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Full Schedule

Full Schedule

  • Saturday, June 27, 2026
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM US PT
    Intro to Nonsurgical Body Shaping
     CME 1 Credit Hour
  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM US PT
    The Art of Chin and Jawline Rejuvenation
    Moderator: Kaveh Karandish, MD
    Faculty: Kaveh Karandish, MD
    Faculty: Enrico Guarino, MD – medspa
    Faculty: Nino Reisener, MD
    Live Demonstrator: Richard Goldfarb, MD – Richard M Goldfarb, MD FACS
    Live Demonstrator: Sara L. Villalona, PA-C, MS
    Aesthetic DermatologyFacial Injectables and InjectionsLasers and Energy-Based Device TreatmentsNonsurgical Facial RejuvenationDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - VideoDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - Live
     CME 1.5 Credit Hour
  • 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM US PT
    Sponsored Exhibit Hall Presentation: Five Ways AI Impacts Patient Flow and Revenue Sponsored By: Firm Media
    Sponsor Presenter: Chris Suchánek
  • 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM US PT
    When to Stop Fillers — and What to Reach for Next
    Moderator: Lonny Green, MD MBA
    Panelist: Shohreh Ghasemi, DDS,Msc,MD,PHD – Oklahoma university
    Panelist: Joel Cohen, MD (FAAD, FACMS) – AboutSkin Dermatology and Aesthetics; AboutSkin Research
    Panelist: Pawnta Abrahimi, RN MSN CANS MEP-C
    TAG Theater
  • 10:05 AM - 10:25 AM US PT
    Sponsored Exhibit Hall Presentation: See It. Want It. Book It. The Visual Consult Sponsored By: Nextech
    Sponsor Presenter: Robin Ntoh – Nextech
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM US PT
    Purpose-Driven Leadership: Building and Living Your Vision and Mission for Practice Growth
    Moderator: Amanda Holden, MD – Holden Timeless Beauty
    Moderator: Katie Martin, PA-C – HTB Aesthetics & Alpha Aesthetic Partners
    Practice Development Coach: Amanda Holden, MD – Holden Timeless Beauty
    Practice Development Coach: Katie Martin, PA-C – HTB Aesthetics & Alpha Aesthetic Partners
    Practice Development Coach: Mary Robb – Social Practice
    Business & Practice ManagementLeadership and Management Development
  • 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM US PT
    Results from the Largest Multiple Practitioner Real-World Evaluation of a Novel Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler in Conjunction with Medical Grade Skincare
    Faculty: Alexander Rivkin, MD – Rivkin Aesthetics
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM US PT
    Foundations of Treating Skin of Color
    Moderator: Serena Mraz, MD – Solano Dermatology Associates
    Faculty: Serena Mraz, MD – Solano Dermatology Associates
    Faculty: Melinda Silva, MD, FAARM, ABAARM – Silva MD AntiAging and Wellness
    Faculty: Suneel Chilukuri, MD – Refresh Dermatology
     CME 1 Credit Hour
  • 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM US PT
    Strategies for Improving Skin Quality Symposium
    Moderator: Raja Sivamani, MD – Pacific Skin Institute
    Faculty: Raja Sivamani, MD – Pacific Skin Institute
    Faculty: Rafael Silva
    Faculty: Candace Spann, MD – Couture Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
    Faculty: Azza Halim, MD – RegenerativeAestheticsMD
    Faculty: Mark Tager, MD – ChangeWell
    Faculty: Mona Khurana, MD
    Faculty: Sally Santos, PhD, PA-C
    Faculty: Heidi Belle Prather, MD
    Faculty: Francisco Llano, MD, PhD
     CME 2.25 Credit Hour
  • 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM US PT
    AI in Aesthetics: What Actually Saves Time and Drives Revenue?
