Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, NP-C, CANS

Julie began her medical aesthetics career in 1999, when she and her husband opened Disappearing Act Laser & Skin Rejuvenation, a medical spa, in Redding, California. Since then, she has devoted her career exclusively to aesthetic medicine.

Julie received her Family Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP) from Sonoma State University in California, and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She 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 aesthetic injection techniques. She is a faculty member for PALETTE Resources, a speaker/trainer for the Allergan Medical Institute, and a member of Allergan's Advisory Board. She is also a Scientific Sessions Planning Committee (SSPC) member for the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) Annual Meeting and an Editorial Board member for Plastic Surgical Nursing. Julie has published articles in several medical journals and made presentations at various professional international meetings. She also provides individual injection training workshops through her company, JBK Aesthetics.

Julie’s professional affiliations include the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, and ISPAN. She is also a past president for the North State Cancer League in Redding, California.

Julie loves spending time with her husband and three children. She loves to run and hike with her two Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs, Stingray and 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, MD, FACS, is a Diplomate and an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in private practice in Beverly Hills, California.

He is the Principal of Integrative Operating Theatres, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in the heart of the Beverly Hills triangle.

Dr. Vallecillos has a practice emphasis on minimally invasive complex facial surgery, revision surgery of the nose and breasts, and regenerative cell-assisted therapies. He is regarded as a pioneer in the adaptation and utilization of combined soft tissue contraction technologies to achieve outstanding results in high-definition facial and body contouring.

Dr. Vallecillos is an active speaker at national and international events, including Plastic Surgery The Meeting (organized by the ASPS), the International Neurotoxin Association’s biennial TOXINS Conferences, the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, the Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference, the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses meetings, and the IMCAS World Congress held annually in Paris.

Dr. Vallecillos has served as a P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty member since 2008 and is recognized as a leading expert in minimally invasive soft tissue enhancements. He has trained thousands of top-ranked physicians, surgeons, and aesthetic medicine practitioners throughout the United States and internationally in advanced aesthetic injection techniques. He is a Galderma GAIN Master Trainer, and served as the Chief Clinical Investigator for Coapt Systems’ Novielle injectable filler study and as a consultant for InMode and Hans BioMed.

His current areas of interest include stem cell translational medicine and cellular reprogramming in its application to longevity and de-aging.

Timothy M. Greco, MD

Timothy M. Greco is a facial cosmetic plastic surgeon in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is also 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 plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck.

Dr. Greco gained his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 is an Adjunct 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 has authored numerous papers on facial plastic surgery and co-authored several articles on injectable aesthetic treatments in journals such as Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America and Facial Plastic Surgery.

He has taught many courses throughout the United States in rhinoplasty, minimally invasive facial procedures, and endoscopic facial plastic surgery, and has presented clinical research in facial plastic surgery at the national meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Additionally, Dr. Greco has served as a medical consultant in facial aesthetics for Allergan, Valeant, and Merz. He is also a member of the PALETTE faculty and trains health care professionals in the aesthetic application of neuromodulators and fillers. He holds current medical licenses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Minnesota.

Dr. Greco was voted “Best Plastic Surgeon” in Philadelphia Style magazine’s “Best of Philly 2010”, “Best of Philly 2011”, and “Best of Philly 2012”, issues.

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.

Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOS

Dr. Steven L. Davis is a board-certified plastic surgeon, a Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Physicians, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He is in private practice at Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery with locations in Cherry Hill and Northfield, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Davis began his surgical training at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed residencies at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Temple University, and Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. He then traveled to Beverly Hills, California, to complete a cosmetic surgery fellowship, expand his knowledge, and learn innovative surgical techniques.

Dr. Davis is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Jefferson Health in New Jersey and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at both UMDNJ and PCOM. He is a past President of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) - Plastic Surgery Section and currently serves on the National Residency Evaluation and Standards Committee, which sets standards for residency training for ACOS.

Dr. Davis is also a Master Trainer and lead physician in the Allergan Medical Institute and Galderma Aesthetics Trainer Network, and trains both physicians and nurses in the most advanced and safest techniques in aesthetic enhancement using neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and biostimulatory agents.

An important goal of Dr. Davis’ practice is to create an environment in which patients feel comfortable and relaxed. This outlook encourages patients to openly share their concerns about their face and body and promotes a solid physician-patient rapport, enabling achievement of the best outcome. It reflects a unique approach to patient care, which ensures that Dr. Davis remains engaged with each patient from the earliest consult to postoperative recovery and follow-up care.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS, is a Diplomate and an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in private practice in Beverly Hills, California.

