Adam Scheiner, MD

Dr. Adam J. Scheiner is a world-renowned Laser Eyelid and Facial Plastic Surgeon. He is best known for perfecting a treatment for festoons, one of the most pervasive (and often incorrectly) treated forms of eyelid bags, and treats patients from around the globe with his proprietary RESET® Festoon Laser treatment.

Dr. Scheiner received his medical training at the University of Pennsylvania and a private fellowship in Oklahoma City. He regularly delivers lectures on his techniques to other doctors and contributes to books and periodicals.

Dr. Scheiner has been a featured health expert on The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors TV Show, The Howard Stern Show, and in The New York Post and The Boston Herald, and on local and national affiliates of Fox, CBS, ABC, and NBC.

Dr. Scheiner’s new book, The True Definition of Beauty (now available on Amazon), provides an insightful look into the nonverbal cues our appearances give and how we can optimize them to better communicate with the world around us.

The foundation of Dr. Scheiner’s private practice is a methodology that combines safe, cutting-edge facial cosmetic surgery techniques with the most advanced non-surgical treatments, achieving a balanced, natural look with minimal downtime for patients In the community, Dr. Scheiner dedicates his time to help victims of domestic violence through his involvement on the Board of the Directors of The Spring of Tampa Bay.

Dr. Scheiner welcomes patients from abroad and from the United States to his office and loves helping his patients Restore, Reveal and Reclaim TM their natural beauty.

4303 N. Gomez Ave, Tampa, Florida p 813.367.1915 www.adamscheinermd.com

Keith Marcus, MD

Dr. Keith Marcus is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in private practice in Redondo Beach, California. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with honors and attended medical school at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. After medical school, he completed a five-year residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he specialized in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. In Michigan, he spent five years training under one of the world’s most renowned facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Shan Baker. Subsequently, he completed one of the busiest and most diverse Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowships in the United States.

Dr. Marcus received an award for passing his facial plastic surgery boards in the 99th percentile, and won the prestigious John Orlando Roe Award, given by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, for his groundbreaking research.  Dr. Marcus has also served as an oral board examiner for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery since 2014.

Dr. Marcus balances his busy clinical practice with his passion for education and research.  He lectures, teaches and trains on a weekly basis, in addition to performing clinical research and clinical trials for new product indications.  He travels both nationally and internationally to teach and educate on expert techniques for noninvasive aesthetic modalities, including injectables and lasers.  Dr. Marcus strives to treat patients with respect and integrity while achieving optimal cosmetic results. 

Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD, FAAD

Rebecca Fitzgerald is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in noninvasive cosmetic procedures at her private practice in Los Angeles. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a fellow of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She is also on the clinical faculty at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Fitzgerald is nationally and internationally recognized for her expertise in dermal fillers. She has published in peer-reviewed medical journals, presented at national and international medical education conferences, and has been featured as a medical expert on local and national television programs, including Entertainment Tonight, The Doctors, and programs on HBO.

Steven Yoelin, MD

Steven Yoelin completed his undergraduate study at the University of California, Davis, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. He attained his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, where he received numerous awards for his academic and research efforts.

Dr. Yoelin is a board-certified ophthalmologist, and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine.  He currently practices in Newport Beach, California.  In addition, he enjoys working in the clinical and research fields.

Over the past eight years, Dr. Yoelin has developed a keen interest in the use of neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and collagen stimulators.  He has long been very interested and heavily involved in the very important role that these injectables play in the field of nonsurgical facial aesthetics, and will continue to focus on this area in the future.

Dr. Yoelin speaks at numerous professional events and conferences throughout the country.  For example, he speaks annually at every major ophthalmology meeting regarding all FDA-approved facial injectables.  In addition, he continues to actively participate in various FDA and investigator-initiated clinical trials regarding a variety of issues related to facial aesthetics.

Dr. Yoelin has been the lead investigator in several pilot studies and trials that in one instance led to an entirely new FDA-approved aesthetic product at the end of 2008.

Dr. Yoelin thoroughly enjoys teaching other physicians to master the administration of all the various injectable products, as well as the proper step-by-step approach and methodology needed to develop, maintain, and grow a very successful aesthetic practice.

Timothy Greco, MD

A native of Norristown, Pennsylvania, Timothy M. Greco, MD, FACS, received his BA in Biology from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, and his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he graduated with honors in Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Surgery. He completed his residency training at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, also in Philadelphia, where he specialized in head and neck surgery. He went on to complete a facial plastic surgery fellowship, concentrating on rhinoplasty and the aging face.

Dr. Greco, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, is double board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. His surgical practice focuses solely on aesthetic surgery of the face, head, and neck.

Dr. Timothy Greco is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology―Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery. He is also on the editorial advisory panel for Aesthetic Trends & Technologies, an aesthetic trade journal for physicians.

In the December 2003 issue of Main Line Today, Dr. Greco was named by his peers as one of the top 4 facial plastic surgeons in the Greater Philadelphia area. Also, in the February 2003 issue of Philadelphia Magazine, Dr. Timothy Greco was recognized as a “Top Plastic Surgeon” in the Delaware Valley, as voted by plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and other aesthetic specialists. The list highlights Dr. Greco’s excellence in several facial aesthetic procedures including: face lift, rhinoplasty, lipostructure (fat injections), chin augmentation, otoplasty, and cheek implants. Dr. Greco was recently voted "Best Plastic Surgeon" in Philadelphia Style magazine's "Best of Philly 2005" issue.

Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP, MSN, RN, CANS, CPSN, HCMT, PHN

Julie began her Medical Aesthetics career in 1999, when she and her husband opened Disappearing Act Laser & Skin Rejuvenation. Since then, Julie has devoted her career exclusively to aesthetic medicine. Julie received her Family Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP) from Sonoma State University and her Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Loyola University New Orleans. Julie is a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) and a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN). She is also a Public Health Nurse (PHN) and holds a certificate in Health Care Management (HCMT). Julie currently holds nursing licenses in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.

Julie has a special interest in teaching safe injection techniques. She is a faculty speaker for Palette Resources, a speaker/trainer for Allergan Medical Institute, and has the honor to sit on Allergan's Advisory Board. Julie is a Scientific Sessions Planning Committee (SSPC) member for the International Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) International Convention and an Editorial Board Member for the Plastic Surgical Nursing Journal. Julie is a published author for several medical journal articles and loves to speak at various international conventions. She also provides individual injection training workshops through her company, JBK Aesthetics.

Her associations include Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society for Nurses, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society, International Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) and is a past president for the North State Cancer League.

Julie loves spending time with her husband and three children. She loves to run and hike with her two Rhodesian ridgeback dogs, Stingray & Jamba. She paints with watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints whenever the mood strikes. Julie believes that art is her best therapy and she feels blessed to have a career that allows her to artistically enhance her patients’ natural beauty.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos is a world-renowned expert in advanced aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He utilizes an interdisciplinary approach towards traditional plastic surgery, combining well-proven techniques from diverse medical disciplines with the latest advances in technology to achieve superior results.

Dr. Vallecillos is known in his field for pioneering the combined approach of VASER®-assisted, high-definition body contouring with tactical radiofrequency soft tissue retraction.  When used in harmony, these highly sophisticated surgical techniques produce transformative results without the need for surgical incisions.

Aesthetic medicine for Dr. Vallecillos is not simply a profession; it is the backbone of a life spent researching and developing transformative techniques designed to improve the lives and quality of life of his patients.  As a result, Dr. Vallecillos specializes in a full range of aesthetic surgical procedures, with an emphasis on both primary and revision rhinoplasty, high-definition body contouring, breast reconstruction, and complex facial reconstruction.

Dr. Vallecillos is internationally recognized as a leader in minimally invasive surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic transformations.  He is a member of the P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty and the Medical Advisory Boards of Allergan, Inc. and Suneva Medical.  He is also the Asia-Pacific Surgical Consultant for the Bioengineering Division of Hans Biomed, and has given hundreds of lectures on plastic surgery in the most prestigious national and international venues.

Dr. Vallecillos is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  He is also an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery.

His practice goal: Achieve each patient’s desired aesthetic outcome by restoring, enhancing, and refining their natural beauty in a manner that is safe and healthy while providing a functional result.

Charles M. Boyd, MD

Dual Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Charles Boyd is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in facial plastic surgery. Board certified by the highly elite American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Boyd is also a diplomate of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also board certified in the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Boyd specializes in all aspects of surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation including facelifts, brow and eye lifts, rhinoplasty (nose surgery) and neck lifts. He is also a specialist in cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. A surgeon of extraordinary talents, Dr. Boyd has trained hundreds of top physicians throughout the United States and abroad on advanced injection techniques utilizing Botox, Juvéderm, and other minimally invasive modalities. He is also one of a select group of physicians involved in several research studies including FDA trials to test and evaluate cosmetic products created for consumer use.

As a full-time faculty member at the University of Michigan for over 14 years, Dr. Boyd has served as an assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology as well as the Department of Otolaryngology, and has served as the associate chief of staff of the University of Michigan Health System. He also teaches residents, fellows, and medical students at the University of Michigan. Highly respected and widely admired, Dr. Boyd is routinely invited to present cosmetic surgery lectures throughout the United States and internationally.

Dr. Boyd has published his research in several medical and surgical journals and has authored book chapters on cosmetic surgery. He has been featured in numerous media outlets and newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and the Washington Post. Dr. Boyd also frequently appears on television and radio educating the public about cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Boyd is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He completed his undergraduate education at Howard University where he graduated at the top of his class, Phi Beta Kappa, and Summa Cum Laude in just three years.

An avid humanitarian, Dr. Boyd serves on the board of Bethany Kids, a non-profit organization that provides healthcare to children in East Africa. He devotes at least two weeks of every year to volunteering with World Medical Missions to perform cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries on children in Kenya.

Rajesh Chopra, MD, FACS

Raj Chopra is a Harvard- and UCLA-trained facial plastic surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Chopra is board-certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. In addition, Dr. Chopra is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Chopra completed his surgical fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Harvard Medical School and his surgical residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Dr. Chopra specializes in state-of-the-art surgical techniques in facial plastic surgery. His knowledge and specialization in facial aesthetics have enabled him to lecture extensively on these topics and train other healthcare professionals.

