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Dear Members & Prospective Members:
Welcome to the International Academy of Facial Aesthetics (IAFA), a premier multi-specialty academy dedicated to advancing excellence in non-surgical aesthetics through education, collaboration, and innovation.
IAFA unites professionals from diverse healthcare backgrounds — including dermatology, plastic surgery, dentistry, medicine, nursing, oral and maxillofacial surgery, aesthetics, wellness, and allied specialties — to elevate patient care and advance the future of aesthetics. By bringing together each specialty’s unique expertise, artistry, and clinical perspective, we create a collaborative environment focused on achieving the highest standards in aesthetic education and patient outcomes.
Our Faculty and Board members are recognized leaders, educators, and innovators in the aesthetics industry who remain at the forefront of advanced techniques, regenerative aesthetics, patient safety, and emerging technologies.
We are honored to have you as part of this growing academy and thank you for your commitment to excellence in non-surgical aesthetics.
Warm regards,
Ana Natalie Delgado
Executive Director & Founder, IAFA
Dr. Bertha Baum, MD
Dr. Bertha Baum is a Florida based board certified dermatologist & cosmetic surgeon, considered a skin care expert who provides her patients with the most current and advanced treatments for all conditions which affect the skin, hair, and nails. Throughout her career, Dr. Baum has built a reputation as a top cosmetic dermatologist by providing leading-edge treatments, dedicated and personalized patient care, and excellent aesthetic results. Dr. Baum is often asked to share her expertise to the English and Spanish-speaking media about the latest advancements in skin care technologies. She has the scientific and medical training to diagnose and treat all skin conditions and to perform advanced therapies to beautify the skin. She has collaborated in several publications, in world re-known dermatological journals and books with her research. Dr. Baum remains committed to the highest standards of patient care and is actively involved in several professional organizations. She is a member of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Over the past years she has provided a range of advanced cosmetic dermatology treatments, including fillers, neurotoxins, and laser technologies. Dr. Baum is proud to treat patients of all ages and skin types, and has experience in cosmetic, general, surgical and pediatric dermatology. Her vast experience allows her to provide high-quality treatment to all of her dermatology patients.Dr. Baum is a proud alumna of the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience Summa Cum Laude, attending advanced courses in Harvard University before receiving her medical degree from the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Upon graduation, Dr. Baum completed an internship in Westchester Hospital, as well as a residency in dermatology at the NSU COM Larkin Community Hospital, where she was chief resident during her last year. She is married with 3 children, and enjoys spending time with her family.
Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera, DO, FAOCS
Dr. Kian Karimi, MD, FACS
Dr. Kian Karimi is a highly skilled cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgeon, and is double board certified in facial plastic surgery and in head and neck surgery. His goal is to enhance that inherent beauty in a most harmonious way, whether it be through surgical or non-surgical means. Ultimately, Dr. Karimi believes that the outcome of any consultation, surgical, or non-surgical procedure should be to enhance his patients’ physical and emotional quality of life. He spends adequate time advising his patients of their options in order to create an individualized plan. Integrity and compassion are the center of Dr. Karimi’s practice. “I look forward to spending time with my patients to assess, discuss, and achieve their goals whether they be aesthetic, functional, or a combination of the two.”
Dr. Kian has been the national medical director for CosmoFrance since 2012 and has personally trained over 1,000 doctors in the latest techniques in facial aesthetics.He is actively involved in research in facial plastic surgery and has particular interest in rhinoplasty, minimally invasive facial rejuvenation, and ethics. Since Dr. Karimi decided to make Los Angeles his home, he has not only become a familiar face teaching and speaking at a broad variety of aesthetic medical meetings around the world. Dr. Karimi has also appeared on award winning TV shows such as EXTRA and the CBS TV show ‘The Doctors’, among many other media outlets. Dr. Karimi has quickly become a media favorite and has become part of the exclusive and secretive world of Hollywood.
Dr. George Baxter-Holder, DNP, MBA, APRN, CANS
Dr. George Baxter-Holder has first-hand knowledge of how beauty-obsessed today’s Hollywood actors are. As a child actor in Hollywood, he played the role of a genetically perfect boy on Star Trek: The Next Generation, where his “bad boy” character caused everyone around him to age prematurely. In real life, however, George has dedicated his career to helping patients age beautifully and confidently.
