Meet the Experts

Dr Gabriel Aribi graduated from in Medicine from Centro Universitário Lusiada, Santo São Paulo. After that, he concluded two years of residence as a General Practitioner ar Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo and in Dermatologis Surgery at Hospital das Clinicas - Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo.

Dr Gabriel Aribi is a Professor of Cosmetic and Dermatologic Surgery qt Centro Universitário Lusiada (Santos - SP) and Hospital Ipiranga (São Paulo - SP). Dr Gabriel Aribi works with cutaneous oncology, aesthetic medicine and laser therapy ad is regarded as one of the pioneers in the use of Silhouette Soft®.

He is a valued member of the Silhouette Soft® and Ellansé® training team in Brazil.

Dr Benjamin Ascher is Plastic Surgeon Board Certified, member of the French, American, and International Societies of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, and Chairman & Head of the "Clinique of Aesthetic Surgery IENA" in Paris – France. He is Section Editor of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal and Member of the Editorial Board for Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, as well as author of 150 original articles and books published in referenced journals, and review articles.

Dr Ascher is the founder and Scientific Director of the I.M.C.A.S company, world leader in medical conferences (Paris, Taipei, Bali Cancun Mumbai, Shanghai), dealing with the interface between Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, and Aesthetic Medicine and Editor of IMCAS Academy, e-learning platform connected with the most important networking of the profession.

Dr Ascher is working extensively on research and clinical studies on many aesthetic surgical & medical procedures (toxins, injectables, lasers, energy base devices systems for skin tightening and lipolysis, threads, fat grafting, face lift & blepharoplasties surgery)

She is the author of the book "The light that rejuvenateq your face", Anagram Editions and several articles - "Home-Use TriPollar RF Device for
Facial Skin Tightening: Clinical Study Results", Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, USA, "Intérêt de l'association Mésothérapie (NCTF 135 HA)
et LEDs dans le traitement de l'alopecie", Journal de médecine esthétique et de chirurgie dermatologique, France, et "Electromagnetic fields applied
to the reduction of abdominal obesity", Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, USA. 

She is also one of the main speakers at IMCAS, AMWC, DERMASTIC, SFME, and FACE in various countries. 

Dr. Campo is the Founder and Medical Director of Clínica Dermatológica Campo-Optimage in Barcelona. He is also Co-Director of the Master’s Program of Advanced Aesthetic and Laser Procedures at the University Carlos Herrera in Valencia and Professor of Medical Laser Procedures at the Official College of Medicine of Barcelona. He is member of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and the European Society for Lasers in Dermatology.

Dr Jair Carranco graduated in medicine at the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, and graduated in Aesthetic Medicine at the Autonomous National University of Mexico (FES Zaragoza). He is a member of the International Union of Aesthetic Medicine and an active member of the Mexican Society Scientific of Aesthetic Medicine.

Dr Jair Carranco has given more than 1500 workshops and conferences on minimally invasive facial rejuvenation in Mexico, Central and South America. Currently he is thought of as the leading practitioner in aesthetic medicine and medical training for Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetic Dermatology in Mexico.

Dr Alieksiéi Carrijo is a graduate of “UFU (Federal University of Uberlândia)” Medical School. He trained at “University of Alfenas School of Medicine” where he completed 2 years of general surgery residency.

Dr. Carrijo continued further training at “Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Santos” Hospital where after 3 more years he completed his plastic surgery residency and also a fellowship in plastic surgery with Dr. Ivo Pitanguy at “Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro” Hospital.

He is the founder of “Plastica BR” in São Paulo and the section head of Plastic Surgery and Burns at “Sepaco Hospital” in São Paulo”.

He is also a certified Forensic Doctor by “Universidade de São Paulo” Medical School.

Dr Alieksiéi Carrijo has been a certified member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery since 2008. He has trained numerous physicians in the Silhouette Soft® techniques.

Marie-Odile Christen is a French scientist with a background in biochemistry acquired at the Sciences University of Paris. She joined the Centre d’Energie Atomique (CEA) of Fontenay-aux-Roses, where she conducted research on the biological effects of radiation.

She specialised in Immunology and worked as researcher at the National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) Immunopathology Laboratory at St Antoine Hospital in Paris (Pr GA Voisin) on autoimmune diseases.

Marie-Odile Christen pursued fundamental research as a researcher at the Pasteur Institute of Paris on serotonin receptors, pain and infection mechanisms, before focusing on applied research. She worked in immunology, gastroenterology and neurosciences, and in the burns field with wide international experience. She then pursued research in dermatology and in aesthetic medicine focusing on the role of collagen and stimulation in the frame of the extracellular matrix. She is also involved in the field of lipoatrophy in HIV.

Marie-Odile Christen is the author of approximately 200 publications and communications and the co-author of several books. She is a member of several scientific societies, such as the SFETB, the EBA and the Extracellular Matrix Biology Society. She has given many lectures at international congresses worldwide such as in the USA, Canada, China, Russia, Hungary and nearly all the countries of Latin America, and has organised several symposia. She is the inventor and author of more than 15 patents.