Adam Scheiner, MD

Dr. Adam J. Scheiner is a world-renowned Laser Eyelid and Facial Plastic Surgeon. He is best known for perfecting a treatment for festoons, one of the most pervasive (and often incorrectly) treated forms of eyelid bags, and treats patients from around the globe with his proprietary RESET® Festoon Laser treatment.

Dr. Scheiner received his medical training at the University of Pennsylvania and a private fellowship in Oklahoma City. He regularly delivers lectures on his techniques to other doctors and contributes to books and periodicals.

Dr. Scheiner has been a featured health expert on The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors TV Show, The Howard Stern Show, and in The New York Post and The Boston Herald, and on local and national affiliates of Fox, CBS, ABC, and NBC.

Dr. Scheiner’s new book, The True Definition of Beauty (now available on Amazon), provides an insightful look into the nonverbal cues our appearances give and how we can optimize them to better communicate with the world around us.

The foundation of Dr. Scheiner’s private practice is a methodology that combines safe, cutting-edge facial cosmetic surgery techniques with the most advanced non-surgical treatments, achieving a balanced, natural look with minimal downtime for patients In the community, Dr. Scheiner dedicates his time to help victims of domestic violence through his involvement on the Board of the Directors of The Spring of Tampa Bay.

Dr. Scheiner welcomes patients from abroad and from the United States to his office and loves helping his patients Restore, Reveal and Reclaim TM their natural beauty.

4303 N. Gomez Ave, Tampa, Florida p 813.367.1915 www.adamscheinermd.com

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Dermatology, specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery with a special interest in aesthetic medicine. Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Master of Science degree in physiology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She completed both her residency and internship at Tulane University and a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Lee treats a broad spectrum of oculoplastic disorders, including eyelid cancers, trauma, tearing disorders, eyelid malpositions, orbital tumors, and infection and inflammation of the lids and orbit. In addition, Dr. Lee provides the full range of services offered at the Institute’s Aesthetic Center, including blepharoptosis surgery; blepharoplasty of the upper and lower lids; brow and forehead lifts; and non-surgical cosmetic enhancements, including botulinum toxin treatments, dermal fillers, and neck injections to treat the fat underneath the chin. She also performs photorejuvenation with lights and laser skin resurfacing for the face, neck, hands, and eyelids.

Dr. Lee dedicates time to the teaching of residents, fellows, medical students, and community physicians. She is co-director of University of Miami Cosmetic Medicine, a multidisciplinary cosmetic group involving the departments of ophthalmology, dermatology, ears, nose, and throat (ENT), and plastic surgery. Together with her colleagues she organizes multispecialty trainings in cosmetic injectables, topical treatments, and lasers.

Dr. Lee conducts research at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute with special interest in eyelid reconstruction, the aging eyelid skin, and aesthetic lasers. She also lectures around the world on oculoplastic disorders and aesthetic treatments related to the eye. She has been featured on CNN for her charitable work on patients from Third World countries. She has also been featured on local news channels such as NBC and WSFL, and is often quoted in women’s interest magazines such as Allure, Marie Claire, and Women’s Health regarding aesthetic treatments around the eyes.

Carrie Clifford-Bennett, APRN, NP-C, MSN

Aesthetic Specialist

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett practices aesthetic medicine at Privé in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1995, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Carrie is licensed in 36 states, and maintains national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Her 23 years of nursing practice have encompassed open-heart surgery recovery, acute intensive care, outpatient recovery, and plastic surgery. Her passion for facial aesthetics was born during her tenure as a plastic surgical nurse.

Carrie’s professional focus for the past 15 years has been medical aesthetics and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. She is trained and certified in the aesthetic application of multiple neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and lasers, and has performed over 25,000 aesthetic injections in her career. In addition to private practice, Carrie has served as a consultant for Allergan, and as faculty for the Allegan Medical Institute. She consults, mentors, and trains in facial aesthetic medicine through her own business, CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC.

Carrie has been recognized by the American Nurse Practitioners Foundation and other professional bodies. Her professional affiliations include the AANP, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, Dermatology Nurses’ Association, American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, and the Beta Iota Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She resides in central Kentucky.

Rajesh Chopra, MD, FACS

Raj Chopra is a Harvard- and UCLA-trained facial plastic surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Chopra is board-certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. In addition, Dr. Chopra is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Chopra completed his surgical fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Harvard Medical School and his surgical residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Dr. Chopra specializes in state-of-the-art surgical techniques in facial plastic surgery. His knowledge and specialization in facial aesthetics have enabled him to lecture extensively on these topics and train other healthcare professionals.

Connie Brennan, RN, BSN, CPSN, CANS, CPC

Connie Brennan is the National Director of Aesthetic Education for Life Time LifeSpa/MediSpa Corporation and President/Founder of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC. She also works with two plastic surgery groups in Minnesota (Mesna Plastic Surgery and MMK Plastic Surgery) as the lead Injection Specialist and Consultant for the nurse injection team.

Connie is a licensed registered nurse in 10 states and has earned advanced certifications in aesthetic injectables, laser physics/safety, laser resurfacing, ultrasound technology, microneedling, skin care, sclerotherapy, clinical photography, and perioperative nursing over the course of 27 years in aesthetic medicine.

Connie currently serves as a director for the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board (PSNCB) and as an editorial board member and manuscript review panelist for Plastic Surgical Nursing. She is a member of the PSNCB Practice Analysis Task Force working on revising the Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) certification exam; she spent years working as an expert with the task force, which created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist exam (CANS) and curriculum. Connie is a frequently sought-after speaker and trainer for many organizations. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and a recently published aesthetic injectables policy and procedure manual. Connie has given many journal and magazine interviews during her career, and she has been acknowledged for her numerous contributions and expertise in the field of aesthetic medicine.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos is a world-renowned expert in advanced aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He utilizes an interdisciplinary approach towards traditional plastic surgery, combining well-proven techniques from diverse medical disciplines with the latest advances in technology to achieve superior results.

Dr. Vallecillos is known in his field for pioneering the combined approach of VASER®-assisted, high-definition body contouring with tactical radiofrequency soft tissue retraction.  When used in harmony, these highly sophisticated surgical techniques produce transformative results without the need for surgical incisions.

Aesthetic medicine for Dr. Vallecillos is not simply a profession; it is the backbone of a life spent researching and developing transformative techniques designed to improve the lives and quality of life of his patients.  As a result, Dr. Vallecillos specializes in a full range of aesthetic surgical procedures, with an emphasis on both primary and revision rhinoplasty, high-definition body contouring, breast reconstruction, and complex facial reconstruction.

Dr. Vallecillos is internationally recognized as a leader in minimally invasive surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic transformations.  He is a member of the P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty and the Medical Advisory Boards of Allergan, Inc. and Suneva Medical.  He is also the Asia-Pacific Surgical Consultant for the Bioengineering Division of Hans Biomed, and has given hundreds of lectures on plastic surgery in the most prestigious national and international venues.

Dr. Vallecillos is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  He is also an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery.

His practice goal: Achieve each patient’s desired aesthetic outcome by restoring, enhancing, and refining their natural beauty in a manner that is safe and healthy while providing a functional result.

Keith Marcus, MD

Dr. Keith Marcus is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in private practice in Redondo Beach, California. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with honors and attended medical school at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. After medical school, he completed a five-year residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he specialized in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. In Michigan, he spent five years training under one of the world’s most renowned facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Shan Baker. Subsequently, he completed one of the busiest and most diverse Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowships in the United States.

Dr. Marcus received an award for passing his facial plastic surgery boards in the 99th percentile, and won the prestigious John Orlando Roe Award, given by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, for his groundbreaking research.  Dr. Marcus has also served as an oral board examiner for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery since 2014.

Dr. Marcus balances his busy clinical practice with his passion for education and research.  He lectures, teaches and trains on a weekly basis, in addition to performing clinical research and clinical trials for new product indications.  He travels both nationally and internationally to teach and educate on expert techniques for noninvasive aesthetic modalities, including injectables and lasers.  Dr. Marcus strives to treat patients with respect and integrity while achieving optimal cosmetic results. 

Alexander Z. Rivkin, MD

Alexander Rivkin is a globally recognized expert and lecturer on minimally invasive aesthetics and nonsurgical facial sculpting.  He is a trained facial cosmetic surgeon who was educated at Yale University and Columbia University.

Dr. Rivkin is founder of Westside Aesthetics, a nationally recognized clinical and research center of excellence for nonsurgical cosmetic procedures.  He is best known for inventing and popularizing the nonsurgical rhinoplasty procedure.

Education and research are an important part of Dr. Rivkin’s practice.  He is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Dermatology of the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and has published several scholarly papers and textbook chapters.  He has been a lead investigator on many National Institutes of Health–sponsored clinical trials and has received several awards for his research.  He lectures at conferences all over the world and conducts intensive physician education seminars at Westside Aesthetics.  A significant number of the doctors and nurses performing aesthetic injections in the Los Angeles area gained their skills in his office. 

Dr. Rivkin understands that no one relishes the thought of “going under the knife”, and believes modern medical technology can provide today’s patients with superior alternatives to painful invasive cosmetic surgery.  He has dedicated his career to developing these alternatives, creating exceptional cosmetic solutions that his patients can access without the fear that has for so long been associated with cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Rivkin has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Doctors, The Tyra Banks Show, and Extra. He has also appeared on Univision, PBS, KNBC-TV, and KABC-TV, as well as in numerous national and international publications discussing the revolutionary aesthetic procedures he has invented.

Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP, MSN, RN, CANS, CPSN, HCMT, PHN

Julie began her Medical Aesthetics career in 1999, when she and her husband opened Disappearing Act Laser & Skin Rejuvenation. Since then, Julie has devoted her career exclusively to aesthetic medicine. Julie received her Family Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP) from Sonoma State University and her Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Loyola University New Orleans. Julie is a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) and a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN). She is also a Public Health Nurse (PHN) and holds a certificate in Health Care Management (HCMT). Julie currently holds nursing licenses in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.

Julie has a special interest in teaching safe injection techniques. She is a faculty speaker for Palette Resources, a speaker/trainer for Allergan Medical Institute, and has the honor to sit on Allergan's Advisory Board. Julie is a Scientific Sessions Planning Committee (SSPC) member for the International Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) International Convention and an Editorial Board Member for the Plastic Surgical Nursing Journal. Julie is a published author for several medical journal articles and loves to speak at various international conventions. She also provides individual injection training workshops through her company, JBK Aesthetics.