Trained as a board-certified aesthetic nurse practitioner at the University of Washington and holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Duke University, Dr. George combines advanced clinical expertise with a passion for aesthetic medicine and provider education. He also earned an MBA from LSU Shreveport, bringing both business and leadership insight to his role in the industry.
Dr. George currently serves as the VP of Talent Development at SkinSpirit Medical Spa in Austin, Texas, where he helps patients reverse the signs of aging while mentoring and developing aesthetic providers nationwide. In addition, he is recognized as one of the most utilized trainers with Galderma Aesthetics.
And while he may no longer be “genetically perfect,” he is certainly committed to helping others age exceptionally well.
Shanna Concepcion, RN, CANS, National Injectables Trainer
Shanna Concepcion, RN, CANS, received her nursing degree in Indiana and has been a Registered Nurse for over 21 years. She has experience in women’s health prior to transitioning to aesthetic nursing. She has been an aesthetic nurse for over 11 years and has extensive training and experience in performing state of the art laser treatments for face and body, Botox and dermal filler injections, body contouring, skin tightening, photo facials, and has a vast knowledge of medical grade products.
She is also trained in providing informative consultations to clients seeking customized treatments. She is dedicated to helping clients achieve their aesthetic goals with safety in mind. She has been an AMI trainer for Allergan for over 8 years and has trained some of the top Dermatologists, Plastics Surgeons, and Health Care providers all over the United States and Canada. She is one of the first nurses to train on PDO sutures for soft tissue re-approximation, and PRF in the United States and Canada.
Dr. Lanna Cheuck, DO, FACS
Dr. Lanna Cheuck, DO, FACS, is an Ivy League-trained, board-certified urologic surgeon, nationally recognized aesthetic educator, and global keynote speaker known for her expertise in regenerative medicine, facial aesthetics, and K-beauty innovation. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), she completed her surgical training at Brown University and has become a highly sought-after speaker and trainer within the aesthetics industry.
Dr. Cheuck is the CEO and Medical Director of LC Medical & Surgical PLLC, a multi-location aesthetic and surgical practice based in Manhattan specializing in injectables, facial rejuvenation, regenerative medicine, and cosmetic procedures. She is also the founder of FACE Training Center LLC and co-founder of FACE Med Store, The Aesthetic Nexus, and the Future of Aesthetics Global Summit, an international educational platform featuring aesthetic leaders from around the world.
As a national GAIN trainer and faculty educator for Galderma Aesthetics, Dr. Cheuck regularly trains injectors and medical aesthetic providers across the United States on advanced injectable techniques, combination therapies, facial balancing, and regenerative aesthetics. She also serves as an Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Facial Anatomy and is widely recognized for her expertise in non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Cheuck frequently travels to Korea to study emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of facial rejuvenation and regenerative medicine, helping bridge global aesthetic philosophies with modern U.S. practice. Her work and leadership have been featured in Forbes as a Top Woman in Leadership, as well as in publications including NewBeauty, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, and Global Woman Magazine.
Dr. Gal Aharonov, MD
Dr. Gal Aharonov is a Facial Plastic Surgeon who is Double Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as by the American Board of Head and Neck Surgery and Otolaryngology.
Los Angeles is Dr. Gal Aharonov’s home town. He attended UCLA before going to The Chicago Medical School. From there he returned to Los Angeles to train in general surgery at UCLA, and then moving to Richmond, Virginia to continue his training in Head and Neck Surgery, as well as in Facial Plastic Surgery at the Medical College of Virginia. He then performed a highly competitive accredited fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, one of only about 30 such fellowship positions in the world.
Once he started his practice, he realized the need for change and advances in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery. He pioneered multiple procedures intended to provide results that were by far superior to anything else available at the time. He continues to create novel procedures and techniques intended to provide natural, aesthetically superior results. He believes results should always look natural and balanced, and strives for such changes in all his patients. Privately, he lives a modest, simple life. He believes in dissociation from materialism, feeling that happiness should not be driven by material wealth, but by gratitude and humility. He believes that success should be measured by the amount of positivity and good one does, not by accumulated assets. This is what drives him personally and with his profession.
