Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pmPLEASE NOTE - LOCATION HAS CHANGED! | ||||
Specialty Focus Workshop: Temples and Tear Troughs Required Online Prerequisites: | Adam Scheiner, MD Adam Scheiner, MDDr. Scheiner is an Eyelid and Laser Facial Aesthetic Specialist at ADAM SCHEINER MD. He has expertise in many modern techniques to improve your appearance with minimal downtime. He has been a featured health expert on Dr. OZ, The Doctors TV Show, Howard Stern, The New York Post, as well as on local and national affiliates of Fox, CBS, ABC, and NBC. Dr. Scheiner has perfected a treatment for festoons—one of the most pervasive and often incorrectly treated forms of eyelid bags. Dr. Scheiner treats patients from around the globe with his RESET® Festoon Laser treatment. Dr. Scheiner received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his internship at St. Barnabas Medical Center. He completed his Ophthalmology residency at the University Of Pennsylvania’s Scheie Eye Institute. Dr. Scheiner continued his studies in an Oculoplastic and Laser Facial Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship with Dr. Sterling Baker, the pioneer of Laser Eyelid Surgery. In the field of Botox Cosmetic, Dr. Scheiner was chosen as an expert by the producer of Botox and was elected to be a National Education Faculty member. Dr. Scheiner has co-authored book chapters on Laser Eyelid Surgery. He presents original research in the use of Lasers for Cosmetic Surgery at national and international scientific meetings and lectures other Physicians on the use of Lasers for surgical procedures. | |||
FL | Marriott Orlando DowntownOrlando, Florida | [FULL] | 399.00 | [FULL] |
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Specialty Focus Workshop: Temples and Tear Troughs Required Online Prerequisites: | Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSN Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSNCarrie 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”. | |||
KY | Lexington Marriott City CenterLexington, Kentucky | [FULL] | 399.00 | [FULL] |
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Specialty Focus Workshop: Advanced Toxins Only Required Online Prerequisite: | Timothy M. Greco, MD Timothy M. Greco, MDTimothy 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 Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOSDr. 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. | |||
PA | Sofitel PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania | [FULL] | 399.00 | [FULL] |
Monday, September 16th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Level III
Required Online Prerequisites: | Nicola Lowrey, MPAP, PA-C Nicola Lowrey, MPAP, PA-CNicola graduated from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, in 2003, with a Master of Physician Assistant Practice degree. She is an advanced aesthetic injector with over 17 years of experience in the field . Her work focuses on an artistic, naturalistic, and clinically safe approach with the goal of enhancing her patients’ appearance in an undetectable, yet powerful way. Nicola splits her time between her practice in Manhattan Beach, California, and traveling across the country to train other injectors. Education is one of her greatest passions. Her training model places a strong emphasis on knowledge of anatomy and safety in the use of injectable aesthetic treatments. Nicola attends advanced courses all over the world to make sure that the knowledge she shares with her students encompasses the most up-to-date and highest quality education to advance their practices. “I share everything I know with my students. I don’t hold back. If we elevate each other, this industry only gets better for us all!” Nicola is nearing completion of a book , “Anatomy Sunday: A Manual for Injectors” , a comprehensive textbook focusing on anatomy for aesthetic injectors and some of Nicola’s favorite treatment pearls. Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACSGlenn 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. | |||
CA | The Westin South Coast PlazaCosta Mesa, California | [FULL] | 329.00 | [FULL] |
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pmPLEASE NOTE - LOCATION HAS CHANGED! | ||||
Level II Workshop Description | Connie Brennan, NP-C, CANS, CPSN, ISPAN-F Connie Brennan, NP-C, CANS, CPSN, ISPAN-FConnie Brennan is a nationally recognized and much sought-after expert in nonsurgical facial aesthetic treatments. She is the Founder/President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC, and the Aesthetic Education Director and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Specialist at Life Time. In her clinical practice, Connie provides aesthetic consultations and comprehensive training in nonsurgical aesthetic injectables. She has been recognized with over 100 honors and is published in more than 25 publications appearing worldwide. Connie has also designed educational tools that are available for purchase online and holds a design patent for the ConnieTray® aesthetic tray (www.connietray.com). Connie has a passion for art, music, and education. She has been involved in art (painting and drawing), photography (operated a photography studio in the 80’s), and music (was a wedding singer for 25 years) much of her life. She has worked in aesthetic medicine since 1988, initially as a plastic surgery assistant and clinical photographer. She graduated from nursing school in 1994, and began to integrate her artistic talent into her professional career by becoming one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the use of dermal fillers (bovine collagen). This led to further training in 1998, in sclerotherapy and the early aesthetic uses of Botox®. Connie earned her certifications as a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) and as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) through the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN). She has been involved in curriculum and test writing, as well as leadership roles for ISPAN. Connie also provides education for P.A.L.E.T.T.E and companies such as Allergan, Galderma, and Revance. Connie is dedicated to providing optimal aesthetic outcomes, a gold standard level of care, and quality education to meet her clients’ needs. Her artistic eye and attention to detail have been represented on many beautiful faces nationally and internationally. Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACSGlenn 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. | |||