Her associations include Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society for Nurses, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society, International Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) and is a past president for the North State Cancer League.

Julie loves spending time with her husband and three children. She loves to run and hike with her two Rhodesian ridgeback dogs, Stingray & Jamba. She paints with watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints whenever the mood strikes. Julie believes that art is her best therapy and she feels blessed to have a career that allows her to artistically enhance her patients’ natural beauty.

Carrie Clifford-Bennett, APRN, NP-C, MSN

Aesthetic Specialist

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett practices aesthetic medicine at Privé in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1995, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Carrie is licensed in 36 states, and maintains national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Her 23 years of nursing practice have encompassed open-heart surgery recovery, acute intensive care, outpatient recovery, and plastic surgery. Her passion for facial aesthetics was born during her tenure as a plastic surgical nurse.

Carrie’s professional focus for the past 15 years has been medical aesthetics and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. She is trained and certified in the aesthetic application of multiple neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and lasers, and has performed over 25,000 aesthetic injections in her career. In addition to private practice, Carrie has served as a consultant for Allergan, and as faculty for the Allegan Medical Institute. She consults, mentors, and trains in facial aesthetic medicine through her own business, CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC.

Carrie has been recognized by the American Nurse Practitioners Foundation and other professional bodies. Her professional affiliations include the AANP, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, Dermatology Nurses’ Association, American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, and the Beta Iota Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She resides in central Kentucky.

Rana Kennelly, BSN, BSc (Hons), CANS

Rana Kennelly has over 25 years of experience in nursing and midwifery, including more than a decade of practice as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS). She currently practices in Chicago, Illinois, and Australia, working alongside renowned plastic surgeons.

Rana has performed thousands of safe and sophisticated aesthetic procedures that accentuate natural beauty, conceal imperfections, and restore a youthful-looking appearance. She expertly assesses her patients’ needs and overall desired outcome. After consultation, Rana utilizes neuromodulators, hyaluronic acid fillers, platelet-rich plasma, and skin and laser treatments to achieve optimal results

Rana is a highly skilled and sought-after speaker/trainer for Allergan, Galderma, and P.A.L.E.T.T.E. She leverages her extensive experience to bring innovative, safe aesthetics training to healthcare professionals in the United States (US) and Internationally. She has a unique teaching style that keeps the attention of her trainees—teaching real-world aesthetics with a focus on assessment, facial anatomy, safety, and natural results, whilst sharing “pearls” of clinical wisdom and pitfalls to avoid.

Due to the high demand for her skills as a trainer, Rana established Aesthetics for You in 2013. Since then, she has trained more than 1000 healthcare professionals in the US and Australia.

Rana is passionate and enthusiastic about the field of aesthetics, and is always pursuing continuing education on new, safe, and advanced techniques. She regularly attends national and international educational programs to ensure that she is providing the most current aesthetic treatments to her patients and maintaining the highest level of teaching excellence.

Rana holds several licenses in the United States and Australia. In addition, she is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, which is supported by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board.

Connie Brennan, RN, BSN, CPSN, CANS, CPC

Connie Brennan is the National Director of Aesthetic Education for Life Time LifeSpa/MediSpa Corporation and President/Founder of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC. She also works with two plastic surgery groups in Minnesota (Mesna Plastic Surgery and MMK Plastic Surgery) as the lead Injection Specialist and Consultant for the nurse injection team.

Connie is a licensed registered nurse in 10 states and has earned advanced certifications in aesthetic injectables, laser physics/safety, laser resurfacing, ultrasound technology, microneedling, skin care, sclerotherapy, clinical photography, and perioperative nursing over the course of 27 years in aesthetic medicine.

Connie currently serves as a director for the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board (PSNCB) and as an editorial board member and manuscript review panelist for Plastic Surgical Nursing. She is a member of the PSNCB Practice Analysis Task Force working on revising the Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) certification exam; she spent years working as an expert with the task force, which created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist exam (CANS) and curriculum. Connie is a frequently sought-after speaker and trainer for many organizations. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and a recently published aesthetic injectables policy and procedure manual. Connie has given many journal and magazine interviews during her career, and she has been acknowledged for her numerous contributions and expertise in the field of aesthetic medicine.

Carrie Clifford-Bennett, APRN, NP-C, MSN

Aesthetic Specialist

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett practices aesthetic medicine at Privé in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1995, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Carrie is licensed in 36 states, and maintains national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Her 23 years of nursing practice have encompassed open-heart surgery recovery, acute intensive care, outpatient recovery, and plastic surgery. Her passion for facial aesthetics was born during her tenure as a plastic surgical nurse.

Carrie’s professional focus for the past 15 years has been medical aesthetics and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. She is trained and certified in the aesthetic application of multiple neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and lasers, and has performed over 25,000 aesthetic injections in her career. In addition to private practice, Carrie has served as a consultant for Allergan, and as faculty for the Allegan Medical Institute. She consults, mentors, and trains in facial aesthetic medicine through her own business, CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC.

Carrie has been recognized by the American Nurse Practitioners Foundation and other professional bodies. Her professional affiliations include the AANP, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, Dermatology Nurses’ Association, American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, and the Beta Iota Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She resides in central Kentucky.

Rajesh Chopra, MD, FACS

Raj Chopra is a Harvard- and UCLA-trained facial plastic surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Chopra is board-certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. In addition, Dr. Chopra is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Chopra completed his surgical fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Harvard Medical School and his surgical residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Dr. Chopra specializes in state-of-the-art surgical techniques in facial plastic surgery. His knowledge and specialization in facial aesthetics have enabled him to lecture extensively on these topics and train other healthcare professionals.

Haley Wood, MSN, CPSN

Haley is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in plastic surgery. Haley attended Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee, where she obtained her Master’s Degree in Nursing. Her Bachelor of Science in nursing degree was earned at the University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana.

Haley has been a nurse practitioner for 6 years. During her nursing career she has worked in the areas of trauma ICU, postanesthesia care, and gynecologic oncology. However, her passion is cosmetic plastic surgery.

Currently, she works with board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. John Moore, at Cool Springs Plastic Surgery in Franklin, Tennessee. She assists with clinical duties and, in office procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and skin care. Haley is also involved with marketing campaigns. A second location on Music Row in Nashville is staffed by Haley.

Haley is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses and serves as newsletter editor. In addition, she is a member of the Tennessee Society of Laser Medicine.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos is a world-renowned expert in advanced aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He utilizes an interdisciplinary approach towards traditional plastic surgery, combining well-proven techniques from diverse medical disciplines with the latest advances in technology to achieve superior results.

Dr. Vallecillos is known in his field for pioneering the combined approach of VASER®-assisted, high-definition body contouring with tactical radiofrequency soft tissue retraction.  When used in harmony, these highly sophisticated surgical techniques produce transformative results without the need for surgical incisions.

Aesthetic medicine for Dr. Vallecillos is not simply a profession; it is the backbone of a life spent researching and developing transformative techniques designed to improve the lives and quality of life of his patients.  As a result, Dr. Vallecillos specializes in a full range of aesthetic surgical procedures, with an emphasis on both primary and revision rhinoplasty, high-definition body contouring, breast reconstruction, and complex facial reconstruction.

Dr. Vallecillos is internationally recognized as a leader in minimally invasive surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic transformations.  He is a member of the P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty and the Medical Advisory Boards of Allergan, Inc. and Suneva Medical.  He is also the Asia-Pacific Surgical Consultant for the Bioengineering Division of Hans Biomed, and has given hundreds of lectures on plastic surgery in the most prestigious national and international venues.

Dr. Vallecillos is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  He is also an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery.

His practice goal: Achieve each patient’s desired aesthetic outcome by restoring, enhancing, and refining their natural beauty in a manner that is safe and healthy while providing a functional result.

Timothy Greco, MD

A native of Norristown, Pennsylvania, Timothy M. Greco, MD, FACS, received his BA in Biology from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, and his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he graduated with honors in Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Surgery. He completed his residency training at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, also in Philadelphia, where he specialized in head and neck surgery. He went on to complete a facial plastic surgery fellowship, concentrating on rhinoplasty and the aging face.

Dr. Greco, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, is double board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. His surgical practice focuses solely on aesthetic surgery of the face, head, and neck.

Dr. Timothy Greco is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology―Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery. He is also on the editorial advisory panel for Aesthetic Trends & Technologies, an aesthetic trade journal for physicians.

In the December 2003 issue of Main Line Today, Dr. Greco was named by his peers as one of the top 4 facial plastic surgeons in the Greater Philadelphia area. Also, in the February 2003 issue of Philadelphia Magazine, Dr. Timothy Greco was recognized as a “Top Plastic Surgeon” in the Delaware Valley, as voted by plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and other aesthetic specialists. The list highlights Dr. Greco’s excellence in several facial aesthetic procedures including: face lift, rhinoplasty, lipostructure (fat injections), chin augmentation, otoplasty, and cheek implants. Dr. Greco was recently voted "Best Plastic Surgeon" in Philadelphia Style magazine's "Best of Philly 2005" issue.

Steven Davis, DO, FACOS

Dr. Steven L. Davis is a board certified plastic surgeon and a frequent guest on many national television programs including Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and Inside Edition. He has been profiled in numerous magazines and newspaper publications. Dr. Davis has pioneered many of the latest techniques and procedures currently used in cosmetic surgery and are often included as one of the few plastic surgeons to help launch and explore innovative areas in medicine.

Dr. Davis has a patient base that is both national and international. Dr. Davis is in private practice and the Medical Director of Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and The Laser Skin Spa. He is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in New Jersey and serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of surgery at both UMDNJ and PCOM.

Carrie Clifford-Bennett, APRN, NP-C, MSN

Aesthetic Specialist

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett practices aesthetic medicine at Privé in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1995, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Carrie is licensed in 36 states, and maintains national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Her 23 years of nursing practice have encompassed open-heart surgery recovery, acute intensive care, outpatient recovery, and plastic surgery. Her passion for facial aesthetics was born during her tenure as a plastic surgical nurse.