Amy Faircloth, RN, BSN, National Injectables Trainer
Amy Faircloth has been a nurse for over 26 years. Starting her career with Medsurg, ENT, Pediatrics, and OR for over 18 years. Started working out of then husband’s oral surgery office, initiated Botox for therapeutic treatments for his oral surgery patients. Eventually saw the need for the aesthetic side and started her own business and became founder of two clinics ;
Aesthetic Essentials of Augusta and Atlanta. She developed a Beauty and Wellness boutique clinic. That then led to collaborating with local physicians in her city and “The Essentials Center was born ; a multi specialty clinic that addresses any concerns a woman has from head to toe with a plastic surgeon, Uro-Gyn, IV clinic and weight loss. Now a woman can come and be treated for every concern under one roof and simplify her treatments.
Amy has been an ALLERGAN trainer and consultant for over 7 years, one of 12 nationally recognized Juvederm Lip Experts, Real Self’s most loved Injector, Top 100 injectors in the Country, her office was voted Top 3 places to have aesthetic procedures, serves on multiple advisory boards, Trains for AIAM, and serves as faculty for Dentaspa/IAFA, and other training companies.
When she isn’t traveling for work, she enjoys time with her 2 boys, Austin 23 and Will 21; as well as her therapy dog Luna. Yoga, being outside by any body of water, music or rescuing animals is her favorite past time!
Creating beauty and educating at the same time is her passion!
Dr. Laurence Rifkin, DMD
Highlighting Dr. Rifkin’s role as a luminary in the field of aesthetic medicine is the fact that he is among the few dentists who—being recognized as an aesthetic leader even beyond the field of dentistry—can claim the honor of being selected for membership to the prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
Combining cosmetic surgery principles with dentistry is a rare passion. Doing it exceedingly well for the better part of 40 years is a legacy. As a renowned international lecturer, Dr. Rifkin addresses dental and cosmetic surgery academies all over the world.
Jill Campbell, MSN, FNP-C, CANS
Jill Campbell is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and national trainer, including Galderma and Allergan. She received her Master’s degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, graduating with a 4.0 GPA and was awarded as “The Outstanding Nurse Practitioner.” She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. In addition, Jill is board certified as an aesthetic nurse specialist with more than 20 years of experience. Jill is a trainer/educator for Allergan Medical Institute and co-creator of FAB – Foundational Aesthetics and Beyond. She understands the importance of sharing information and staying current in a rapidly changing field. Jill is the co-founder of Foundational Aesthetics & Beyond (FAB) and is licensed in Florida, Texas and Arizona.
Jill is passionate about her work. She is known for her attention to detail, fun bedside manner, artistic eye, and practical teaching methods.
Jill prioritizes patient communication as she explains the natural aging process and how addressing the entire face keeps one looking natural, balanced and refreshed. She loves to share her passion and knowledge with patients and other providers and is often told “no one has ever explained this to me before.”
Jill’s comprehensive approach to treatment includes all of the currently FDA approved injectables on the US market. She is also an expert with cannula technique and uses various lasers, radio-frequency treatments, PRP, PRF, EZ Gel, PDO threads, peels and microneedling/micro-
Dr. Joel Terry Alford, Clinical Instructor and National Speaker
Dr. Alford brings more than 20 years of non-surgical aesthetics experience to the IAFA. Over his last 21 years in the aesthetics industry, he has worked with leading companies such as Viora and Fotana to help develop various facial rejuvenation protocols and techniques. A believer in combination therapy, he offers his patients an array of services including microneedling, PRP, and Meso gun technologies with HA, PRP and nutritional supplements. A true expert in facial anatomy, Dr. Alford has led cadaver workshops for facial injectables for several years for the International Academy of Facial Aesthetics and LA-MCA. He developed a comprehensive 60-page anatomy manual to teach complex facial anatomy related to injectables, Botulinum Toxins, PDO threads and Energy Based devices ND:YAG and ER:YAG. A highly sought out speaker and trainer, Dr.Alford has taught among the most respected leaders of the aesthetic industry and for the most prestigious academies nationwide.
Dr. Alford is devoted and passionate about teaching. He is currently a visiting clinical instructor at the University of Alabama and LECOM School of Dentistry in Bradenton, Florida in Laser Technology. Additionally he teaches uses of lasers, facial anatomy, facial rejuvenation and PRP procedures for the International Association of Facial Aesthetics. Dr. Alford also teaches cosmetic reconstruction utilizing the most current technology in Zirconia and E-max based crowns and bridges, and CAD SIM /CAD CAM prosthesis, Veneers and Implant supported crowns to visiting dentists on a one on one basis.
