognized speaker and trainer in many training programs, conferences and webinars. Dr. Noury is an official certified trainer for many products (Renee fillers, Softfil Cannula & I – Thread). He have been doing trainings on facial aesthetics for plastic surgeons, dermatologists and dentists. He earned the master degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery in 2019 along with other qualifications such as the fellowship of the international academy of facial aesthetics, membership of the american academy of aesthetic medicine and CMAC. Dr. Noury is also known for his scientific research published in local and international journals in addition to being the creator of the (3-point lips technique) which is most commonly known as the inverted mercedes benz approach.
CloseDr. Arash Jalali
MD, ABFM, CCFP
Canada
Dr. Jalali is a double-board-certified aesthetic physician. He is the founder and medical director of One Clinic MD in Vancouver, BC. He is an internationally well-renowned physician, recognized amongst his peers, industry experts, and by his patients, for his bespoke, cutting-edge techniques and transformational results. With a keen interest in clinical research and education, Dr. Jalali has been invited as a speaker to many global conferences such as the AMWC, IMCAS, TAMC, and more, to share his mastery with his fellow colleagues. As an industry trailblazer, Dr. Jalali was nominated and won the most prestigious award for Best Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation 2023 at AMWC.
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Sponsored Session by MERZ AESTHETICS
Radiesse®: A Regenerative Aesthetic Reatment
Time: 16:30 – 17:00
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Tarek Chbat
MD, FRCPC
Canada
Dr. Tarek Chbat is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. He graduated from the University of Ottawa medical school in 2011 and the University of Toronto anesthesia residency program in 2016. He followed up by doing a chronic pain fellowship at St Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. He got his facial esthetics training in 2013 in Toronto and has been practicing for 10 years with neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and regenerative therapies. Dr. Chbat is a board member of the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine and cofounder of GC Aesthetics in Mississauga and Oakville. He teaches all aspects of aesthetic medicine and takes joy in more challenging cases that require more planning and advanced execution.
CloseThe Latest Advances in LASER Therapies
Time: 17:00 – 18:00
Location: Pre-Function DDr. Ashraf Badawi
MD, Ph.D., Dermatologist
Egypt
Dr. Ashraf Badawi is currently an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt and a visiting Professor of Dermatology at Szeged University, Hungary. Dr Badawi has graduated from the Faculty of Medicine Cairo University, Egypt in 1992. In 1997, he obtained the MSc degree in Dermatology and Venereology followed by a Diploma in the Laser Applications in Biology and Medicine in 1998 from Cairo University.
In 2001, Dr. Badawi obtained a Diploma in General Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. In 2007, Dr. Badawi received a PhD degree in Laser Applications in Dermatology from the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt.In 2011, Dr. Badawi obtained a second PhD in Clinical Medical Sciences from Szeged University, Hungary.
During his career path, Dr. Badawi has actively participated in more than 200 International Dermatology conferences with lectures and workshops. Within the past 20 years He was directly involved in training of more than 3500 Dermatologists all over the world for Laser Applications in Dermatology.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
President of the European Society for Lasers and energy based Devices (ESLD)
Past President of the European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology (ESCAD).
Co-Chair of the Laser Task Force at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV)
International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
Member of the American Society for Laser in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
Scientific Board member of the International Master Course of Aging Science “IMCAS”
Director of The Middle East Master Course at IMCAS Paris, 2015 – 2019 meetings.
He is also a reviewer for many Scientific Journals in the field of Dermatology as:International Journal of Dermatology
Lasers in Medical Sciences
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Journal of Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational DermatologyCloseDr. Naci Çelik
MD, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Turkey
Dr. Naci Çelik is a plastic surgeon from Istanbul, Turkey who is working privately in his own practice. He has performed more than 5000 operations since 2003 in the field of aesthetic surgery. He is especially famous in High-def lipoplasty, primary and secondary rhinoplasty and breast augmentation.
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department (1995-2002)
Post-Specialist Education (Fellowship)
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Microsurgery Fellowship, Taipei, Taiwan (2000-2002)
• Prof. Dr. Erol` honor beside the ONEP Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow` (2002), Istanbul, Turkey.
CloseDr. Ayman El-Attar
MD, Aesthetic Physician and Surgeon
USA
Dr. Ayman El-Attar is a world-renowned Aesthetic Physician and surgeon. He is the President of the American Aesthetic Association. He founded Derma Laser Centers of New Jersey established in October 2002. He graduated from Alexandria Medical School with honours in 1987. He completed residencies in both General Surgery and Family Medicine and obtained a Masters’s Degree in surgery in 1992. He was an assistant lecturer of Surgery at Alexandria University and a visiting instructor of Surgery at the Medical College of Ohio. He then finalized his Ph.D. thesis in 1998.
Dr. El-Attar described the TOPAL procedure for office tumescent power-assisted laser liposuction in 2009. He has several publications in the most reputable medical and surgical journals. He had taught physicians both in the USA and in over 30 other countries about recent advances in aesthetic medicine and surgery. He is the current president of the American Aesthetic Association as well as The International Cosmetic Gynecology Conference, Inc worldwide
His professional memberships include:
- Fellow American Society For Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Faculty American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- American Society of Liposuction Surgery
- International Society of Dermatology
- American Medical Association
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Skincare and Business Symposium
The Science Behind Microneedling and How it Stimulates Collagen Production
Time: 09:45 – 10:30
Location: Symposium Hall


Dr. Malika Ladha
MD, Dermatologist
Canada
Dr. Malika Ladha is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist. As the medical director of SpaMedica in Yorkville Toronto, she focuses on achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes by delivering a comprehensive, multi-modal approach.
After dermatology residency at the University of Calgary, she completed Canada’s only official clinical fellowship in Laser Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology at the University of Toronto. She is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and the American Board of Dermatology.
Dr. Ladha has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals. She is an active leader in various medical organizations, including the Canadian Dermatology Association and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Break Time: 10:30 – 11:00
Social Media Tips and Tricks to Attract More Clients in Aesthetic Clinic
Time: 11:00 – 11:30
Location: Symposium Hall