Carrie’s professional focus for the past 15 years has been medical aesthetics and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. She is trained and certified in the aesthetic application of multiple neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and lasers, and has performed over 25,000 aesthetic injections in her career. In addition to private practice, Carrie has served as a consultant for Allergan, and as faculty for the Allegan Medical Institute. She consults, mentors, and trains in facial aesthetic medicine through her own business, CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC.

Carrie has been recognized by the American Nurse Practitioners Foundation and other professional bodies. Her professional affiliations include the AANP, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, Dermatology Nurses’ Association, American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, and the Beta Iota Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She resides in central Kentucky.

Timothy Greco, MD

A native of Norristown, Pennsylvania, Timothy M. Greco, MD, FACS, received his BA in Biology from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, and his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he graduated with honors in Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Surgery. He completed his residency training at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, also in Philadelphia, where he specialized in head and neck surgery. He went on to complete a facial plastic surgery fellowship, concentrating on rhinoplasty and the aging face.

Dr. Greco, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, is double board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. His surgical practice focuses solely on aesthetic surgery of the face, head, and neck.

Dr. Timothy Greco is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology―Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery. He is also on the editorial advisory panel for Aesthetic Trends & Technologies, an aesthetic trade journal for physicians.

In the December 2003 issue of Main Line Today, Dr. Greco was named by his peers as one of the top 4 facial plastic surgeons in the Greater Philadelphia area. Also, in the February 2003 issue of Philadelphia Magazine, Dr. Timothy Greco was recognized as a “Top Plastic Surgeon” in the Delaware Valley, as voted by plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and other aesthetic specialists. The list highlights Dr. Greco’s excellence in several facial aesthetic procedures including: face lift, rhinoplasty, lipostructure (fat injections), chin augmentation, otoplasty, and cheek implants. Dr. Greco was recently voted "Best Plastic Surgeon" in Philadelphia Style magazine's "Best of Philly 2005" issue.

Steven Davis, DO, FACOS

Dr. Steven L. Davis is a board certified plastic surgeon and a frequent guest on many national television programs including Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and Inside Edition. He has been profiled in numerous magazines and newspaper publications. Dr. Davis has pioneered many of the latest techniques and procedures currently used in cosmetic surgery and are often included as one of the few plastic surgeons to help launch and explore innovative areas in medicine.

Dr. Davis has a patient base that is both national and international. Dr. Davis is in private practice and the Medical Director of Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and The Laser Skin Spa. He is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in New Jersey and serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of surgery at both UMDNJ and PCOM.

Steven Yoelin, MD

Steven Yoelin completed his undergraduate study at the University of California, Davis, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. He attained his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, where he received numerous awards for his academic and research efforts.

Dr. Yoelin is a board-certified ophthalmologist, and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine.  He currently practices in Newport Beach, California.  In addition, he enjoys working in the clinical and research fields.

Over the past eight years, Dr. Yoelin has developed a keen interest in the use of neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and collagen stimulators.  He has long been very interested and heavily involved in the very important role that these injectables play in the field of nonsurgical facial aesthetics, and will continue to focus on this area in the future.

Dr. Yoelin speaks at numerous professional events and conferences throughout the country.  For example, he speaks annually at every major ophthalmology meeting regarding all FDA-approved facial injectables.  In addition, he continues to actively participate in various FDA and investigator-initiated clinical trials regarding a variety of issues related to facial aesthetics.

Dr. Yoelin has been the lead investigator in several pilot studies and trials that in one instance led to an entirely new FDA-approved aesthetic product at the end of 2008.

Dr. Yoelin thoroughly enjoys teaching other physicians to master the administration of all the various injectable products, as well as the proper step-by-step approach and methodology needed to develop, maintain, and grow a very successful aesthetic practice.

Jonathan Sykes, MD, FACS

Jonathan M. Sykes is Professor Emeritus and Former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento, California.  He is currently the Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at the Roxbury Institute in Beverly Hills, California and the founder and director of the Sykes Face Sculpting Institute.

He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) for 10 years, having been Western Region Vice President, VP of Education, and served as President of the AAFPRS in 2010.  He recently co-chaired the Many Faces of Giving campaign for the AAFPRS and helped raise over $4 million for FPS education, humanitarian efforts, and research. He has been awarded the prestigious William Wright teaching award by the AAFPRS and has been awarded the 1887 award for community service and humanitarian missions by this organization.

Dr. Sykes is editor of 6 textbooks, has written over 200 scientific articles, book chapters, and other papers, and he given over 1000 lectures locally, nationally, and internationally.  He has taught anatomy and injection technique for neuromodulators, and is an instructor for many filling agents.  Dr. Sykes is most proud of his teaching, having contributed to the training of over 75 residents and personally trained over 20 fellows in facial plastic surgery.

Dr. Sykes has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures, and is an expert in rhinoplasty as well as aging related surgeries such as facelift, browlift, and eyelid lift surgery.  Dr. Sykes has a passion for children and enjoys performing life changing surgery on children with cleft deformities and craniofacial abnormalities.  He has gone on over 25 humanitarian missions to many countries including the Philippines, El Salvador, Honduras, Russia, Bolivia, Brazil, and China.

Dr. Sykes is also a well- known winemaker and the owner of Newfound Wines in Amador, California.

Ellen Gendler, MD

Dr. Ellen Gendler is a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. After receiving her B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, Dr. Gendler earned her M.D. degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. Following an internship in Internal Medicine, she did a residency in Dermatology at the Skin and Cancer Unit of New York University (NYU), with additional training at St. John’s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin in London, England. A Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, Dr. Gendler was a co-director of its Contact Dermatitis division for many years before bringing to fruition the NYU Center for Skin Health and Appearance. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and a former trustee of the Dermatology Foundation.

Dr. Gendler lectures widely at professional meetings such as those of the AAD and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and has authored a host of scientific publications. She is also actively involved in teaching injection techniques to physicians around the world, teaching residents at NYU Langone Medical Center, and serving as a preceptor for the Women’s Derm Society. She has consulted for many major corporations, such as Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Lever Brothers, Warner-Lambert, Procter & Gamble, and Ortho Pharmaceutical, and for injectable- and neurotoxin-producing companies such as Inamed, Genzyme, Allergan, Medicis, Merz, and Galderma. Dr. Gendler was the principal investigator for Hylaform, one of the first hyaluronic acid fillers to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States, and participated in the clinical trials of Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) prior to its approval.

A nationally ranked squash player while in college, Dr. Gendler’s hobbies are many: tennis, golf, biking, spinning, and gardening, to name a few. Her husband, Dr. James Salik, is an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and they are parents of two sons, one of whom is doing his Cardiology Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, while the other is a law student in New York City.

Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD, FAAD

Rebecca Fitzgerald is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in noninvasive cosmetic procedures at her private practice in Los Angeles. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a fellow of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She is also on the clinical faculty at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Fitzgerald is nationally and internationally recognized for her expertise in dermal fillers. She has published in peer-reviewed medical journals, presented at national and international medical education conferences, and has been featured as a medical expert on local and national television programs, including Entertainment Tonight, The Doctors, and programs on HBO.

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Dermatology, specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery with a special interest in aesthetic medicine. Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Master of Science degree in physiology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She completed both her residency and internship at Tulane University and a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Lee treats a broad spectrum of oculoplastic disorders, including eyelid cancers, trauma, tearing disorders, eyelid malpositions, orbital tumors, and infection and inflammation of the lids and orbit. In addition, Dr. Lee provides the full range of services offered at the Institute’s Aesthetic Center, including blepharoptosis surgery; blepharoplasty of the upper and lower lids; brow and forehead lifts; and non-surgical cosmetic enhancements, including botulinum toxin treatments, dermal fillers, and neck injections to treat the fat underneath the chin. She also performs photorejuvenation with lights and laser skin resurfacing for the face, neck, hands, and eyelids.

Dr. Lee dedicates time to the teaching of residents, fellows, medical students, and community physicians. She is co-director of University of Miami Cosmetic Medicine, a multidisciplinary cosmetic group involving the departments of ophthalmology, dermatology, ears, nose, and throat (ENT), and plastic surgery. Together with her colleagues she organizes multispecialty trainings in cosmetic injectables, topical treatments, and lasers.

Dr. Lee conducts research at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute with special interest in eyelid reconstruction, the aging eyelid skin, and aesthetic lasers. She also lectures around the world on oculoplastic disorders and aesthetic treatments related to the eye. She has been featured on CNN for her charitable work on patients from Third World countries. She has also been featured on local news channels such as NBC and WSFL, and is often quoted in women’s interest magazines such as Allure, Marie Claire, and Women’s Health regarding aesthetic treatments around the eyes.

Haley Wood, MSN, CPSN

Haley is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in plastic surgery. Haley attended Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee, where she obtained her Master’s Degree in Nursing. Her Bachelor of Science in nursing degree was earned at the University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana.

Haley has been a nurse practitioner for 6 years. During her nursing career she has worked in the areas of trauma ICU, postanesthesia care, and gynecologic oncology. However, her passion is cosmetic plastic surgery.

Currently, she works with board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. John Moore, at Cool Springs Plastic Surgery in Franklin, Tennessee. She assists with clinical duties and, in office procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and skin care. Haley is also involved with marketing campaigns. A second location on Music Row in Nashville is staffed by Haley.

Haley is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses and serves as newsletter editor. In addition, she is a member of the Tennessee Society of Laser Medicine.

John P. Fezza, MD

John P. Fezza, MD, has been the Director of Cosmetic and Skin Services at Center for Sight in Sarasota, Florida, since 1998. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (ABFCS), and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS).

Dr. Fezza earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and a medical degree at New York Medical College, in Valhalla, New York, where he was president of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed an internship in general surgery, a residency in ophthalmology at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, a 2-year fellowship in oculoplastic surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and a second fellowship in cosmetic surgery
with the AACS.

He was an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of South Florida for 15 years, and is currently an ad hoc preceptor for American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellows. Dr Fezza has held numerous national positions in medical societies, including President of the ABFCS and Treasurer of the ASOPRS.