Dr Ercan Cihandide is an Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Specialist born in Istanbul is 1977. He finished his medical training at Marmara University School of Medicine in 2001 where he received his medical doctor diploma.

He began his Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery residency at Haydarpa a Numune Teaching and Research Hospital in 2002. During his medical training, he worked on the areas of head, neck and breast surgery at Nottingham City Hospital, UK for a three-month period. After completing his education in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Microsurgery and Hand Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery and Burns Surgery, he received his Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon title in 2009.

Since 2007, he has presented over 30 podium presentationsin international overseas scientific meetings. In the "Best of Turkey" competition of 2009, his presentation regarding his new technique in otoplasty (now called the Cihandide technique after his surname), obtained first place. After this success he represented Turkey showing his new appraoch in otoplasty in the "Best of Turkey" session of II. EASAPS Congress in 2009 in Cardiff, UK.

He has been the national trainer for SInclair Pharma's Hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler Perfectha^® since 2013 and he has given numerous lectures and workshops to his colleagues about facial rejuvenation. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS), Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (EPCD), Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD), Turkish Society for Surgery of the hand and Upper Extremity (TEÜECD).

Sebastian Cotofana, M.D., Ph.D., P.hD.;

Dr. Cotofana is working as Associate Professor for Anatomy in the Department of Medical Education at Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA.

He received his M.D. degree in 2008 from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich / Germany.

His first Ph.D. degree in Medical Science was from Maximilians-University Munich / Germany: „Monocyte expression pattern of CARD15/NOD2 mutations in Chrohn’s disease“ whereas his second Ph.D. was in Anatomy obtained from Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria in 2015.

After being a resident in the Department of Trauma Surgery, Kreisklinik Altötting, Altötting / Germany Dr. Cotofana transitioned to Basic Sciences and Research and moved to Ross University School of Medicine as Associate Professor of Anatomy. In 2017 he joined the team at Albany Medical College.

Dr Cotofana serves as reviewer for more than 10 scientific journals and has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and books. He is an international speaker and Live-Dissector for multiple meetings, societies and workshops.

Dr. Adilson Da Costa is a Brazilian dermatologist that lives in Atlanta, GA, USA. He got his MD from Santa Casa of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, wherein he also gotten his specialization in Dermatology. Dr. Da Costa obtained a MSc in Dermatology from Federal University of Sao Paulo, PhD from the University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, both in the city of Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil, and he did his Research Fellowship in Dermatology at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. Nowadays, Dr. Dr. Costa is a Tenured Professor at the PhD and MSc Programs at the State of Sao Paulo Workers' Welfare Institute, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil. Dr. Da Costa is a very experienced researcher in Dermatology and has served as a Principal Investigator in more than 150 projects, either clinical or in vitro. Most of these projects are in the cosmetic dermatology field, which helped him to take place as an advisory board member for important companies, such as Galderma, Sinclair, Avon, L'Oréal, Hypermarcas, and Natura; moreover, his research skills has helped him to be a common scientific source for the beauty media, and an frequent speaker in international scientific meetings. Dr. Da. Costa has already two books published -- Dermatology in Pregnancy (Guanabara Koogan) and International Textbook of Cosmeceuticals (Elsevier) -- and is now working on an international masterpiece on cosmetic procedures. Dr. Da Costa has more than 60 manuscripts and chapter of books already published. Specifically about Perfectha® products, Dr. Da Costa led two research projects, one about rheological aspects and other about in vivo skin durability, the last one was recently published on the prestigious Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

Dr Iñigo de Felipe studied medicine at the University of Navarra where he graduated in 1992 and dermatology in 1997. He completed his training, among other places, in the Karolinska institute and Harvard medical school. He has specialised in lasers, fillers and Botox and has been medical director of several companies with multiple clinics. Today his practice in Barcelona offers many pioneering treatments and is visited by patients from many countries abroad.

He has more than 40 peer reviewed articles and has lectured worldwide in more than 200 international meetings and courses. He has trained many doctors as an expert in Botox, Hyaluronic, radio frequency, threads and lasers. His main interest today is in optimising treatments for patients and throwing some scientific light into aesthetic medicine where many procedures still have to be shown to be effective.

Dr Francisco de Melo is a Certified Senior Consultant Plastic Surgeon with 18+ years of experience demonstrated in both public and private practice. Areas of expertise include aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for the head, neck and breast surgery: body contouring: hand surgery; oncoplastic surgery and chronic wound treatment. Recent experience has also encompassed the delivery of a wide range of CME accredited training courses in aesthetic medicine for all medical professionals using the most advanced techniques.

ACHIEVEMENTS & COMPETENCIES

• Board certified Senior Plastic Surgeon since 1996.

• Delivered training services including online audio-visual lectures and hands-on tutorials in a clinical setting (Aesthetica Clinic, Institute of Medical Aesthetics (IMA), Zo Skin Centre, Dubai) to introduce non-invasive aesthetic procedures to medical practitioners.