Dan Julien, NP
Founder, CEO & Medical Director of Danesthetics Medical Design
Nurse Practitioner
Canada
Dan is triple certified by the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine. He is the founder of Danesthetics Medical, whose renowned non-surgical aesthetic clinic is located in the heart of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada.
His clinical philosophy and perspective for medical aesthetics is in line with our association goals: “Teaching the art of aesthetics in a practical, clear-cut approach with safety in mind.”
Dan’s knowledge and expertise on injection techniques, facial anatomy and filler rheology are splendid. When it comes to teaching aesthetics, his approach is very enjoyable and simplified. His YouTube channel has been making waves in the medical aesthetics industry.
Maximizing Revenue and Profitability in Your Medical Aesthetic Clinic
Time: 11:30 – 12:00
Location: Symposium Hall


Antonella Calandra
Spa Consultant & Business Coach
Canada
Antonella joined the Spa and Wellness industry over 25 years ago. Her passion combined with diverse background in retail, business and operations management will be influential to creating unique solutions to maximize business growth and measured success.
Antonella has an extensive background in the beauty and wellness industry. She started her career on a global level working closely with senior management teams within destination resorts such as Four Seasons Hotel Tunis and Ritz Carlton, Paris. Her role was instrumental in the implementation and execution of intricate management software and booking platforms within operations. She was recruited by Fairmont Hotels to launch Willowstream Spas across their luxury hotel portfolio.
While developing the Willowstream brand she was Spa Director in Bermuda and then Sonoma, California. Her strategic business and financial planning skills lead her to the position of Regional Business Director for a national distributor of multiple luxury beauty brands. She launched and developed programs for international brands such as Comfort Zone by Davines and Jane Iredale of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics.
Antonella enjoys spending time with her family, friends and loves to cook. She maintains a healthy and active lifestyle as a certified Spinning Instructor. She also enjoys a variety of fitness classes including Hot Yoga, Body Pump and Bootcamp. Antonella founded the charity organization Angels like Ava 11 years ago in honour of her daughter Ava. The charity supports families of children with rare genetic disorders.
Antonella has lead seminars and courses on Spa and Retail Management within local colleges. She is an active member of PAC for the Esthetics Programs at Centennial College and St. Clair College. She continues to share her passion for coaching and education throughout the health and wellness industry.
Dermamelan by Mesoestetic and Introduction to Fidia High Tissue PRP
Sponsored Session by NUVIOR
Time: 12:00 – 12:30
Location: Symposium Hall


Pina Lee
Clinical Educator, Aesthetic professional
Canada
Pina Lee is a highly experienced aesthetic professional with over 20 years in the industry. She holds an advanced diploma in clinical aesthetics from CIDESCO, laser technician diploma, and certification with Oncology Training International. Throughout her career, Pina has delivered client/patient treatments and skin health advice in various professional settings, while also providing support to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, general physicians, and other medical skin health professionals. Additionally, she has contributed to business development initiatives, treatment protocol improvements, and profit improvement strategies.
Pina has also expanded her expertise by working as a corporate trainer for medical devices and as a vocational college instructor. Her extensive knowledge and experience in medical aesthetics and training form the foundation of her current role as the Clinical Educator with NUVIOR Medical Innovation.
Lunch Break: 12:30 – 13:30
Combining Approach for Skin Treatments
Time: 13:30 – 14:30
Location: Symposium Hall


Elgha Centeno
Founder, Clinical Trainer, and Ambassador
Integrative Esthetics Expert
Canada
Elgha Centeno, the founder of ProFusion Education, Clinical Trainer, speaker and ambassador in the esthetics and medical esthetics field, has more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Having studied nursing and biology prior to becoming an esthetician, light-based technology technician, massage therapist, body care technician in her own company, she understands the reality of skin professionals, from skincare specialists to nurses and doctors. In addition, she has worked as a business consultant and clinical trainer for international companies such as Dermalogica and Alma Lasers, which as contributed to the expansion of her wealth of knowledge. Today she partners with several major brands from professional cosmetics, medical lines and rejuvenating technologies.
Passionate about helping her peers increase their profitability and recognition as true professionals, and helping to raise industry standards, she has developed her own model of continuing education. The training revolves around integrative esthetics, technologies, anatomy and physiology of the skin, oncology esthetics, cellular biology, pigmentation disorders, and cosmetology to name a few.


Manon Pilon
R&D Director for DERME&CO
Canada
Renowned Author of 2 books entitled: “Anti-Aging the Cure: Based on your Body Type” and “Rajeunir La Cure” and “Decodé L’Autre”, Speaker, International Educator and Medical Spa Consultant with over 35 years of experience in the medical spa industry.
President and CEO of Laboratoires Druide® and EuropeLab Laboratory®, the largest manufacturer of organic certified (by Ecocert®) skin care and personal care products in North America. VP of Research and Development of the Nelly De Vuyst® Laboratory, Founder of Derme&Co and Owner and CEO of CurAge Med Spa in Montreal.
Manon Pilon has conducted seminars throughout the world, educating medical specialists, aestheticians, dermatologists and many other medical professionals. Having a specialty in Marketing and Management, Mrs. Pilon has been honored with several awards for achievements in the spa and medical spa field.
In fact, she was twice the recipient of the “Business Woman of the Year” award by the RAFQ- Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (The Network of Business Women in Quebec). She was also nominated on the list of Who’s Who in New York.
35 years of industry experience Founder of multiple day spas and medical spas and one private aesthetic school in Montréal Québec, Manon Pilon has dedicated over 35 years in the Aesthetic and Medical Spa industry and continues to extend her advanced clinical and business expertise to professionals around the world.
She is an invited guest speaker at skin care conferences worldwide, notably in Paris, the USA, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Geneva, China, Taiwan, Bangkok, Dubai, Singapore and Sydney. Furthermore, Manon Pilon has been invited as the Master of Ceremony at several International Aesthetics and Medical Spa Conferences.
Manon Pilon has also hosted a weekly radio show in Montreal called «New Lifestyle with Manon Pilon and Lisa Fuoco» on CJAD 800. Over the years, Manon Pilon has written and published several articles in recognized professional magazines and has been an invited guest on several television and radio shows.
In October 2016, Manon Pilon acquired the Druide Laboratory®, the largest producer of certified organic cosmetic formulas by ECOCERT® in North America! This GMP (Good Manufacturing Process) certified laboratory now manufactures over 250 products. Manon Pilon works with a team of world-class chemists, researchers, dermatologists pharmacists and aestheticians in order to develop innovative and effective formulas using the latest technological discoveries.
Manon Pilon continues to share her passion and knowledge through her various educative platforms and altruistic programs. As a motivated and passionate educator and business woman, she continues to inspire and drive innovation in her field.
The Use of Organic Products and Regenerative Medicine in Aesthetics and Spa Treatments
Time: 14:30 – 15:00
Location: Symposium Hall