He has been a lecturer, trainer, and consultant for several pharmaceutical companies, including Allergan, Merz, Galderma, Senté Labs, and Lumenis. He is the author of numerous articles appearing in medical journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and many textbook chapters. He has also been featured in magazines such as Elle and Cosmetic Surgery Times, and has been a guest and medical expert on several network television shows. In addition, he is a reviewer for several medical journals and presenter at many national medical meetings.

Dr. Fezza was chosen as the “Best Plastic Surgeon” in Sarasota, Venice, and Manatee counties during 2016-2019 in the Readers’ Choice poll of the Herald Tribune newspaper, and has been voted a Top Doctor by the Castle Connelly Top Doctors website and U.S. News & World Report regularly for over a decade.

Dr. Fezza is also currently involved in several filler and neuromodulator clinical trials. He holds 2 patents for the treatment of dry eyes that are licensed through Visant Medical, Inc, in which he is an equity holder. His interests include advances in facial cosmetic surgical techniques, fillers, and botulinum neurotoxin injections.

Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP, MSN, RN, CANS, CPSN, HCMT, PHN

Julie began her Medical Aesthetics career in 1999, when she and her husband opened Disappearing Act Laser & Skin Rejuvenation. Since then, Julie has devoted her career exclusively to aesthetic medicine. Julie received her Family Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP) from Sonoma State University and her Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Loyola University New Orleans. Julie is a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) and a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN). She is also a Public Health Nurse (PHN) and holds a certificate in Health Care Management (HCMT). Julie currently holds nursing licenses in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.

Julie has a special interest in teaching safe injection techniques. She is a faculty speaker for Palette Resources, a speaker/trainer for Allergan Medical Institute, and has the honor to sit on Allergan's Advisory Board. Julie is a Scientific Sessions Planning Committee (SSPC) member for the International Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) International Convention and an Editorial Board Member for the Plastic Surgical Nursing Journal. Julie is a published author for several medical journal articles and loves to speak at various international conventions. She also provides individual injection training workshops through her company, JBK Aesthetics.

Her associations include Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society for Nurses, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society, International Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) and is a past president for the North State Cancer League.

Julie loves spending time with her husband and three children. She loves to run and hike with her two Rhodesian ridgeback dogs, Stingray & Jamba. She paints with watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints whenever the mood strikes. Julie believes that art is her best therapy and she feels blessed to have a career that allows her to artistically enhance her patients’ natural beauty.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos is a world-renowned expert in advanced aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He utilizes an interdisciplinary approach towards traditional plastic surgery, combining well-proven techniques from diverse medical disciplines with the latest advances in technology to achieve superior results.

Dr. Vallecillos is known in his field for pioneering the combined approach of VASER®-assisted, high-definition body contouring with tactical radiofrequency soft tissue retraction.  When used in harmony, these highly sophisticated surgical techniques produce transformative results without the need for surgical incisions.

Aesthetic medicine for Dr. Vallecillos is not simply a profession; it is the backbone of a life spent researching and developing transformative techniques designed to improve the lives and quality of life of his patients.  As a result, Dr. Vallecillos specializes in a full range of aesthetic surgical procedures, with an emphasis on both primary and revision rhinoplasty, high-definition body contouring, breast reconstruction, and complex facial reconstruction.

Dr. Vallecillos is internationally recognized as a leader in minimally invasive surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic transformations.  He is a member of the P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty and the Medical Advisory Boards of Allergan, Inc. and Suneva Medical.  He is also the Asia-Pacific Surgical Consultant for the Bioengineering Division of Hans Biomed, and has given hundreds of lectures on plastic surgery in the most prestigious national and international venues.

Dr. Vallecillos is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  He is also an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery.

His practice goal: Achieve each patient’s desired aesthetic outcome by restoring, enhancing, and refining their natural beauty in a manner that is safe and healthy while providing a functional result.

Rana Kennelly, BSN, BSc (Hons), CANS

Rana Kennelly has over 25 years of experience in nursing and midwifery, including more than a decade of practice as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS). She currently practices in Chicago, Illinois, and Australia, working alongside renowned plastic surgeons.

Rana has performed thousands of safe and sophisticated aesthetic procedures that accentuate natural beauty, conceal imperfections, and restore a youthful-looking appearance. She expertly assesses her patients’ needs and overall desired outcome. After consultation, Rana utilizes neuromodulators, hyaluronic acid fillers, platelet-rich plasma, and skin and laser treatments to achieve optimal results

Rana is a highly skilled and sought-after speaker/trainer for Allergan, Galderma, and P.A.L.E.T.T.E. She leverages her extensive experience to bring innovative, safe aesthetics training to healthcare professionals in the United States (US) and Internationally. She has a unique teaching style that keeps the attention of her trainees—teaching real-world aesthetics with a focus on assessment, facial anatomy, safety, and natural results, whilst sharing “pearls” of clinical wisdom and pitfalls to avoid.

Due to the high demand for her skills as a trainer, Rana established Aesthetics for You in 2013. Since then, she has trained more than 1000 healthcare professionals in the US and Australia.

Rana is passionate and enthusiastic about the field of aesthetics, and is always pursuing continuing education on new, safe, and advanced techniques. She regularly attends national and international educational programs to ensure that she is providing the most current aesthetic treatments to her patients and maintaining the highest level of teaching excellence.

Rana holds several licenses in the United States and Australia. In addition, she is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, which is supported by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board.

Connie Brennan, RN, BSN, CPSN, CANS, CPC

Connie Brennan is the National Director of Aesthetic Education for Life Time LifeSpa/MediSpa Corporation and President/Founder of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC. She also works with two plastic surgery groups in Minnesota (Mesna Plastic Surgery and MMK Plastic Surgery) as the lead Injection Specialist and Consultant for the nurse injection team.

Connie is a licensed registered nurse in 10 states and has earned advanced certifications in aesthetic injectables, laser physics/safety, laser resurfacing, ultrasound technology, microneedling, skin care, sclerotherapy, clinical photography, and perioperative nursing over the course of 27 years in aesthetic medicine.

Connie currently serves as a director for the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board (PSNCB) and as an editorial board member and manuscript review panelist for Plastic Surgical Nursing. She is a member of the PSNCB Practice Analysis Task Force working on revising the Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) certification exam; she spent years working as an expert with the task force, which created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist exam (CANS) and curriculum. Connie is a frequently sought-after speaker and trainer for many organizations. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and a recently published aesthetic injectables policy and procedure manual. Connie has given many journal and magazine interviews during her career, and she has been acknowledged for her numerous contributions and expertise in the field of aesthetic medicine.

Carrie Clifford-Bennett, APRN, NP-C, MSN

Aesthetic Specialist

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett practices aesthetic medicine at Privé in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1995, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Carrie is licensed in 36 states, and maintains national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Her 23 years of nursing practice have encompassed open-heart surgery recovery, acute intensive care, outpatient recovery, and plastic surgery. Her passion for facial aesthetics was born during her tenure as a plastic surgical nurse.

Carrie’s professional focus for the past 15 years has been medical aesthetics and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. She is trained and certified in the aesthetic application of multiple neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and lasers, and has performed over 25,000 aesthetic injections in her career. In addition to private practice, Carrie has served as a consultant for Allergan, and as faculty for the Allegan Medical Institute. She consults, mentors, and trains in facial aesthetic medicine through her own business, CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC.

Carrie has been recognized by the American Nurse Practitioners Foundation and other professional bodies. Her professional affiliations include the AANP, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, Dermatology Nurses’ Association, American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, and the Beta Iota Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She resides in central Kentucky.

Hermine Warren, DNP, APRN, CANS, CNM

Hermine Warren is a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) who has been in nursing since 1974, with an advanced practice degree since 1980. She is also a certified aesthetic nurse specialist (CANS) in Southern California, an educational/clinical trainer for two top pharmaceutical companies, and has maintained a clinical practice in the non-surgical cosmetic subspecialty field since 2004.

Hermine graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado in 1979, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Walden University in 2014. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau since 1979, and a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society since 2013. Her most recent advanced degree has provided Hermine with additional tools academically and clinically; thus enhancing her ability to set the standard of care for the aesthetic patient, and positively affect the direction and delivery of evidenced-based practice.

Hermine currently maintains RN licenses in California, Florida, and New York. Her 42 years of nursing experience have provided a strong infrastructure while fostering her ability to collaborate, put research into practice, understand and utilize technology to create improved patient outcomes, be a "change-agent", and create collegial relationships that establish nursing as a significant member of the health team. Lastly Hermine is a published author within the aesthetic arena, and is proud to be affiliated with the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN), American Academy of Medical Esthetic Professionals (AAMEP), California Nurse Midwives Association (CNMA), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).

Steven Yoelin, MD

Steven Yoelin completed his undergraduate study at the University of California, Davis, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. He attained his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, where he received numerous awards for his academic and research efforts.

Dr. Yoelin is a board-certified ophthalmologist, and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine.  He currently practices in Newport Beach, California.  In addition, he enjoys working in the clinical and research fields.

Over the past eight years, Dr. Yoelin has developed a keen interest in the use of neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and collagen stimulators.  He has long been very interested and heavily involved in the very important role that these injectables play in the field of nonsurgical facial aesthetics, and will continue to focus on this area in the future.

Dr. Yoelin speaks at numerous professional events and conferences throughout the country.  For example, he speaks annually at every major ophthalmology meeting regarding all FDA-approved facial injectables.  In addition, he continues to actively participate in various FDA and investigator-initiated clinical trials regarding a variety of issues related to facial aesthetics.

Dr. Yoelin has been the lead investigator in several pilot studies and trials that in one instance led to an entirely new FDA-approved aesthetic product at the end of 2008.

Dr. Yoelin thoroughly enjoys teaching other physicians to master the administration of all the various injectable products, as well as the proper step-by-step approach and methodology needed to develop, maintain, and grow a very successful aesthetic practice.

Jonathan Sykes, MD, FACS

Jonathan M. Sykes is Professor Emeritus and Former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento, California.  He is currently the Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at the Roxbury Institute in Beverly Hills, California and the founder and director of the Sykes Face Sculpting Institute.

He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) for 10 years, having been Western Region Vice President, VP of Education, and served as President of the AAFPRS in 2010.  He recently co-chaired the Many Faces of Giving campaign for the AAFPRS and helped raise over $4 million for FPS education, humanitarian efforts, and research. He has been awarded the prestigious William Wright teaching award by the AAFPRS and has been awarded the 1887 award for community service and humanitarian missions by this organization.