Licensed to practice as Plastic Surgeon Specialist/Consultant issued by the Portuguese Medical Association (Ordem dos Medicos): Dubai Health Authority: Dubai Healthcare City and the General Medical Council (UK).

Dr Tim Eldridge graduated in dentistry from the University of Birmingham in 1997. Early in his career, Time learned from leading clinicians how to integrate and implement non-surgical cosmetic treatments into the dental practice. He has the experience of setting up a stand-alone facial aesthetic clinic and introducing it to dental practices. 

Since 2009, Dr Eldridge has been the clinical director of myFACE dentistry and facial aesthetics, which he co-owns with his wife. Tim spends his time combining non-surgical treatments with cosmetic and restorative dentistry at his clinic, and lecturing and training in non-surgical facial rejuvenation worldwide. He also spends two days a week at Birmingham University School of Dentistry as a clinical supervisor. 

Author of numerous articles, Dr Eldridge has been invited to participate all over the world at numerous conferences, courses, masterclasses and workshops, as a trainer in the current concepts of non-invasive facial rejuvenation. 

Dr Fab Equizi is a highly experienced and respected Aesthetics Practitioner and Medical Director of the Lip Doctor Clinic. He presented on facial aesthetics at MIDEC 2014 in Kuala Lumpur and is a demonstrator and trainer for various dermal filler manufacturers including being the National Trainer for Sinclair in filler techniques using Ellansé. He provides one to one training for practitioners wishing to advance their techniques.

Dr Equizi is a nurse mentor and DMP for V300 courses for various Universities and in 2013 was awarded the Diploma in Non-surgical Facial Aesthetics with distinction from the University of Central Lancashire. He remains a Clinical Tutor in NSFA for the University of Central Lancashire, Department of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education.

He was the Director of the Craniofacial, Orbitoparpebral and
Facial Deformities Surgery Unit for the north of Spain at the Salamanca
University Hospital, centre of Reference for Castilla y León for facial
lipoatrophy. Two private Clinics in Valladolid and Salamanca dedicated
primarily to Facial Aesthetic Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine, Facial Deformities,
Treatment of facial trauma, Oral Implantology, etc.

Currently, he has edited a book on non-invasive procedures
in cosmetic surgery and facial medicine. Medicina y cirugía estética facial.
Estado del arte. Editará editorial Panamericana 2019.

He is a Medical advisor at Sinclair and also a Professor of
Masters in Medicine and Aesthetic Surgery.

In 2014, in multidisciplinary collaboration with other
medical services, he performed a craniofacial transplant that includes the
forehead, nose, orbits, skull base and frontal skin under the organization of
the National Transplant Organization.

World R&D group for the development of new materials and
bidirectional traction yarns.

Researcher at IBSAL Promoter and co-producer of Software for
facial reconstruction with various surgeries for years.

Castilla y León Innovation Award 2015 Unique Character (the world of Castilla y León)

Dr Rami Haidar Graduated from Cairo and completed his training in the UK in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Following completion of his training, he became a member of The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and worked at the University Hospital of Wales as a Specialist Doctor in Facial Surgery at the NHS.

Dr Haidar expanded his experience in head and neck reconstruction surgery and applied it in Aesthetic Medicine in London where he worked privately in parallel to his NHS job. He moved to Riyadh , Saudi Arabia in 2012 to join the Oral & Maxillofacial surgery team at the National Guard Hospital as a Specialist Doctor. He continued his aesthetics practice working in one of the most prominent aesthetic clinics.

Academically, Dr Haidar is an accredited International trainer and a regional Speaker in the aesthetic industry. He has given talks in international conferences and a key speaker in dermal Filler; thread lifting and Botulinum toxin workshops.

He is as an accredited trainer for Sinclair & one of their main international speakers and trainers.

Dr Kyungkook Hong is currently Director of Apgujeong Branch, Hus-Hu Dermatology Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Dr Hong completed his residency at Kyunghee University Medical Center and his Doctorate Degree program at the School of Medicine, Kyunghee University.

Previously Dr Hong has served as Chief Dermatologist for the 2nd Division of the Marine Corps. He is presently a member of the Korean Dermatologist Association, the Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, the Korean Acne Care Association, the Korean Association of Stem Cell & Tissue Regeneration and the Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery.

He is an international speaker for Silhouette^® at many international congresses.

Wendy Lewis founded Wendy Lewis & Co Ltd Global Aesthetics Consultancy in 1997, a marketing communications and social media boutique in New York City. As President of WLCO, she manages a team of consultants who work with medical device companies, pharmaceutical firms, skin care brands, biotech entities, as well as physicians across multiple specialties and medical spas.