Dr. Alford graduated with degrees in Math, Physics and Aerodynamics. While living in Southern California He enrolled in Cal Tech and obtained additional degrees in Chemistry and Biology. In 1974, he attended the University of Alabama School of Dentistry Graduating with Honors. Completed a Mini Residency in Anesthesia at the University of Alabama Medical School, Department of Anesthesia. He has received Masters certification in Dental laser therapy and teaches Dental application of Lasers at LECOM Dental School in Bradenton Florida. In January 2016 received Mastery Level Two in DTR Therapy and Treatment of Oro-Facial and TMD pain from Dr. Robert Kerstein and the Center for Neural Occlusion.
Dr. Alford is a member of the American Dental Society, Manatee County Dental Society, West Dental Society, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Computer Dentistry, International Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. the World Clinical Laser Institute, International Academy of Facial Esthetics, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology, The American Academy of Facial Esthetics and The Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Dental Society. From January 2011 to January 2016 Dr. Alford has been awarded the honor of “America’s Top Dentist” for 6 years running in the field of Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry by the Consumers Research Council of America.
Barbara Brandt, APRN, B-C, Internationally Certified Injectables Trainer
Barbara Brandt is an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and a well-known Aesthetic Procedures Injector and Trainer. A graduate of Master of Science in Nursing from Barry University in May 2013, she obtained her masters degree while working as a certified trauma and burn intensive care unit nurse at the world-renowned Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Center. Beginning her medical career as a Registered Dental Hygienist, it was there that she attained extensive experience in facial anatomy and soft tissue management. However, with her strong passion for aesthetics and art, Barbara made the decision to change her profession with the ultimate goal of pursuing a career as an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner.
Her extensive medical, fitness and artistic backgrounds have helped her develop a keen eye to enhance natural beauty and correct trends of the aging process. With vast training and mentorship from some of the best experts both Internationally and in the U.S. such as Zack Ally MD., Dr. Silik, Shino Bay MD, and Mariano Busso MD. Barbara holds advanced certifications in neuromodulators (Botox), (Dysport), (Xeomin) fillers, (Juvederm), (Restylane), (Radiesse), (Belotero) Collagen Stimulators (Sculptra), (Ultherapy), (PRP, PRF) applications, (Silhouette Instalift), (PDO threads), laser devices and Sclerotherapy.
Barbara currently serves as the Renovatio PDO National Trainer, DentaSpa Seminars PDO threads and injectables trainer, and Rohrer Aesthetics National Trainer. She is also faculty for the International Academy of Facial Aesthetics. She has previously worked as an independent trainer for leading companies such as Suneva and Merz Aesthetics where she was a former medical affair consultant, clinical educator, and trainer. Barbara is a member of The Nurse Practitioner Council of Miami-Dade and The International Academy of Facial Aesthetics. She is well known for patient advocacy and transparency in treatment planning and delivery and believes in the power of aesthetic treatments aimed at the quality of results that she is able to deliver, ensuring her patients feel beautiful, youthful and confident.
Throughout Megan’s time with Allergan, she has managed high-performing teams in injectables, topicals, and devices. She has also won several awards, Among them ‘Global Trainer of the Year.’ She also received several leadership training certifications, which led to Megan’s extensive work with Key opinion leaders and VPs, CEOs, and upper management within the medical aesthetic space. Her expertise and passion have allowed her to be the secret weapon behind some of the country’s most profitable practices.
She has become a lead consultant in the aesthetic community and a motivational speaker. Megan provides hands-on training for overall practice management and growth, patient and staff retention, and leadership skills.
Dr. Stacy Chimento, MD
Corinn Singletary, PA-C, International Injectable Trainer
Corinn Singletary, PA-C, is an internationally certified Injectable trainer who has successfully trained hundreds of practitioners on mainstream and advanced techniques for Botox® and dermal fillers. She works at an internationally recognized facial plastic surgery office where her focus is liquid facelifts and advanced facial contouring. As one of DentaSpa and CosMedic’s leading trainers, she has helped many dental and medical practitioners seamlessly integrate Botox and dermal fillers into their practices.
