Steven Yoelin, MD

Dr. Yoelin completed his undergraduate work 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 efforts and also his research efforts.

He is a board certified ophthalmologist, and he currently practices in Newport Beach, California. In addition, he enjoys working in the clinical field of endeavor, as well as in the research field of endeavor. For the past eight years, Dr. Yoelin has developed a keen interest in the use of neurotoxins, dermal fillers and collagen stimulators. In that regard, he has long been very much interested in, and also heavily involved in, the very important role that such injectables are now playing in the facial aesthetics field of endeavor. Moreover, he definitely will continue to focus on the facial aesthetics field of endeavor in the future.

Dr. Yoelin speaks at numerous professional events and conferences throughout the country. For example, he speaks annually at every major ophthalmic 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 facial aesthetics related issues. Dr. Yoelin has been the lead investigator regarding 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 how to master the administering of all of the various injectables related products, as well as the proper step-by-step approach and methodology needed to develop, maintain, and “grow” a very successful aesthetic practice in various kinds of economic periods, including how a physician can make a great success of a facial aesthetics practice in any and all economic periods, including in an extremely challenging and even adverse economic period.

Hermine Warren, DNP, APRN, CANS, CNM

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

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

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

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

Adult Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, NP-C, MSN obtained her undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Kentucky in 1995. Carrie earned her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Cincinnati. She is multi-state licensed in 29 states including ID, UT, AZ, CO, NM, TX, ND, SD, NE, WI, IA, MO, AR, MS, KS, KY, TN, SC, NC, VA, MD, DE, RI, NH, ME, MN, IN, CA and FL. Carrie is licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse in KY, a nurse practitioner in CA, and an advanced registered nurse practitioner in FL. She maintains board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her 20 years of nursing experience encompass medical aesthetics, cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, open-heart recovery, acute care, and outpatient surgery.

Carrie’s professional focus for the last 13 years has been in medical aesthetics and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. Carrie has performed over 15,000 aesthetic injections in her career. She is trained and certified in multiple neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and numerous laser applications. Carrie practices aesthetic medicine at Prive’ in Lexington, KY. In addition, she serves as a faculty speaker for Allergan Medical Facial Aesthetics Bureau, Aesthetic Consultants Exchange, and P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources. She is a regional trainer for Dermasculpt CosmoFrance microcannulas. Carrie also provides independent individualized consulting, mentoring, and education in facial aesthetic medicine through her business CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC.

Carrie has been recognized by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner’s Foundation. Her associations include American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, Dermatology Nurse’s Association, and Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International Beta Iota Chapter. Carrie resides in central Kentucky.

Keith Marcus, MD

Dr. Keith Marcus is a highly specialized, double board certified facial plastic surgeon. He is board certified by the elite American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Marcus’ practice resides in sunny Southern California where he specializes in all aspects of facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Marcus has been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Luxury Life and Style Magazine, and many local newspapers. He has been featured several times on The Doctors, CBS television, FOX television, and KTLA television. In addition, Dr. Marcus’ medical spa, Aesthetic Edge, was featured on the Best of LA television where he was nominated and won the title of Best Medical Spa in Los Angeles.

Dr. Marcus received an award for passing his facial plastic surgery boards 2nd in the nation, placing him in the 99th percentile. He won the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery's prestigious John Orlando Roe Award for his groundbreaking research and has received recognition for his outstanding training, exceptional surgical talent, and unparalleled ethical standard.

As teaching has always been a passion of Dr. Marcus’, he is on staff at the USC School of Medicine as a volunteer faculty. He teaches residents advanced injection techniques for noninvasive cosmetic procedures and takes them through complex skin cancer reconstructions of the face. Dr. Marcus also trains physicians and nurses nationally on how to perform advanced, minimally invasive procedures using products such as Botox, Juvederm, Dysport, Restylane and Perlane.

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 foci of interest include 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.

Rajesh Chopra, MD

9400 Brighton Way • Suite 404 • Beverly Hills • CA • 90210

Dr. Raj Chopra is a Harvard and UCLA trained Facial Plastic Surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, California.

