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Welcome to the IAFA 2022 Aesthetic Symposium!
The International Academy of Facial Aesthetics will hold its 10th annual aesthetic symposium on November 18-19 in Miami, FL. The meeting will feature a variety of acclaimed speakers and industry experts and the most valuable, hands-on workshops in the industry. Your attendance demonstrates your commitment to your continued growth and education in the rapidly and exciting field of facial aesthetics.
Friday, November 18 | Lectures & Live Demos
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sign-in, Breakfast, Meet & Greet, Time with Exhibitors
Psychology in Aesthetics
9:00 AM | Morning Lecture
Presenter: Corinn Singletary, PA-C
Advanced Laser Applications (Including Full Face and Neck Vectoring Techniques)
9:30 AM | Morning Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Terry Alford, DMD
The Regenerative Trifecta: Exosomes, RF Micro Needling and PDO Technology
10:00 AM | Morning Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Suneel Chilukuri, MD, FAAD, FACMS
10:25 AM | Live Demonstration
Presenter: Dr. Suneel Chilukuri, MD
Lower Face Restoration: Combining Techniques to Optimize Result
10:45 AM | Morning Lecture
Presenter: Natausha Spears, RN
Panfacial Combination Treatment using Biostimulators (i.e. Sculptra) with HA Fillers
11:15 AM | Morning Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Stacey Chimento, MD
11:40 AM | Live Demonstration
Presenter: Dr. Stacey Chimento, MD
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch & Mingle with Exhibitors | Awards
PDO Threads in 2022 - An Update on Data, Techniques, and Best Practices
1:30 PM | Afternoon Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Kian Karimi, MD, FACS
PDO threads and Cannula techniques
2:00 PM | Live Demonstration
Presenter: Shanna Concepcion, RN & Corinn Singletary, PA-C
Pitfalls of popular filler techniques and approach to the overfilled face
2:30 PM | Afternoon Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Gal Aharanov, MD
Coffee Break
3:30 PM | Afternoon
Uses of Bio-Fillers made from heating PRF
3:00 PM | Afternoon Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Rick Miron
Nitrogen Plasma Energy for the Regeneration of Total Dermal Health
3:50 PM | Afternoon Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Lobe, MD
4:05 PM | Live Demonstration
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Lobe, MD
Social Media Mastery
4:20 PM | Afternoon Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Chad Deal, MD, FACS
An Algorithm for Team Treatment of a Beautiful smile (Smile Makeovers: Lip Fillers, Dissolving Lip Filler, Lip Lifts and Veneers)
4:50 PM | Afternoon Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Laurence Rifkin, DDS
Enhancing Gingival Smiles with Crown Lengthening Procedures
5:20 PM | Afternoon Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Andre P. Saadoun, DDS, MS
Bites & Mingle
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM | Ballroom at Exhibitor Floor
Saturday, November 19 | Advanced Workshops
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Sign-in, Breakfast, Meet & Greet, Time with Exhibitors
Morning Workshops
NEW! Combination Therapy: Facial Sculpting Workshop
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop
Faculty: Corinn Singletary, PA-C; Jenya Titova, PA-C; Amy Faircloth, RN, BSN; Kara Moncrief; Dr. Robin Pruitt
Understanding how to combine therapies is critical to becoming a top aesthetics provider. This hands-on workshop will start with a comprehensive evaluation of pre-selected models for various treatments including full facial fillers to lift and restore balance, PRF, using EZGEL and various energy device treatments such as RF, IPL and Lasers.
Combination Therapy: Facial Sculpting Workshop
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop
Faculty: Corinn Singletary, PA-C; Jenya Titova, PA-C; Amy Faircloth, RN, BSN & Kara Moncrief
Understanding how to combine therapies is critical to becoming a top aesthetics provider. This hands-on workshop will start with a comprehensive evaluation of pre-selected models for various treatments including full facial fillers to lift and restore balance, PRF, using EZGEL and various energy device treatments such as RF, IPL and Lasers.