He is the Principal of Integrative Operating Theatres, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in the heart of the Beverly Hills triangle.

Dr. Vallecillos has a practice emphasis on minimally invasive complex facial surgery, revision surgery of the nose and breasts, and regenerative cell-assisted therapies. He is regarded as a pioneer in the adaptation and utilization of combined soft tissue contraction technologies to achieve outstanding results in high-definition facial and body contouring.

Dr. Vallecillos is an active speaker at national and international events, including Plastic Surgery The Meeting (organized by the ASPS), the International Neurotoxin Association’s biennial TOXINS Conferences, the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, the Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference, the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses meetings, and the IMCAS World Congress held annually in Paris.

Dr. Vallecillos has served as a P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty member since 2008 and is recognized as a leading expert in minimally invasive soft tissue enhancements. He has trained thousands of top-ranked physicians, surgeons, and aesthetic medicine practitioners throughout the United States and internationally in advanced aesthetic injection techniques. He is a Galderma GAIN Master Trainer, and served as the Chief Clinical Investigator for Coapt Systems’ Novielle injectable filler study and as a consultant for InMode and Hans BioMed.

His current areas of interest include stem cell translational medicine and cellular reprogramming in its application to longevity and de-aging.

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSN

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSN, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, and her Master of Science degree at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is licensed as a Registered Nurse in 37 states and two United States territories, and as an Adult Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Kentucky, Florida, and California.

Carrie is nationally board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB). Her 27 years of nursing experience encompass open heart surgery, intensive care, outpatient care, plastic surgery, and facial aesthetics. During her tenure as a plastic surgical nurse specialist, her passion for facial aesthetics has evolved into a career of over 20 years in facial aesthetic injections, from being one of the first nurse injectors in the Southeast United States to the status of a national key opinion leader.

Carrie has participated in various capacities in over 30,000 facial aesthetic injection procedures. She has conducted over 750 educational programs for promotional, private, and continuing medical education (CME) through forums consisting of hands-on training, lectures, workshops, virtual classes, live roundtable programs, advisory boards, and legal consulting.

She launched CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC, in 2012, with the aim of bridging the gap between promotional education and CME. Carrie consults, mentors, and educates aesthetic practitioners nationally. “Face Boss” provides health restoration, anti-aging, and wellness through Foster Medical Aesthetics in Lexington, Kentucky. Carrie considers her practice an artistic craft aimed at attaining symmetry, balance, and proper facial proportions, while addressing unique features related to patient gender, age, and ethnicity. She is motivated by a commitment to providing safe and exceptional patient outcomes, sharing her experiences, teaching others, and meeting the challenge of setting progressive standards for the non-surgical industry using evidence-based best practices.

Carrie has served as an educator with the Allergan Medical Institute for over 10 years. She has been an Ambassador, Foundations Faculty, Clinical Educator of the Southeast, Roundtable Speaker and faculty for Abbvie. She has also participated on multiple advisory boards for the Allergan Medical Institute, Allergan Medical Science Liaison Board, Botox^® Cosmetic, Juvéderm^® Vycross, tear trough treatment, and dermal filler complications. Carrie has also served as a national trainer. In addition, she is a faculty member of P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources for over 10 years and ranks among the most respected leaders in the aesthetics field.

Carrie is affiliated with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, the Kentucky Association of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse-Midwives, and the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses.

Carrie continues to practice and evolve her passion. Her mission is to “ELEVATE the aesthetic patient and aesthetic industry by administering stellar outcomes while incorporating safe and ethical practice in facial aesthetic medicine”.

Steve Yoelin, MD

Steve Yoelin, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist based in Orange County, California, with over 22 years of experience in minimally invasive medical aesthetics, such as techniques using dermal fillers, collagen stimulators, and neurotoxins, as well as fat reduction procedures. He serves as a strategic advisor to companies ranging in size from innovative early-stage startups to multibillion-dollar industry leaders. He also operates a private practice that focuses on aesthetic injectables and has a multiyear waitlist, which he has built exclusively from repeat visits and word-of-mouth referrals.

Dr. Yoelin has trained other clinicians through 2,500+ industry-sponsored global training programs and hundreds of continuing medical education programs. He has also led dozens of clinical trials (Phases 1-4) and investigator-initiated trials and has authored or co-authored many peer-reviewed journal articles, posters, presentations, and a book chapter. In addition, he has been awarded several patents for his research.