She has been in the aesthetic industry for 10 years, starting with lasers and shortly after mastering the art of injectables. For the last few years, Corinn has also served as a national injectable trainer for Medicis, one of the leading medical aesthetic companies in the world. She is an educator and trainer to practitioners in various specialties, educating in both beginning and advanced Botox and Dermal Filler techniques.
She received her medical degrees from Barry University in Miami. She is an expert injector and is known for her attention to detail and meticulous nature. Her aesthetics artistry comes from both experience and an innate sense of observation and symmetry. She has a gift for determining the best treatments needed to help clientele achieve their desired outcome. Patients praise her for her gentle touch, which is an extension of her compassion and empathy.
She entered the cosmetic industry in 2005 working with lasers, and made the natural transition to full-time facial aesthetics and injectables in 2008. Corinn understands that Botox and filler treatments are a combination of skill, art and science. She is an expert injector and a national trainer of Botulinum toxin A and Dermal fillers for physicians, physician extenders and dental practitioners. Corinn also operates a med spa in Tampa, Florida. She is known as a perfectionist for her attention to detail and meticulous nature.
Dr. Dar Radfar, DDS, DASBA (“Dr. Rad”)
Dr. Dar Radfar, internationally known as “Dr. Rad,” is a highly sought-after speaker, educator, and clinician with more than 23 years of experience in dentistry, sleep medicine, wellness, and practice growth. He has delivered more than 300 speaking engagements and educated thousands of healthcare professionals across dental, aesthetic, and wellness industries.
A Diplomate of the American Sleep & Breathing Academy (DASBA), Dr. Rad is recognized for his expertise in sleep apnea, snoring therapy, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), AI, and marketing. He has treated more than 2,000 sleep patients and is a leading educator for Erchonia Lasers, training clinicians on integrating non-thermal cold laser therapy to reduce pain, inflammation, and improve treatment outcomes in dentistry and TMD management.
Known for combining clinical excellence with practical business strategies, Dr. Rad teaches providers how to integrate advanced treatment protocols, medical billing systems, AI, and marketing strategies to elevate patient outcomes and practice growth.
An award-winning speaker and influencer, Dr. Rad is the recipient of the “Dentistry’s Got Talent” TED Talk Award and the Facebook Influencer Award. He has been featured on more than 30 podcasts and is widely recognized for delivering engaging, high-energy presentations focused on innovation and practice transformation.
Shawn Cabbell, DDS
Dr. Shawn Cabbell, national injectables trainer, brings DentaSpa Seminars a fresh perspective to the arena of cosmetic and facial esthetics. He has owned and operated five dental practices, one of which is a full service dental spa. He currently practices full time between offices in Indianapolis, IN and the US Virgin Islands. Dr. Cabbell brings valuable first hand knowledge and experience which helps new injectors gain confidence, strengthen technique, treatment plan and incorporate facial esthetic treatment into their existing practice.
Dr. Cabbell graduated with honors from Howard University with an undergraduate business degree in Marketing. He completed his professional degree at the University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. Following dental school he continued training through an Advanced Education for General Dentistry program at the VCU Medical College of Virginia. Dr Cabbell is a member and consultant for the International Academy of Facial Aesthetics.
Dr. Cabbell embraces digital technology as a powerful tool helpful in facilitating dental treatment and visualizing esthetic options. His practice uses innovative methods of digital scanning, image morphology and picture enhancements to help patients visualize and understand how neurotransmitters and dermal fillers can enhance their appearance. He enjoys sharing these innovative ideas and methods with practitioners eager to learn more about the future.
Melissa Danin, FNP-BC
Melissa Danin, FNP-BC, is a bilingual, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong clinical background in plastic surgery and advanced medical aesthetics. Certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), she brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to injectables education and clinical practice.
Melissa began her nursing career in cardiology, where she developed a deep understanding of patient safety, anatomy, and complex medical decision-making. She later transitioned into plastic surgery, spending several years working closely alongside a renowned plastic surgeon in South Florida. This experience provided her with comprehensive exposure to both surgical and non-surgical facial aesthetics, advanced treatment planning, and postoperative care, forming the foundation of her holistic approach to facial rejuvenation.
