COSMEDICON 2021 SPEAKERS

Dr. Macrene Alexiades holds three Harvard degrees, BA in Biology, MD and PhD in Genetics; Dr Alexiades has a 25+ year research background, runs her Park Avenue private practice in dermatology and laser surgery, research clinic, organic farm, and a lab that formulates and manufactures her skincare line Macrene Actives.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Laser Medicine (ASLMS) and Surgery and a Goldman Circle Member, she is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, New York Magazine Top Doctor and featured in numerous Who's Who awards.

Dr. Alexiades published her textbook Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery with Wolters-Kluwer-Lippincott in 2020, which serves as the most comprehensive text in her field.

She is an artist and sculptor and uses skincare, injectables and devices to achieve a natural look in her patients.

Ricky Allen is a psychologist, plastic surgery nurse consultant and paramedical aesthetics educator. She is also the cosmetic enhancement and anti-ageing editor of vogue Australia and the special beauty projects editor of Vogue Australia. Ricky has been used as a consultant by businesses in California, Hawaii and Australia in the areas of business growth and staff education.

Dr. Sean Arendse is the founder of Flawless Rejuvenation Skin Clinic, a member of the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australia, and a national trainer and regular speaker for various cosmetic injectable products. As well as being the director of the clinics, Sean is also a consultant and Director of Emergency Medicine Training at a major Melbourne metropolitan hospital. Sean is well-known for providing high quality, detailed facial assessments, and a natural aesthetic.

Andrew has been managing complex and high value medical claims for the past 20 years. He worked in London in 2000 advising the NHS Litigation Authority and then returned to Australia defending medical claims against Queensland Health. Andrew joined Avant Law in 2010 as a Solicitor Manager in Brisbane and then moved to Sydney in 2011 in the role of Special Counsel - Civil. Andrew is currently Special Counsel for Civil claims and manages a range of complex claims against Avant members.

Lizzy Boots is the Managing Director of Boots & All Consulting and is an experienced human resources professional specialising in recruitment, retention and training strategies for the medical, health and beauty industries.

Bespoke services include: recruitment and selection, human resources support, employee performance management, training and development, policy and procedures, and employment contracts for the niche roles within the medical, health and beauty industry.

Born in Scotland, Dr R Glen Calderhead attended the University of Glasgow. In 1977, while subsequently working in Japan, he met Dr Toshio Ohshiro, a pioneer of laser surgery both in Japan and world-wide, and by 1978 he was working with the Japan Medical Laser Laboratory and the Ohshiro Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. After a 5-year spell (1982-1987) in the USA with the newly-formed Laserscope (KTP 532) company in Silicon Valley, Dr Calderhead returned to Japan and worked again with Dr Ohshiro, concentrating on research into and application of the therapeutic laser. This culminated in 1988 in the publication by the renowned medicoscientific publishers, John Wiley and Sons, Chichester, UK, of the first of a series of books dedicated to phototherapy by Ohshiro and Calderhead, ‘Low Level Laser Therapy: A Practical Introduction’. The terminology ‘ low level laser therapy’, or LLLT, first coined by Calderhead, was thus introduced into the medicoscientific literature.

Now that light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have attracted a great deal of attention, LLLT is still the preferred acronym, but now stands for low level LIGHT therapy, thus encompassing all light sources used in phototherapy. Dr Calderhead became interested in LEDs as a valid phototherapeutic light source following the development of the “NASA LED” in 1998 by Whelan and colleagues, which was many orders of magnitude more powerful than existing LEDs, and was extremely narrow-band, offering laser-like target selectivity. Dr Calderhead was the first to champion the introduction of near-infrared 830 nm as an LED wavelength in addition to refining therapeutic approaches with existing wavelengths. He is now an internationally-recognized authority on all aspects of phototherapy.

Currently based in South Korea as Vice-President, Medicoscientific Affairs of the Lutronic Corporation, Dr Calderhead still travels world-wide lecturing on all aspects of phototherapy and photosurgery as a prolific lecturer at national and international congresses, having given over 300 keynote and special invited lectures over the last 30 years. He has published a number of scientific papers and is the coauthor of and contributor to several books on laser therapy, laser surgery and simulation surgery.

Dr George Calfas is a cosmetic and laser physician with more than thirty years’ experience in the field of cosmetic medicine in Australia.