    Moderator: Daniel Schlessinger, MD, FAAD, FACMS – Schlessinger MD and University of Nebraska Medical Center
    Panelist: Kristen Jacobs, MD
    Panelist: Izhak Musli – Get Kudos AI
    Panelist: Joel Schlessinger, MD, FAAD – Schlessinger MD
    TAG Theater
  • 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM US PT
    The Art of Nonsurgical Lip Rejuvenation
    Moderator: J.D. McCoy, NMD – CONTOUR MEDICAL
    Faculty: J.D. McCoy, NMD – CONTOUR MEDICAL
    Faculty: Dawn Beauchamp, RN, BSN, CCRN
    Presenter: Joel Cohen, MD (FAAD, FACMS) – AboutSkin Dermatology and Aesthetics; AboutSkin Research
    Live Demonstrator: Lori J. Robertson, MSN, PHN, APRN, FNP-C – Skin Perfect Medical/ The Aesthetic Immersion
    Aesthetic DermatologyFacial Injectables and InjectionsLasers and Energy-Based Device TreatmentsNonsurgical Facial RejuvenationDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - VideoDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - Live
     CME 1.5 Credit Hour
  • 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM US PT
    QUAD A's MedSpa Accreditation Program: Raising the Bar in Aesthetic Medicine
    Faculty: Tom S. Terranova, JD, MA, MBA – QUAD A
  • 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM US PT
    Sponsored Exhibit Hall Presentation: The True K-BEAUTY Experience with Lhala Peel Sponsored By: Lhala Peel
    Sponsor Presenter: Lucas Basmage, Sr., MD
    Sponsor Presenter: André Borba, MD, PhD
    Sponsor Presenter: Tamara de Nardo Vanzela, MD
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM US PT
    Five Ways AI Impacts Patient Flow and Revenue Sponsored by: Firm Media
    Sponsor Presenter: Chris Suchánek
    TAG Theater
  • 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM US PT
    Lasers 101
    Moderator: Serena Mraz, MD – Solano Dermatology Associates
    Faculty: Serena Mraz, MD – Solano Dermatology Associates
    Faculty: Joseph Niamtu, III, DMD – Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery
    Aesthetics New Joiners
     CME 1 Credit Hour
  • 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM US PT
    Sponsored Exhibit Hall Presentation: Revolutionary Drug Delivery System: MANO TECH - Macro(polymer)molecule to Nano Chain Penetration Sponsored By: Chaeum Pharma Co., Ltd
    Sponsor Presenter: Ilwook Sean Chung
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM US PT
    Lunch and Learn: THE EXPERT VERDICT: Real Exosomes, Intelligent Devices - No Compromises. Clinical Proof. The Standard, Defined. Sponsored By: BENEV Company, Inc.
    Sponsor Presenter: Sheila Barbarino, MD, FACS – Barbarino Surgical Arts
    Sponsor Presenter: Suneel Chilukuri, MD – Refresh Dermatology
    Sponsor Presenter: Saami Khalifian, MD – SOM Aesthetics
    Sponsor Presenter: Byung Cheol Park, MD
    Sponsor Presenter: Ellie Woo, NP
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM US PT
    Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Aesthetic Approaches for Diverse Skin Types
    Moderator: Candace Spann, MD – Couture Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
    Faculty: Mona Khurana, MD
    Faculty: Kiran Sethi, MD
    Faculty: Mariángel I. Acevedo, Medical Doctor – Aisthesis
    Faculty: Bushra Alzubaidi, PA-C
    Aesthetic DermatologySkin of Color
  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM US PT
    Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Aesthetic Approaches for Diverse Skin TypesTreatment in Skin of Color: A Case Series with Microneedling and Erbium Glass Laser
  • 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM US PT
    Lunch and Learn: Best Practices from Gideon Kwok, DO on a Neuromodulator He Trusts Sponsored By: BENEV Company, Inc.
    Sponsor Presenter: Gideon Kwok, DO – Skin Perfect Medical
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM US PT
    Regenerative, Integrative, or Just Marketing?
    Moderator: Serena Mraz, MD – Solano Dermatology Associates
    Panelist: Lanna Cheuck, DO – LC Medical Aesthetics
    Panelist: Jordan R. Plews, PhD – JP Bioconsulting
    Panelist: Mark Tager, MD – ChangeWell
    TAG Theater
  • 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM US PT
    Advanced Multi-Modal Approaches to Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation
    Moderator: Bob Khanna, BDS
    Faculty: Bob Khanna, BDS
    Faculty: Sara L. Villalona, PA-C, MS
    Faculty: Kyu-Ho Yi, MD, PhD
    Faculty: Kaveh Karandish, MD
    Live Demonstrator: Azza Halim, MD – RegenerativeAestheticsMD
    Aesthetic DermatologyNonsurgical Facial RejuvenationLasers and Energy-Based Device TreatmentsFacial Injectables and InjectionsDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - LiveDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - Video
     CME 1.75 Credit Hour
  • 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: Increasing the Efficacy of Energy-Based Devices Based on Korean Science Using LHALA Peel Sponsored By: LHALA Peel
    Sponsor Presenter: Lucas Basmage, Sr., MD
    Sponsor Presenter: André Borba, MD, PhD
    Sponsor Presenter: Tamara de Nardo Vanzela, MD
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: Nothing Like New Nectar, ALASTIN by Galderma Sponsored By: Galderma
    Sponsor Presenter: Sheila Barbarino, MD, FACS – Barbarino Surgical Arts
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: The Innovative Regenerative Science of Rejuran Sponsored By: Rejuran
    Sponsor Presenter: Suneel Chilukuri, MD – Refresh Dermatology
    Sponsor Presenter: Michael J. Kim, MD – Aeon Medical and Aesthetic Centre
    Sponsor Presenter: Chang B. Son, MD, FAAD
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 1:30 PM - 2:25 PM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: Dr. Kay's Injection Protocol for GLP-1 Patients Sponsored By: MedShiftRx
    Sponsor Presenter: Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS – K. Kay Durairaj, M.D., F.A.C.S., A Medical Corp.
