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Lindsay BrightFacultyLindsay Bright, NP, is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner, advanced injector, and founder of Flawless Aesthetics, a luxury med spa known for delivering elevated, results-driven care. As a trainer for leading aesthetic companies and a national speaker, she specializes in advanced injectables, facial balancing, and biostimulatory treatments—bringing together science, artistry, and a genuine passion for patient care with her signature wit and warmth. Committed to continuous growth, Lindsay is dedicated to expanding her knowledge, elevating her team, and empowering providers to achieve confidence and clinical excellence.
Wendy PickettFacultyWendy Pickett, RN has spent years refining the architecture of the face. Her dual career as a Clinical Trainer and practitioner allows her to bring the most cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques directly to her patients and knowledge to her students.Whether it’s the regenerative power of PRF, Sculptra and hyper dilute Radiesse, the structural support of filler, the lifting power of PDO Threads or the subtle refinement of Botox, Wendy's expertise - with over a decade in aesthetics, and 25 years in Emergency Medicine - provides a combination of evidence-based research and patient experiences to her educational opportunities.Expertise: 14 Years in AestheticsSpecialty: Bio-stimulators, PDO Threads, Dermal Filler and Botox
Johnny FrancoFacultyDr. Franco is a distinguished medical professional with a rich and diverse background. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Beloit College and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. During his residency in Plastic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Franco demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership, serving as chief resident. Driven by his commitment to excellence, Dr. Franco completed training at Chan Gung Hospital in Taiwan, with a focus on microsurgery, particularly in the context of cancer reconstruction. He then pursued a fellowship at Gent University Hospital in Belgium, specializing in breast reconstruction and fat transfer techniques. Dr. Franco's passion for education extends to his current role as Clinical Faculty at The University of Texas Dell Medical School. Additionally, he plays a pivotal role as a reviewer for esteemed publications like the Aesthetic Journal and Annals of Plastic Surgery, where he evaluates articles submitted by plastic surgeons worldwide for publication. His commitment is further demonstrated by his role as a host and instructor for courses at prominent annual meetings of organizations like ASAPS, ASPS, and TSPS. As a testament to his leadership and influence in the plastic surgery community, Dr. Franco currently serves as the President of the Austin Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He is an active member of prestigious professional organizations, including the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Franco's expertise has garnered recognition in various media outlets, including magazines such as Miami Herald, Med Aesthetics, and HuffPost. He is a pioneer, sharing knowledge and insights through his popular podcast, "Plastic Surgery Untold." He also serves as a national trainer for industry leaders such as Revelle Aesthetics, Apex Medical, Bioaesthetics, and Dominion Aesthetics. Dr. Franco's influence extends to his advisory roles on the boards of Realself, Yes Doctor, Bioaesthetics, and Apex Medical, where he contributes to advancing medical knowledge and innovation in the field. Notably, Dr. Franco is the visionary founder of Austin Plastic Surgeon, a thriving practice that has grown to three offices in two cities. Austin Plastic Surgeon achieved recognition by winning the Best Plastic Surgery Center award in the 2023 Austin Statesman Austin Best of the Best Awards, where Dr. Franco also earned the distinction of Best Plastic Surgeon for the sixth year in a row. His depth of knowledge and insights into aesthetic surgery have made him a sought-after expert in the field.
Julie Bass KaplanFacultyJulie Bass Kaplan is a double board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS), and facial anatomist who began her medical aesthetics career in 1999.She focuses on teaching safe injection techniques. She serves as faculty for Palette Resources, Allergan, and Galderma. Julie is a published author in several medical journals and speaks internationally. She also runs a private Patreon community, Jubilant Julie, where she mentors injectors at all levels.Julie founded Disappearing Act Aesthetic Medicine with locations in Redding, California and Ashland, Oregon. She hosts monthly facial anatomy and ultrasound workshops that emphasize “Inject, Dissect, Connect.”Her Jubilant Head & Breakfast Anatomy Workshops are intensive programs that offer 20 hours of CME for a small group of 12 providers. These are held at her training center in Ashland, Oregon.
Nayan PatelFacultyDr. Nayan Patel is a globally recognized pharmacist, wellness expert, and author of The Glutathione Revolution. With over 27 years of clinical experience, he holds 14 patents including the only patent on transdermal glutathione delivery. Dr. Patel is the founder of Auro Wellness and CEO of Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy. His patented sub-nanotechnology has been shown in a published pilot study to increase glutathione levels directly in blood cells. He serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy and travels the world educating practitioners on advanced biochemistry and anti-aging science.
Pooja ShahFacultyDr. Pooja R. Shah is a distinguished, board-certified dermatologist and Associate Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. As Director of Dermatology at the Katz Institute for Women's Health and Director of Women's Skin Health & Wellness at Northwell Health in New York, she leads innovative holistic care in women's dermatology. She also drives key initiatives as Specialty Educator for EPIC Systems and Wellness Champion for a major health system, blending clinical excellence with leadership in physician well-being.A class salutatorian from Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Hunter (BA in Psychology with Behavioral Neuroscience focus), Dr. Shah earned her MD with distinction in Community Service and Global Health from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. Dr. Shah's expertise spans medical dermatology, procedural and surgical dermatology, women's skin health, and skin of color. She is an active member of national professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, AAD Women's Health Expert Resource Group, and Vulvar Dermatoses Research Consortium. She publishes extensively in peer-reviewed literature, serves as reviewer for top journals, and frequently speaks at national conferences.Dr. Shah is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality dermatologic care, advancing patient education, and supporting underserved communities through ongoing outreach. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of physicians and remains a committed advocate for physician wellness and medical education at every level.
