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Welcome to the IAFA 2024 Aesthetic Symposium!

The International Academy of Facial Aesthetics will hold its 12th annual aesthetic symposium on November 8-9 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.

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Keynote Speaker

Breakfast Session with Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera, DO, FAOCS

Join Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera for a dynamic lecture and live demonstration on preserving facial bone architecture using a 7-point PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) technique that targets aging across all tissue layers to slow skeletal changes. He will discuss the use of hyperdiluted HA (hyaluronic acid) to alleviate forehead volume loss and the ideal application of PLLA and HA to optimize aesthetic outcomes throughout each decade of aging.

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Friday, November 8 | Lectures & On-Stage Demos

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Sign-in, Breakfast, Meet & Greet, Time with Exhibitors

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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Avoiding and Managing Complications

Presenters: Dr. Terry Alford, DMD & Barbara Brandt, APRN

+LIVE DEMO: Ultrasound HA reversal by expert Rachel Polazzi, CRNA

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9:45 AM – 10:25 AM

Jet-Velocity Rejuvenation for the Face, Neck, Chest, and Butt: An Alternative to Energy

+LIVE DEMO

Presenter: Dr. Eric Carniol, MD, MBA

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10:25 AM – 10:50 AM

A Comprehensive Approach to Lower Face Rejuvenation

Presenter: Dr. Laurence Rifkin, DDS

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10:50 AM – 11:15 AM

Novel Uses of Botulinum Toxin

Presenter: Corinn Singletary, PA-C

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11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

The Evolution of Combination Therapies

+LIVE DEMO

Presenter: Dr. Stacey Chimento, MD

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break & Awards

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1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

Rejuvenation of The Upper Third Using Cannulas

+LIVE DEMO

Presenters: Dr. Gal Aharanov, MD & Amy Faircloth RN 

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2:15 PM – 2:40 PM

Advancements in Radiofrequency -
Layering Fractional Resurfacing and RFMN for Optimal Results

Presenter: Dr. Azza Halim, MD 

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2:40 PM – 3:30 PM

Reverse Vector PDO Threads & PRF Gel Combination Treatment

+LIVE DEMO

Presenters: Shanna Concepcion, RN & Jill Campbell, NP

PDO Complications

Virtual Presentation by Dr. Kian Karimi, MD, FACS

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Afternoon Break

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4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Exosomes, RF Micro-Needling and PDO Technology: Trifecta Approach to Rejuvenation

+LIVE DEMO

Presenter: Dr. Ti Jo “TJ” Tsay, M.D.

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4:50 PM – 5:20 PM

Optimize cases & Increase Patient Retention with Proven Global Assessment Strategies

Panel Presenters: Shanna Concepcion, RN; Amy Faircloth RN; Jill Campbell, NP; Corinn Singletary, PA-C 
& Yara Atalla, RPN

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5:20 PM – 5:40 PM

Crisis-Proof Your Practice With The Power of EQ

Presenter: Megan Smith, CosMedic Solutions 

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5:40 PM – 6:00 PM

Digital Facelift: How AI is Reshaping Aesthetics SEO on Google

Presenter: Michael Antosy, MyAdvice

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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Bites & Mingle

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7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Cocktail Social (Leather and Lace theme)

Open Bar & Live Entertainment

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Saturday, November 9 | Hands-on Workshops

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Sign-in, Breakfast & Lecture, Time with Exhibitors

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Keynote Speaker

Breakfast Session with Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera DO, FAOCS

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

7 point PLLA Technique to Maintain Architecture of Facial Bones 

Frontoplasty with HA to Alleviate Volume Loss of Forehead  

 

Lecture & Live Demonstration 

 

Keynote Presenter: Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera, DO, FAOCS

Morning Workshops

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NEW! Cadaver Dissection for Facial Injectables + Ultrasound

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Workshop

Faculty: Dr. Terry Alford; Dr. Ricardo Perez; Dr. Mike Golsen & Dr. Shawn Cabbell

Ultrasound Faculty: Rachel Polazzi CRNA; Candice Dery; Alfredo Ferreyra

Anatomical knowledge is fundamental to becoming a highly skilled, safe injector. This 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 IAFA Aesthetic Symposium, will give participants a high-level understanding of the essential anatomy of the face as it pertains to facial injectables.

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NEW! Multi-Level Neurotoxins

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Workshop

Faculty: Dr. Laurence Rifkin & Corinn Singletary, PA-C

This hands-on workshop is dedicated entirely to the various uses of Neurotoxins, focusing not only on popular facial areas but also delving into the lower ⅔ of the face and emerging uses.  Whether you are a beginner or seasoned injector, this workshop can be customized clinically to enhance your current experience with neuromodulators, such as Dysport, Botox, Xeomin and Jeauveu. Inexperienced practitioners will gain clinical experience with highly sought-out upper face areas while experienced injectable practitioners will be able to further enrich their existing knowledge with novel uses and techniques.