The author of 11 books, including America’s Cosmetic Doctors & Dentists (Castle Connolly Medical) and Plastic Makes Perfect (Orion).In 2008, she founded Beautyinthebag.com and has served as Editor in Chief. A prolific writer for consumer publications and trade journals, she currently serves on the Editorial Board of Prime International Anti-Ageing Journal and Totally Aesthetics Magazine, is a Beauty & Skincare Columnist for Healthnewsdigest.com, and a columnist for Modern Aesthetics. She is also a contributor to Aesthetic Society News, Practical Dermatology, Body Language, Medesthetics, Aesthetics Journal, Aesthetic Medical Practitioner, Journal of Aesthetic Nursing and many other publications and websites in the US and abroad. She has published more than 500 articles in consumer magazines, newspapers and professional journals on two continents and is frequently quoted in the media in the US and EU.

Wendy received her B.A. cum laude from Barnard College, Columbia University and attended Cornell University, University of London for undergraduate coursework, as well as Fordham University Graduate School of Business. Her special expertise in social media has earned her a strong presence across a network of influential platforms.

Her next book, Aesthetic Clinic Marketing in the Digital Age, will be published by CRC Press in 2017.

Dr Shang-Li Lin is a certified dermatologist with over 10years’ experience in both public and private practice. He has an M.D. degree from the National Yang-Min University

His areas of aesthetic expertise include general dermatological treatment and all common filler injections, radio-frequency treatment, laser treatment and non-surgical body contouring.

Dr Lin has more than five years’ experience in delivering lectures and basic to advanced training courses of different products in aesthetic industry for medical professionals.

He won the best case in non-surgical facial rejuvenation in 2015 at AMEC.

Z. Paul Lorenc, MD, FACS is a world-renowned board certified aesthetic plastic surgeon who balances surgical expertise with an acute aesthetic sense of composition and proportion in the areas of facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement and body contouring. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and others.

Since establishing his private Park Avenue practice in 1987, Lorenc has been internationally recognised for his research, development and advancement of new aesthetic surgical and non-surgical techniques and procedures. In addition to seeing patients and conducting research, Lorenc is a sought-after public speaker in demand by leading medical societies and universities around the globe and has appeared on many television shows and news programs such as Today in New York on NBC, 20/20 and ABC’s Good Morning America.

Lorenc has been quoted in dozens of major publications, including The New York Times, Marie Claire and The Chicago Tribune, and regularly contributes to journals such as Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal. He is also author of the international bestseller, A Little Work: Behind the Doors of A Park Avenue Plastic Surgeon (St. Martin’s Press, 2004), a revealing look inside the exclusive and evolving world of aesthetic procedures in New York City.

Dr Ingrid López-Gehrke, Dermatologist-Oncologist and Skin Cancer Surgeon, Medical Director DermaDF - Dermatological Clinic Mexico City, graduated as a Medical Surgeon from Veracruzana University, Mexico; with specialisation in Dermatology and Skin Cancer by the National Autonomous University of Mexico. 

She is currently the medical director of DermaDF private dermatological clinic; as well as being a national and international speaker for rejuvenation techniques with hyaluronic acid, botulinum toxin, polycaprolactone, resorbable support sutures, enzymatic therapies among other specialised medical procedures.

Dr Ingrid López-Gehrke is a spokesperson for the Mexican Foundation of Dermatology, Memeber of the Mexican Board of Dermatology, Mexican Academy of Dermatology, Mexican Society of Dermatology, and Mexican Foundation for Dermatology, Ibero-Latin American College of Dermatology.

Author and co-author of various publications in national and international medical and scientific journals. Co-author and author of several chapters in specialised medical books. 

Dr Sebastien Malaise is Research & Development Manager for Perfectha and is based at Laboratoire Obvieline in Lyon, France. His educational background is in Chemistry and Polymer Science. He graduated and received his PhD in Biomaterials Science from the University of Lyon working on Polysaccharide-based biodegradable small diameter blood vessel substitutes.

He has a 7-year experience in polysaccharide-based biomaterials in the Medical Devices domain. His areas of expertise involve the design, characterisation and properties of biomaterials for medical use, in particular dermal fillers.

Dr. Malaise is responsible for R&D activities in Sinclair in relation to the Perfectha Range.

Dr Victoria Manning is a highly skilled and experienced medical aesthetic doctor, with over 22 years clinical expertise across both general practice and aesthetics.

A chance introduction led to the forging of a highly successful partnership with fellow GP and aesthetics practitioner Dr Charlotte Woodward. Together, they launched River Aesthetics in 2012, delivering their vision of providing innovative aesthetic treatments within a highly personalised and holistic approach. The brand has grown over the past 5 years, now known nationally & internationally for their subtle results and the “look well not done approach”.

River Aesthetics is featured on a regular basis in Tatler and Conde Nast Brides magazines for being at the forefront of the threads revolution in the UK. Their unique signature treatment the RiverLIFT has gathered a lot of press, with multiple celebrity endorsements.

The exponential success of their flagship clinic in Sandbanks has recently gained them Highly Commended at the Aesthetic Awards. Dr Victoria and Dr Charlotte now bring their distinctive style and aesthetic leadership to London, with the opening of River Aesthetics at Grace Belgravia.

Dr Victoria is a national trainer & key opinion leader for Silhouette Soft and was awarded the Silhouette Soft Star Award for Excellence in 2016. She also trains in Desirial for feminine rejuvenation. The doctors run the River Aesthetics Training Academy delivering clinical training, to other clinicians, particularly in thread lifting techniques.