Working in small groups, participants will use various treatment modalities to restore a youthful facial V-shape on pre-selected model patients. Additional stations will be set up for participants to see how the use of energy devices can be applied to truly maximize aesthetic outcomes. Using the latest minimally-invasive techniques and various products, participants will learn the art of combination therapy to thoroughly assess a variety of aesthetic cases and create the most ideal treatment plans for optimal results.
Treatments demonstrated in the Workshop:
Temples
Tear Trough
Mid-face Augmentation
Jawline Augmentation
Chin Augmentation
Eyebrow Lift with dermal fillers
Using EZGEL NATURAL FILLER
PRF
IPL
Radiofrequency
Lasers
* Patients are pre-screened and approved for workshop
* Product included in group demonstrations
NEW! Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Sculptra) For Beginners
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop
Faculty: Ana Cristina Trisan, PA; Barbara Brandt, APRN, National Injectables Trainer
Poly-L-Lactic (PLLA) is once again emerging as the “must have” treatment in every provider’s aesthetic tool box. Ideal for whole face volume loss, PLLA such as Sculptra has a liquid consistency and, differing from gel-like dermal fillers, works deep within the skin to stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen. Expand your injectable skills and learn how this unique product can take your practice to the next level.
Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Sculptra) For Beginners
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop
Faculty: Barbara Brandt, APRN, National Injectables Trainer
Poly-L-Lactic (PLLA) is once again emerging as the “must have” treatment in every provider’s aesthetic tool box. Ideal for whole face volume loss, PLLA such as Sculptra has a liquid consistency and, differing from gel-like dermal fillers, works deep within the skin to stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen. Expand your injectable skills and learn how this unique product can take your practice to the next level.
This workshop led by Barbara Brandt, PA-C will provide participant’s with a comprehensive approach to PLLA, including how to properly treatment plan and use the safest techniques to provide full face rejuvenation. After leaving this innovative workshop, you will be prepared with the must-know pearls on PLLA and how to best use it to optimize aesthetic cases.
This hands-on workshop will include overview and live demonstration of proper reconstitution and a live injection demonstration. This training is limited to 12 participants to provide a proper, intimate learning environment for hands-on clinical training.
All model patients must be pre-screened prior to this workshop.
*Prerequisite: Participants must be proficient with dermal fillers to participate in the hands-on portion. Observation registration fee is the same as hands-on participation.
TMD & Myofascial Pain Interactive Workshop
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop
Faculty: Dr. Mike Golsen, DMD & Dr. Ricardo Perez
This workshop offers a step-by-step comprehensive approach 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.
TMD & Myofascial Pain Interactive Workshop
8:30 AM – 12:00PM | Morning Workshop
Faculty: Dr. Mike Golsen, DMD & Dr. Ricardo Perez
This workshop offers a step-by-step comprehensive approach 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.
Understanding the source, pathways and overlap of the cranial nerves provides the foundation for understanding myofascial pain. As a workshop bonus, instructors will provide an in-depth review of anatomy, including demonstration of underlying musculature and bones on a pre-dissected cadaver head.
Energy Based Devices (Lasers) for Total Rejuvenation
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop
Laser treatments are an integral part of any successful aesthetic practice. Learn how the most cutting-edge laser technologies can expand your aesthetic practice to offer an array of procedures including facial rejuvenation, scar reduction, acne treatment, hair removal, spider vein removal and much more.
Energy Based Devices (Lasers) for Total Rejuvenation
8:30 AM – 12:00PM | Morning Workshop
Faculty: Dr. Terry Alford, DMD, National Trainer & Speaker
Laser treatments are an integral part of any successful aesthetic practice. Learn how the most cutting-edge laser technologies can expand your aesthetic practice to offer an array of procedures including facial rejuvenation, scar reduction, acne treatment, hair removal, spider vein removal and much more. This interactive workshop will provide you with a practical understanding of laser technologies followed by a series of live clinical demonstrations of the most in-demand aesthetic procedures. As a class bonus, participants will also learn how lasers can help with TMJ conditions and obstructive sleep apnea.