Kay DurairajFacultyKay Durairaj, MD, FACS is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, head and neck surgeon, educator, and founder of Beauty by Dr. Kay in Pasadena, California. She specializes in facial rejuvenation, injectables, biostimulatory treatments, and aesthetic approaches that support healthy aging and skin longevity. Dr. Kay is also the host of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, where she educates patients and providers on beauty, wellness, and evidence-informed aesthetic care.
Melissa Grill-PetersenFacultyDr. Melissa Grill-Petersen is Founder & CEO of Human Longevity Global and President of Peptide University. A global authority in longevity medicine and metabolic innovation, she advises enterprises on responsibly scaling GLP-1s, peptides, and regenerative therapeutics into sustainable health systems. A TEDx speaker and best-selling author, Dr. Melissa helps reframe aging as design — building models where breakthrough medicine meets long-term human flourishing.
Omer IbrahimFacultyDr. Omer Ibrahim, MD, MBA, is a board-certified dermatologist, entrepreneur, and founder of Salmalita Cosmetics. He completed medical school at Yale University, dermatology residency at Cleveland Clinic, and fellowship training in cosmetic, laser, and dermatologic surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Boston. He is also Medical Director of KGL Skin Study Center, a dermatology clinical research center. Dr. Ibrahim is passionate about bridging science, skincare, and beauty through innovation, research, and education. His work focuses on helping people feel confident in their skin through evidence-based dermatology and thoughtfully developed products.
Diana HurwitzFacultyBoard certified dermatologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Completed undergraduate education at Harvard College and spent a gap year working on psychopharmacology at Mass Gen Hospital before starting Medical School at Mount sinai. Internal medicine at Yale, and derm residency at University of Miami. Chief of derm at a large multispecialty group for over 10 years, named one of NY's best doctors multiple times. completing an integrative medicine fellowship at U of ARizona this fall.
Julie Acarregui-FrostFacultyJulie Frost is a nationally renowned Aesthetic Cosmetic Specialist, the #1 Sculptra injector in Idaho, and the visionary Founder and Medical Director of PURE Medical Spa and PURE Vitality & Wellness. Under her leadership, the PURE brand has expanded to three premier locations across Idaho: Boise, Sun Valley, and Coeur d'Alene, establishing a statewide standard for clinical excellence, hormonal health, and holistic transformation.With a career rooted in high-acuity medical care as a Board-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist since 1996, Julie combines clinical mastery with a sophisticated artistic eye. A proud U.S. Army veteran who served 10 years on active duty, she brings a disciplined commitment to safety and meticulous detail that defines the PURE experience.A cornerstone of Julie’s professional mission is the value of continuous growth. As a prestigious Galderma GAIN Business Educator, a member of the elite GEN NOW faculty, and a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for many of the industry’s leading vendors, she is a "trainer of trainers" who influences the future of aesthetic medicine. Julie travels nationwide to mentor her peers, teaching practitioners how to move beyond transactional sales to become trusted aesthetic advisors.Further distinguishing her as a leader in the field, Julie educates on the pillars of operational success, entrepreneurship, and scaling businesses. She provides a roadmap for sustainable growth, sharing her expertise on building high-performing teams and establishing the systems required to scale a multi-location brand without compromising the guest experience. By bridging the gap between clinical excellence and business strategy, Julie is dedicated to elevating the professional standards of the entire aesthetic industry.Despite her national influence, Julie’s heart remains in Idaho. She is the proud mother of three sons and finds her own "renaissance of self" in the outdoors with her husband, Steve. Whether she is fly-fishing, white-water rafting, camping, golfing, or skiing, Julie embodies the vibrant, healthy lifestyle she helps her clients and students achieve.
Danielle Shea TanFacultyDanielle is a Licensed Nutritionist (LDN) and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) with over a decade of experience helping families address chronic gut and skin conditions through the healing power of food. She’s passionate about gut health and loves guiding clients to understand how microbes impact the body and how to turn food into fuel for every cell. With a focus on helping moms and babies thrive, Danielle uses food and herbs as medicine. Her light-hearted approach brings joy and empowerment to families, showing them that food truly has the power to heal.
Yvonne DellosFacultyYvonne Dellos, FNP-BC, is a sought-after speaker, author of From Food Stamps to Fortunes, elite aesthetic injector, and founder of multiple successful brands, including Medical Aesthetic Art Institute and The Best of Yvonne. She specializes in helping women elevate their mindset, scale their income, and build powerful, purpose-driven lives. Her work blends strategy, confidence, and transformation to create lasting success.
