Haley J. Wood, MSN, WHNP, CPSN, CANS

Haley Wood is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner and certified aesthetic nurse specialist. With over seventeen years’ experience as a nurse practitioner and over thirteen years’ experience as an aesthetic injector, Haley offers her patients a unique combination of experience, knowledge and personal attention. She currently owns her own aesthetic practice, The Look Facial Aesthetics, in Franklin, Tennessee.

Haley graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Evansville, Indiana, followed by training in trauma intensive care nursing at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Haley is a national trainer and speaker for Allergan and Galderma, a member of advisory boards for Allergan, Galderma, and Revance Therapeutics, and expert faculty for PALETTE Resources. Having trained over four thousand health care providers over her career, she serves as a national resource to new and experienced injectors. In addition, she has served as educator and trainer for new hires for Allergan. One of her greatest accomplishments was serving on six occasions as lead faculty for Allergan Medical Institute meetings, where she led and trained national trainers in the correct methods of aesthetic injecting.

Haley is a member of the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses, and has served as a board member, program chair, and newsletter editor for that organization. She also created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) review course and study guide as a resource to help eligible nurses become certified in aesthetic nursing.

She was voted among the top ten Most Loved Injectors by RealSelf, an online aesthetics resource, in 2017. She has also written an eBook, 50 Things You Need to be a Great Aesthetic Nurse, which serves as an introduction to nurses who are interested in the aesthetics field. In addition, she has served as a faculty mentor for doctoral nursing students, and assisted in the creation of a standardized checklist and intake assessment tool for use prior to dermal filler treatment called the ACIST.

As a nurse entrepreneur, she manages six staff members and offers a variety of nonsurgical procedures in her medical aesthetics practice. She is also editor-in-chief of her own beauty and wellness magazine, The Look. She enjoys mentoring nurse practitioner students through clinical rotations in aesthetics since formal education venues are not available.

In 2017, she created Aesthetic Masterminds, a mastermind group of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses who own their medical practices and meet annually to share best business practices. Collaboration among peers is essential to Haley’s career.

Aside from her professional accomplishments, Haley enjoys her time with her son, Will, and two goldendoodles, Annie and Wriggle.

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

Adult Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSN, obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is licensed as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner in multiple states, and maintains national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Her passion for facial aesthetics evolved during her tenure as a plastic surgical nurse specialist. She spent 2 years at the University of Cincinnati Department of Dermatology in medical dermatology, managing a wide range of skin conditions, and continues to make skin health a priority for her patients.

For 20 years, Carrie’s professional focus has been in aesthetic medicine and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. She has been formally trained and certified in multiple neuromodulator, dermal filler, and laser aesthetic applications, and has performed or consulted in over 30,000 aesthetic facial injection procedures throughout her career.

Carrie practices concierge aesthetic medicine in Kentucky through ELEVATE Facial Aesthetics. 
In addition to private practice, she has served as faculty for the Allergan Medical Institute over an extended period. In the area of continuing medical education, she speaks frequently as a national faculty member for P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources. Through her own business, CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC, she consults, mentors, and educates in facial aesthetics nationally and continues to be a key opinion leader in this ever-evolving area of aesthetic medicine. She stays ahead of the curve, leading her peers through her vast hands-on experience and collaboration with national colleagues.

Carrie has been recognized by the Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation and other professional associations. Her professional affiliations include the AANP, Kentucky Association of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse-Midwives, Dermatology Nurse’s Association, and the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses. Carrie resides in Kentucky, but is actively influencing protocols and standards of care in aesthetic facial injectables from coast to coast.

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, BSN, RN, CANS, CPSN, CPC

Connie Brennan is the Founder and President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions and the National Director of Aesthetic Education for Life Time LifeSpa/MediSpa Corporation. 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 certification in aesthetic injectables, laser physics/safety, laser resurfacing, ultrasound technology, microneedling, skin care, sclerotherapy, clinical photography, and perioperative nursing over the course of 30 years in aesthetic medicine.

Connie currently serves as a Director for the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses and has spent many years working as an expert with the task force that created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) curriculum and exam. 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.

Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, NP-C, MSN, CANS, CPSN, HCMT

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 Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Doctor Vallecillos has a Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Practice, serving as a Principal at the Haworth Institute, a think tank for aesthetic surgical innovation in Beverly Hills, California.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, and son of Spanish immigrants, Doctor Vallecillos graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry prior to completing his clinical training at St. Bartholomew’s and the Royal London College of Medicine in London, England. Following graduation, he trained in General Surgery at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan in affiliation with the University of Michigan Medical Center. Doctor Vallecillos went on to complete his fellowship training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The Institute for Craniofacial Surgery and Providence Hospital and St. John's Medical Center in Southfield, Michigan.

Doctor Vallecillos established his practice in 2005. He has a comprehensive practice breadth spanning all areas of aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery. His focus of interest includes full facial volumetric rejuvenation, breast revision, and liposuction revision surgery. He is an expert in fractionated laser skin resurfacing, having personally performed over 2000 fractional laser procedures. He utilizes concomitant proprietary skin rejuvenation techniques, utilizing collagen induction therapy (C.I.T.) to address and diminish the stigmata of photo-aging, rhytidosis, and stretch marks. His work at the Haworth Institute focuses on the development of surgically innovative techniques with an emphasis on skincare and the prevention and reversal of soft tissue senescence.

Doctor Vallecillos is a clinical investigator for Mentor Corporation and Allergan Inc. and is the Chief Treating Investigator for Coapt Systems Novielle Injectable Filler Study

Doctor Vallecillos has contributed to dozens of scientific publications, and continually produces articles for national specialty journals in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is a contributing author for the European Journal of Plastic Surgery and serves as medical consultant for InStyle Magazine and Sherdog.com.

Timothy 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.

Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOS

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

The 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 the best outcome to be achieved. 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.

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 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 certified peer trainer for PALETTE Resources, Allergan, and the Galderma Aesthetics Trainer Network, and trains both physicians and nurses in the latest, most efficacious, and safest techniques of aesthetic enhancement using neuromodulators and dermal fillers.

Dr. Davis describes today’s plastic surgery patients as ranging from millennials to senior citizens and being highly motivated to obtain the results they see on internet social media platforms. In his view: “My staff and I must stay current with innovative trends and concerns so we can deliver the highest quality care and results.”

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.

Joely Kaufman, MD

Joely Kaufman, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Coral Gables, Florida. She was full-time faculty in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for 7 years. She still serves as a voluntary Clinical Associate Professor, teaching residents and fellows injection and laser techniques in aesthetics.

Dr. Kaufman is currently the Director of Skin Associates of South Florida in Coral Gables. She is also heavily involved in clinical research at the Skin Research Institute and is a Principal Investigator on several clinical trials in dermatology, including registration trials of neuromodulators, fillers, and devices for aesthetic applications.

Dr. Kaufman has authored and contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications on aesthetic technologies and techniques, and serves as a consultant to several companies developing new products for the aesthetics market. She also lectures extensively—both nationally and internationally—on various aesthetic modalities in dermatology, including toxins, fillers, and lasers.

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

Connie Brennan is the Founder and President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions and the National Director of Aesthetic Education for Life Time LifeSpa/MediSpa Corporation. 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 certification in aesthetic injectables, laser physics/safety, laser resurfacing, ultrasound technology, microneedling, skin care, sclerotherapy, clinical photography, and perioperative nursing over the course of 30 years in aesthetic medicine.

Connie currently serves as a Director for the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses and has spent many years working as an expert with the task force that created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) curriculum and exam. 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.

Timothy 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.

Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOS

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

The 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 the best outcome to be achieved. 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.

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 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 certified peer trainer for PALETTE Resources, Allergan, and the Galderma Aesthetics Trainer Network, and trains both physicians and nurses in the latest, most efficacious, and safest techniques of aesthetic enhancement using neuromodulators and dermal fillers.

Dr. Davis describes today’s plastic surgery patients as ranging from millennials to senior citizens and being highly motivated to obtain the results they see on internet social media platforms. In his view: “My staff and I must stay current with innovative trends and concerns so we can deliver the highest quality care and results.”

Steven G. 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.

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. 

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

Connie Brennan is the Founder and President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions and the National Director of Aesthetic Education for Life Time LifeSpa/MediSpa Corporation. 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 certification in aesthetic injectables, laser physics/safety, laser resurfacing, ultrasound technology, microneedling, skin care, sclerotherapy, clinical photography, and perioperative nursing over the course of 30 years in aesthetic medicine.

Connie currently serves as a Director for the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses and has spent many years working as an expert with the task force that created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) curriculum and exam. 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.