Dr Victoria is a regular aesthetics industry media contributor, writer and conference speaker.

Dr. M.D. Marion Moers-Carpi is a dermatologist with her own private practice in the center of Munich. She is a leading specialist in aesthetic treatments. The renowned dermatologist has conducted numerous studies in her Clinical Research Center. She played a decisive role in the CE marking of Ellansé and was the first doctor ever to inject Ellansé into a human being. She has many years of experience with all four models of the Ellansé family, including the especially long-lasting forms L and E (duration: 3 – 3.5 and 4 – 4.5 years).

In her work with fillers and other methods of aesthetic dermatology she has always placed great value on a natural-looking result. With combined and coordinated measures for each individual, she accompanies her patients through the aging process. Prevention also plays an important role here, from the appropriate care cream to wrinkle prevention with botulinum toxin. Her creed: “She who wishes to look young longer, should begin an anti-aging plan early. In doing so, solutions involving an operation can often be avoided.”

Memberships

• Deutsche Dermatologische Gesellschaft – DDG

• Berufsverband der Deutschen Dermatologen – BVDD

• Bundesverband für Ambulantes Operieren e.V. (BAO)

• American Academy of Dermatology – AAD

• International Society of Dermatology – ISD

• American Society for Dermatological Surgery -- ASDS

Director of the Wound Healing (1 year) Course at the University of Lyon
Co-director of the Microsurgery (1 year) Course at the University of Lyon
Director of the Hair Transplant (1 year) Course at the University of Lyon

Academic degrees:

Full Professor of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Lyon UCBL1, 2014
HDR, Habilitation to be Director of a Research Program, 2012
PhD on Adipose Derived Stem Cells, 2010
Master 2 of Medical Bioengineering, 2007
French and European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 2004
Medical Degree, University of Lyon, 2003

Scientific Publications:

148 articles indexed in PubMed
28 chapters of International Medical Textbooks
1 book: 'Atlas of Cutaneous Perforators'
46 didactic articles for plastic surgery training program, University of Lyon
194 international lectures and 277 National lectures on anatomy and aesthetic surgery, perforator flaps, and adipose derived stem cells 

Dr. Pierre Nicolau studied at the Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier. After completing his training in Plastic Surgery, he went on to perfect his training for almost four years in England. He also worked in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Nicolau worked at the Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris as a plastic surgery consultant, first at Rothschild Hospital, then at Saint Louis University Hospital in the Professor M. Mimoun unit, and for over 10 years in Colombes at the Louis Mourier University Hospital.

Since 2003, he has taught for the Inter University Diploma, which trains surgeons and dermatologists for injectable fillers and botulinum toxin (University PARIS XII), where he is in charge of teaching about the “biological effects of injectable fillers”.

Dr. Nicolau has conducted humanitarian missions in Pakistan, Vietnam and African countries for over 10 years. In parallel, he has always followed developments in cosmetic surgery, participating in many conferences and congresses in France and abroad. He is often invited as a speaker or teacher, in particular at IMCAS every year since 2001.

He has taught more than 493 training courses and workshops, and has given over 288 communications and lectures in congresses worldwide, as a recognised expert in his field. He has published over 68 articles and chapters in journals and scientific books.

With an engineering and cognitive science background, Yohan Payan was hired in 1997 as a Professor in Grenoble University. He moved to CNRS in 2002 and has now a senior research director position in that French institution. His main research interests concern the biomechanical modeling of soft tissues and their integration into medical devices used to assist surgeons for planning (pre-operative surgical assistance) or to guide them during surgery (intra-operative guidance). The corresponding applications concern plastic and maxillofacial surgery, breast cancer treatment, neurosurgery, orthopedics and rehabilitation, based on organs (face, tongue, eyes, breast, brain) or musculoskeletal models (lower limb, including bones and soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, fat and skin).

During the last fifteen years, he has co-supervised 30 PhD students, written close to 300 papers and edited three books. Currently, Yohan Payan is the head of the Grenoble CAMI team (Computer Assisted Medical Interventions – 50 people) and Deputy Director of TIMC-IMAG Laboratory (www-timc.imag.fr – 280 people). Yohan Payan also coordinates the Excellent Center for Computer Assisted Medical Interventions.

Dr Peter Peng is a board certified dermatologist / dermatological surgeon and the founder & director of Dr Peng's Dermatological, Cosmetic and Laser Clinic (P-Skin Professional Clinic) in Taiwan. He graduated from Nation Defense Medical Center in Taipei in 1990. He received four years of training in dermatology in Triservice General Hospital, Taipei from 1992 to 1996. He served as head of dermatology in Navy General Hospital in Kaohsiung city, Taiwan from 1996 to 1998. In 1998, he started his own private dermatologic, aesthetic and laser clinic in Kaohsiung. The clinic now has 8 full-time board certificated dermatologists, 2 part-time board certificated dermatologists and 2 part-time plastic surgeons working together and has more than 40 differe t kinds of lasers and energy-based devices. 

