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Welcome to the 2017 IAFA Aesthetic Symposium!

May 5 | Conference Day

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Expanding Your Facial Aesthetic Offerings & ROI: Technology & Combination Therapies

9:00 AM | 10:00 AM

Presenter: Dr. Anil Rajani, MD, PC
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Facial Contouring with Absorbable PDO threads: New Techniques and Case Presentations

10:00 AM | 11:00 AM

Presenter: Dr. Kian Karimi
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The Latest Findings in PRP & PRF Technology to Optimize your Cosmetic Cases

11:00 AM | 12:00 pm

Presenter: Dr. Arun Garg, DMD

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Charity Lunch & Awards Ceremony

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Expert Panel Presentations: An Interactive Discussion with Various Industry Experts

1:30 PM | 3: 00 PM

Presenter: Various Speakers
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Understanding your Injectables Tool Box: Neurotoxins, Dermal Fillers, PRP & Absorbable PDO Threads

2:00 PM | 2:30 PM

Presenter: Marianne Azneer, PA-C
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Chin Fat Reduction with Kybella & Volbella Use for Lip Augmentation

2:00 PM | 3:00 PM

Presenter: Ilanit Samuels, PA-C
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New Study Findings: Alternative Dilution Techniques for Neuromodulator Cosmetic Injections

2:30 PM | 3:00 PM

Presenter: Dr. Robert Troell, MD, FACS
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Simple Solutions to Side Effects: What Caused It, How to Treat it, How to Avoid It

3:00 pm | 3:30 pm

Presenter: Corinn Singletary, PA-C
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Facial Injectables for the Male Patient

3:30 PM | 4:00 PM

Presenter: Natausha Spears, RN, BS
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A Look at the Future: Facelift without Surgery - PlexR Soft Surgery

4:00 PM | 4:30 PM

Presenter: Dr. Houda Barbery, DDS
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Identifying TMD & Myofascial Pain Patients

4:30 PM | 5:00 PM

Presenter: Dr. Ricardo Perez, DD, Dr. Mike Golsen, DMD
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Understanding Hormonal Interference in Skin Vitality

5:00 PM | 5:30 PM

Presenter: Dr. Adherbal “Herb” De Souza Neto, DNP
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May 6 | Workshop Day - Morning

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Cadaver Anatomy/Injection Workshop

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop

Presented by: Natausha Spears, RN, BS, Dr. Terry Alford, DMD, Dr. Robert Troell, MD, FACS & Corinn Singletary, PA-C. 

Advance your skills with the most hands-on anatomical training for facial injectables. Working in small groups, participants will dissect cadavers to identify pertinent anatomy (muscular structures, fat pads, dermal depths) and learn correct injection techniques to avoid complications and adverse effects…​
​* Experience the most talked about workshop from the 2015 & 2016 meeting!

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NEW! Combination Therapy Workshop: PRP, Micro-Needling, Radio-frequency, IPL, Lasers​

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop

Presented by: Dr. Anil Rajani, MD, PC, Kara Moncrief, Global Clinical Trainer & Marianne Azneer, PA-C, International Injectables Trainer.
Understanding the main treatment modalities and technology in aesthetics is critical to becoming a successful provider. This comprehensive workshop will allow participants to learn about various treatment modalities and how to best combine them to provide patients with the most optimal aesthetic results. Participants will get to learn and observe the Combination Therapy protocol, including the use of RF, IPL,  PRP and Microneedling…
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Team Training Workshop

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop

Presented by: Kerry Lehman, Registered Dental Hygienist, Extended Functions, DentaSpa Seminars Team Consultant.
Our team training workshop is designed to teach your staff the key fundamentals needed to successfully launch the multi-billion dollar industry of facial injectables. During this A-Z training, an expert consultant will provide your team with invaluable business pearls that will set you aside from the competition. Your team will gain the confidence and knowledge needed to seamlessly implement injectables and be fully on board to help brand, market and sell these high-demand treatments in your practice.

May 6 | Workshop Day - Afternoon

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Absorbable PDO Threads Training Workshop*

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop

Presented by: Kerry Lehman, Registered Dental Hygienist, Extended Functions, DentaSpa Seminars Team Consultant. 
This revolutionary workshop features training on Absorbable PDO threads, an innovative, minimally invasive & effective aesthetic technique to lift and tighten sagging skin tissue. This workshop training will show participants various techniques using basic (Nu-Mesh) PDO threads. These new non-invasive procedures consist of using absorbable PDO (Polydiaxanone) threads to achieve safe, in-office tightening and repositioning of the skin. The procedure requires no surgical skills and delivers great results with virtually no complications. The threads are placed in the superficial tissues and can be used anywhere on the face and body.
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TMD & Myofascial Pain Workshop

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop

Facilitated by: Dr. Mike Golsen, DMD & Dr. Ricardo Perez, DDS.
This workshop offers a step-by-step comprehensive way to identify, examine, evaluate and treatment plan for patients with TMD and Myofascial pain in your practice. Identify trigger points and learn the practical application of neurotoxins to manage TMD symptoms.
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NEW! Advanced Facial Contouring Workshop

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop

Presented by: Ilanit Samuels, PA-C; Natausha Spears, RN, BS; Corinn Singletary, PA-C.
Working as a group, expert trainers and attendees will collectively practice a series of advanced treatments using the latest products and techniques, taking participants’ skills to the next level.