Elgha Centeno
Founder, Clinical Trainer, and Ambassador
Integrative Esthetics Expert
Canada
Elgha Centeno, the founder of ProFusion Education, Clinical Trainer, speaker and ambassador in the esthetics and medical esthetics field, has more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Having studied nursing and biology prior to becoming an esthetician, light-based technology technician, massage therapist, body care technician in her own company, she understands the reality of skin professionals, from skincare specialists to nurses and doctors. In addition, she has worked as a business consultant and clinical trainer for international companies such as Dermalogica and Alma Lasers, which as contributed to the expansion of her wealth of knowledge. Today she partners with several major brands from professional cosmetics, medical lines and rejuvenating technologies.
Passionate about helping her peers increase their profitability and recognition as true professionals, and helping to raise industry standards, she has developed her own model of continuing education. The training revolves around integrative esthetics, technologies, anatomy and physiology of the skin, oncology esthetics, cellular biology, pigmentation disorders, and cosmetology to name a few.
Break Time: 15:00 – 15:30
Sponsored Session by DANIELE HENKEL
Stable Cysteamine: a Game Changer in the Treatment of Hyperpigmentation
Time: 15:30 – 15:55
Location: Symposium Hall
The Science Behind Medical Endermologie
Time: 16:00 – 16:30
Location: Symposium Hall


Joanna Jeziorska
Export Manager at ALPHASCIENCE
Poland


Dr. Pamela Kapend
MD CCFP(EM)
Canada
Dr. Pamela Kapend, MD CCFP(EM) is a graduate of the McMaster Michael
G. DeGroote School of Medicine who specializes in Emergency Medicine. She is an ER Physician within and as ED Head of Service for the NiagaraHealth System. She is also the founder and Medical Director at GlowDerma Medical Aesthetics located in Grimsby, ON. In 2018, Dr Pam Kapend took a particular interest in Aesthetic Medicine where she began her training and subsequently opened a medispa providing targeted therapies for face and body rejuvenation. She is certified in providing non-surgical rejuvenation treatments such as Neuromodulators, dermal filler injections, cellulite reduction and body contouring. Her career interests include: non-surgical Medical Aesthetics and cosmetic dermatology, continuing medical education, advocacy in health promotion and disease prevention for vulnerable populations and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. Dr. Kapend is a mother of four children, a wife and an avid cyclist who enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Sponsored Session by AVARI MEDICAL
Regenerative Medicine – Your Hair Follicle is a Key to Aesthetic Medicine
Time: 16:30 – 17:30
Location: Symposium Hall


Dr. Drew Taylor
MSc, PhD
Chief Executive Officer – ACORN
Canada
Dr. Drew Taylor is a pioneer in the field of regenerative medicine. His commitment to take the latest advancements in regenerative medicine and making it accessible to everyone is driving aesthetic medicine to new frontiers.


Ernie Chow
Vice President of Sales and Marketing – AVARI Medical
Canada
With over 20 years in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, Ernie is an accomplished marketing and sales executive. He has driven significant double-digit growth rates for many well-known brands in pharmaceuticals, medical device, aesthetics and consumer packaged goods, resulting in numerous awards in sales and marketing. Most recently, he led the marketing efforts for Merz and Galderma, as the Head of Marketing, and established both companies as strong portfolio competitors in the aesthetic marketplace. Ernie’s accomplishments in the aesthetic marketplace include several product launches such as, the entire Restylane Emervel Collection, Restylane Skinboosters, Neocutis Microfirm, and brand relaunches that have resulted in significant market share gains for Xeomin Cosmetic, Dysport Aesthetic, Ultherapy, and Sculptra. He has been an influential executive in the aesthetic marketplace with wide reaching physician influence in Canada and internationally. His passion is creative innovation through strategic planning and collaborative teamwork.
The Use of Technology in Medical Aesthetics and Spa Treatments
Time: 09:00 – 10:00
Location: Pre-Function B


Dr. Miriam Fernández Parrado
MD, Dermatologist
Spain
Dr. Miriam Fernández Parrado is the author of “A new universe in dermatology: from the metaverse to dermove,” and has published numerous articles in prestigious dermatology journals such as JEADV and JAAD. She has attended over 30 dermatology courses and conferences and is highly interested in Artificial Intelligence and its current and future applications in medicine, aesthetic medicine, and skin care. During their most recent presentation at the IMCAS World Congress, she discussed the potential applications of the metaverse in dermatology and the skin care industry. She also explored how artificial intelligence could help enhance healthcare attention. However, with great technological advances comes great responsibility, which is why the individual is currently working on their Ph.D. in ethics, AI, and aesthetic dermatology.
How to Build Your Own Skincare Line: Do’s & Don’ts?
Time: 10:00 – 10:30
Location: Symposium Hall