As the founder and principal of GMC Cosmedical Clinics at Randwick and Narellan, Dr Calfas continues to evolve and deliver a diverse range of surgical and non-surgical, incisional and non-incisional face, neck and body procedures.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of New South Wales and obtained postgraduate qualifications in Physical Medicine from the University of Sydney and Clinical Dermatology from the University of Wales (UK).

Dr Calfas is a Senior Fellow and founding member of the Cosmetic Physician’s College of Australasia and the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgeons for which he is a mentor within its Clinical Training Program and a recently elected member of its Medical Board.

Dedicated to the refinement of cosmetic medicine Dr Calfas is a sought-after guest speaker and regularly conducts training workshops both nationally and internationally.

Dr Gabrielle Caswell is a Cosmetic Physician operating a number of Eyra Clinics in NSW and is a partner in developing Eyra Care, a therapeutic skin care range for clinics.

In addition, she maintains therapeutic skills for skin cancer medicine and general practice. Dr Caswell was introduced to injectable cosmetic medicine by a colleague and began to research the growing medical aesthetic profession. This led to an interest in laser technology and other tools that modern medicine uses for the remediation of sun-damaged skin.

In addition to her clinical duties, Dr Caswell served as the elected Public Relations Officer (2007-2009) for the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia. And then as the President until 2015. She was responsible for the transition of the society to the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia in 2015 and was the organization’s founding president.

Dr Caswell is in demand as a speaker at international conferences, including the American Dermatology Society, Non-Surgical Symposium and IMCAS (France). She has trained in Paris, France with renowned injectable expert Dr Sandrine Sebban.

In 2010 Dr Caswell was awarded her Master of Medicine (Primary Care Skin Cancer Medicine) (UQ) by the University of Queensland. She holds the position of Associate Professor with Griffith University.

Dr Caswell holds a number of fellowships including the RACGP, ACAM, ACRRM and (Retired) CPCA. She is a foundation member of the RACGP Specific Interests Dermatology Network. In 2020 her dissertation was accepted with the expectation in 2021 she will be conferred her Master Arts from the University of Wales Trinity St David College. 

In 2020 Dr Caswell accepted the presidency of the Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine (ACAM).

Additionally, Dr Caswell is actively involved in the aviation and space industries.

 

Dr Lucas de Siqueira is a RACGP fellow General practitioner specialized in skin cancer and cosmetic medicine. Qualified from The Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil, Dr de Siqueira has focused most of his early years training in plastic surgery in Brazil.

Having moved to Melbourne in 2012, Dr de Siqueira has started ‘LDS skin cancer and cosmetic medicine’ and has focused on panfacial rejuvenation, incorporating different modalities of cosmetic treatments to achieve maximum facial harmony and optimal results.

Dr de Siqueira has a passion for education being the national lead trainer for PDO threads and cosmetic trainer for ASI (Aesthetics and Skin Institute).

Dr Mary Dingley MB, BS. (Qld), FFMACCS, FCPCA.Diploma of Laser Medicine Cosmetic and Dermatological (ACCS), has been a cosmetic medicine practitioner since 1987. She received her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of Queensland in 1984.

Since then she has pioneered the use of proven new techniques and developed training programmes for other doctors interested in using these systems appropriately, while always maintaining a commitment to deliver a high standard of care for her patients.

Dr Dingley is a Fellow of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia and sits on the College board. She was the President of the pre-existing Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia in 2007 and 2008. She is also a Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and was the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for seven years.

Dr Dingley is an adviser to government bodies on issues such as laser safety, training, cosmetic medicine and medico-legal issues generally.

Dr Dingley is frequently invited to speak and demonstrate at conferences both in Australia and internationally, developing a reputation as an enthusiastic, entertaining and effective communicator and teacher as well as a highly reputable practitioner.

Anita has performed in excess of 15,000 non surgical cosmetic facial enhancements for clients throughout Australia. She has a broad professional background as a Registered Nurse for over twenty-three years. In addition to this, Anita holds a Masters degree in Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner) from Deakin University in Melbourne.

Grazina Fechner, better known as, Griz, is arenowned communication expert both in Australiaand internationally.

You may recognise Griz from The Morning Show,Today Show or The AM Show in New Zealand,where her segments discuss everything from bodylanguage to ‘How to Spot a Gaslighter’.

Her key focus areas include client experience,customer service, leadership, sales, behaviour,resilience and positivity.

With over 25 years as a facilitator, Grazina hastrained people in the pharmaceutical, aesthetics,media, motor sport racing, medical fraternity,audiologist and sporting industry.