Dr. Yoelin has performed dozens of fresh-frozen cadaver dissections over the past several years. He completed his Doctor of Medicine degree and ophthalmology residency at the University of California, Irvine. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture science and management, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Davis, where he was a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, NP-C, CANS

Julie began her medical aesthetics career in 1999, when she and her husband opened Disappearing Act Laser & Skin Rejuvenation, a medical spa, in Redding, California. Since then, she has devoted her career exclusively to aesthetic medicine.

Julie received her Family Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP) from Sonoma State University in California, and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She 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 aesthetic injection techniques. She is a faculty member for PALETTE Resources, a speaker/trainer for the Allergan Medical Institute, and a member of Allergan's Advisory Board. She is also a Scientific Sessions Planning Committee (SSPC) member for the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) Annual Meeting and an Editorial Board member for Plastic Surgical Nursing. Julie has published articles in several medical journals and made presentations at various professional international meetings. She also provides individual injection training workshops through her company, JBK Aesthetics.

Julie’s professional affiliations include the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, and ISPAN. She is also a past president for the North State Cancer League in Redding, California.

Julie loves spending time with her husband and three children. She loves to run and hike with her two Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs, Stingray and 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, MD, FACS, is a Diplomate and an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in private practice in Beverly Hills, California.

He is the Principal of Integrative Operating Theatres, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in the heart of the Beverly Hills triangle.

Dr. Vallecillos has a practice emphasis on minimally invasive complex facial surgery, revision surgery of the nose and breasts, and regenerative cell-assisted therapies. He is regarded as a pioneer in the adaptation and utilization of combined soft tissue contraction technologies to achieve outstanding results in high-definition facial and body contouring.

Dr. Vallecillos is an active speaker at national and international events, including Plastic Surgery The Meeting (organized by the ASPS), the International Neurotoxin Association’s biennial TOXINS Conferences, the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, the Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference, the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses meetings, and the IMCAS World Congress held annually in Paris.

Dr. Vallecillos has served as a P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty member since 2008 and is recognized as a leading expert in minimally invasive soft tissue enhancements. He has trained thousands of top-ranked physicians, surgeons, and aesthetic medicine practitioners throughout the United States and internationally in advanced aesthetic injection techniques. He is a Galderma GAIN Master Trainer, and served as the Chief Clinical Investigator for Coapt Systems’ Novielle injectable filler study and as a consultant for InMode and Hans BioMed.

His current areas of interest include stem cell translational medicine and cellular reprogramming in its application to longevity and de-aging.

Timothy M. Greco, MD

Timothy M. Greco is a facial cosmetic plastic surgeon in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is also 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 plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck.

Dr. Greco gained his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 is an Adjunct 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 has authored numerous papers on facial plastic surgery and co-authored several articles on injectable aesthetic treatments in journals such as Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America and Facial Plastic Surgery.

He has taught many courses throughout the United States in rhinoplasty, minimally invasive facial procedures, and endoscopic facial plastic surgery, and has presented clinical research in facial plastic surgery at the national meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Additionally, Dr. Greco has served as a medical consultant in facial aesthetics for Allergan, Valeant, and Merz. He is also a member of the PALETTE faculty and trains health care professionals in the aesthetic application of neuromodulators and fillers. He holds current medical licenses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Minnesota.

Dr. Greco was voted “Best Plastic Surgeon” in Philadelphia Style magazine’s “Best of Philly 2010”, “Best of Philly 2011”, and “Best of Philly 2012”, issues.

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.

Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOS

Dr. Steven L. Davis is a board-certified plastic surgeon, a Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Physicians, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He is in private practice at Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery with locations in Cherry Hill and Northfield, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Davis began his surgical training at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed residencies at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Temple University, and Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. He then traveled to Beverly Hills, California, to complete a cosmetic surgery fellowship, expand his knowledge, and learn innovative surgical techniques.

Dr. Davis is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Jefferson Health in New Jersey and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at both UMDNJ and PCOM. He is a past President of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) - Plastic Surgery Section and currently serves on the National Residency Evaluation and Standards Committee, which sets standards for residency training for ACOS.

Dr. Davis is also a Master Trainer and lead physician in the Allergan Medical Institute and Galderma Aesthetics Trainer Network, and trains both physicians and nurses in the most advanced and safest techniques in aesthetic enhancement using neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and biostimulatory agents.

An important goal of Dr. Davis’ practice is to create an environment in which patients feel comfortable and relaxed. This outlook encourages patients to openly share their concerns about their face and body and promotes a solid physician-patient rapport, enabling achievement of the best outcome. It reflects a unique approach to patient care, which ensures that Dr. Davis remains engaged with each patient from the earliest consult to postoperative recovery and follow-up care.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS, is a Diplomate and an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in private practice in Beverly Hills, California.