Dr. Chopra is Board Certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. In addition, Dr. Chopra is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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

Dr. Chopra specializes in state of the art surgical techniques in Facial Plastic Surgery. His knowledge and specialization in facial aesthetics has allowed him to lecture extensively on these topics and train other healthcare professionals.

Julie Bass Kaplan, MSN, RN, CPSN

Julie Bass Kaplan began her nursing career in 1990 as a Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified First Assistant in the operating room. She and her husband, Jory N. Kaplan M.D., F.A.C.S., founded Disappearing Act Laser & Skin Rejuvenation in 1999. Since 1999, Julie has devoted her career exclusively to aesthetic laser, dermal fillers, and neuromodulators. Subsequently, Julie founded JBK Aesthetics to facilitate the artistry and safety of facial aesthetics. Julie received her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Loyola University in New Orleans. In addition, she is a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) and a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS). She also holds certifications in Public Health Nursing (PHN) and Health Care Management (HCMT). Julie holds nursing licenses from California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.

Julie has a special interest in teaching safe injection techniques. She is a faculty speaker for P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources, a speaker/trainer for Allergan’s Aesthetic Consultants’ Exchange (ACE), and a regional trainer for CosmoFrance for DermaSculpt Microcannulas. Julie also provides individual injection training workshops through her company JBK Aesthetics.

Her associations include Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society for Nurses, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society, the American Society for Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN), the Dermatology Nurses’ Association, the National Association of Professional Women, and Rotary International, She is also a past president for the North State Cancer League.

Julie presented at the Western Institute of Nursing in 2012 and at the ASPSN Aesthetic Symposium Complications Panel in May 2015, and published an article in the peer-reviewed journal Plastic Surgical Nursing in March 2015.

Julie loves spending time with her husband and three children. She also loves to run with her Rhodesian ridgeback dog, Stingray. 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.

Connie Brennan, BSN, RN, CPSN, CPC

An artist by passion and a highly trained aesthetic nurse by profession, Connie Brennan, RN, CPSN, CANS, CPC is a nationally recognized and frequently sought after expert in facial aesthetic non-surgical treatments. She is currently the Director of Medical Aesthetic Education at the Center for Advanced Aesthetics at Life Time Fitness and the President/Founder of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC. In her clinical practice, while under the medical directorship of plastic surgeons, Connie provides aesthetic consultations, treatment and comprehensive training with aesthetic non-surgical injectables.

Connie has been working in aesthetic medicine since 1988. Initially working alongside leading plastic surgeons as a clinical photographer and clinical assistant, she graduated from nursing school in 1994. In 1995, Ms. Brennan continued in plastic surgery nursing but began to integrate her artistic talent into her professional career by becoming one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the utilization of dermal fillers (bovine collagen). Since 1998, Connie has focused exclusively on non-surgical aesthetic procedures as she continues to develop her practice as an Aesthetic Nurse Specialist within prestigious plastic surgery clinics in the Twin Cities.

Connie maintains her RN license in ten states (MN, CA, FL, NY, SD, ND, WI, IL, PA and CO). She earned her certification as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) in 2013, as wells as her certification as a Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) in 2008 through the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses. In June 2012, she received an Honored Member award “Pinnacle Professional Member” of the Continental Who’s Who Registry of National Business Leaders. In 2010, she was awarded “Top Nurse” from the International Association of Nurses (IAN) and was included in the 2010 Edition of Worldwide Leaders in HealthCare. Also, in 2010, she was awarded the “Woman on the Way Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She has served as a faculty speaker for many organizations such as ASPSN (American Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses), AORN (Association of Operating Room Nurses), Allergan, Valeant, Merz, Scientiae, Strata Med, CME Scholar, Medical Advocates (University of South Florida), Aesthetic Advancements, Paradigm Medical, and Health Tech Solutions. She has additional certifications in Advanced Aesthetic Injectables, Laser Physics and Safety, CO2 Laser Resurfacing, Advanced Skin Care, Sclerotherapy and Perioperative Nursing.

Connie participates in membership with the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN), the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), the International Association of Nursing (IAN), and the International Women’s Leadership Association (IWLA).