Since 1998, Dr Peng has treated over a hundred thousand Asian patients in Taiwan and China, with toxins, fillers, lipolysis, lasers, EBD, thread lift, or a combination of above. 

With two decades of experience, Dr Peng is a world-renowned expert in many of the aforementioned fileds, and has been invited to share his innovative aesthetic approach in over 200 events hosted in 25 coutrnies, 57 cities across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. 

Dr Luca Piovano earned a degree as a Plastic Surgery Specialist at the University of Rome, graduated cum laude. He attended some of the most prestigious centers for Plastic Surgery in the world.

In recent years, he has been consultant for Bioform Medical, Merz Aesthetics, AQTIS Medical, IBSA Academy, Sinclair Pharma and General Topics.

Internationally recognised as an authority on micro-invasive techniques, he is well known for his clinical research into both established and innovative technologies and treatments, teaching, training and continuing professional development both in Italy and internationally.He won the 1988 “Culture Award” issued by the Italian Government.

Dr Piovano is currently an active member of Scientific Societies:
“Italian Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” – SICPRE
“American Society of Plastic Surgery” - ASPS
“International Society Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” - IPRAS
“European Society Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” - ESPRAS
“European Association of Societies of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” – EASAPS
“International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” – ISAPS
“Italian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” AICPE

He is also a consultant at Sovereign Order of Malta, clinical professor of Plastic Surgery, at the University of Camerino, assistant Associate Professor at University of San Marino Republic and clinical professor for advanced course at Aesthetic Medicine Schools.

Nowadays, Doctor Luca Piovano is working freelance.

Dr. Pizzamiglio graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Pavia in 1986. He completed his specialization in General Surgery at the same university in 1994.

He was the Clinical Professor in Plastic Surgery at the University of Udine and Professor of the Postgraduate Master in Cosmetic Surgery at the University of Padua.

He currently performs aesthetic surgery at the Quirón Salud Hospital in Marbella, Spain, and at Domus Medica in Udine, Italy.

Dr. Pizzamiglio has treated more than 2000 patients with Silhouette Soft and he is among the most renowned doctors performing this procedure worldwide.

Dr. Flávio is a medical graduate from Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF). He trained general surgery at Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Unirio) and plastic surgery at Barata Ribeiro Hospital. He is a plastic surgery professor at Gafree e Guinle University Hospital and works in his private clinic, Clínica VR in Rio de Janeiro. Dr Flávio has been a certified member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery since 2010. He is the author of the anatomy book "Anatomia para o Cirurgião Plástico" published in 2012 by Dilivros Editora Ltda. He has trained many doctors as an expert in Silhouette Soft threads and has been dedicated to facial treatments through participations in seminars, courses and lectures in Brazil and abroad.

Dr. Rosalba Russo graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bologna.

She specialised in General Surgery with honours from the University of Modena. She received a diploma in Aesthetic Medicine from the International School of Aesthetic Medicine "Fatebenefratelli" in Rome.

Since 2000, she has been a Professor at the Valet University Post-CPMA School in Bologna.

Since 2010, she has been the Vice-President of the Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery in Florence and supervisor of educational activities and educational programs presented during training courses organised in collaboration with SIES and Valet.

Dr. Russo is the co-author, along with Salvatore Piero Fundaro, of The Invisible Facelift book, which includes the experiences they have had when treating patients, giving lectures and taking part in medical congresses. She is a member of SIES (Società Italiana di Medicina e Chirurgia Estetica) Scientific Comittee and is SIES Vice-President.

Dr. Russo has already treated more than 1000 patients with Silhouette Soft and she is amongst the world’s most widely renowned users. She is part of the Silhouette International training team and a member of Silhouette^® Medical Advisory Board.

Dr G. Salti is a well known and respected specialist in the aesthetic field. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Florence, got his residency and board certification in General Surgery, and Master Certifications in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine.

He is in private practice as plastic surgeon in Florence specializing, beyond surgeries, in non surgical cosmetic procedures, like fillers, toxins, lipolysis, lasers, chemical peels, suture suspension lifts.

He is full member of the italian association of aesthetic plastic surgery (AICPE), full member of the italian society of plastic surgery (SICPRE), corresponding fellow of the american society of dermatologic surgery (ASDS), full member of the italian society of aesthetic medicine (SIME) and past president of the italian federation of aesthetic medicine (FIME).

Dr Salti held positions of Lecturer in Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery at the University of Pavia, Florence and Rome. He has been invited to lecture in international scientific congresses and meetings over the last 20 years in the areas of soft tissue fillers, botulinum toxin, cellulite, lasers and minimally invasive surgery. He authored several papers and book chapters published in the peer rewieved literature. He has been involved in basic and advanced injection techniques courses in Europe, Middle East, Asia, America and Australia.

He is married and father of two kids.