MN | Renaissance BloomingtonBloomington, Minnesota | 1 Seat | 329.00 |
Thursday, September 19th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Specialty Focus Workshop:Rejuvenating the Lower Face-Lips to Neck
Required Online Prerequisites: | Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSN Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSNCarrie 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”. Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACSGlenn 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. | |||
AZ | Renaissance Phoenix DowntownPhoenix, Arizona | 3 Seats | 399.00 |
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Level III
Required Online Prerequisites: | Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, NP-C, CANS Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, NP-C, CANSJulie 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, FACSGlenn 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. | |||
CA | Westin San Diego Gaslamp QuarterSan Diego, California | 2 Seats | 329.00 |
Friday, September 27th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Specialty Focus Workshop:Rejuvenating the Lower Face-Lips to Neck
Required Online Prerequisites: | John P. Fezza, MD John P. Fezza, MDJohn P. Fezza, MD, has been the Director of Cosmetic and Skin Services at Center for Sight in Sarasota, Florida, since 1998. He earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, and his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, where he was president of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in ophthalmology at Yale University. He then completed his 2-year American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship in oculoplastic surgery at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, and a second fellowship in cosmetic surgery through the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). Dr. Fezza has many years of subspecialty training focusing solely on eyelid, face, and neck surgery, which he considers his passion. He is dedicated to helping his patients look and feel great by achieving natural results. His expertise couples the latest surgical techniques, using hidden incisions, with the use of lasers for skin smoothing. He has held numerous leadership positions in national medical societies, such as President of the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery and Treasurer of the ASOPRS. He was an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of South Florida for 15 years and also an ad hoc preceptor for ASOPRS fellows. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the AACS and ASOPRS. Dr. Fezza has been a lecturer, master trainer, and consultant for several companies including Allergan, Revance Therapeutics, and RVL Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He is the author of many journal articles and textbook chapters and has also been featured in magazines such as Elle and Cosmetic Surgery Times. Dr. Fezza has also been a guest and medical expert on television shows on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX networks. Dr. Fezza has been the recipient of several awards, including the Henry Baylis ASOPRS Award for contributions to the field of cosmetic surgery and the ASOPRS Research Award. He is a reviewer for several journals and an invited presenter at many national medical meetings. Dr. Fezza has been honored as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and U.S. News and World Report regularly for over a decade. He was also chosen as the “Best Plastic Surgeon” in Sarasota, Venice, and Manatee Counties from 2016 to 2021 by the Sarasota Readers’ Choice of the Herald Tribune newspaper.. Dr. Fezza is currently involved in several pivotal clinical trials for fillers and is an advisor to a number of pharmaceutical companies. He holds several medical patents and is a founder of two medical companies. His interests include advances in facial cosmetic surgical techniques and filler and neuromodulator injections. Dr. Fezza enjoys his own great sense of humor and a myriad of outdoor athletic activities: exercising, surfing, skiing, golf, and tennis. Most of all, he cherishes the time he shares with his wife Heidi, three sons, and his dog. Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACSGlenn 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. | |||
CA | San Francisco Marriott Union SquareSan Francisco, California | [FULL] | 399.00 | [FULL] |