Since 2002, Connie has provided training to hundreds of aesthetic professionals through her consulting company. With the increasing demand for education and training, Connie established Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC in 2009 to offer customized aesthetic training opportunities. Connie is dedicated to providing optimal aesthetic outcomes and gold-standard level of care as well as comprehensive training for a broad range of medical professionals. Connie is a published author of “The Art of Aesthetic Consultation” in the Plastic Surgical Nursing Journal, January 2012, and“ Dermal Fillers and Volume Enhancers for Facial Rejuvenation” in the Plastic Surgical Nursing Journal, September 2013. She has worked as an expert alongside the ASPSN task force for the past few years in creating the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) Exam. www.conniebrennanrn.com

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). Rana is a highly skilled and sought-after speaker trainer for Allergan, Galderma, and P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources. She currently practices in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States 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 youthfulness. 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. Due to the high demand for her as a trainer, Rana established Aesthetics for You in 2013. Since then, she has trained more than 1000 healthcare professionals in the United States and Australia.

Rana leverages her extensive experience to bring innovative, safe, real-world aesthetics training to healthcare professionals in the US and Internationally. She has a unique teaching style that keeps the attention of her trainees: she teaches real-world aesthetics with a focus on assessment, facial anatomy, safety, and natural results, whilst sharing “pearls” of clinical wisdom and pitfalls to avoid.

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

Rajesh Chopra, MD

9400 Brighton Way • Suite 404 • Beverly Hills • CA • 90210

Dr. Raj Chopra is a Harvard and UCLA trained Facial Plastic Surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, California.

Dr. Chopra is Board Certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. In addition, Dr. Chopra is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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

Dr. Chopra specializes in state of the art surgical techniques in Facial Plastic Surgery. His knowledge and specialization in facial aesthetics has allowed him to lecture extensively on these topics and train other healthcare professionals.

Rajesh Chopra, MD

9400 Brighton Way • Suite 404 • Beverly Hills • CA • 90210

Dr. Raj Chopra is a Harvard and UCLA trained Facial Plastic Surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, California.

Dr. Chopra is Board Certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. In addition, Dr. Chopra is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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

Dr. Chopra specializes in state of the art surgical techniques in Facial Plastic Surgery. His knowledge and specialization in facial aesthetics has allowed him to lecture extensively on these topics and train other healthcare professionals.

Rajesh Chopra, MD

9400 Brighton Way • Suite 404 • Beverly Hills • CA • 90210

Dr. Raj Chopra is a Harvard and UCLA trained Facial Plastic Surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, California.

Dr. Chopra is Board Certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. In addition, Dr. Chopra is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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

Dr. Chopra specializes in state of the art surgical techniques in Facial Plastic Surgery. His knowledge and specialization in facial aesthetics has allowed him to lecture extensively on these topics and train other healthcare professionals.

Rajesh Chopra, MD

9400 Brighton Way • Suite 404 • Beverly Hills • CA • 90210

Dr. Raj Chopra is a Harvard and UCLA trained Facial Plastic Surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, California.

Dr. Chopra is Board Certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. In addition, Dr. Chopra is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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

Dr. Chopra specializes in state of the art surgical techniques in Facial Plastic Surgery. His knowledge and specialization in facial aesthetics has allowed him to lecture extensively on these topics and train other healthcare professionals.

Haley Wood, MSN, WHNP, CPSN

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

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

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

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

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos, 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 foci of interest include 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.

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS, Associate 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.

John P. Fezza, MD

John P. Fezza, MD, attended Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, for undergraduate studies and received his medical degree from the New York Medical College, located in Valhalla, New York, where he was president of AOA. He completed an internship in general surgery at the Yale-New Haven Hospital and a residency in ophthalmology at the Yale University Eye Center, both in New Haven, Connecticut. He then completed a 2-year American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons fellowship in ocular and facial plastic surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and a second fellowship in cosmetic surgery at Advanced Cosmetic Surgery in Orlando, Florida.

Dr. Fezza has been in private practice as an oculoplastic surgeon at the Center for Sight in Sarasota, Florida, since 1998. His practice focuses on cosmetic facial surgical and nonsurgical procedures as well as functional oculoplastics. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor for oculoplastics within the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of South Florida, in Tampa, Florida. In addition, he is an ad hoc preceptor for the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) at Vanderbilt University. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and is a member of ASOPRS.

