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CME Available
CME Available

Integrative Aesthetics

Metabolic Medicine

Specialized Aesthetic Services

Medical Weight Loss in Aesthetic Practice Symposium

Sunday, June 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM US PT
CE: 1.5

CME Available

Explore the transformative potential of integrating medical weight loss solutions into your aesthetic practice at the Medical Weight Loss Symposium. This two-part session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to address the growing demand for GLP-1 medications and the unique needs of post-weight loss patients. From understanding the patient journey and ethical prescribing to implementing nonsurgical treatments for post-GLP-1 patients, this symposium offers actionable insights, real-world protocols, and strategies to elevate your practice and patient care. Join industry experts as they share their expertise and case studies to help you expand your offerings and deliver exceptional results.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Part I: Adding Medical Weight Loss to Your Practice

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BREAK IN EXPO HALL

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Part II: Treating Post-GLP-1 Patients Nonsurgically

What to Expect & Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the growing demand for medical weight loss solutions and how they can enhance both patient outcomes and practice growth.
  • Learn the stages of the GLP-1 patient journey, from attracting this patient segment to consultation, maintenance, and retention.
  • Gain insights into diagnostics, pre-prescription considerations, and ethical prescribing practices for GLP-1 therapies.
  • Discover real-world nonsurgical techniques and treatment protocols through case studies that demonstrate successful outcomes for GLP-1 patients.
  • Develop strategies to educate patients, manage expectations, and support long-term results while preventing weight regain.

Presentations:

  • 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM US PT
    Opening Remarks
  • 9:05 AM - 9:20 AM US PT
    Growing Demand for Medical Weight Loss in Aesthetic Practice

    Faculty: Johnny Franco, MD – Austin Plastic Surgeon

  • 9:20 AM - 9:35 AM US PT
    Building Your GLP-1 Program Infrastructure: From Patient Acquisition to Lifetime Value

    Faculty: Jonathan Kaplan, MD, MPH – DrWell

  • 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM US PT
    Diagnostics, Patient Selection & Prescribing Protocols

    Faculty: Joshua Fink, MD

  • 9:50 AM - 10:05 AM US PT
    Follow-Up, Monitoring & Managing Complications

    Faculty: Derrick DeSilva, Jr., MD – Assoc Attending Staff RBMC, Perth Amboy, NJ

  • 10:05 AM - 10:20 AM US PT
    Ethics, Regulatory & Legal Considerations

    Faculty: Robert Fisher

  • 10:20 AM - 10:30 AM US PT
    Q&A / Closing Remarks
  • 11:05 AM - 11:15 AM US PT
    Understanding the Post-GLP-1 Patient

    Faculty: Johnny Franco, MD – Austin Plastic Surgeon

  • 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM US PT
    Obesity and Aesthetic Medicine: Novel Strategies to Prevent Sarcopenic Obesity and Facial Aging in Patients Under GLP-1 Therapy

    Faculty: Tammy Bellerlin Toribio Rivera, MD

  • 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM US PT
    Beauty from the Inside Out: Integrative Wellness Strategies for the Post-GLP-1 Patient

    Faculty: Samantha Thiry, ARNP, FNP-C – Happy Body ATX

  • 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM US PT
    GLP-1–Associated Volume Loss: Advanced Body Rejuvenation with Fillers and Biostimulators

    Faculty: Jesus Leal Saldivar, MD phd – Neutra clinic

  • 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM US PT
    Avoiding and Mitigating Cosmetic Complications with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

    Faculty: Serena Mraz, MD – Solano Dermatology Associates

  • 12:15 PM - 12:25 PM US PT
    Strategies for Maintaining Results & Preventing Weight Regain

    Faculty: Richard Goldfarb, MD – Richard M Goldfarb, MD FACS

  • 12:25 PM - 12:30 PM US PT
    Q&A / Closing Remarks