Manon Pilon
R&D Director for DERME&CO
Canada
Renowned Author of 2 books entitled: “Anti-Aging the Cure: Based on your Body Type” and “Rajeunir La Cure” and “Decodé L’Autre”, Speaker, International Educator and Medical Spa Consultant with over 35 years of experience in the medical spa industry.
President and CEO of Laboratoires Druide® and EuropeLab Laboratory®, the largest manufacturer of organic certified (by Ecocert®) skin care and personal care products in North America. VP of Research and Development of the Nelly De Vuyst® Laboratory, Founder of Derme&Co and Owner and CEO of CurAge Med Spa in Montreal.
Manon Pilon has conducted seminars throughout the world, educating medical specialists, aestheticians, dermatologists and many other medical professionals. Having a specialty in Marketing and Management, Mrs. Pilon has been honored with several awards for achievements in the spa and medical spa field.
In fact, she was twice the recipient of the “Business Woman of the Year” award by the RAFQ- Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (The Network of Business Women in Quebec). She was also nominated on the list of Who’s Who in New York.
35 years of industry experience Founder of multiple day spas and medical spas and one private aesthetic school in Montréal Québec, Manon Pilon has dedicated over 35 years in the Aesthetic and Medical Spa industry and continues to extend her advanced clinical and business expertise to professionals around the world.
She is an invited guest speaker at skin care conferences worldwide, notably in Paris, the USA, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Geneva, China, Taiwan, Bangkok, Dubai, Singapore and Sydney. Furthermore, Manon Pilon has been invited as the Master of Ceremony at several International Aesthetics and Medical Spa Conferences.
Manon Pilon has also hosted a weekly radio show in Montreal called «New Lifestyle with Manon Pilon and Lisa Fuoco» on CJAD 800. Over the years, Manon Pilon has written and published several articles in recognized professional magazines and has been an invited guest on several television and radio shows.
In October 2016, Manon Pilon acquired the Druide Laboratory®, the largest producer of certified organic cosmetic formulas by ECOCERT® in North America! This GMP (Good Manufacturing Process) certified laboratory now manufactures over 250 products. Manon Pilon works with a team of world-class chemists, researchers, dermatologists pharmacists and aestheticians in order to develop innovative and effective formulas using the latest technological discoveries.
Manon Pilon continues to share her passion and knowledge through her various educative platforms and altruistic programs. As a motivated and passionate educator and business woman, she continues to inspire and drive innovation in her field.
Break Time: 10:30 – 11:00
The Power of You
Time: 11:00 – 11:45
Location: Symposium Hall


Megan Kozak
Founder/CEO & Aesthetic Practitioner
Canada
Renowned by the media as the unrivaled “Toronto’s Designer Face Maker”, Kozak has been carving an illustrious path of her own. Her visionary expertise has earned her a notable title as a 5-time featured injectable expert recognized for her dramatic full-face transformations.
As the founder and CEO of The POUT Clinic, Kozak has garnered an impressive collection of over 400 5-star Google reviews and counting, cementing her status as a true leader in the field. It is within the walls of this esteemed clinic that Kozak meticulously developed her sought-after step-by-step protocol, the celebrated FierceFACEFormula™ which includes her signature ARCHITOX™ method.
Recognized for her artistic talent and invaluable insights, Kozak has served as an advisory panel expert for Allergan, the leader of pharmaceuticals in the industry.
Through her captivating charisma, unwavering expertise, and innovative approaches, her interactions with others consistently leave a meaningful and lasting impact.
From transforming faces to transforming lives, she is now setting out to transform the industry. As a visionary leader, Kozak is steadfast in her commitment to shaping a positive industry future by educating other practitioners on how to transform their results, transform their mindset, and ultimately transform their practice.
Effective Marketing Strategies for Medical Aesthetic Clinics
Time: 11:45 – 12:30
Location: Symposium Hall


Dr. Matteo Vigo
MD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon
UAE
Dr. Matteo Vigo graduated in Milan in 2004 and started his residency period in Ospedale Maggior Borgo Trento in Verona, Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit in 2005. During the years he worked in the Breast Unit Centre in Verona, he developed his skills in breast reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, together with the full spectrum of plastic surgery procedure. His Specialty degree was achieved with a work on “Total Breast reconstruction with Fat in the patient with breast implants”, with the vocation for 70/70 cum laude in 2009. Shortly after receiving his specialty degree he started working in the Aesthetic Surgery field, developing great experience especially in breast surgery, but also liposuction, face and body contouring techniques.
Dr. Vigo has been the main trainer for all Europe and the Middle East for Celution and Pure Graft systems by Cytori, lecturing in different important congresses around the world. In 2012 he started working in Dubai as a Chief of Surgery and Chief Medical Officer at American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, until March 2017. He has recently increased his interest in the field of regenerative medicine with the use of stem cells.
His scope of work now it well built around the whole spectrum of breast procedures, where he applies latest technology and techniques combined with his past experience learning from he top surgeons in the field.
His motto is “…because you deserve the best” and this is his approach to the patient’s care where he fully dedicate himself and his team to serve and assist the patient in his/her journey inside the plastic surgery. His dedication, his attention to details, his kind manners and availability to answer all the patient’s questions, the consistent training to his team are aimed to let the patient feel a friendly environment without any pressure or discomfort.
Dr. Vigo knows that the decision to have a surgical procedure done is complex and full of steps, and he is willing to explain every single detail in order to let the patient understand and face the surgery with peace of mind.
Qualifications:
Specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – University of Verona (Italy)
Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- Department of Plastic Surgery and burns
Centre – Ospedale Maggior Borgo Trento – Verona
Degree in Medicine and Surgery – University Vita-Salute san Raffele Milano (Italy)