In addition to being the author of numerous articles appearing in medical journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Fezza has also been featured in other publications such as Elle magazine and Cosmetic Surgery Times. Dr. Fezza has also been a guest and medical expert on several daytime TV shows on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX networks. He is a reviewer for several journals and presenter at many medical national meetings. His research interests include advances in facial cosmetic surgical techniques as well as expertise in facial fillers and botulinum toxin injections.

Vivian W. Bucay, MD, FAAD

Dr. Vivian Bucay serves on the volunteer faculty as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Bucay also teaches medical students and dermatology residents and mentors high school students who plan to pursue a career in medicine.

She received her undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and her medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bucay completed her dermatology training at the University of Miami and the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She practiced for 8 years in Mexico City before relocating to San Antonio, Texas, in 1999.

Dr. Bucay is nationally recognized for her expertise in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation through the combined use of botulinum toxin, injectable dermal fillers, and laser skin resurfacing. She has been an invited speaker at numerous dermatologic and aesthetic meetings, including the Society of Cosmetic Physicians of Western Australia, ASPS, ASCDAS, SDEF, Tulane University’s Annual Dermatology Update and All That Jazz, Society for Dermatology Teaching Assistants, and the Texas Dermatological Society.

Dr. Bucay is a member of many professional organizations and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the International Society of Dermatology, the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. She is the author or co-author of many publications and has made numerous presentations both nationally and internationally. In 2004, Dr. Bucay was recognized as a “Texas Super Doctor” in Texas Monthly Magazine and was again awarded this honor in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. For several years, she served as the local dermatology expert for WOAI, the NBC affiliate in San Antonio, and made numerous regular television appearances on San Antonio Living, the city’s popular morning talk show.

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

Adult Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, NP-C, MSN obtained her undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Kentucky in 1995. Carrie earned her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Cincinnati. She is multi-state licensed in 29 states including ID, UT, AZ, CO, NM, TX, ND, SD, NE, WI, IA, MO, AR, MS, KS, KY, TN, SC, NC, VA, MD, DE, RI, NH, ME, MN, IN, CA and FL. Carrie is licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse in KY, a nurse practitioner in CA, and an advanced registered nurse practitioner in FL. She maintains board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her 20 years of nursing experience encompass medical aesthetics, cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, open-heart recovery, acute care, and outpatient surgery.

Carrie’s professional focus for the last 13 years has been in medical aesthetics and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. Carrie has performed over 15,000 aesthetic injections in her career. She is trained and certified in multiple neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and numerous laser applications. Carrie practices aesthetic medicine at Prive’ in Lexington, KY. In addition, she serves as a faculty speaker for Allergan Medical Facial Aesthetics Bureau, Aesthetic Consultants Exchange, and P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources. She is a regional trainer for Dermasculpt CosmoFrance microcannulas. Carrie also provides independent individualized consulting, mentoring, and education in facial aesthetic medicine through her business CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC.

Carrie has been recognized by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner’s Foundation. Her associations include American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, Dermatology Nurse’s Association, and Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International Beta Iota Chapter. Carrie resides in central Kentucky.

Steven Yoelin, MD

Dr. Yoelin completed his undergraduate work 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 efforts and also his research efforts.

He is a board certified ophthalmologist, and he currently practices in Newport Beach, California. In addition, he enjoys working in the clinical field of endeavor, as well as in the research field of endeavor. For the past eight years, Dr. Yoelin has developed a keen interest in the use of neurotoxins, dermal fillers and collagen stimulators. In that regard, he has long been very much interested in, and also heavily involved in, the very important role that such injectables are now playing in the facial aesthetics field of endeavor. Moreover, he definitely will continue to focus on the facial aesthetics field of endeavor in the future.

Dr. Yoelin speaks at numerous professional events and conferences throughout the country. For example, he speaks annually at every major ophthalmic 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 facial aesthetics related issues. Dr. Yoelin has been the lead investigator regarding 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 how to master the administering of all of the various injectables related products, as well as the proper step-by-step approach and methodology needed to develop, maintain, and “grow” a very successful aesthetic practice in various kinds of economic periods, including how a physician can make a great success of a facial aesthetics practice in any and all economic periods, including in an extremely challenging and even adverse economic period.