Microcannulas for Dermal Filler Injections*
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop
Faculty: Shanna Concepcion, RN, CANS & Dr. Jarrod Cornehl
Microcannulas are growing in popularity and are considered a superior method to effectively deliver dermal fillers to your patients.Safer than needles, blunt-tipped cannulas only use a single entry point and glide smoothly under the skin without cutting nerves and vessels.
Microcannulas for Dermal Filler Injections*
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop
Faculty: Shanna Concepcion, RN, CANS & Dr. Jarrod C. Cornehl, DDS
Microcannulas are growing in popularity and are considered a superior method to effectively deliver dermal fillers to your patients. Safer than needles, blunt-tipped cannulas only use a single entry point and glide smoothly under the skin without cutting nerves and vessels. Resulting in greater patient satisfaction, microcannulas deliver dermal fillers with virtually no bruising, diminished swelling, considerably reduced pain, and less risks of more serious complications (necrosis / blindness / vascular issues). In addition, the blunt-tip cannulas may also stimulate collagen production because of the nature of the technique used. This advanced, hands-on workshop will teach you how to properly evaluate patients, diagnose and treatment plan for microcannula enhancements. Participants will learn various cannula injection techniques and understand when the application is advantageous to optimize aesthetic cases. You will also gain an understanding of the different sizes and types of microcannulas that are made for a variety of dermal fillers and injection depths that can be used for superficial injections to deep injections.
*Workshop Prerequisite: Attendees of this workshop must be experienced injectors with a minimum of 6 months continuous injecting experience with hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.
PRP/ PRF & Micro-needling Workshop
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Workshop
Faculty: Dr. Arun Garg, PRP Pioneer and Published Author
The popularity of PRP/ PRF and Micro-needling treatments among patients for aesthetics purposes has exploded in recent years.Join us for this live-patient workshop and learn to offer natural skin rejuvenation by using your patient’s own platelets.
PRP/ PRF & Micro-needling Workshop
1:30 AM - 05:30 PM | Afternoon Workshops
Faculty:Dr. Arun Garg, PRP Pioneer and Published Author
The popularity of PRP/ PRF and Micro-needling treatments among patients for aesthetics purposes has exploded in recent years. Join us for this live-patient workshop and learn to offer natural skin rejuvenation by using your patient’s own platelets. Unlike dermal fillers, which mainly address volume loss, PRP/ PRF can help with scars, dark spots, discoloration, saggy skin, wrinkles and help the overall texture and tone of the skin. Led by PRP Pioneer Dr. Arun Garg, this interactive workshop will feature devices from the top manufacturers in the industry to further enhance your clinical experience.
Lunch & Learn
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Workshop
Speaker: Gary Harker – Legally Mine, LLC- (1 HR of CE CREDIT)
- Learn how to prevent the threat of a lawsuit from ever moving forward.
- Learn how to create an “indisputable” Irrevocable Living Trust.
- Learn how to implement new Tax Saving Strategies & massive Tax Credits.
Afternoon Workshops
Cadaver Anatomy for Facial Injectables
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop
Faculty: Dr. Terry Alford; Dr. Ricardo Perez; Dr. Mike Golsen
Facial Injectables Cadaver Workshop
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Afternoon Workshops
Faculty: Dr. Terry Alford; Dr. Shawn Cabbell; Dr. Mike Golsen, Barbara Brandt, APRN, National Injectables Trainer
Anatomical knowledge is fundamental to becoming a highly skilled, safe injector. The Facial Injectables Cadaver Workshop provides the highest level of anatomical training to expand your repertoire of facial injectables. Working in small groups, participants will dissect cadaver faces to identify pertinent anatomy (muscular structures, fat pads, dermal depths) and learn correct injection techniques to avoid complications and adverse effects. This hands-on workshop, exclusively at the 2021 IAFA Aesthetic Symposium, will give participants a high level understanding of the essential anatomy of the face as it pertains to facial injectables.
The cadaver workshop will begin with an interactive pre-dissection lecture featuring expert guided markings on mannequin heads.Participants will also receive a cadaver workbook to fully guide them through the workshop, serving as an excellent post workshop review.