Naiem IssaFacultyNaiem Issa, MD PhD FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist, Director of Clinical Research & Academics with Forefront Dermatology, USA practicing in Vienna, Virginia, Assistant Professor at the University of Miami Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, Clinical Assistant Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Clinical Instructor at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Noreen GalariaFacultyNoreen Galaria, MD FAAD is a board certified Dermatologist with a laser and cosmetic fellowship and has been practicing for over 20 years. After spending time as an academic dermatologist; training residents and doing research and publishing papers she moved into private practice 15 years ago and opened 3 offices outside of the DC area. Her research spans both conventional allopathic medicine and evidence based naturopathic therapies with a focus on integrative dermatologic care.She is also the CEO and Founder of Inner Glow vitamins. A Dermatologist and Plastic surgeon developed brand of skin nutraceuticals.
Antonia BalfourFacultyAntonia Balfour is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine specializing in the holistic treatment of skin conditions. She is the founder of Yin Yang Dermatology in Los Angeles. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she utilizes internal herbal remedies combined with topical botanical ingredients to treat chronic, inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and perioral dermatitis.
Naissan WesleyFacultyDr. Naissan Wesley is an Advanced Aesthetic and Surgical Dermatologist and the Director of Mohs micrographic surgery at Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills. Board-certified and fellowship-trained in cosmetic, surgical dermatology, and Mohs surgery, Dr. Wesley graduated magna cum laude with high honors in biology and art history from University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). As one of the top college graduates in the nation, she was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Dr. Wesley completed her medical school and residency at University of California San Francisco (UCSF), where she also graduated at the top of her class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. At UCSF, she was recipient of the Chancellor Award for Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership (awarded to only one student annually among all graduate schools) and the National Medical Association’s Emerging Scholar Award. She completed her Mohs, cosmetic and surgical dermatology fellowship at Skin Care Physicians in Boston, MA.Dr. Wesley is a Clinical Instructor of Dermatologic Surgery at UCLA. She has over 20 honors and awards, authored over 40 publications in leading medical journals and has been quoted in magazines and news outlets nationwide. Dr. Wesley is recognized as a monthly invited journalist for the aesthetic section of Dermatology News since 2009. She was also the guest editor of the first ethnic skin issue of Seminars of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery.Dr. Wesley has been an investigator in numerous research studies that have contributed to many of the most cutting-edge procedures performed today in cosmetic dermatology, including Juvederm Voluma, Kybella, Xeomin, Dysport, Ulthera, Coolsculpting, Thermage, Velashape, Artefill, and Miradry.Dr. Wesley is sought after for her aesthetic skill and ability to rejuvenate faces and skin. From a family of artists and physicians, and with an art background, Dr. Wesley’s approach is that of an artist and a scientist, creating extraordinarily natural results that do not appear overdone. She feels that patients should look natural, revived and refreshed, the best version of themselves (“you, only better”). She has a keen interest in integrative and holistic medicine and dermatology. Dr. Wesley performs Mohs surgery, Botox, Filler, Kybella and PRP injections, Laser procedures, sclerotherapy, scar revision, and more. Her outside interests include loved ones/family, pilates, yoga, beach cruisers, hiking, photography, travel, and philanthropic efforts for animals, children, and the earth to help make it a better place.Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology (Board-Certified)Clinical Instructor of Medicine, Dermatology division, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los AngelesFellow, American Academy of DermatologyFellow, American College of Mohs SurgeryMember, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Jennifer Pellegrin-PerezFacultyJennifer Pellegrin-Perez, DNP, RN, PHN, DPCS a Southern California native, has lived with psoriasis for 27 years and psoriatic arthritis for 17 years, with a lifelong connection to the disease through her father and eventually her brother. She has dedicated nearly 15 years to volunteering with the National Psoriasis Foundation as a patient advocate, one-to-one mentor, and a community ambassador. Her advocacy efforts include testifying on the senate floor in support of step therapy reform, sharing her personal journey to access a life-changing medication. Professionally, Jennifer is a nurse with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, which she utilizes as a college professor, and the Director of Nursing for a home health agency, where she is committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare education.
Wilson LiaoFacultyDr. Wilson Liao specializes in caring for patients with psoriasis and other skin disorders that may respond to phototherapy (exposure to ultraviolet light).Dr. Liao is interested in bringing cutting-edge research technologies into patient care in the clinic, a field called translational medicine. He is involved in a number of research studies on new therapies for psoriasis and skin cancer and welcomes patient inquiries on study participation.Dr. Liao earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He completed both his residency and fellowship in dermatology at UCSF.
Tonia VintonFacultyDr. Tonia Vinton is double board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine. Currently, she is the medical director for University of Texas Southwestern’s Integrative Weight Wellness Center at Presbyterian Dallas. In this multidisciplinary metabolic and obesity treatment center, Dr Vinton works to tailor plans for patients with a team of specialists including a registered dietician, bariatric surgeon, GI endoscopist, and plastic surgeon. She was previously the medical director for the Nutrition and Weight Management Program at the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas from 2016-2021. Additionally, she is the president and founder of the Dallas Obesity Society and a member of OMA and TOS.
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