Monday, September 30th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Level I | Ellen C. Gendler, MD Ellen C. Gendler, MDRenowned for her straightforward, gimmick-free approach to skin care, Dr. Ellen Gendler is highly regarded as a leading authority in cosmetic dermatology. A board-certified dermatologist, she boasts impressive credentials and is praised for her personable manner by her patients. Consistently included in New York magazine’s Best Doctors list, Dr. Gendler is well known for her work with Botox® and soft tissue fillers, including Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvéderm®, Juvéderm® Voluma®, and Radiesse®, as well as her experience with reactions to cosmetics. In keeping with her back-to-basics skincare philosophy, she strongly believes that dermatological treatments must be supported by a minimalist skincare regime to maintain luminous skin. Well regarded for her honest, academic approach, Dr. Gendler was a leading consultant for Inamed Aesthetics, now part of Allergan. She was also the principal investigator in the United States for the first injectable hyaluronic acid filler, Hylaform®, and was one of the physicians who participated in the clinical trials of Dysport®. Dr. Gendler often shares her in-depth knowledge of dermatology, and is frequently called on to consult for various pharmaceutical and Fortune 500 companies including Johnson & Johnson, Lever Brothers, Bristol Myers Squibb, Colgate-Palmolive, Chesebrough-Ponds, Warner-Lambert, Procter & Gamble, Ortho Pharmaceutical, Allergan, Genzyme Biosurgery, and Aden & Anais. She was also a consultant to Bobbi Brown when she created her eponymous skincare line. A Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, where she was a Co-Director of the Contact Dermatitis Division for many years, Dr. Gendler is also a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a former trustee of The Dermatology Foundation. Additionally, she has served as the director of the widely attended Cosmetics Symposium at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting for many years, and is known by colleagues for her creative lecturing style. She is the author of numerous scientific publications and is regularly quoted in various popular magazines. In addition, she is considered a master injector and trainer for virtually all of the filler and toxin companies, as well as one of the key faculty of the P.A.L.E.T.T.E. curriculum, teaching best injection practices to physicians and nurses around the country. An honors graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, Dr. Gendler earned her medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. After her internship in internal medicine, she completed her residency in dermatology at the New York University Medical Center Skin and Cancer Unit with additional training at St John’s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin in London, England. Dr. Gendler has been appointed a New York City Honorary Police Surgeon. She was one of a select group of physicians to be awarded this title, in order to serve “New York’s Finest”. According to Dr. Gendler, “It is a privilege to be named an Honorary Police Surgeon and be able to treat the men and women who keep our city safe”. She and her husband, Dr. James Salik, a practicing physician at NYU Langone Medical Center, reside in New York City. They have two sons: one a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and the other a practicing attorney with Skadden, Arps in New York City. Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOS Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOSDr. 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. | |||
NY | New York Marriott DowntownNew York, NY | 2 Seats | 329.00 |
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pmPLEASE NOTE - LOCATION HAS CHANGED! | ||||
Specialty Focus Workshop: Temples and Tear Troughs Required Online Prerequisites: | ||||
Adam Scheiner, MD Adam Scheiner, MDDr. Scheiner is an Eyelid and Laser Facial Aesthetic Specialist at ADAM SCHEINER MD. He has expertise in many modern techniques to improve your appearance with minimal downtime. He has been a featured health expert on Dr. OZ, The Doctors TV Show, Howard Stern, The New York Post, as well as on local and national affiliates of Fox, CBS, ABC, and NBC. Dr. Scheiner has perfected a treatment for festoons—one of the most pervasive and often incorrectly treated forms of eyelid bags. Dr. Scheiner treats patients from around the globe with his RESET® Festoon Laser treatment. Dr. Scheiner received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his internship at St. Barnabas Medical Center. He completed his Ophthalmology residency at the University Of Pennsylvania’s Scheie Eye Institute. Dr. Scheiner continued his studies in an Oculoplastic and Laser Facial Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship with Dr. Sterling Baker, the pioneer of Laser Eyelid Surgery. In the field of Botox Cosmetic, Dr. Scheiner was chosen as an expert by the producer of Botox and was elected to be a National Education Faculty member. Dr. Scheiner has co-authored book chapters on Laser Eyelid Surgery. He presents original research in the use of Lasers for Cosmetic Surgery at national and international scientific meetings and lectures other Physicians on the use of Lasers for surgical procedures. | ||||
FL | Marriott Orlando DowntownOrlando, Florida | |||
[FULL] | 399.00 | [FULL] |
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Specialty Focus Workshop: Temples and Tear Troughs Required Online Prerequisites: | ||||
Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSN Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSNCarrie 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”. | ||||
KY | Lexington Marriott City CenterLexington, Kentucky | |||
[FULL] | 399.00 | [FULL] |
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Specialty Focus Workshop: Advanced Toxins Only Required Online Prerequisite: | ||||
Timothy M. Greco, MD Timothy M. Greco, MDTimothy 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 Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOSDr. 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. | ||||
PA | Sofitel PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania | |||
[FULL] | 399.00 | [FULL] |
Monday, September 16th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Level III
Required Online Prerequisites: | ||||