Absorbable PDO Threads Training Workshop *Advanced Practitioners Only
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop
Faculty: Corinn Singletary, PA-C; Shanna Concepcion, RN, CANS
This advanced workshop features training on Absorbable PDO (Polydiaxanone) threads: An innovative, minimally invasive & effective technique to achieve safe in-office tightening and repositioning of the skin. PDO threads are placed in the superficial tissues to lift and tighten sagging skin tissue.
Absorbable PDO Threads Training Workshop *Advanced Practitioners Only
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop
Faculty: Corinn Singletary, PA-C; Shanna Concepcion, RN, CANS
This advanced workshop features training on Absorbable PDO (Polydiaxanone) threads: An innovative, minimally invasive & effective technique to achieve safe in-office tightening and repositioning of the skin. PDO threads are placed in the superficial tissues to lift and tighten sagging skin tissue. 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.
In addition to being ideal for lifting the skin, threads combat aging in another way: by provoking the body’s “healing response” and causing the body to direct large surges of collagen to treated areas. Each participant will have the opportunity to participate in treatment and observe various cases for maximum learning during the 4-hour workshop.
New! Developing 100% Natural Biological Fillers
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop
Faculty: Dr. Richard Miron & Faculty
Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) has been widely utilized in medicine and facial esthetics owing to its ability to favor wound healing and tissue regeneration. While many have attempted to use PRF as a facial filler, many remain disappointed regarding its rather quick resorption properties (2-3 weeks). From the lead Editor of Quintessence’s number 1 selling Textbook titled: “Understanding Platelet Rich Fibrin” and “PRF in Facial Esthetics”, Dr. Richard Miron discusses a variety of methods to improve PRF in routine daily practice. One main discovery has been the ability to extend the resorption properties of PRF from 1-2 week biomaterial to one that lasts 4-6 months utilizing a simple heating technology (Bio-Heat Technology). Within 10 minutes, liquid-PRF can be transformed towards a slowly degrading fibrin mesh and utilized similarly to chemical fillers such as Juvéderm and Restylane.
New! Developing 100% Natural Biological Fillers
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop
Faculty: Dr. Richard Miron & Faculty
Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) has been widely utilized in medicine and facial esthetics owing to its ability to favor wound healing and tissue regeneration. While many have attempted to use PRF as a facial filler, many remain disappointed regarding its rather quick resorption properties (2-3 weeks). From the lead Editor of Quintessence’s number 1 selling Textbook titled: “Understanding Platelet Rich Fibrin” and “PRF in Facial Esthetics”, Dr. Richard Miron discusses a variety of methods to improve PRF in routine daily practice. One main discovery has been the ability to extend the resorption properties of PRF from 1-2 week biomaterial to one that lasts 4-6 months utilizing a simple heating technology (Bio-Heat Technology). Within 10 minutes, liquid-PRF can be transformed towards a slowly degrading fibrin mesh and utilized similarly to chemical fillers such as Juvéderm and Restylane.
Objectives
– Learn how to transform liquid-PRF from a 2 week resorption biomaterial to one that lasts 4 months
– Learn new advancements in this technology from the lead developer of the technology
– Provide updates in recent clinical application in PRF therapy and its profound combination with laser therapy as all natural regenerative solutions with high profit margins
Dr. Richard Miron is currently lead educator and researcher at Advanced PRF Education and an Adjunct Visiting Faculty in the department of Periodontology in Bern, Switzerland where he completed his PhD studies since 2009. He has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles and lectures internationally on many topics relating to growth factors, and biomaterials. For the past 5 years, Dr. Miron has been recognized by Dentistry Today as being one of the top 100 CE providers in the country and the youngest to ever make the list. He is also the top ranked researcher on Platelet-Rich Fibrin therapy as per Expertscape independent review. He has written 8 textbooks widely distributed in regenerative dentistry including his best-sellers in 2020 titled: “PRF in Facial Esthetics” and “Understanding Platelet Rich Fibrin” in 2021.