Dr. Sykes is editor of 6 textbooks, has written over 200 scientific articles, book chapters, and other papers, and he given over 1000 lectures locally, nationally, and internationally.  He has taught anatomy and injection technique for neuromodulators, and is an instructor for many filling agents.  Dr. Sykes is most proud of his teaching, having contributed to the training of over 75 residents and personally trained over 20 fellows in facial plastic surgery.

Dr. Sykes has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures, and is an expert in rhinoplasty as well as aging related surgeries such as facelift, browlift, and eyelid lift surgery.  Dr. Sykes has a passion for children and enjoys performing life changing surgery on children with cleft deformities and craniofacial abnormalities.  He has gone on over 25 humanitarian missions to many countries including the Philippines, El Salvador, Honduras, Russia, Bolivia, Brazil, and China.

Dr. Sykes is also a well- known winemaker and the owner of Newfound Wines in Amador, California.

Ellen Gendler, MD

Dr. Ellen Gendler is a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. After receiving her B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, Dr. Gendler earned her M.D. degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. Following an internship in Internal Medicine, she did a residency in Dermatology at the Skin and Cancer Unit of New York University (NYU), with additional training at St. John’s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin in London, England. A Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, Dr. Gendler was a co-director of its Contact Dermatitis division for many years before bringing to fruition the NYU Center for Skin Health and Appearance. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and a former trustee of the Dermatology Foundation.

Dr. Gendler lectures widely at professional meetings such as those of the AAD and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and has authored a host of scientific publications. She is also actively involved in teaching injection techniques to physicians around the world, teaching residents at NYU Langone Medical Center, and serving as a preceptor for the Women’s Derm Society. She has consulted for many major corporations, such as Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Lever Brothers, Warner-Lambert, Procter & Gamble, and Ortho Pharmaceutical, and for injectable- and neurotoxin-producing companies such as Inamed, Genzyme, Allergan, Medicis, Merz, and Galderma. Dr. Gendler was the principal investigator for Hylaform, one of the first hyaluronic acid fillers to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States, and participated in the clinical trials of Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) prior to its approval.

A nationally ranked squash player while in college, Dr. Gendler’s hobbies are many: tennis, golf, biking, spinning, and gardening, to name a few. Her husband, Dr. James Salik, is an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and they are parents of two sons, one of whom is doing his Cardiology Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, while the other is a law student in New York City.

Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD, FAAD

Rebecca Fitzgerald is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in noninvasive cosmetic procedures at her private practice in Los Angeles. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a fellow of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She is also on the clinical faculty at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Fitzgerald is nationally and internationally recognized for her expertise in dermal fillers. She has published in peer-reviewed medical journals, presented at national and international medical education conferences, and has been featured as a medical expert on local and national television programs, including Entertainment Tonight, The Doctors, and programs on HBO.

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Dermatology, specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery with a special interest in aesthetic medicine. Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Master of Science degree in physiology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She completed both her residency and internship at Tulane University and a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Lee treats a broad spectrum of oculoplastic disorders, including eyelid cancers, trauma, tearing disorders, eyelid malpositions, orbital tumors, and infection and inflammation of the lids and orbit. In addition, Dr. Lee provides the full range of services offered at the Institute’s Aesthetic Center, including blepharoptosis surgery; blepharoplasty of the upper and lower lids; brow and forehead lifts; and non-surgical cosmetic enhancements, including botulinum toxin treatments, dermal fillers, and neck injections to treat the fat underneath the chin. She also performs photorejuvenation with lights and laser skin resurfacing for the face, neck, hands, and eyelids.

Dr. Lee dedicates time to the teaching of residents, fellows, medical students, and community physicians. She is co-director of University of Miami Cosmetic Medicine, a multidisciplinary cosmetic group involving the departments of ophthalmology, dermatology, ears, nose, and throat (ENT), and plastic surgery. Together with her colleagues she organizes multispecialty trainings in cosmetic injectables, topical treatments, and lasers.

Dr. Lee conducts research at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute with special interest in eyelid reconstruction, the aging eyelid skin, and aesthetic lasers. She also lectures around the world on oculoplastic disorders and aesthetic treatments related to the eye. She has been featured on CNN for her charitable work on patients from Third World countries. She has also been featured on local news channels such as NBC and WSFL, and is often quoted in women’s interest magazines such as Allure, Marie Claire, and Women’s Health regarding aesthetic treatments around the eyes.

Haley Wood, MSN, CPSN

Haley is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in plastic surgery. Haley attended Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee, where she obtained her Master’s Degree in Nursing. Her Bachelor of Science in nursing degree was earned at the University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana.

Haley has been a nurse practitioner for 6 years. During her nursing career she has worked in the areas of trauma ICU, postanesthesia care, and gynecologic oncology. However, her passion is cosmetic plastic surgery.

Currently, she works with board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. John Moore, at Cool Springs Plastic Surgery in Franklin, Tennessee. She assists with clinical duties and, in office procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and skin care. Haley is also involved with marketing campaigns. A second location on Music Row in Nashville is staffed by Haley.

Haley is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses and serves as newsletter editor. In addition, she is a member of the Tennessee Society of Laser Medicine.

John P. Fezza, MD

John P. Fezza, MD, has been the Director of Cosmetic and Skin Services at Center for Sight in Sarasota, Florida, since 1998. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (ABFCS), and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS).

Dr. Fezza earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and a medical degree at New York Medical College, in Valhalla, New York, where he was president of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed an internship in general surgery, a residency in ophthalmology at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, a 2-year fellowship in oculoplastic surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and a second fellowship in cosmetic surgery
with the AACS.

He was an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of South Florida for 15 years, and is currently an ad hoc preceptor for American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellows. Dr Fezza has held numerous national positions in medical societies, including President of the ABFCS and Treasurer of the ASOPRS.

He has been a lecturer, trainer, and consultant for several pharmaceutical companies, including Allergan, Merz, Galderma, Senté Labs, and Lumenis. He is the author of numerous articles appearing in medical journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and many textbook chapters. He has also been featured in magazines such as Elle and Cosmetic Surgery Times, and has been a guest and medical expert on several network television shows. In addition, he is a reviewer for several medical journals and presenter at many national medical meetings.

Dr. Fezza was chosen as the “Best Plastic Surgeon” in Sarasota, Venice, and Manatee counties during 2016-2019 in the Readers’ Choice poll of the Herald Tribune newspaper, and has been voted a Top Doctor by the Castle Connelly Top Doctors website and U.S. News & World Report regularly for over a decade.

Dr. Fezza is also currently involved in several filler and neuromodulator clinical trials. He holds 2 patents for the treatment of dry eyes that are licensed through Visant Medical, Inc, in which he is an equity holder. His interests include advances in facial cosmetic surgical techniques, fillers, and botulinum neurotoxin injections.

Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP, MSN, RN, CANS, CPSN, HCMT, PHN

Julie began her Medical Aesthetics career in 1999, when she and her husband opened Disappearing Act Laser & Skin Rejuvenation. Since then, Julie has devoted her career exclusively to aesthetic medicine. Julie received her Family Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP) from Sonoma State University and her Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Loyola University New Orleans. Julie is a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) and a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN). She is also a Public Health Nurse (PHN) and holds a certificate in Health Care Management (HCMT). Julie currently holds nursing licenses in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.

Julie has a special interest in teaching safe injection techniques. She is a faculty speaker for Palette Resources, a speaker/trainer for Allergan Medical Institute, and has the honor to sit on Allergan's Advisory Board. Julie is a Scientific Sessions Planning Committee (SSPC) member for the International Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) International Convention and an Editorial Board Member for the Plastic Surgical Nursing Journal. Julie is a published author for several medical journal articles and loves to speak at various international conventions. She also provides individual injection training workshops through her company, JBK Aesthetics.

Her associations include Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society for Nurses, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society, International Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) and is a past president for the North State Cancer League.

Julie loves spending time with her husband and three children. She loves to run and hike with her two Rhodesian ridgeback dogs, Stingray & Jamba. She paints with watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints whenever the mood strikes. Julie believes that art is her best therapy and she feels blessed to have a career that allows her to artistically enhance her patients’ natural beauty.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos is a world-renowned expert in advanced aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He utilizes an interdisciplinary approach towards traditional plastic surgery, combining well-proven techniques from diverse medical disciplines with the latest advances in technology to achieve superior results.

Dr. Vallecillos is known in his field for pioneering the combined approach of VASER®-assisted, high-definition body contouring with tactical radiofrequency soft tissue retraction.  When used in harmony, these highly sophisticated surgical techniques produce transformative results without the need for surgical incisions.

Aesthetic medicine for Dr. Vallecillos is not simply a profession; it is the backbone of a life spent researching and developing transformative techniques designed to improve the lives and quality of life of his patients.  As a result, Dr. Vallecillos specializes in a full range of aesthetic surgical procedures, with an emphasis on both primary and revision rhinoplasty, high-definition body contouring, breast reconstruction, and complex facial reconstruction.

Dr. Vallecillos is internationally recognized as a leader in minimally invasive surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic transformations.  He is a member of the P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty and the Medical Advisory Boards of Allergan, Inc. and Suneva Medical.  He is also the Asia-Pacific Surgical Consultant for the Bioengineering Division of Hans Biomed, and has given hundreds of lectures on plastic surgery in the most prestigious national and international venues.

Dr. Vallecillos is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  He is also an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery.

His practice goal: Achieve each patient’s desired aesthetic outcome by restoring, enhancing, and refining their natural beauty in a manner that is safe and healthy while providing a functional result.

Rana Kennelly, BSN, BSc (Hons), CANS

Rana Kennelly has over 25 years of experience in nursing and midwifery, including more than a decade of practice as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS). She currently practices in Chicago, Illinois, and Australia, working alongside renowned plastic surgeons.