Sara Rahimian
B.A, M.A, REALTOR®
Canada
From owning her own medical supply company to working with big global brands, Sara’s experience has helped her to design and implement customized solutions for all her clients.
Sara began her Real Estate education journey in 2012 with the Ontario Real Estate Association. She is a former Toronto Real Estate Board committee member. Sara also has a Masters’s Degree from the American University of Paris with a focus on Marketing and Branding, a Management Certificate from the Schulich School of Business, and a Bachelor’s in Business from York University.
Sara has a true passion for bringing people together in the business world and beyond to foster growth, connections and community.
Lunch Break: 12:30 – 13:30
Sponsored Session by MEDEXA
MEDEXA: your favorite companion to manage for your aesthetic clinic
Time: 13:30 – 14:15
Location: Symposium Hall


Émilie Lambert
Director of Business Development at MEDEXA
Canada
Are you running out of time to manage your medico-aesthetic clinic? Look no further, discover Medexa, the management software that can really simplify your daily life! A reliable and efficient solution at your fingertips!
-Personalize Forms
-Inventory
-Calendar and online appointment management
-Before and after pictures
-Treatment plan
-And much more!

Sponsored Session by nugen-Rx GROUP
(INNOAESTHETICS Canada)
Combination modalities to help patients address acne issues
Time: 14:15 – 15:00
Location: Symposium Hall


Regina Peterson
Advanced Aesthetic Nurse
National Clinic Educator, Nugen-Rx Group
Canada
Regina Peterson, National Clinic Educator, Nugen-Rx Group will be on hand to answer your questions on issues in the field of Medical Aesthetics.
Trained as a registered nurse in Frankfurt, Germany, Regina as more than 20 years in the field of medical aesthetics. As the National Clinical Educator with Nugen-Rx Group, Regina is responsible for providing in-depth clinical training for both new and experienced medical aesthetic professionals.
Break Time: 15:00 – 15:30
Sponsored Session by Jane App
Time: 15:30 – 16:30
Location: Symposium Hall