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

Adult Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, NP-C, MSN obtained her undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Kentucky in 1995. Carrie earned her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Cincinnati. She is multi-state licensed in 29 states including ID, UT, AZ, CO, NM, TX, ND, SD, NE, WI, IA, MO, AR, MS, KS, KY, TN, SC, NC, VA, MD, DE, RI, NH, ME, MN, IN, CA and FL. Carrie is licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse in KY, a nurse practitioner in CA, and an advanced registered nurse practitioner in FL. She maintains board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her 20 years of nursing experience encompass medical aesthetics, cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, open-heart recovery, acute care, and outpatient surgery.

Carrie’s professional focus for the last 13 years has been in medical aesthetics and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. Carrie has performed over 15,000 aesthetic injections in her career. She is trained and certified in multiple neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and numerous laser applications. Carrie practices aesthetic medicine at Prive’ in Lexington, KY. In addition, she serves as a faculty speaker for Allergan Medical Facial Aesthetics Bureau, Aesthetic Consultants Exchange, and P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources. She is a regional trainer for Dermasculpt CosmoFrance microcannulas. Carrie also provides independent individualized consulting, mentoring, and education in facial aesthetic medicine through her business CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC.

Carrie has been recognized by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner’s Foundation. Her associations include American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, Dermatology Nurse’s Association, and Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International Beta Iota Chapter. Carrie resides in central Kentucky.

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

Adult Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Carrie L. Clifford-Bennett, APRN, NP-C, MSN obtained her undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Kentucky in 1995. Carrie earned her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Cincinnati. She is multi-state licensed in 29 states including ID, UT, AZ, CO, NM, TX, ND, SD, NE, WI, IA, MO, AR, MS, KS, KY, TN, SC, NC, VA, MD, DE, RI, NH, ME, MN, IN, CA and FL. Carrie is licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse in KY, a nurse practitioner in CA, and an advanced registered nurse practitioner in FL. She maintains board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her 20 years of nursing experience encompass medical aesthetics, cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, open-heart recovery, acute care, and outpatient surgery.

Carrie’s professional focus for the last 13 years has been in medical aesthetics and skincare with a specialization in facial aesthetic injections. Carrie has performed over 15,000 aesthetic injections in her career. She is trained and certified in multiple neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and numerous laser applications. Carrie practices aesthetic medicine at Prive’ in Lexington, KY. In addition, she serves as a faculty speaker for Allergan Medical Facial Aesthetics Bureau, Aesthetic Consultants Exchange, and P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources. She is a regional trainer for Dermasculpt CosmoFrance microcannulas. Carrie also provides independent individualized consulting, mentoring, and education in facial aesthetic medicine through her business CCB Facial Aesthetics, LLC.

Carrie has been recognized by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner’s Foundation. Her associations include American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, Dermatology Nurse’s Association, and Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International Beta Iota Chapter. Carrie resides in central Kentucky.

Connie Brennan, BSN, RN, CPSN, CPC

An artist by passion and a highly trained aesthetic nurse by profession, Connie Brennan, RN, CPSN, CANS, CPC is a nationally recognized and frequently sought after expert in facial aesthetic non-surgical treatments. She is currently the Director of Medical Aesthetic Education at the Center for Advanced Aesthetics at Life Time Fitness and the President/Founder of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC. In her clinical practice, while under the medical directorship of plastic surgeons, Connie provides aesthetic consultations, treatment and comprehensive training with aesthetic non-surgical injectables.

Connie has been working in aesthetic medicine since 1988. Initially working alongside leading plastic surgeons as a clinical photographer and clinical assistant, she graduated from nursing school in 1994. In 1995, Ms. Brennan continued in plastic surgery nursing but began to integrate her artistic talent into her professional career by becoming one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the utilization of dermal fillers (bovine collagen). Since 1998, Connie has focused exclusively on non-surgical aesthetic procedures as she continues to develop her practice as an Aesthetic Nurse Specialist within prestigious plastic surgery clinics in the Twin Cities.