As a keynote speaker, Griz is rewarded by“Changing people’s lives”. Her ability to connecton stage through her energetic, effervescent andvivacious personality will have you leaving full oflife and wanting to embrace each day!

Dr Flynn has practised on the Gold Coast for over 20 years. He is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and has a wide experience in Cosmetic Surgery including Facial Lifts, Breast Augmentation, Liposculpture and Laser Surgery. Dr Flynn also has a keen interest in the treatment of Skin Cancer and Varicose Veins. Dr Flynn has studied and trained overseas and is Board certified by the American Board of Laser Surgery and has a Diploma of Practical Dermatology from the University of Wales (UK). Dr Flynn is in constant demand for teaching and speaking engagements at conferences in Australia and internationally. He also consults for product companies and helps to formulate protocols for the avoidance of and management of complications. Dr Flynn is the publisher of the Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine and author of many journal articles and textbooks. * Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery * Member Australian College of Phlebology * Member International Society Cosmetic Laser Surgeons * Member Australasian Lipoplasty Association * Board Certified American Board of Laser Surgery * Member American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Dr John Flynn MBBS, Dip RACOG, FRACGP, Dip.P.Derm (UK) FACCS

Dr Lisa Friederich is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

She completed medical school at the University of Western Australia, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgey(MBBS) in 2000.

She commenced Specialist training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2008 and was awarded her Fellowship in 2015. 

Before commencing medical studies, Dr Friederich studied Art and Photography and has had her work exhibited in the Art Gallery of Western Australia.  It was this artistic drive that attracted her to plastic surgery.  Her innate appreciation and understanding of aesthetics is invaluable in her planning and practice in plastic surgery, whether it be a minor skin cancer removal or a major cosmetic procedure.

Dr Galadari is the Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU).

He is an American board-certified graduate of the Boston University/ Tufts University dermatology program in the USA, and completed a dermatologic surgery and laser fellowship in the University of California-San Francisco and is currently a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Mitchel P. Goldman, MD started practicing medicine in 1986. He is world-renowned, board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Goldman has authored 14 medical textbooks on cosmetic and laser surgery, dermatology, sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and cellulite, as well as over 300 peer-reviewed medical publications. Additionally, Dr. Goldman has developed many different laser procedures including those for treating tattoos and pigmented lesions, laser resurfacing,  treating superficial veins and to treat varicose veins.

He also serves as a member of over 30 professional societies and a medical consultant to numerous companies. Dr. Goldman remains extremely active in medical research and has assisted multiple dermal fillers get FDA approval.

He is the founder and Medical Director of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, medical director for West Dermatology, founder of SkinMedica, as well as a volunteer clinical professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and Honorary Professor of Dermatology for the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Dr. Goldman is an associate editor of numerous medical journals including Dermatologic Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, and Venous Digest.

• Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology at the De La Salle University, Manila (1992-1995)
• Doctor of Medicine, St. Luke’s College of Medicine-WHQM (1995-2000)
• Diploma in Dermatology, Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok, Thailand (2001-2002)
• Island Medicine, Kagoshima University under Japan International Cooperation Agency (2002)
• Fellow in Laser Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand (2002-2004)
• Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Dermatology Department (2005-2007)
• Fellow, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
• Member and Faculty, PADSFI, DASIL, ISDS, ISD
• Managing Director, The Skin Inc Dermatology and Laser Center

Suzie Hoitink is a business strategist and consultant specialising in the healthcare industry.

Recognised for her entrepreneurship within the cosmetic industry as a recipient of a Telstra Business Women’s Award, Suzie Hoitink, RN, established the Clear Complexions Clinics in 2005. From a single clinic, Suzie grew the company to a network of six premium medical skin clinics across Sydney and Canberra with a highly skilled team of 70, including 40 medical professionals. Known in the industry for its best-in-class training and education program, extensive policies and protocols, safety profile and premium service offering, the Company attracted the attention of ASX listed Vita Group Pty Ltd, who purchased Clear Complexions in 2017.

With the unique experience gained from starting a medical practice, scaling and then selling to a publicly listed company, Suzie has become an in-demand authority on the business of healthcare.

Dr Ian Holten is a Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon and founder of Australian Skin Face Body Clinics. Mr Holten’s specialist post-graduate studies in plastic surgery were undertaken in the UK and the USA.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons and member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons and British Association of Plastic Reconstructive, Aesthetic Surgeons.