Rana has performed thousands of safe and sophisticated aesthetic procedures that accentuate natural beauty, conceal imperfections, and restore a youthful-looking appearance. She expertly assesses her patients’ needs and overall desired outcome. After consultation, Rana utilizes neuromodulators, hyaluronic acid fillers, platelet-rich plasma, and skin and laser treatments to achieve optimal results

Rana is a highly skilled and sought-after speaker/trainer for Allergan, Galderma, and P.A.L.E.T.T.E. She leverages her extensive experience to bring innovative, safe aesthetics training to healthcare professionals in the United States (US) and Internationally. She has a unique teaching style that keeps the attention of her trainees—teaching real-world aesthetics with a focus on assessment, facial anatomy, safety, and natural results, whilst sharing “pearls” of clinical wisdom and pitfalls to avoid.

Due to the high demand for her skills as a trainer, Rana established Aesthetics for You in 2013. Since then, she has trained more than 1000 healthcare professionals in the US and Australia.

Rana is passionate and enthusiastic about the field of aesthetics, and is always pursuing continuing education on new, safe, and advanced techniques. She regularly attends national and international educational programs to ensure that she is providing the most current aesthetic treatments to her patients and maintaining the highest level of teaching excellence.

Rana holds several licenses in the United States and Australia. In addition, she is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, which is supported by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board.

Connie Brennan, RN, BSN, CPSN, CANS, CPC

Connie Brennan is the National Director of Aesthetic Education for Life Time LifeSpa/MediSpa Corporation and President/Founder of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC. She also works with two plastic surgery groups in Minnesota (Mesna Plastic Surgery and MMK Plastic Surgery) as the lead Injection Specialist and Consultant for the nurse injection team.

Connie is a licensed registered nurse in 10 states and has earned advanced certifications in aesthetic injectables, laser physics/safety, laser resurfacing, ultrasound technology, microneedling, skin care, sclerotherapy, clinical photography, and perioperative nursing over the course of 27 years in aesthetic medicine.

Connie currently serves as a director for the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board (PSNCB) and as an editorial board member and manuscript review panelist for Plastic Surgical Nursing. She is a member of the PSNCB Practice Analysis Task Force working on revising the Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) certification exam; she spent years working as an expert with the task force, which created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist exam (CANS) and curriculum. Connie is a frequently sought-after speaker and trainer for many organizations. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and a recently published aesthetic injectables policy and procedure manual. Connie has given many journal and magazine interviews during her career, and she has been acknowledged for her numerous contributions and expertise in the field of aesthetic medicine.

Carrie Clifford-Bennett, APRN, NP-C, MSN

Aesthetic Specialist

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett practices aesthetic medicine at Privé in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1995, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Carrie is licensed in 36 states, and maintains national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Her 23 years of nursing practice have encompassed open-heart surgery recovery, acute intensive care, outpatient recovery, and plastic surgery. Her passion for facial aesthetics was born during her tenure as a plastic surgical nurse.

Carrie’s professional focus for the past 15 years has been medical aesthetics and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. She is trained and certified in the aesthetic application of multiple neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and lasers, and has performed over 25,000 aesthetic injections in her career. In addition to private practice, Carrie has served as a consultant for Allergan, and as faculty for the Allegan Medical Institute. She consults, mentors, and trains in facial aesthetic medicine through her own business, CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC.

Carrie has been recognized by the American Nurse Practitioners Foundation and other professional bodies. Her professional affiliations include the AANP, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, Dermatology Nurses’ Association, American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, and the Beta Iota Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She resides in central Kentucky.

Hermine Warren, DNP, APRN, CANS, CNM

Hermine Warren is a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) who has been in nursing since 1974, with an advanced practice degree since 1980. She is also a certified aesthetic nurse specialist (CANS) in Southern California, an educational/clinical trainer for two top pharmaceutical companies, and has maintained a clinical practice in the non-surgical cosmetic subspecialty field since 2004.

Hermine graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado in 1979, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Walden University in 2014. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau since 1979, and a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society since 2013. Her most recent advanced degree has provided Hermine with additional tools academically and clinically; thus enhancing her ability to set the standard of care for the aesthetic patient, and positively affect the direction and delivery of evidenced-based practice.

Hermine currently maintains RN licenses in California, Florida, and New York. Her 42 years of nursing experience have provided a strong infrastructure while fostering her ability to collaborate, put research into practice, understand and utilize technology to create improved patient outcomes, be a "change-agent", and create collegial relationships that establish nursing as a significant member of the health team. Lastly Hermine is a published author within the aesthetic arena, and is proud to be affiliated with the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN), American Academy of Medical Esthetic Professionals (AAMEP), California Nurse Midwives Association (CNMA), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).

Steven Yoelin, MD

Steven Yoelin completed his undergraduate study at the University of California, Davis, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. He attained his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, where he received numerous awards for his academic and research efforts.

Dr. Yoelin is a board-certified ophthalmologist, and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine.  He currently practices in Newport Beach, California.  In addition, he enjoys working in the clinical and research fields.

Over the past eight years, Dr. Yoelin has developed a keen interest in the use of neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and collagen stimulators.  He has long been very interested and heavily involved in the very important role that these injectables play in the field of nonsurgical facial aesthetics, and will continue to focus on this area in the future.

Dr. Yoelin speaks at numerous professional events and conferences throughout the country.  For example, he speaks annually at every major ophthalmology meeting regarding all FDA-approved facial injectables.  In addition, he continues to actively participate in various FDA and investigator-initiated clinical trials regarding a variety of issues related to facial aesthetics.

Dr. Yoelin has been the lead investigator in several pilot studies and trials that in one instance led to an entirely new FDA-approved aesthetic product at the end of 2008.

Dr. Yoelin thoroughly enjoys teaching other physicians to master the administration of all the various injectable products, as well as the proper step-by-step approach and methodology needed to develop, maintain, and grow a very successful aesthetic practice.

Jonathan Sykes, MD, FACS

Jonathan M. Sykes is Professor Emeritus and Former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento, California.  He is currently the Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at the Roxbury Institute in Beverly Hills, California and the founder and director of the Sykes Face Sculpting Institute.

He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) for 10 years, having been Western Region Vice President, VP of Education, and served as President of the AAFPRS in 2010.  He recently co-chaired the Many Faces of Giving campaign for the AAFPRS and helped raise over $4 million for FPS education, humanitarian efforts, and research. He has been awarded the prestigious William Wright teaching award by the AAFPRS and has been awarded the 1887 award for community service and humanitarian missions by this organization.

Dr. Sykes is editor of 6 textbooks, has written over 200 scientific articles, book chapters, and other papers, and he given over 1000 lectures locally, nationally, and internationally.  He has taught anatomy and injection technique for neuromodulators, and is an instructor for many filling agents.  Dr. Sykes is most proud of his teaching, having contributed to the training of over 75 residents and personally trained over 20 fellows in facial plastic surgery.

Dr. Sykes has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures, and is an expert in rhinoplasty as well as aging related surgeries such as facelift, browlift, and eyelid lift surgery.  Dr. Sykes has a passion for children and enjoys performing life changing surgery on children with cleft deformities and craniofacial abnormalities.  He has gone on over 25 humanitarian missions to many countries including the Philippines, El Salvador, Honduras, Russia, Bolivia, Brazil, and China.

Dr. Sykes is also a well- known winemaker and the owner of Newfound Wines in Amador, California.

Ellen Gendler, MD

Dr. Ellen Gendler is a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. After receiving her B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, Dr. Gendler earned her M.D. degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. Following an internship in Internal Medicine, she did a residency in Dermatology at the Skin and Cancer Unit of New York University (NYU), with additional training at St. John’s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin in London, England. A Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, Dr. Gendler was a co-director of its Contact Dermatitis division for many years before bringing to fruition the NYU Center for Skin Health and Appearance. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and a former trustee of the Dermatology Foundation.

Dr. Gendler lectures widely at professional meetings such as those of the AAD and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and has authored a host of scientific publications. She is also actively involved in teaching injection techniques to physicians around the world, teaching residents at NYU Langone Medical Center, and serving as a preceptor for the Women’s Derm Society. She has consulted for many major corporations, such as Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Lever Brothers, Warner-Lambert, Procter & Gamble, and Ortho Pharmaceutical, and for injectable- and neurotoxin-producing companies such as Inamed, Genzyme, Allergan, Medicis, Merz, and Galderma. Dr. Gendler was the principal investigator for Hylaform, one of the first hyaluronic acid fillers to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States, and participated in the clinical trials of Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) prior to its approval.

A nationally ranked squash player while in college, Dr. Gendler’s hobbies are many: tennis, golf, biking, spinning, and gardening, to name a few. Her husband, Dr. James Salik, is an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and they are parents of two sons, one of whom is doing his Cardiology Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, while the other is a law student in New York City.

Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD, FAAD

Rebecca Fitzgerald is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in noninvasive cosmetic procedures at her private practice in Los Angeles. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a fellow of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She is also on the clinical faculty at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Fitzgerald is nationally and internationally recognized for her expertise in dermal fillers. She has published in peer-reviewed medical journals, presented at national and international medical education conferences, and has been featured as a medical expert on local and national television programs, including Entertainment Tonight, The Doctors, and programs on HBO.

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Dermatology, specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery with a special interest in aesthetic medicine. Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Master of Science degree in physiology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She completed both her residency and internship at Tulane University and a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Lee treats a broad spectrum of oculoplastic disorders, including eyelid cancers, trauma, tearing disorders, eyelid malpositions, orbital tumors, and infection and inflammation of the lids and orbit. In addition, Dr. Lee provides the full range of services offered at the Institute’s Aesthetic Center, including blepharoptosis surgery; blepharoplasty of the upper and lower lids; brow and forehead lifts; and non-surgical cosmetic enhancements, including botulinum toxin treatments, dermal fillers, and neck injections to treat the fat underneath the chin. She also performs photorejuvenation with lights and laser skin resurfacing for the face, neck, hands, and eyelids.

Dr. Lee dedicates time to the teaching of residents, fellows, medical students, and community physicians. She is co-director of University of Miami Cosmetic Medicine, a multidisciplinary cosmetic group involving the departments of ophthalmology, dermatology, ears, nose, and throat (ENT), and plastic surgery. Together with her colleagues she organizes multispecialty trainings in cosmetic injectables, topical treatments, and lasers.

Dr. Lee conducts research at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute with special interest in eyelid reconstruction, the aging eyelid skin, and aesthetic lasers. She also lectures around the world on oculoplastic disorders and aesthetic treatments related to the eye. She has been featured on CNN for her charitable work on patients from Third World countries. She has also been featured on local news channels such as NBC and WSFL, and is often quoted in women’s interest magazines such as Allure, Marie Claire, and Women’s Health regarding aesthetic treatments around the eyes.