Tracey Hotta
RN, Advanced Aesthetic Nurse
Medical Aesthetics Training and Preceptorship Program
Canada
Tracey has been in medical aesthetics for 31 years. Tracey lectures across North America on surgical and non-surgical plastic surgical procedures and has published several related articles. She is the past editor of the Plastic Surgical Nursing journal, an editor of the ISPAN (International Society of Plastic Aesthetic Nursing) Core Curriculum, and assisted with the development of the CANS (Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist) certification exams.
Tracey is proud to be the past president of the ISPAN and a founding member for the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Specialty Nurses (CSASN). She chaired a task force that developed the Standards and Guidelines for Aesthetic Nurse Injectors recognized by the Canadian Nurse Association.
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Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
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The Science Behind Microneedling and How it Stimulates Collagen Production
Time: 09:45 – 10:30
Location: Symposium HallDr. Malika Ladha
MD, Dermatologist
Canada
Dr. Malika Ladha is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist. As the medical director of SpaMedica in Yorkville Toronto, she focuses on achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes by delivering a comprehensive, multi-modal approach.
After dermatology residency at the University of Calgary, she completed Canada’s only official clinical fellowship in Laser Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology at the University of Toronto. She is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and the American Board of Dermatology.Dr. Ladha has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals. She is an active leader in various medical organizations, including the Canadian Dermatology Association and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
CloseBreak Time: 10:30 – 11:00
Social Media Tips and Tricks to Attract More Clients in Aesthetic Clinic
Time: 11:00 – 11:30
Location: Symposium HallDan Julien, NP
Founder, CEO & Medical Director of Danesthetics Medical Design
Nurse Practitioner
Canada
Dan is triple certified by the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine. He is the founder of Danesthetics Medical, whose renowned non-surgical aesthetic clinic is located in the heart of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada.
His clinical philosophy and perspective for medical aesthetics is in line with our association goals: “Teaching the art of aesthetics in a practical, clear-cut approach with safety in mind.”Dan’s knowledge and expertise on injection techniques, facial anatomy and filler rheology are splendid. When it comes to teaching aesthetics, his approach is very enjoyable and simplified. His YouTube channel has been making waves in the medical aesthetics industry.
CloseMaximizing Revenue and Profitability in Your Medical Aesthetic Clinic
Time: 11:30 – 12:00
Location: Symposium HallAntonella Calandra
Spa Consultant & Business Coach
Canada
Antonella joined the Spa and Wellness industry over 25 years ago. Her passion combined with diverse background in retail, business and operations management will be influential to creating unique solutions to maximize business growth and measured success.
Antonella has an extensive background in the beauty and wellness industry. She started her career on a global level working closely with senior management teams within destination resorts such as Four Seasons Hotel Tunis and Ritz Carlton, Paris. Her role was instrumental in the implementation and execution of intricate management software and booking platforms within operations. She was recruited by Fairmont Hotels to launch Willowstream Spas across their luxury hotel portfolio.While developing the Willowstream brand she was Spa Director in Bermuda and then Sonoma, California. Her strategic business and financial planning skills lead her to the position of Regional Business Director for a national distributor of multiple luxury beauty brands. She launched and developed programs for international brands such as Comfort Zone by Davines and Jane Iredale of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics.
Antonella enjoys spending time with her family, friends and loves to cook. She maintains a healthy and active lifestyle as a certified Spinning Instructor. She also enjoys a variety of fitness classes including Hot Yoga, Body Pump and Bootcamp. Antonella founded the charity organization Angels like Ava 11 years ago in honour of her daughter Ava. The charity supports families of children with rare genetic disorders.
Antonella has lead seminars and courses on Spa and Retail Management within local colleges. She is an active member of PAC for the Esthetics Programs at Centennial College and St. Clair College. She continues to share her passion for coaching and education throughout the health and wellness industry.
CloseDermamelan by Mesoestetic and Introduction to Fidia High Tissue PRP
Sponsored Session by NUVIOR
Time: 12:00 – 12:30
Location: Symposium HallPina Lee
Clinical Educator, Aesthetic professional
Canada
Pina Lee is a highly experienced aesthetic professional with over 20 years in the industry. She holds an advanced diploma in clinical aesthetics from CIDESCO, laser technician diploma, and certification with Oncology Training International. Throughout her career, Pina has delivered client/patient treatments and skin health advice in various professional settings, while also providing support to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, general physicians, and other medical skin health professionals. Additionally, she has contributed to business development initiatives, treatment protocol improvements, and profit improvement strategies.
Pina has also expanded her expertise by working as a corporate trainer for medical devices and as a vocational college instructor. Her extensive knowledge and experience in medical aesthetics and training form the foundation of her current role as the Clinical Educator with NUVIOR Medical Innovation.
CloseLunch Break: 12:30 – 13:30
Combining Approach for Skin Treatments
Time: 13:30 – 14:30
Location: Symposium HallElgha Centeno
Founder, Clinical Trainer, and Ambassador
Integrative Esthetics Expert
Canada
Elgha Centeno, the founder of ProFusion Education, Clinical Trainer, speaker and ambassador in the esthetics and medical esthetics field, has more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Having studied nursing and biology prior to becoming an esthetician, light-based technology technician, massage therapist, body care technician in her own company, she understands the reality of skin professionals, from skincare specialists to nurses and doctors. In addition, she has worked as a business consultant and clinical trainer for international companies such as Dermalogica and Alma Lasers, which as contributed to the expansion of her wealth of knowledge. Today she partners with several major brands from professional cosmetics, medical lines and rejuvenating technologies.
Passionate about helping her peers increase their profitability and recognition as true professionals, and helping to raise industry standards, she has developed her own model of continuing education. The training revolves around integrative esthetics, technologies, anatomy and physiology of the skin, oncology esthetics, cellular biology, pigmentation disorders, and cosmetology to name a few.
CloseManon Pilon
R&D Director for DERME&CO
Canada
Renowned Author of 2 books entitled: “Anti-Aging the Cure: Based on your Body Type” and “Rajeunir La Cure” and “Decodé L’Autre”, Speaker, International Educator and Medical Spa Consultant with over 35 years of experience in the medical spa industry.
President and CEO of Laboratoires Druide® and EuropeLab Laboratory®, the largest manufacturer of organic certified (by Ecocert®) skin care and personal care products in North America. VP of Research and Development of the Nelly De Vuyst® Laboratory, Founder of Derme&Co and Owner and CEO of CurAge Med Spa in Montreal.
Manon Pilon has conducted seminars throughout the world, educating medical specialists, aestheticians, dermatologists and many other medical professionals. Having a specialty in Marketing and Management, Mrs. Pilon has been honored with several awards for achievements in the spa and medical spa field.
In fact, she was twice the recipient of the “Business Woman of the Year” award by the RAFQ- Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (The Network of Business Women in Quebec). She was also nominated on the list of Who’s Who in New York.