Nicola Lowrey, MPAP, PA-C Nicola Lowrey, MPAP, PA-CNicola graduated from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, in 2003, with a Master of Physician Assistant Practice degree. She is an advanced aesthetic injector with over 17 years of experience in the field . Her work focuses on an artistic, naturalistic, and clinically safe approach with the goal of enhancing her patients’ appearance in an undetectable, yet powerful way. Nicola splits her time between her practice in Manhattan Beach, California, and traveling across the country to train other injectors. Education is one of her greatest passions. Her training model places a strong emphasis on knowledge of anatomy and safety in the use of injectable aesthetic treatments. Nicola attends advanced courses all over the world to make sure that the knowledge she shares with her students encompasses the most up-to-date and highest quality education to advance their practices. “I share everything I know with my students. I don’t hold back. If we elevate each other, this industry only gets better for us all!” Nicola is nearing completion of a book , “Anatomy Sunday: A Manual for Injectors” , a comprehensive textbook focusing on anatomy for aesthetic injectors and some of Nicola’s favorite treatment pearls. Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACSGlenn 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. | ||||
CA | The Westin South Coast PlazaCosta Mesa, California | |||
[FULL] | 329.00 | [FULL] |
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pmPLEASE NOTE - LOCATION HAS CHANGED! | ||||
Level II Workshop Description | ||||
Connie Brennan, NP-C, CANS, CPSN, ISPAN-F Connie Brennan, NP-C, CANS, CPSN, ISPAN-FConnie Brennan is a nationally recognized and much sought-after expert in nonsurgical facial aesthetic treatments. She is the Founder/President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC, and the Aesthetic Education Director and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Specialist at Life Time. In her clinical practice, Connie provides aesthetic consultations and comprehensive training in nonsurgical aesthetic injectables. She has been recognized with over 100 honors and is published in more than 25 publications appearing worldwide. Connie has also designed educational tools that are available for purchase online and holds a design patent for the ConnieTray® aesthetic tray (www.connietray.com). Connie has a passion for art, music, and education. She has been involved in art (painting and drawing), photography (operated a photography studio in the 80’s), and music (was a wedding singer for 25 years) much of her life. She has worked in aesthetic medicine since 1988, initially as a plastic surgery assistant and clinical photographer. She graduated from nursing school in 1994, and began to integrate her artistic talent into her professional career by becoming one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the use of dermal fillers (bovine collagen). This led to further training in 1998, in sclerotherapy and the early aesthetic uses of Botox®. Connie earned her certifications as a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) and as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) through the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN). She has been involved in curriculum and test writing, as well as leadership roles for ISPAN. Connie also provides education for P.A.L.E.T.T.E and companies such as Allergan, Galderma, and Revance. Connie is dedicated to providing optimal aesthetic outcomes, a gold standard level of care, and quality education to meet her clients’ needs. Her artistic eye and attention to detail have been represented on many beautiful faces nationally and internationally. Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACSGlenn 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. | ||||
MN | Renaissance BloomingtonBloomington, Minnesota | |||
1 Seat | 329.00 |
Thursday, September 19th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Specialty Focus Workshop:Rejuvenating the Lower Face-Lips to Neck
Required Online Prerequisites: | ||||
Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSN Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, ANP-C, MSNCarrie 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”. Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACSGlenn 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. | ||||
AZ | Renaissance Phoenix DowntownPhoenix, Arizona | |||
3 Seats | 399.00 |
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Level III
Required Online Prerequisites: | ||||
Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, NP-C, CANS Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, NP-C, CANSJulie 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, FACSGlenn 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. | ||||
CA | Westin San Diego Gaslamp QuarterSan Diego, California | |||
2 Seats | 329.00 |
Friday, September 27th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Specialty Focus Workshop:Rejuvenating the Lower Face-Lips to Neck
Required Online Prerequisites: | ||||
John P. Fezza, MD John P. Fezza, MDJohn P. Fezza, MD, has been the Director of Cosmetic and Skin Services at Center for Sight in Sarasota, Florida, since 1998. He earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, and his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, where he was president of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in ophthalmology at Yale University. He then completed his 2-year American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship in oculoplastic surgery at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, and a second fellowship in cosmetic surgery through the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). Dr. Fezza has many years of subspecialty training focusing solely on eyelid, face, and neck surgery, which he considers his passion. He is dedicated to helping his patients look and feel great by achieving natural results. His expertise couples the latest surgical techniques, using hidden incisions, with the use of lasers for skin smoothing. He has held numerous leadership positions in national medical societies, such as President of the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery and Treasurer of the ASOPRS. He was an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of South Florida for 15 years and also an ad hoc preceptor for ASOPRS fellows. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the AACS and ASOPRS. Dr. Fezza has been a lecturer, master trainer, and consultant for several companies including Allergan, Revance Therapeutics, and RVL Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He is the author of many journal articles and textbook chapters and has also been featured in magazines such as Elle and Cosmetic Surgery Times. Dr. Fezza has also been a guest and medical expert on television shows on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX networks. Dr. Fezza has been the recipient of several awards, including the Henry Baylis ASOPRS Award for contributions to the field of cosmetic surgery and the ASOPRS Research Award. He is a reviewer for several journals and an invited presenter at many national medical meetings. Dr. Fezza has been honored as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and U.S. News and World Report regularly for over a decade. He was also chosen as the “Best Plastic Surgeon” in Sarasota, Venice, and Manatee Counties from 2016 to 2021 by the Sarasota Readers’ Choice of the Herald Tribune newspaper.. Dr. Fezza is currently involved in several pivotal clinical trials for fillers and is an advisor to a number of pharmaceutical companies. He holds several medical patents and is a founder of two medical companies. His interests include advances in facial cosmetic surgical techniques and filler and neuromodulator injections. Dr. Fezza enjoys his own great sense of humor and a myriad of outdoor athletic activities: exercising, surfing, skiing, golf, and tennis. Most of all, he cherishes the time he shares with his wife Heidi, three sons, and his dog. Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACSGlenn 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. | ||||
CA | San Francisco Marriott Union SquareSan Francisco, California | |||
[FULL] | 399.00 | [FULL] |
Monday, September 30th, 2024 - 5:00pm - 9:30pm | ||||
Level I | ||||
Ellen C. Gendler, MD Ellen C. Gendler, MDRenowned for her straightforward, gimmick-free approach to skin care, Dr. Ellen Gendler is highly regarded as a leading authority in cosmetic dermatology. A board-certified dermatologist, she boasts impressive credentials and is praised for her personable manner by her patients. Consistently included in New York magazine’s Best Doctors list, Dr. Gendler is well known for her work with Botox® and soft tissue fillers, including Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvéderm®, Juvéderm® Voluma®, and Radiesse®, as well as her experience with reactions to cosmetics. In keeping with her back-to-basics skincare philosophy, she strongly believes that dermatological treatments must be supported by a minimalist skincare regime to maintain luminous skin. Well regarded for her honest, academic approach, Dr. Gendler was a leading consultant for Inamed Aesthetics, now part of Allergan. She was also the principal investigator in the United States for the first injectable hyaluronic acid filler, Hylaform®, and was one of the physicians who participated in the clinical trials of Dysport®. Dr. Gendler often shares her in-depth knowledge of dermatology, and is frequently called on to consult for various pharmaceutical and Fortune 500 companies including Johnson & Johnson, Lever Brothers, Bristol Myers Squibb, Colgate-Palmolive, Chesebrough-Ponds, Warner-Lambert, Procter & Gamble, Ortho Pharmaceutical, Allergan, Genzyme Biosurgery, and Aden & Anais. She was also a consultant to Bobbi Brown when she created her eponymous skincare line. A Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, where she was a Co-Director of the Contact Dermatitis Division for many years, Dr. Gendler is also a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a former trustee of The Dermatology Foundation. Additionally, she has served as the director of the widely attended Cosmetics Symposium at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting for many years, and is known by colleagues for her creative lecturing style. She is the author of numerous scientific publications and is regularly quoted in various popular magazines. In addition, she is considered a master injector and trainer for virtually all of the filler and toxin companies, as well as one of the key faculty of the P.A.L.E.T.T.E. curriculum, teaching best injection practices to physicians and nurses around the country. An honors graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, Dr. Gendler earned her medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. After her internship in internal medicine, she completed her residency in dermatology at the New York University Medical Center Skin and Cancer Unit with additional training at St John’s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin in London, England. Dr. Gendler has been appointed a New York City Honorary Police Surgeon. She was one of a select group of physicians to be awarded this title, in order to serve “New York’s Finest”. According to Dr. Gendler, “It is a privilege to be named an Honorary Police Surgeon and be able to treat the men and women who keep our city safe”. She and her husband, Dr. James Salik, a practicing physician at NYU Langone Medical Center, reside in New York City. They have two sons: one a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and the other a practicing attorney with Skadden, Arps in New York City. Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOS Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOSDr. 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. | ||||
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