Connie maintains her RN license in ten states (MN, CA, FL, NY, SD, ND, WI, IL, PA and CO). She earned her certification as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) in 2013, as wells as her certification as a Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) in 2008 through the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses. In June 2012, she received an Honored Member award “Pinnacle Professional Member” of the Continental Who’s Who Registry of National Business Leaders. In 2010, she was awarded “Top Nurse” from the International Association of Nurses (IAN) and was included in the 2010 Edition of Worldwide Leaders in HealthCare. Also, in 2010, she was awarded the “Woman on the Way Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She has served as a faculty speaker for many organizations such as ASPSN (American Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses), AORN (Association of Operating Room Nurses), Allergan, Valeant, Merz, Scientiae, Strata Med, CME Scholar, Medical Advocates (University of South Florida), Aesthetic Advancements, Paradigm Medical, and Health Tech Solutions. She has additional certifications in Advanced Aesthetic Injectables, Laser Physics and Safety, CO2 Laser Resurfacing, Advanced Skin Care, Sclerotherapy and Perioperative Nursing.

Connie participates in membership with the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN), the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), the International Association of Nursing (IAN), and the International Women’s Leadership Association (IWLA).

Since 2002, Connie has provided training to hundreds of aesthetic professionals through her consulting company. With the increasing demand for education and training, Connie established Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC in 2009 to offer customized aesthetic training opportunities. Connie is dedicated to providing optimal aesthetic outcomes and gold-standard level of care as well as comprehensive training for a broad range of medical professionals. Connie is a published author of “The Art of Aesthetic Consultation” in the Plastic Surgical Nursing Journal, January 2012, and“ Dermal Fillers and Volume Enhancers for Facial Rejuvenation” in the Plastic Surgical Nursing Journal, September 2013. She has worked as an expert alongside the ASPSN task force for the past few years in creating the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) Exam. www.conniebrennanrn.com

Julie Bass Kaplan, MSN, RN, CPSN

Julie Bass Kaplan began her nursing career in 1990 as a Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified First Assistant in the operating room. She and her husband, Jory N. Kaplan M.D., F.A.C.S., founded Disappearing Act Laser & Skin Rejuvenation in 1999. Since 1999, Julie has devoted her career exclusively to aesthetic laser, dermal fillers, and neuromodulators. Subsequently, Julie founded JBK Aesthetics to facilitate the artistry and safety of facial aesthetics. Julie received her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Loyola University in New Orleans. In addition, she is a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) and a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS). She also holds certifications in Public Health Nursing (PHN) and Health Care Management (HCMT). Julie holds nursing licenses from California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.

Julie has a special interest in teaching safe injection techniques. She is a faculty speaker for P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources, a speaker/trainer for Allergan’s Aesthetic Consultants’ Exchange (ACE), and a regional trainer for CosmoFrance for DermaSculpt Microcannulas. Julie also provides individual injection training workshops through her company JBK Aesthetics.

Her associations include Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society for Nurses, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society, the American Society for Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN), the Dermatology Nurses’ Association, the National Association of Professional Women, and Rotary International, She is also a past president for the North State Cancer League.

Julie presented at the Western Institute of Nursing in 2012 and at the ASPSN Aesthetic Symposium Complications Panel in May 2015, and published an article in the peer-reviewed journal Plastic Surgical Nursing in March 2015.

Julie loves spending time with her husband and three children. She also loves to run with her Rhodesian ridgeback dog, Stingray. 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.

Hermine Warren, DNP, APRN, CANS, CNM

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

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

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

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). Rana is a highly skilled and sought-after speaker trainer for Allergan, Galderma, and P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Resources. She currently practices in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States 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 youthfulness. 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. Due to the high demand for her as a trainer, Rana established Aesthetics for You in 2013. Since then, she has trained more than 1000 healthcare professionals in the United States and Australia.

Rana leverages her extensive experience to bring innovative, safe, real-world aesthetics training to healthcare professionals in the US and Internationally. She has a unique teaching style that keeps the attention of her trainees: she teaches real-world aesthetics with a focus on assessment, facial anatomy, safety, and natural results, whilst sharing “pearls” of clinical wisdom and pitfalls to avoid.

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

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 foci of interest include 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.