Driven by a passion for aesthetics and lifelong learning, Melissa returned to school and earned her Master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University, becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. She further refined her expertise through extensive post-graduate training, advanced certifications, and multiple preceptorships in aesthetic medicine. Her clinical experience encompasses the full scope of cosmetic care, including neurotoxin injections, dermal filler enhancements, and comprehensive facial assessment.
Melissa is a strong advocate for prevention-based aesthetics, believing that subtle, well-planned treatments combined with consistent maintenance yield the most natural, long-lasting results. Her philosophy emphasizes facial balance, skin health, and patient education, allowing patients to age gracefully while maintaining their natural features.
As a trainer, Melissa is known for her calm, supportive teaching style and her ability to translate complex concepts into practical, real-world applications. She prioritizes safety, anatomical precision, and ethical practice, empowering providers to deliver confident, refined aesthetic outcomes.
Melissa’s blend of medical rigor, plastic surgery experience, and aesthetic artistry makes her a valued educator and mentor within the injectables community, dedicated to elevating injector skill, confidence, and standards of care.
Mica O’ Gilvie, DNP
Dr. Mica O’ Gilvie, DNP, is a highly skilled National Injectables Trainer with advanced education and extensive clinical experience in both acute and aesthetic care. She earned her Master’s degree in Nursing and her Doctorate as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, forming a strong foundation in medical excellence, patient safety, and advanced clinical decision-making.
Dr. O’ Gilvie specializes in cosmetic dermatology for all skin types, with a focused expertise in ethnic aesthetics. Her clinical philosophy—Planning + Execution equals a controlled outcome—guides every treatment she performs and teaches. She is known for her meticulous approach, emphasizing facial symmetry, precision, and safe, natural-looking results.
With a keen artistic eye and comprehensive medical knowledge, Dr. O’ Gilvie brings a balanced blend of science and artistry to aesthetics. She is recognized for her energetic, proactive, and enthusiastic teaching style, as well as her ability to translate complex techniques into practical, results-driven applications for practitioners.
Dr. O’ Gilvie was trained by and continues to work alongside some of the nation’s most highly respected plastic surgeons and dermatologists. This ongoing collaboration has further refined her expertise in advanced aesthetic procedures and strengthened her commitment to evidence-based, ethical aesthetic medicine.
In addition to her work in aesthetics, Dr. O’ Gilvie has an extensive background as a critical care nurse and an experienced Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioner. She has practiced in one of the country’s leading hospitals, where she developed a reputation for clinical excellence and exceptional patient-centered care.
Drawing on her diverse background and multidisciplinary skill set, Dr. O’ Gilvie takes an individualized approach to aesthetics, carefully tailoring each treatment plan to meet the unique needs and goals of every patient while delivering refined, harmonious results.
Dr. Suneel Chilukuri, MD
Dr. Suneel Chilukuri is an internationally recognized cosmetic dermatologic surgeon. He is known for creating innovative techniques to fully restore and enhance the face and body without surgery. Dr. Chilukuri fellowship-trained in advanced dermatologic surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery, and laser surgery at Yale College of Medicine. He studied dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine where he was recognized as the Resident Teacher of the Year and chosen to be Chief Resident. Prior to Baylor, he trained in general and plastic surgery at University of California Los Angeles. Dr. Chilukuri has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks in addition to publishing two books. As a sought after speaker at both international and national conferences regarding cosmetic surgery, he has taught at more than 200 aesthetic seminars. He has served as a volunteer clinical professor for cosmetic, surgical, and reconstructive surgery at renowned academic institutions including Yale University School of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baylor College of Medicine, and Albert Einstein Medical College. In addition to running a private practice in Houston, Dr. Chilukuri has taught over 10,000 plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and dermatologists advanced techniques in aesthetic surgery. He is a Key Opinion Leader for BENEV, Company Inc and a National trainer for companies including Allergan Cosmetics and others.
Dr. Young Cho, MD
Dr. Young Cho is a Board Certified plastic surgeon, as well as the Director of Integrated Aesthetics, located in Spring, TX. Dr. Cho is dedicated to providing patients with the latest in surgical and non-surgical options to help them along their aesthetic journey. He also keenly focuses on helping patients with lifestyle procedures that treat sexual wellness and urinary incontinence.