35 years of industry experience Founder of multiple day spas and medical spas and one private aesthetic school in Montréal Québec, Manon Pilon has dedicated over 35 years in the Aesthetic and Medical Spa industry and continues to extend her advanced clinical and business expertise to professionals around the world.
She is an invited guest speaker at skin care conferences worldwide, notably in Paris, the USA, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Geneva, China, Taiwan, Bangkok, Dubai, Singapore and Sydney. Furthermore, Manon Pilon has been invited as the Master of Ceremony at several International Aesthetics and Medical Spa Conferences.
Manon Pilon has also hosted a weekly radio show in Montreal called «New Lifestyle with Manon Pilon and Lisa Fuoco» on CJAD 800. Over the years, Manon Pilon has written and published several articles in recognized professional magazines and has been an invited guest on several television and radio shows.
In October 2016, Manon Pilon acquired the Druide Laboratory®, the largest producer of certified organic cosmetic formulas by ECOCERT® in North America! This GMP (Good Manufacturing Process) certified laboratory now manufactures over 250 products. Manon Pilon works with a team of world-class chemists, researchers, dermatologists pharmacists and aestheticians in order to develop innovative and effective formulas using the latest technological discoveries.
Manon Pilon continues to share her passion and knowledge through her various educative platforms and altruistic programs. As a motivated and passionate educator and business woman, she continues to inspire and drive innovation in her field.CloseThe Use of Organic Products and Regenerative Medicine in Aesthetics and Spa Treatments
Time: 14:30 – 15:00
Location: Symposium HallElgha Centeno
Founder, Clinical Trainer, and Ambassador
Integrative Esthetics Expert
Canada
Elgha Centeno, the founder of ProFusion Education, Clinical Trainer, speaker and ambassador in the esthetics and medical esthetics field, has more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Having studied nursing and biology prior to becoming an esthetician, light-based technology technician, massage therapist, body care technician in her own company, she understands the reality of skin professionals, from skincare specialists to nurses and doctors. In addition, she has worked as a business consultant and clinical trainer for international companies such as Dermalogica and Alma Lasers, which as contributed to the expansion of her wealth of knowledge. Today she partners with several major brands from professional cosmetics, medical lines and rejuvenating technologies.
Passionate about helping her peers increase their profitability and recognition as true professionals, and helping to raise industry standards, she has developed her own model of continuing education. The training revolves around integrative esthetics, technologies, anatomy and physiology of the skin, oncology esthetics, cellular biology, pigmentation disorders, and cosmetology to name a few.
CloseBreak Time: 15:00 – 15:30
Sponsored Session by DANIELE HENKEL
Stable Cysteamine: a Game Changer in the Treatment of Hyperpigmentation
Time: 15:30 – 15:55
Location: Symposium Hall
The Science Behind Medical Endermologie
Time: 16:00 – 16:30
Location: Symposium HallJoanna Jeziorska
Export Manager at ALPHASCIENCE
PolandCloseDr. Pamela Kapend
MD CCFP(EM)
Canada
Dr. Pamela Kapend, MD CCFP(EM) is a graduate of the McMaster Michael
G. DeGroote School of Medicine who specializes in Emergency Medicine. She is an ER Physician within and as ED Head of Service for the NiagaraHealth System. She is also the founder and Medical Director at GlowDerma Medical Aesthetics located in Grimsby, ON. In 2018, Dr Pam Kapend took a particular interest in Aesthetic Medicine where she began her training and subsequently opened a medispa providing targeted therapies for face and body rejuvenation. She is certified in providing non-surgical rejuvenation treatments such as Neuromodulators, dermal filler injections, cellulite reduction and body contouring. Her career interests include: non-surgical Medical Aesthetics and cosmetic dermatology, continuing medical education, advocacy in health promotion and disease prevention for vulnerable populations and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. Dr. Kapend is a mother of four children, a wife and an avid cyclist who enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
CloseSponsored Session by AVARI MEDICAL
Regenerative Medicine – Your Hair Follicle is a Key to Aesthetic Medicine
Time: 16:30 – 17:30
Location: Symposium HallDr. Drew Taylor
MSc, PhD
Chief Executive Officer – ACORN
Canada
Dr. Drew Taylor is a pioneer in the field of regenerative medicine. His commitment to take the latest advancements in regenerative medicine and making it accessible to everyone is driving aesthetic medicine to new frontiers.
CloseErnie Chow
Vice President of Sales and Marketing – AVARI Medical
Canada
With over 20 years in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, Ernie is an accomplished marketing and sales executive. He has driven significant double-digit growth rates for many well-known brands in pharmaceuticals, medical device, aesthetics and consumer packaged goods, resulting in numerous awards in sales and marketing. Most recently, he led the marketing efforts for Merz and Galderma, as the Head of Marketing, and established both companies as strong portfolio competitors in the aesthetic marketplace. Ernie’s accomplishments in the aesthetic marketplace include several product launches such as, the entire Restylane Emervel Collection, Restylane Skinboosters, Neocutis Microfirm, and brand relaunches that have resulted in significant market share gains for Xeomin Cosmetic, Dysport Aesthetic, Ultherapy, and Sculptra. He has been an influential executive in the aesthetic marketplace with wide reaching physician influence in Canada and internationally. His passion is creative innovation through strategic planning and collaborative teamwork.
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Sunday, June 4th, 2023
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The Use of Technology in Medical Aesthetics and Spa Treatments
Time: 09:00 – 10:00
Location: Pre-Function BDr. Miriam Fernández Parrado
MD, Dermatologist
Spain
Dr. Miriam Fernández Parrado is the author of “A new universe in dermatology: from the metaverse to dermove,” and has published numerous articles in prestigious dermatology journals such as JEADV and JAAD. She has attended over 30 dermatology courses and conferences and is highly interested in Artificial Intelligence and its current and future applications in medicine, aesthetic medicine, and skin care. During their most recent presentation at the IMCAS World Congress, she discussed the potential applications of the metaverse in dermatology and the skin care industry. She also explored how artificial intelligence could help enhance healthcare attention. However, with great technological advances comes great responsibility, which is why the individual is currently working on their Ph.D. in ethics, AI, and aesthetic dermatology.
CloseHow to Build Your Own Skincare Line: Do’s & Don’ts?
Time: 10:00 – 10:30
Location: Symposium HallManon Pilon
R&D Director for DERME&CO
Canada
Renowned Author of 2 books entitled: “Anti-Aging the Cure: Based on your Body Type” and “Rajeunir La Cure” and “Decodé L’Autre”, Speaker, International Educator and Medical Spa Consultant with over 35 years of experience in the medical spa industry.
President and CEO of Laboratoires Druide® and EuropeLab Laboratory®, the largest manufacturer of organic certified (by Ecocert®) skin care and personal care products in North America. VP of Research and Development of the Nelly De Vuyst® Laboratory, Founder of Derme&Co and Owner and CEO of CurAge Med Spa in Montreal.
Manon Pilon has conducted seminars throughout the world, educating medical specialists, aestheticians, dermatologists and many other medical professionals. Having a specialty in Marketing and Management, Mrs. Pilon has been honored with several awards for achievements in the spa and medical spa field.
In fact, she was twice the recipient of the “Business Woman of the Year” award by the RAFQ- Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (The Network of Business Women in Quebec). She was also nominated on the list of Who’s Who in New York.
35 years of industry experience Founder of multiple day spas and medical spas and one private aesthetic school in Montréal Québec, Manon Pilon has dedicated over 35 years in the Aesthetic and Medical Spa industry and continues to extend her advanced clinical and business expertise to professionals around the world.