Haley J. Wood, MSN, WHNP, CPSN, CANS

Haley Wood is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner and certified aesthetic nurse specialist. With over seventeen years’ experience as a nurse practitioner and over thirteen years’ experience as an aesthetic injector, Haley offers her patients a unique combination of experience, knowledge and personal attention. She currently owns her own aesthetic practice, The Look Facial Aesthetics, in Franklin, Tennessee.

Haley graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Evansville, Indiana, followed by training in trauma intensive care nursing at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Haley is a national trainer and speaker for Allergan and Galderma, a member of advisory boards for Allergan, Galderma, and Revance Therapeutics, and expert faculty for PALETTE Resources. Having trained over four thousand health care providers over her career, she serves as a national resource to new and experienced injectors. In addition, she has served as educator and trainer for new hires for Allergan. One of her greatest accomplishments was serving on six occasions as lead faculty for Allergan Medical Institute meetings, where she led and trained national trainers in the correct methods of aesthetic injecting.

Haley is a member of the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses, and has served as a board member, program chair, and newsletter editor for that organization. She also created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) review course and study guide as a resource to help eligible nurses become certified in aesthetic nursing.

She was voted among the top ten Most Loved Injectors by RealSelf, an online aesthetics resource, in 2017. She has also written an eBook, 50 Things You Need to be a Great Aesthetic Nurse, which serves as an introduction to nurses who are interested in the aesthetics field. In addition, she has served as a faculty mentor for doctoral nursing students, and assisted in the creation of a standardized checklist and intake assessment tool for use prior to dermal filler treatment called the ACIST.

As a nurse entrepreneur, she manages six staff members and offers a variety of nonsurgical procedures in her medical aesthetics practice. She is also editor-in-chief of her own beauty and wellness magazine, The Look. She enjoys mentoring nurse practitioner students through clinical rotations in aesthetics since formal education venues are not available.

In 2017, she created Aesthetic Masterminds, a mastermind group of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses who own their medical practices and meet annually to share best business practices. Collaboration among peers is essential to Haley’s career.

Aside from her professional accomplishments, Haley enjoys her time with her son, Will, and two goldendoodles, Annie and Wriggle.

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

Adult Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSN, obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is licensed as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner in multiple states, and maintains national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Her passion for facial aesthetics evolved during her tenure as a plastic surgical nurse specialist. She spent 2 years at the University of Cincinnati Department of Dermatology in medical dermatology, managing a wide range of skin conditions, and continues to make skin health a priority for her patients.

For 20 years, Carrie’s professional focus has been in aesthetic medicine and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. She has been formally trained and certified in multiple neuromodulator, dermal filler, and laser aesthetic applications, and has performed or consulted in over 30,000 aesthetic facial injection procedures throughout her career.

Carrie practices concierge aesthetic medicine in Kentucky through ELEVATE Facial Aesthetics. 
In addition to private practice, she has served as faculty for the Allergan Medical Institute over an extended period. In the area of continuing medical education, she speaks frequently as a national faculty member for P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources. Through her own business, CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC, she consults, mentors, and educates in facial aesthetics nationally and continues to be a key opinion leader in this ever-evolving area of aesthetic medicine. She stays ahead of the curve, leading her peers through her vast hands-on experience and collaboration with national colleagues.

Carrie has been recognized by the Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation and other professional associations. Her professional affiliations include the AANP, Kentucky Association of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse-Midwives, Dermatology Nurse’s Association, and the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses. Carrie resides in Kentucky, but is actively influencing protocols and standards of care in aesthetic facial injectables from coast to coast.

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, BSN, RN, CANS, CPSN, CPC

Connie Brennan is the Founder and President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions and the National Director of Aesthetic Education for Life Time LifeSpa/MediSpa Corporation. 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 certification in aesthetic injectables, laser physics/safety, laser resurfacing, ultrasound technology, microneedling, skin care, sclerotherapy, clinical photography, and perioperative nursing over the course of 30 years in aesthetic medicine.

Connie currently serves as a Director for the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses and has spent many years working as an expert with the task force that created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) curriculum and exam. 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.

Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, NP-C, MSN, CANS, CPSN, HCMT

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 Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Doctor Vallecillos has a Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Practice, serving as a Principal at the Haworth Institute, a think tank for aesthetic surgical innovation in Beverly Hills, California.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, and son of Spanish immigrants, Doctor Vallecillos graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry prior to completing his clinical training at St. Bartholomew’s and the Royal London College of Medicine in London, England. Following graduation, he trained in General Surgery at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan in affiliation with the University of Michigan Medical Center. Doctor Vallecillos went on to complete his fellowship training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The Institute for Craniofacial Surgery and Providence Hospital and St. John's Medical Center in Southfield, Michigan.

Doctor Vallecillos established his practice in 2005. He has a comprehensive practice breadth spanning all areas of aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery. His focus of interest includes full facial volumetric rejuvenation, breast revision, and liposuction revision surgery. He is an expert in fractionated laser skin resurfacing, having personally performed over 2000 fractional laser procedures. He utilizes concomitant proprietary skin rejuvenation techniques, utilizing collagen induction therapy (C.I.T.) to address and diminish the stigmata of photo-aging, rhytidosis, and stretch marks. His work at the Haworth Institute focuses on the development of surgically innovative techniques with an emphasis on skincare and the prevention and reversal of soft tissue senescence.

Doctor Vallecillos is a clinical investigator for Mentor Corporation and Allergan Inc. and is the Chief Treating Investigator for Coapt Systems Novielle Injectable Filler Study

Doctor Vallecillos has contributed to dozens of scientific publications, and continually produces articles for national specialty journals in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is a contributing author for the European Journal of Plastic Surgery and serves as medical consultant for InStyle Magazine and Sherdog.com.

Timothy 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.

Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOS

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

The 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 the best outcome to be achieved. 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.

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 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 certified peer trainer for PALETTE Resources, Allergan, and the Galderma Aesthetics Trainer Network, and trains both physicians and nurses in the latest, most efficacious, and safest techniques of aesthetic enhancement using neuromodulators and dermal fillers.

Dr. Davis describes today’s plastic surgery patients as ranging from millennials to senior citizens and being highly motivated to obtain the results they see on internet social media platforms. In his view: “My staff and I must stay current with innovative trends and concerns so we can deliver the highest quality care and results.”

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.

Joely Kaufman, MD

Joely Kaufman, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Coral Gables, Florida. She was full-time faculty in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for 7 years. She still serves as a voluntary Clinical Associate Professor, teaching residents and fellows injection and laser techniques in aesthetics.

Dr. Kaufman is currently the Director of Skin Associates of South Florida in Coral Gables. She is also heavily involved in clinical research at the Skin Research Institute and is a Principal Investigator on several clinical trials in dermatology, including registration trials of neuromodulators, fillers, and devices for aesthetic applications.

Dr. Kaufman has authored and contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications on aesthetic technologies and techniques, and serves as a consultant to several companies developing new products for the aesthetics market. She also lectures extensively—both nationally and internationally—on various aesthetic modalities in dermatology, including toxins, fillers, and lasers.

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

Connie Brennan is the Founder and President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions and the National Director of Aesthetic Education for Life Time LifeSpa/MediSpa Corporation. 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 certification in aesthetic injectables, laser physics/safety, laser resurfacing, ultrasound technology, microneedling, skin care, sclerotherapy, clinical photography, and perioperative nursing over the course of 30 years in aesthetic medicine.

Connie currently serves as a Director for the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses and has spent many years working as an expert with the task force that created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) curriculum and exam. 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.

Timothy 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.

Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOS

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

The 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 the best outcome to be achieved. 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.

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 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 certified peer trainer for PALETTE Resources, Allergan, and the Galderma Aesthetics Trainer Network, and trains both physicians and nurses in the latest, most efficacious, and safest techniques of aesthetic enhancement using neuromodulators and dermal fillers.

Dr. Davis describes today’s plastic surgery patients as ranging from millennials to senior citizens and being highly motivated to obtain the results they see on internet social media platforms. In his view: “My staff and I must stay current with innovative trends and concerns so we can deliver the highest quality care and results.”

Steven G. 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.

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. 

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

Connie Brennan is the Founder and President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions and the National Director of Aesthetic Education for Life Time LifeSpa/MediSpa Corporation. 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 certification in aesthetic injectables, laser physics/safety, laser resurfacing, ultrasound technology, microneedling, skin care, sclerotherapy, clinical photography, and perioperative nursing over the course of 30 years in aesthetic medicine.

Connie currently serves as a Director for the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses and has spent many years working as an expert with the task force that created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) curriculum and exam. 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.