Dr. Cho’s passion for learning and teaching affords him many opportunities to educate the professional aesthetic and wellness community throughout the United States. He is a national trainer for Allergan (the manufacturers of Botox, Kybella and Juvederm family of injectable fillers), as well as Galderma (manufacturers of Dysport, Sculptra and the Restylane family of injectable fillers). Dr. Cho teaches suture suspension techniques using InstaLift by Thermi, and advance off-label injection techniques for face and body. He is also an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Cho founded Integrated Aesthetics Academy to help address the growing need for education available to aesthetics and wellness providers. He personally teaches all of the vampire procedures, including the O-Shot, Vampire Facial, Vampire Facelift, Vampire Breast Lift and the Priapus Shot. He offers individual coaching, small group teaching and larger group seminars to help those advance their own journey as aesthetic and lifestyle providers.
His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada; a PhD from Cambridge University in Cambridge, England; an MD from Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Ct.; and completed his plastic surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
Francine Young, RN, MEP-C
Dr. Ti Jo “TJ” Tsay, M.D.
Ti Jo “TJ” Tsay, M.D. is the Medical Director/Owner of Ageless M.D., Orange County, California’s premier state of the art aesthetic medicine destination helping thousands of patients look and feel their best at every age. Committed to offering the most advanced innovations in anti-aging, Dr. Tsay is widely recognized for delivering unparalleled results with the distinctive skill of a former E.R. physician. He is featured among California’s top medical professionals and a sought-after international speaker/trainer for many of the latest dermal laser technology methods, as known as trailblazer for elevating the field PDO Thread Lifting in the United States.
Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Tsay received a full academic Dean’s Scholarship from Emory University. There, he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Quantum Chemistry within four years, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He then attended the Medical College of Georgia on a full academic scholarship, completing his residency training in Compton, South Central Los Angeles. For 20 years, Dr. Tsay spent his time saving and changing lives las an Emergency Medicine physician which he is currently board certified in, while choosing to practice aesthetics and anti-aging medicine full time.
Dr. H. William Song, MD
Dr. H. William Song received his medical degree from Rutgers Medical School in Newark, New Jersey in 1992 after completing his undergraduate studies at Bucknell University in Lewisburg PA. He did his Internal Medicine residency at St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City and practiced family and geriatric medicine for 15 years before switching to aesthetic medicine. Dr. Song founded Omni Aesthetics in 2008, offering some of the most innovative and cutting edge treatments with lasers and radio frequency technologies as well as platelet rich plasma and autologous stem cell therapies. Dr. Song is a faculty instructor for the Advanced Aesthetics Education Group and regularly speaks at conferences and workshops around the world. Dr. Song is passionate about using technology and the regenerative potential of the human body to treat and reverse the effects of aging.
Dr. Eric Carniol, Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Ana Delgado, Founder, Executive Director
Ana Natalie Delgado is an entrepreneur, educator, and national speaker who, since 2006, has organized and executed countless aesthetic clinical programs and conferences worldwide. In 2011, she founded the International Academy of Facial Aesthetics (IAFA) to bring together world-class clinicians and the best resources under one roof for multi-specialty aesthetic providers. Ana also founded DentaSpa Seminars in 2010, which today stands as a leading national CE provider for facial injectables in dentistry. Today her entrepreneurial efforts have helped thousands of providers worldwide implement various beneficial and lucrative aesthetic treatments into their practices. In addition to organizing her own small and large-scale seminars across the country, Ana is also a sought out speaker at various industry conferences and offers private consulting services to aesthetic practices nationwide. She has been recognized with the prominent Stevie Award for Young Female Entrepreneur of the Year, and is involved in charities such as Faces of Chance, which she launched in 2013, Women of Tomorrow and the Virtue Foundation.
Michael Antosy, MyAdvice, National Speaker
Michael Antosy is a national speaker and the Director of Practice Growth Consulting at MyAdvice. Michael has consulted with thousands of aesthetics practices since 2010, and his counsel and guidance have been transformative in making his client’s lives better by driving practice revenue, saving them time, and helping to make their lives better through more productive and powerful digital strategies. Michael holds various faculty positions with different aesthetic and dental organizations, and has previously presented at conferences like The Aesthetic Show, AM Spa, AAID, LVI, the 4S Aesthetic Business Summit, among many others.
She has become a lead consultant in the aesthetic community and a motivational speaker. Megan provides hands-on training for overall practice management and growth, patient and staff retention, and leadership skills.