Advanced Lip Rejuvenation Workshop
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop
Faculty: Ana Cristina Trisan, PA-C; Barbara Brandt, APRN, National Injectables Trainer; Amy Faircloth, RN, BSN
This workshop teaches attendees the art and skill of various advanced injection techniques to provide patients with the most optimal results for Lip Rejuvenation. Participants will learn how to use different modalities and techniques to achieve the most comprehensive smile makeovers. Attendees will be able to better assess the appropriate size lips for patients’ facial anatomy, giving them natural looking, well-proportioned lips and surrounding perioral areas.
Advanced Lip Rejuvenation Workshop
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop
Faculty: Ana Cristina Trisan, PA; Barbara Brandt, APRN, National Injectables Trainer; Amy Faircloth, RN, BSN
This workshop teaches attendees the art and skill of various advanced injection techniques to provide patients with the most optimal results for Lip Rejuvenation. Participants will learn how to use different modalities and techniques to achieve the most comprehensive smile makeovers. Attendees will be able to better assess the appropriate size lips for patients’ facial anatomy, giving them natural looking, well-proportioned lips and surrounding perioral areas.
NEW! MedSpa Mastery featuring Live Hyperdilute Radiesse to the Buttock, breakthrough fat removal treatment, and Best-in-class facial lifting treatment
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop
Faculty: Dr. Chad Deal, MD, FACS
He went from zero to 1.1 Million Instagram followers, zero to 400K TikTok followers, and from 1 to 7 medspas in two years. Join the Medspa Master himself, triple Board certified Dr. Chad Deal, MD as as he shares the strategies and tactics behind his success and how you can use the same methods to boost your own business. Dr Deal will discuss how you can utilize new technology to grow social profiles and to attract new patients and help you build your aesthetics practice. In addition to sharing his business pearls, Dr. Deal will also showcase live demos on sculpting the buttock with Hyperdiluted Radiesse, a breakthrough fat removal treatment and a best in class facial lifting treatment.
New! Patient Acquisition & Business Strategy
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop
Presented by Expert Industry Consultants: Pete Johnson & Megan Smith
Set your practice up for success in 2023 with this interactive, hands-on business workshop. Join Pete Johnson from Lasso MD and learn the key things needed to grow your aesthetic treatments and overall practice offerings. Participants will review the latest in Video & Digital Marketing, and learn how to measure the success of their marketing campaigns to ensure their marketing capital is being deployed effectively.
New! Patient Acquisition & Business Strategy Workshop
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Afternoon Workshop
Presented by Expert Industry Consultants: Pete Johnson & Jen Handler
Set your practice up for success in 2023 with this interactive, hands-on business workshop. Join Pete Johnson from Lasso MD and learn the key things needed to grow your aesthetic treatments and overall practice offerings. Participants will review the latest in Video & Digital Marketing, and learn how to measure the success of their marketing campaigns to ensure their marketing capital is being deployed effectively.
Topics Covered- “Market Smarter, Not Harder”
- Marketing trends in 2023 & how to make them work for your practice
- Which marketing platforms really matter and why
- How to streamline content to reduce time and increase engagement
- What types of Video Content to produce and where it should live
- Which analytics matter and how to read them
- Learn how to treat patient acquisition like a Fortune 500 Company
- Growing your Revenue through Strategic Patient Base Conversion
- Understanding the different “patient types” to customize approach and maximize profits
Workshop Attendees Receive:
- 1st month for $1 on any Lasso MD marketing plan or a free iMac with purchase of Captivate or Influence marketing plans.
Join Us At
The Ritz Carlton
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of the IAFA 2022 Symposium must be made in writing and sent by US mail (address below) to be received at the IAFA meeting management office no later than October 1, 2022. Workshop cancellations will incur a $350 cancellation processing fee. No other refunds or future credit will be available after 10/01/2022. Cancellation by phone or email will not be accepted. The Cadaver Dissection workshop scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 2022, is a non-refundable registration fee.
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