Haley Wood, MSN, CPSN

Haley is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in plastic surgery. Haley attended Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee, where she obtained her Master’s Degree in Nursing. Her Bachelor of Science in nursing degree was earned at the University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana.

Haley has been a nurse practitioner for 6 years. During her nursing career she has worked in the areas of trauma ICU, postanesthesia care, and gynecologic oncology. However, her passion is cosmetic plastic surgery.

Currently, she works with board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. John Moore, at Cool Springs Plastic Surgery in Franklin, Tennessee. She assists with clinical duties and, in office procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and skin care. Haley is also involved with marketing campaigns. A second location on Music Row in Nashville is staffed by Haley.

Haley is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses and serves as newsletter editor. In addition, she is a member of the Tennessee Society of Laser Medicine.

John P. Fezza, MD

John P. Fezza, MD, has been the Director of Cosmetic and Skin Services at Center for Sight in Sarasota, Florida, since 1998. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (ABFCS), and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS).

Dr. Fezza earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and a medical degree at New York Medical College, in Valhalla, New York, where he was president of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed an internship in general surgery, a residency in ophthalmology at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, a 2-year fellowship in oculoplastic surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and a second fellowship in cosmetic surgery
with the AACS.

He was an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of South Florida for 15 years, and is currently an ad hoc preceptor for American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellows. Dr Fezza has held numerous national positions in medical societies, including President of the ABFCS and Treasurer of the ASOPRS.

He has been a lecturer, trainer, and consultant for several pharmaceutical companies, including Allergan, Merz, Galderma, Senté Labs, and Lumenis. He is the author of numerous articles appearing in medical journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and many textbook chapters. He has also been featured in magazines such as Elle and Cosmetic Surgery Times, and has been a guest and medical expert on several network television shows. In addition, he is a reviewer for several medical journals and presenter at many national medical meetings.

Dr. Fezza was chosen as the “Best Plastic Surgeon” in Sarasota, Venice, and Manatee counties during 2016-2019 in the Readers’ Choice poll of the Herald Tribune newspaper, and has been voted a Top Doctor by the Castle Connelly Top Doctors website and U.S. News & World Report regularly for over a decade.

Dr. Fezza is also currently involved in several filler and neuromodulator clinical trials. He holds 2 patents for the treatment of dry eyes that are licensed through Visant Medical, Inc, in which he is an equity holder. His interests include advances in facial cosmetic surgical techniques, fillers, and botulinum neurotoxin injections.

Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP, MSN, RN, CANS, CPSN, HCMT, PHN

Julie began her Medical Aesthetics career in 1999, when she and her husband opened Disappearing Act Laser & Skin Rejuvenation. Since then, Julie has devoted her career exclusively to aesthetic medicine. Julie received her Family Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP) from Sonoma State University and her Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Loyola University New Orleans. Julie is a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) and a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN). She is also a Public Health Nurse (PHN) and holds a certificate in Health Care Management (HCMT). Julie currently holds nursing licenses in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.

Julie has a special interest in teaching safe injection techniques. She is a faculty speaker for Palette Resources, a speaker/trainer for Allergan Medical Institute, and has the honor to sit on Allergan's Advisory Board. Julie is a Scientific Sessions Planning Committee (SSPC) member for the International Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) International Convention and an Editorial Board Member for the Plastic Surgical Nursing Journal. Julie is a published author for several medical journal articles and loves to speak at various international conventions. She also provides individual injection training workshops through her company, JBK Aesthetics.

Her associations include Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society for Nurses, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society, International Society for Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) and is a past president for the North State Cancer League.

Julie loves spending time with her husband and three children. She loves to run and hike with her two Rhodesian ridgeback dogs, Stingray & Jamba. She paints with watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints whenever the mood strikes. Julie believes that art is her best therapy and she feels blessed to have a career that allows her to artistically enhance her patients’ natural beauty.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos is a world-renowned expert in advanced aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He utilizes an interdisciplinary approach towards traditional plastic surgery, combining well-proven techniques from diverse medical disciplines with the latest advances in technology to achieve superior results.

Dr. Vallecillos is known in his field for pioneering the combined approach of VASER®-assisted, high-definition body contouring with tactical radiofrequency soft tissue retraction.  When used in harmony, these highly sophisticated surgical techniques produce transformative results without the need for surgical incisions.

Aesthetic medicine for Dr. Vallecillos is not simply a profession; it is the backbone of a life spent researching and developing transformative techniques designed to improve the lives and quality of life of his patients.  As a result, Dr. Vallecillos specializes in a full range of aesthetic surgical procedures, with an emphasis on both primary and revision rhinoplasty, high-definition body contouring, breast reconstruction, and complex facial reconstruction.

Dr. Vallecillos is internationally recognized as a leader in minimally invasive surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic transformations.  He is a member of the P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty and the Medical Advisory Boards of Allergan, Inc. and Suneva Medical.  He is also the Asia-Pacific Surgical Consultant for the Bioengineering Division of Hans Biomed, and has given hundreds of lectures on plastic surgery in the most prestigious national and international venues.

Dr. Vallecillos is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  He is also an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery.

His practice goal: Achieve each patient’s desired aesthetic outcome by restoring, enhancing, and refining their natural beauty in a manner that is safe and healthy while providing a functional result.

Rana Kennelly, BSN, BSc (Hons), CANS

Rana Kennelly has over 25 years of experience in nursing and midwifery, including more than a decade of practice as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS). She currently practices in Chicago, Illinois, and Australia, working alongside renowned plastic surgeons.

Rana has performed thousands of safe and sophisticated aesthetic procedures that accentuate natural beauty, conceal imperfections, and restore a youthful-looking appearance. She expertly assesses her patients’ needs and overall desired outcome. After consultation, Rana utilizes neuromodulators, hyaluronic acid fillers, platelet-rich plasma, and skin and laser treatments to achieve optimal results

Rana is a highly skilled and sought-after speaker/trainer for Allergan, Galderma, and P.A.L.E.T.T.E. She leverages her extensive experience to bring innovative, safe aesthetics training to healthcare professionals in the United States (US) and Internationally. She has a unique teaching style that keeps the attention of her trainees—teaching real-world aesthetics with a focus on assessment, facial anatomy, safety, and natural results, whilst sharing “pearls” of clinical wisdom and pitfalls to avoid.

Due to the high demand for her skills as a trainer, Rana established Aesthetics for You in 2013. Since then, she has trained more than 1000 healthcare professionals in the US and Australia.

Rana is passionate and enthusiastic about the field of aesthetics, and is always pursuing continuing education on new, safe, and advanced techniques. She regularly attends national and international educational programs to ensure that she is providing the most current aesthetic treatments to her patients and maintaining the highest level of teaching excellence.

Rana holds several licenses in the United States and Australia. In addition, she is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, which is supported by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board.

Connie Brennan, RN, BSN, CPSN, CANS, CPC

Connie Brennan is the National Director of Aesthetic Education for Life Time LifeSpa/MediSpa Corporation and President/Founder of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC. She also works with two plastic surgery groups in Minnesota (Mesna Plastic Surgery and MMK Plastic Surgery) as the lead Injection Specialist and Consultant for the nurse injection team.

Connie is a licensed registered nurse in 10 states and has earned advanced certifications in aesthetic injectables, laser physics/safety, laser resurfacing, ultrasound technology, microneedling, skin care, sclerotherapy, clinical photography, and perioperative nursing over the course of 27 years in aesthetic medicine.

Connie currently serves as a director for the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board (PSNCB) and as an editorial board member and manuscript review panelist for Plastic Surgical Nursing. She is a member of the PSNCB Practice Analysis Task Force working on revising the Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) certification exam; she spent years working as an expert with the task force, which created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist exam (CANS) and curriculum. Connie is a frequently sought-after speaker and trainer for many organizations. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and a recently published aesthetic injectables policy and procedure manual. Connie has given many journal and magazine interviews during her career, and she has been acknowledged for her numerous contributions and expertise in the field of aesthetic medicine.

Carrie Clifford-Bennett, APRN, NP-C, MSN

Aesthetic Specialist

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett practices aesthetic medicine at Privé in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1995, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Carrie is licensed in 36 states, and maintains national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Her 23 years of nursing practice have encompassed open-heart surgery recovery, acute intensive care, outpatient recovery, and plastic surgery. Her passion for facial aesthetics was born during her tenure as a plastic surgical nurse.

Carrie’s professional focus for the past 15 years has been medical aesthetics and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. She is trained and certified in the aesthetic application of multiple neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and lasers, and has performed over 25,000 aesthetic injections in her career. In addition to private practice, Carrie has served as a consultant for Allergan, and as faculty for the Allegan Medical Institute. She consults, mentors, and trains in facial aesthetic medicine through her own business, CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC.

Carrie has been recognized by the American Nurse Practitioners Foundation and other professional bodies. Her professional affiliations include the AANP, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, Dermatology Nurses’ Association, American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, and the Beta Iota Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She resides in central Kentucky.

Hermine Warren, DNP, APRN, CANS, CNM

Hermine Warren is a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) who has been in nursing since 1974, with an advanced practice degree since 1980. She is also a certified aesthetic nurse specialist (CANS) in Southern California, an educational/clinical trainer for two top pharmaceutical companies, and has maintained a clinical practice in the non-surgical cosmetic subspecialty field since 2004.

Hermine graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado in 1979, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Walden University in 2014. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau since 1979, and a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society since 2013. Her most recent advanced degree has provided Hermine with additional tools academically and clinically; thus enhancing her ability to set the standard of care for the aesthetic patient, and positively affect the direction and delivery of evidenced-based practice.

Hermine currently maintains RN licenses in California, Florida, and New York. Her 42 years of nursing experience have provided a strong infrastructure while fostering her ability to collaborate, put research into practice, understand and utilize technology to create improved patient outcomes, be a "change-agent", and create collegial relationships that establish nursing as a significant member of the health team. Lastly Hermine is a published author within the aesthetic arena, and is proud to be affiliated with the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN), American Academy of Medical Esthetic Professionals (AAMEP), California Nurse Midwives Association (CNMA), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).