She is an invited guest speaker at skin care conferences worldwide, notably in Paris, the USA, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Geneva, China, Taiwan, Bangkok, Dubai, Singapore and Sydney. Furthermore, Manon Pilon has been invited as the Master of Ceremony at several International Aesthetics and Medical Spa Conferences.
Manon Pilon has also hosted a weekly radio show in Montreal called «New Lifestyle with Manon Pilon and Lisa Fuoco» on CJAD 800. Over the years, Manon Pilon has written and published several articles in recognized professional magazines and has been an invited guest on several television and radio shows.
In October 2016, Manon Pilon acquired the Druide Laboratory®, the largest producer of certified organic cosmetic formulas by ECOCERT® in North America! This GMP (Good Manufacturing Process) certified laboratory now manufactures over 250 products. Manon Pilon works with a team of world-class chemists, researchers, dermatologists pharmacists and aestheticians in order to develop innovative and effective formulas using the latest technological discoveries.
Manon Pilon continues to share her passion and knowledge through her various educative platforms and altruistic programs. As a motivated and passionate educator and business woman, she continues to inspire and drive innovation in her field.CloseBreak Time: 10:30 – 11:00
The Power of You
Time: 11:00 – 11:45
Location: Symposium HallMegan Kozak
Founder/CEO & Aesthetic Practitioner
Canada
Megan Kozak, widely known as The ARCHITECT™, is the model turned face-maker who is setting a new standard in the injectable industry since entering in 2013.
Renowned by the media as the unrivaled “Toronto’s Designer Face Maker”, Kozak has been carving an illustrious path of her own. Her visionary expertise has earned her a notable title as a 5-time featured injectable expert recognized for her dramatic full-face transformations.
As the founder and CEO of The POUT Clinic, Kozak has garnered an impressive collection of over 400 5-star Google reviews and counting, cementing her status as a true leader in the field. It is within the walls of this esteemed clinic that Kozak meticulously developed her sought-after step-by-step protocol, the celebrated FierceFACEFormula™ which includes her signature ARCHITOX™ method.
Recognized for her artistic talent and invaluable insights, Kozak has served as an advisory panel expert for Allergan, the leader of pharmaceuticals in the industry.
Through her captivating charisma, unwavering expertise, and innovative approaches, her interactions with others consistently leave a meaningful and lasting impact.
From transforming faces to transforming lives, she is now setting out to transform the industry. As a visionary leader, Kozak is steadfast in her commitment to shaping a positive industry future by educating other practitioners on how to transform their results, transform their mindset, and ultimately transform their practice.CloseEffective Marketing Strategies for Medical Aesthetic Clinics
Time: 11:45 – 12:30
Location: Symposium HallDr. Matteo Vigo
MD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon
UAE
Dr. Matteo Vigo graduated in Milan in 2004 and started his residency period in Ospedale Maggior Borgo Trento in Verona, Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit in 2005. During the years he worked in the Breast Unit Centre in Verona, he developed his skills in breast reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, together with the full spectrum of plastic surgery procedure. His Specialty degree was achieved with a work on “Total Breast reconstruction with Fat in the patient with breast implants”, with the vocation for 70/70 cum laude in 2009. Shortly after receiving his specialty degree he started working in the Aesthetic Surgery field, developing great experience especially in breast surgery, but also liposuction, face and body contouring techniques.
Dr. Vigo has been the main trainer for all Europe and the Middle East for Celution and Pure Graft systems by Cytori, lecturing in different important congresses around the world. In 2012 he started working in Dubai as a Chief of Surgery and Chief Medical Officer at American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, until March 2017. He has recently increased his interest in the field of regenerative medicine with the use of stem cells.
His scope of work now it well built around the whole spectrum of breast procedures, where he applies latest technology and techniques combined with his past experience learning from he top surgeons in the field.
His motto is “…because you deserve the best” and this is his approach to the patient’s care where he fully dedicate himself and his team to serve and assist the patient in his/her journey inside the plastic surgery. His dedication, his attention to details, his kind manners and availability to answer all the patient’s questions, the consistent training to his team are aimed to let the patient feel a friendly environment without any pressure or discomfort.
Dr. Vigo knows that the decision to have a surgical procedure done is complex and full of steps, and he is willing to explain every single detail in order to let the patient understand and face the surgery with peace of mind.
Qualifications:
Specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – University of Verona (Italy)
Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- Department of Plastic Surgery and burns
Centre – Ospedale Maggior Borgo Trento – VeronaDegree in Medicine and Surgery – University Vita-Salute san Raffele Milano (Italy)
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B.A, M.A, REALTOR®
Canada
Sara Rahimian multi-award winning Commercial and Residential REALTOR®, in the Greater Toronto Area. Sara has helped multiple medical practitioners and medi-spas with their real estate needs. She is the Founder of the Queen Power Club, a published author, course instructor, and business marketing consultant for the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine.
From owning her own medical supply company to working with big global brands, Sara’s experience has helped her to design and implement customized solutions for all her clients.
Sara began her Real Estate education journey in 2012 with the Ontario Real Estate Association. She is a former Toronto Real Estate Board committee member. Sara also has a Masters’s Degree from the American University of Paris with a focus on Marketing and Branding, a Management Certificate from the Schulich School of Business, and a Bachelor’s in Business from York University.
Sara has a true passion for bringing people together in the business world and beyond to foster growth, connections and community.Find her at @myagentsaraCloseLunch Break: 12:30 – 13:30
Sponsored Session by MEDEXA
MEDEXA: your favorite companion to manage for your aesthetic clinic
Time: 13:30 – 14:15
Location: Symposium HallÉmilie Lambert
Director of Business Development at MEDEXA
Canada
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Sponsored Session by nugen-Rx GROUP
(INNOAESTHETICS Canada)
Combination modalities to help patients address acne issues
Time: 14:15 – 15:00
Location: Symposium HallRegina Peterson
Advanced Aesthetic Nurse
National Clinic Educator, Nugen-Rx Group
Canada
Regina Peterson, National Clinic Educator, Nugen-Rx Group will be on hand to answer your questions on issues in the field of Medical Aesthetics.
Trained as a registered nurse in Frankfurt, Germany, Regina as more than 20 years in the field of medical aesthetics. As the National Clinical Educator with Nugen-Rx Group, Regina is responsible for providing in-depth clinical training for both new and experienced medical aesthetic professionals.CloseBreak Time: 15:00 – 15:30
Sponsored Session by Jane App
Time: 15:30 – 16:30
Location: Symposium HallTracey Hotta
RN, Advanced Aesthetic Nurse
Medical Aesthetics Training and Preceptorship Program
Canada
Tracey has been in medical aesthetics for 31 years. Tracey lectures across North America on surgical and non-surgical plastic surgical procedures and has published several related articles. She is the past editor of the Plastic Surgical Nursing journal, an editor of the ISPAN (International Society of Plastic Aesthetic Nursing) Core Curriculum, and assisted with the development of the CANS (Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist) certification exams.
Tracey is proud to be the past president of the ISPAN and a founding member for the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Specialty Nurses (CSASN). She chaired a task force that developed the Standards and Guidelines for Aesthetic Nurse Injectors recognized by the Canadian Nurse Association.
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