Dr Aydin Saray is a Plastic and Aesthetic SUrgeon and has been a fully registered member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and the Aesthetic SUrgery Association in Turkey since 1998. Dr Saray is one of the proven leaders and trustworthy voices in TUrkey who always seeks scientific basis, logic, reproductibility, validity and utility when treating patients and is frequently invited to professional agencies, meetings, workshops, and national and international congresses. "Less is more" and "Premium nihil nocere" are his two pivotal philosophies in his treatments.

Dr Saray specializes in facial rejuvenation surgery, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and body contouring surgery such as breast shaping, abdominoplasty and liposuction types. Silhouette Soft® thread-lifts, soft-tissues fillers, peelings, neurotoxins and mesotherapy are in his non-invasive fields of interest. He has worked as a fellow in the USA, Canada, Italy, Finland and Israel and is the first young Turkish plastic surgeon who won the EURAPS (European Association of Plastic Surgery) scholarship in 1998. 

Dr Saray has 35 international articles in aesthetic and plastic surgery journals on experimental and clinical surgery. He has invented the unique idea of a new "shoulder augmentation" technique which has been published in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery journal.

Dr Saray served as a Clinical Professor and head of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at the Acibadem University in Istanbul and now works in private practice with part-time affiliations with Acibadem Private Hospitals in Istanbul. 

Mrs. Sabrina Shah-Desai, is a leading Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon internationally recognized as an expert in non-surgical and technologically advanced cosmetic treatments, being voted as one of the Global 100 most influential aesthetic practitioners 2019.

Recognised by her peers and industry experts as a peri-orbital specialist with surgical, dermatological and aesthetic experience, she occupies a unique position globally.  Her innovative effective treatments combining surgical and non-surgical modalities are based on an in-depth scientific knowledge and experience of eyelid anatomy, peri-orbital skin conditions and ethnic ageing.

In her London-based boutique clinic, she not only treats a spectrum of eyelid diseases, but also practices Cosmetic Rejuvenation treatments, ensuring the highest quality and safety standards. She has pioneered a highly effective and much sought-after tear trough filler treatment Eye-boost™ using a biplanar technique to naturally restore the delicate periorbital area. Her special interest lies in 3-Dimensional aesthetic restoration of the eyes, face, and neck, using surgery, ultrasound, threads, fillers, toxin and skin resurfacing to create natural harmonious results, which she calls the Perfect 360 ™ . She specializes Cosmetic eyelid lift surgery (Blepharoplasty), scar-less droopy eyelid correction (Ptosis) and revision surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Mrs. Shah-Desai is passionate about education and safe aesthetic treatments, and founded the Oculo-Facial Aesthetic Academy (OFAA) in 2016 to improve training standards in Aesthetic Medicine. She is a Key Opinion Leader for the Aesthetic Industry & an invited speaker at international conferences and travels the world educating surgeons & aesthetic practitioners in her innovative, minimally invasive and state of the art techniques. She has authored book chapters and many scientific paper’s and her research is published in peer reviewed medical journals and textbooks. 

Mrs. Sabrina Shah-Desai is member of the British Oculo Plastic Surgery Society (BOPSS), The Royal College of Surgeons (Ed), The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Inter specialty member of British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and honorary member of The Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Southern Africa (APRASSA).

Dr David Topchian is the most experienced doctor in Melbourne in the use of the polyurethane coated silicone gel implants, and has performed over 1,000 breast augmentation procedures using these implants. Dr David Topchian has worked in cosmetic surgeries in both Melbourne and Queensland since 2001. He also has extensive teaching experience with a number of universities and the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery.

He has a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery, University of Melbourne; and has fellowships in Cosmetic Surgery from the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and the Royal Australian College of General Practice. Dr David Topchian is actively involved in training surgeons in breast implant surgery and other aesthetic and cosmetic medical modalities.

Dr. Franco Vercesi graduated in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Milan, specialising in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Since 1994, Dr. Franco Vercesi has been a member of the Italian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

From May 1998 to March 2010 he worked in the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery at the Magenta Hospital Civil Hospital of Legnano. Since 2010, he has been founder and medical director of Centro Medico Galeno Milano.

Throughout Dr. Vercesi’s career he has always been involved in cosmetic surgery, aesthetic medicine and laser therapy, acquiring extensive experience in these sectors. In his career he has published several scientific papers in Italian and international journals, participating as a speaker in numerous courses and conferences on issues concerning cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, surgery for spinal cord injuries, the healing of difficult wounds, laser therapy and aesthetic medicine.

Dr Heidi A. Waldorf is a nationally and internationally respected expert and sought after lecturer, consultant and media contributor in the field of Dermatology and Cosmetic Medicine, including skin rejuvenation, soft tissue augmentation, cosmetic use of botulinum toxin, noninvasive fat reduction, skin tightening, laser and other energy based device technology and cosmeceuticals. Former Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, Dr. Waldorf continues to train dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons as Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at The Icahn School of Medicine and at major aesthetic meetings worldwide. Dr. Waldorf is a trusted expert often quoted in leading publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Allure, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, The New York Times, and W Magazine, among others. Dr. Waldorf has also appeared on various morning shows, evening news programs, including “The TODAY show” and “The Dr. Oz Show.” Dr. Waldorf is listed in the Castle Connolly Guide to Top Doctors New York Metro Area 2008-2017 and has been named one of New Beauty “Top Doctors of 2017.” Dr. Waldorf's private practice, Waldorf Dermatology Aesthetics, is located in Nanuet, NY.