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 1:30 PM - 2:25 PM US PT
    Sponsored Workshop: Mastermind Growth Formula Sponsored By: Aesthetic Brokers

    Sponsor Presenter: Bill Walker – Aesthetic Brokers
    Sponsored / Partner Content
  • 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM US PT
    Practical Application of Integrative Aesthetics in Your Practice - A Discussion
    Moderator: J.D. McCoy, NMD – CONTOUR MEDICAL
    Faculty: Derrick DeSilva, Jr., MD – Assoc Attending Staff RBMC, Perth Amboy, NJ
    Faculty: Raja Sivamani, MD – Pacific Skin Institute
    Faculty: Mark Tager, MD – ChangeWell
    Panelist: Steven Sorr, NMD – Source Of Health
    Integrative AestheticPreventive and Anti-Aging MedicineSpecialized Aesthetic Services
  • 2:20 PM - 5:30 PM US PT
    The Business of Aesthetics: Setting the Foundations of Success
    Moderator: Brittany Bureski – The B | Aesthetic Business Advisory
    Faculty: Madison Dini, JD – Michelman & Robinson, LLP
    Faculty: Kate Dee, MD
    Faculty: Brittany Bureski – The B | Aesthetic Business Advisory
    Faculty: Audrey Neff, BS – Aviva Aesthetics
    Faculty: Izhak Musli – Get Kudos AI
    Faculty: Jared Rohrer – Aesthetic Conversion
    Faculty: Mona Freeborn – Skye Marketing
    Aesthetics New Joiners
  • 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM US PT
    Compensation & Connection: Building a Culture of Appreciation and Growth
    Moderator: Jared Rohrer – Aesthetic Conversion
    Faculty: Katlin Cauffman, M.Ed
    Business & Practice ManagementStaff Management, Training and RetentionInteractive Learning
  • 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM US PT
    Advanced Multi-Modal Approaches to Nonsurgical Body Shaping
    Moderator: Daisy Ayim, MD – Ayim Surgical Arts
    Faculty: Daisy Ayim, MD – Ayim Surgical Arts
    Faculty: Akash Chandawarkar, MD – Mirror Plastic Surgery
    Faculty: Hildemaro Villasmil, MD – Aisthesis
    Live Demonstrator: Pawnta Abrahimi, RN MSN CANS MEP-C
    Aesthetic DermatologyNonsurgical Body ShapingLasers and Energy-Based Device TreatmentsDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - LiveDidactic Treatment Demonstrations - Video
     CME 2 Credit Hour
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM US PT
    Navigating Complications and Adverse Events in Cosmetic Injections: Real-World Strategies and Solutions
    Moderator: Sheila Barbarino, MD, FACS – Barbarino Surgical Arts
    Faculty: Bob Khanna, BDS
    Faculty: Sheila Barbarino, MD, FACS – Barbarino Surgical Arts
    Panelist: Alexander Rivkin, MD – Rivkin Aesthetics
    Panelist: Joel Cohen, MD (FAAD, FACMS) – AboutSkin Dermatology and Aesthetics; AboutSkin Research
    Panelist: Joel Schlessinger, MD, FAAD – Schlessinger MD
    Panelist: Lonny Green, MD MBA
  • 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM US PT
    COCKTAIL RECEPTION: The Garden of Youth -A Regency Noir Social Season Cocktail Affair Sponsored by BENEV
    Host: Sheila Barbarino, MD, FACS – Barbarino Surgical Arts
    Host: Suneel Chilukuri, MD – Refresh Dermatology
    Guest: Pawnta Abrahimi, RN MSN CANS MEP-C
    Guest: Dana Herbertson, SFA, MEP-C, AEST, CLT
    Guest: Lyris Verdura-Dominic, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC – ConciergeHRS & Rejuvenating Lifestyles by Lyris Institute
  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM US PT
    The Aesthetic Show Gala to Benefit Angel Faces