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Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Sculptra) For Beginners

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Workshop

Faculty: Barbara Brandt, APRN, National Injectables Trainer & Melissa Davila, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Poly-L-Lactic (PLLA) is in high-demand and once again a “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. Collagen is a fibrous protein in the deep dermis that gives skin structure and supports the functions of elastin and Hyaluronic acid (HA), which helps maintain the skin’s shape while keeping it smooth and hydrated. Expand your injectable skills and learn how this unique product can take your aesthetic results and practice to the next level.

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Regenerative Aesthetics: Exosomes, PRF & PRF Bio-Fillers

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Workshop

Faculty: Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera, DO, FAOCS; Dr. T.J. Tsay, MD; Shanna Concepcion, RN, CANS & Amy Faircloth, RN, BSN

Featuring 2 workshop bonuses: MNRF + MicronJet™ by NanoPass! 

Regenerative medicine is rapidly becoming a must-have in any cutting-edge aesthetics practice, and this hands-on workshop is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve. Learn how to offer your patients revolutionary regenerative treatments with PRF, PRF gel stimulators, and exosome delivery through advanced cannula injections and Micro-needling technology. These popular treatments harness the power of the body’s own systems to recapture a youthful structure. You’ll discover how to effectively treat scars, dark spots, saggy skin, wrinkles, hair loss, and improve overall skin texture and tone with natural rejuvenation methods. This workshop is designed to cater to all skill levels – Whether a beginner or an advanced injector, benefit from learning and mastering PRF injection techniques on various areas, such as the midface, or refining your expertise in using PRF gel with the cannula technique for tear trough rejuvenation.

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Microcannulas for Dermal Filler Injections*

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Workshop

Faculty: Jill Campbell, MSN, FNP-C, CANS & Dr. Kamica O’ Gilvie, DNP, National Injectables Trainer

Microcannulas 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. 

Lunch Break

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Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Afternoon Workshops

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Combination Therapy: Full Facial Sculpting Featuring Needle-less HA Filler

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Workshop

Faculty: Corinn Singletary, PA-C; Amy Faircloth, RN, BSN; Dr. Kamica O’ Gilvie, DNP

Delivering optimal aesthetic results requires the understanding of ‘facial rebalancing”. During this hands-on workshop, participants will evaluate ideal facial proportions and learn how to best combine various treatment modalities to deliver the most harmonious results.

From enhancing angles for a more defined look, to improving the appearance of volume deficits and rebalancing the side profile, participants will be exposed to various treatments, including full facial fillers to lift and restore balance and various energy device treatments such as RF, IPL and Lasers.

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NEW! Lip Rejuvenation with Fillers, Neurotoxins + Threads

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Workshop

Faculty: Barbara Brandt, APRN; Yara Atalla, RPN; Dr. Shawn Cabbell, National Injectables Trainers

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 techniques and modalities including HA fillers, neurotoxins and PDO smooth threads 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.

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TMD & Myofascial Pain (Interactive)

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Workshop

Faculty: Dr. Mike Golsen DMD, Dr. Ricardo Perez DDS & Dr. Terry Alford DMD
 

Bonus: Includes Anatomy Evaluation on a Cadaver Head

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. At the start of the workshop, participants will learn about the relevant anatomy, including demonstration of underlying musculature and bones on a pre-dissected cadaver head. As a workshop bonus, participants will also learn about Photobiomodulation and how it can be used to manage TMD and trigger points.

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Absorbable PDO Threads

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Workshop

Faculty: Dr. T.J. Tsay, MD; Jill Campbell, MSN, FNP-C, CANS; 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.

*Advanced Practitioners Only

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NEW! Scale and Grow Your Practice: Navigate the Business Side of Aesthetics

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Workshop

Presented by Expert Industry Consultants:  Megan Smith, CosMedic Consulting COO & Michael Antosy, MyAdvice Director of Practice Growth Consulting

  • Session 1: CosMedic’s Megan Smith will be sharing proven, key blueprint strategies to position your practice with a significant competitive advantage to maximize practice revenues.
  • Session 2: An impactful session, led by MyAdvice’s Michael Antosy. This transformative session will cover SEO management, social media mastery, website design and more.

Cancellation / Rescheduling Policy

Rescheduling / Cancellation of the IAFA 2024 Symposium must be made in writing to info@iafa.co no later than September 30, 2024.  A $399 cancellation fee will be processed.  Attendees can reschedule to the 2025 Symposium (Nov 7-8 ’25) until September 30, 2024. Attendees can reschedule the Symposium one time. Starting October 1, 2024, no refunds or future credit will be available. Participation will be moved to “virtual” attendance.  Cancellation by phone will not be accepted. The Cadaver Dissection workshop scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2024, is a non-refundable registration fee.

17501 Biscayne Blvd
6th Floor
North Miami Beach, FL 33163

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