Dr Arnold Young is the founder of Young Aesthetics Medical Ltd and is a key trainer in Union Medical Healthcare Hong Kong.

He obtained his medical degree at Imperial College London in 2004. In the past, he has been an Anatomy demonstrator at Charing Cross Hospital in London, an Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Hong Kong and has published in various peer-reviewed journals.

He harbours a strong passion for aesthetic medicine and have developed unique skills in injectables and thread lifting techniques. He is an official trainer and speaker for varies pharmaceutical companies including Sinclair Pharma. He has also been invited as a panel member on the Ellanse Asia Advisory Board.

Dr Sabine Zenker is a world-renowned Board Certified German Dermatologist who combines her dermatological expertise with a distinct sense for facial and body aesthetics.

Since establishing her private practice DrZenkerDermatology, Maximilian Street, Munich, Germany in 2003, Sabine Zenker dedicates her daily work to diligent individual patient care as well as to clinical research for established, innovative and pioneering, non- and micro-invasive aesthetic procedures. Since more than 15 years, Dr. Zenker is an in-demand speaker, trainer and consultant by leading medical societies, university and congress organizers around the globe. Contributing to both, the specialist press as well as to consumer magazines, she is widely and regularly quoted in major publications. Zenker is a frequently consulted expert by major media to offer scientific opinions on dermatology and aesthetic dermatology.

Dr. Zenker is a certified member of the German, European and the American Society of Dermatology and notable others.

By working in her practice and passing on her knowledge, Sabine Zenker consistently pursues her goal to help every patient at best.

For more information, please visit www.dr-zenker.de.

 Dr Saleena Zimri is a GP with a special interest in Cosmetic dermatology. For the last 9 years she has directed and co-founded "Skin Doctor Clinics" in North England with sites in Leeds, York and Manchester.

Her other roles include being an internationally accredited aesthetic trainer and speaker for Sinclair, training doctors and nurses in the use of aesthetic treatments, such as facial fillers and Silhouette Soft® threads.

Dr Saleena has also seen her work published in the UK press for her techniques and results in Tear through rejuvenation and thread lifts.

Doctor de Angelis, M.D., Ph.D. is a Plastic Surgery Specialist qualified in Naples, Italy in 2005, with a Ph.D. in Regenerative surgery. 

She is an active member and Assitant of the National Secretary of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), of the Italian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (AICPE) and Reconstructive Surgeons (SICPRE) and of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). 

She has been working in the field of Laser surgery and aesthetic medicine since 2001, involved in many clinical and experimental trials concerning new lasers technology research and new rejuvenating approach. Thanks to her work Palomar non ablative erbium glass 1540 obtained in the 2010 the FDA approval for a revolutionary stretch marks treatment. 

 In the last 15 years she actively worked as Key Opinion Leader for many companies, she is international invited Speaker and trainer for Anatomy based science, fillers and fat injection techniques, alone or in combination with laser for facial rejuvenation. She is the inventor of the CPA®method for facial rejuvenation, a non surgical method based on sequential filler injections, and many other combined techniques.

With a background in theatre and a Post Graduate Diploma in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Lisa has worked with Actors for Stage, T.V and Film. Many of them have ended up working in Hollywood, the West End, BBC and ITV Dramas and on Radio. It is this experience, together with a Master Practitioner of NLP-­‐certification and work with Nonviolent Communication (NVC) that has formed her unique way of coaching in the business world.

Lisa has worked with highly successful clients
from the business world with her primary focus tends to be at executive level and with CEO’s. Her work extends from the private and public sector as well as the luxury markets both nationally and internationally. These include:
Corporate: Coca–Cola Enterprises, Hallmark Cards,
Cisco, Amazon, Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Ernst and Young, Accenture, CVC capital, JP Morgan, PWC, GE Oil and Gas, Shell, Telefonica, Microsoft, Clariant, Alstom, Arcadis, SabMiller
Medical: Professors of Urology, Oncologists and the NHS
Media: Bloomberg TV, CNN
Luxury: Harry Winston Watches, Space NK Apothecary
Government: BIS, Metropolitan Police, GORS, IDeA, HMPS, MOD, Home Office

Lisa has a passion for helping women become confident, assertive and credible communicators. She was invited to Women’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 to discuss ‘How Women MPs and Business Women Can Use Their Voices More Effectively’.

Lisa travels globally and has taken her work to
Canada, U.S.A, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Iceland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and India.

Areas of Specialised Expertise:

Personal Impact, Presentation Skills, Assertiveness in Meetings, Impactful Leadership, Rapport Building, Managing Conflict, Influencing for Change and Interview Skills.