He is the Principal of Integrative Operating Theatres, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in the heart of the Beverly Hills triangle.

Dr. Vallecillos has a practice emphasis on minimally invasive complex facial surgery, revision surgery of the nose and breasts, and regenerative cell-assisted therapies. He is regarded as a pioneer in the adaptation and utilization of combined soft tissue contraction technologies to achieve outstanding results in high-definition facial and body contouring.

Dr. Vallecillos is an active speaker at national and international events, including Plastic Surgery The Meeting (organized by the ASPS), the International Neurotoxin Association’s biennial TOXINS Conferences, the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, the Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference, the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses meetings, and the IMCAS World Congress held annually in Paris.

Dr. Vallecillos has served as a P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty member since 2008 and is recognized as a leading expert in minimally invasive soft tissue enhancements. He has trained thousands of top-ranked physicians, surgeons, and aesthetic medicine practitioners throughout the United States and internationally in advanced aesthetic injection techniques. He is a Galderma GAIN Master Trainer, and served as the Chief Clinical Investigator for Coapt Systems’ Novielle injectable filler study and as a consultant for InMode and Hans BioMed.

His current areas of interest include stem cell translational medicine and cellular reprogramming in its application to longevity and de-aging.

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSN

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSN, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, and her Master of Science degree at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is licensed as a Registered Nurse in 37 states and two United States territories, and as an Adult Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Kentucky, Florida, and California.

Carrie is nationally board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB). Her 27 years of nursing experience encompass open heart surgery, intensive care, outpatient care, plastic surgery, and facial aesthetics. During her tenure as a plastic surgical nurse specialist, her passion for facial aesthetics has evolved into a career of over 20 years in facial aesthetic injections, from being one of the first nurse injectors in the Southeast United States to the status of a national key opinion leader.

Carrie has participated in various capacities in over 30,000 facial aesthetic injection procedures. She has conducted over 750 educational programs for promotional, private, and continuing medical education (CME) through forums consisting of hands-on training, lectures, workshops, virtual classes, live roundtable programs, advisory boards, and legal consulting.

She launched CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC, in 2012, with the aim of bridging the gap between promotional education and CME. Carrie consults, mentors, and educates aesthetic practitioners nationally. “Face Boss” provides health restoration, anti-aging, and wellness through Foster Medical Aesthetics in Lexington, Kentucky. Carrie considers her practice an artistic craft aimed at attaining symmetry, balance, and proper facial proportions, while addressing unique features related to patient gender, age, and ethnicity. She is motivated by a commitment to providing safe and exceptional patient outcomes, sharing her experiences, teaching others, and meeting the challenge of setting progressive standards for the non-surgical industry using evidence-based best practices.

Carrie has served as an educator with the Allergan Medical Institute for over 10 years. She has been an Ambassador, Foundations Faculty, Clinical Educator of the Southeast, Roundtable Speaker and faculty for Abbvie. She has also participated on multiple advisory boards for the Allergan Medical Institute, Allergan Medical Science Liaison Board, Botox^® Cosmetic, Juvéderm^® Vycross, tear trough treatment, and dermal filler complications. Carrie has also served as a national trainer. In addition, she is a faculty member of P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources for over 10 years and ranks among the most respected leaders in the aesthetics field.

Carrie is affiliated with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, the Kentucky Association of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse-Midwives, and the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses.

Carrie continues to practice and evolve her passion. Her mission is to “ELEVATE the aesthetic patient and aesthetic industry by administering stellar outcomes while incorporating safe and ethical practice in facial aesthetic medicine”.

Steve Yoelin, MD

Steve Yoelin, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist based in Orange County, California, with over 22 years of experience in minimally invasive medical aesthetics, such as techniques using dermal fillers, collagen stimulators, and neurotoxins, as well as fat reduction procedures. He serves as a strategic advisor to companies ranging in size from innovative early-stage startups to multibillion-dollar industry leaders. He also operates a private practice that focuses on aesthetic injectables and has a multiyear waitlist, which he has built exclusively from repeat visits and word-of-mouth referrals.

Dr. Yoelin has trained other clinicians through 2,500+ industry-sponsored global training programs and hundreds of continuing medical education programs. He has also led dozens of clinical trials (Phases 1-4) and investigator-initiated trials and has authored or co-authored many peer-reviewed journal articles, posters, presentations, and a book chapter. In addition, he has been awarded several patents for his research.

Dr. Yoelin has performed dozens of fresh-frozen cadaver dissections over the past several years. He completed his Doctor of Medicine degree and ophthalmology residency at the University of California, Irvine. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture science and management, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Davis, where he was a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.