A respected Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon with over 20 years’ experience, Dr Holten has a special interest in the latest techniques and technology offering non-surgical options for anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation.

Mr Holten also specialises in skin cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment and provides extensive training for General Practitioners.

His work has been recognised at the Global Medical LiveWire Awardsand he is the proud recipient of the “Excellence in Reconstructive Surgery 2016" award.

The Medical LiveWire Awards represents the pinnacle of medical innovation, championing the best people in their respective industries.

Dr Holten devotes time to visit developing countries and along with his colleagues, helped establish a plastic and reconstructive surgery program, Interplast.

Dr Hooi undertook specialist training in Emergency Medicine and was awarded Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine in 1999. Dr Hooi then completed an Honours Law degree at the University of Western Australia and obtained further real-world legal experience with a top tier Australian law firm. Dr Hooi has been admitted to practice as a Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of Victoria. 

Dr Hooi became interested in cosmetic procedures in 1990 and has been performing chemical peels for over 20 years. After obtaining further training in cosmetic medical procedures, he now pursues his passion for Cosmetic Medicine in private practice in the city of Sydney. Dr Hooi opened his first private cosmetic medical clinic in the beautiful Southern Highlands town of Bowral in 2008. His talent, keen eye and enthusiasm for his work became recognised in Sydney cosmetic medical circles and he became the principal medical provider at a number of well-regarded clinics in Sydney. Dr Hooi’s training and experience led to his award as a Foundation Fellow of the Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine in 2009. 

In 2010, Dr Hooi was selected to become the national trainer for the Fibropen System, platelet rich plasma (PRP) and Radiesse. Dr Hooi regularly presents workshops on platelet rich plasma (PRP) and has been invited to speak at a number of domestic (LCMC, Cosmetex) and international (Biobridge Venice) conferences on aesthetic medicine.

Dean Kilby BSc(Hons)(Biotech)
Founder & Director, Simplr Health

Educated in biochemistry and microbiology, Dean graduated with first class honours in biotechnology and undertook subsequent post-graduate training in molecular medicine. His scientific and clinical experience has since spanned the pharmaceutical industry, medical communication, and scientific consulting from metabolic disease to regenerative medicine – both in Australia and internationally.

Further to this Dean has extensive experience in transformational performance coaching and has been a leading trainer across the ANZ region for almost 15 years. He founded Simplr Health with a commitment to contribute the possibility of being well to big people with big lives.

Dr Russell Knudsen practices full time in hair restoration surgery and has been performing hair surgery for 33 years. He is a Past President and Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery. He is also a Past President and Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) as well as recipient of both the Golden Follicle and Manfred Lucas Awards from the ISHRS. He is a Diplomate of the International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery.

Dr Knudsen writes and lectures extensively and has written numerous chapters in current textbooks on Hair Restoration Surgery.

Dr Mihaela Lefter completed her training at "Claude Bernard" University Lyon, France, and successfully completed a fellowship at Showa University Tokyo, Japan in Craniofacial surgery and Microsurgery Reconstruction, gaining skills and expertise in the Asian approach to plastic surgery and Japanese culture. Her experience in Japan brought her the chance to discover Australasia and to relocate years later to Australia. 

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Dr Lefter obtained her EBOPRAS (European Board in Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery) fellowship in Bern, Switzerland 2002.

Dr Lefter came to Australia in 2004 and received her FRACS qualification in Plastic Surgery. Starting out in Hobart in both the public and private sectors, Dr Lefter relocated to the Central Coast in 2011 and has been appointed as VMO Plastic Surgeon by Central Coast Health Area Services.

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She consults public patients at Central Coast Specialist Centre at Gosford District Hospital, and consults and operates on private patients at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital.

With a background of international research and experience, Dr Adrian Lim is an experienced professional practitioner. He is a Fellow of both the Australian College of Dermatologists and the Australasian College of Phlebology and chairs the National Training Committee for both the Dermatology and Phlebology Colleges. Adrian is currently the Dean of the College of the Australasian College of Dermatology.

Adrian is a Visiting Dermatologist to the Royal North Shore Hospital and a Clinical Trials director at Central Sydney Dermatology, Macquarie Street. He has published research and given presentations both at home in Sydney, and further afield. Adrian is renowned for his easy manner, which many clients find appealing especially when dealing with issues they might find embarrassing, or hard to talk about.

Davin is a world renowned Dermatologist with a speciality of Melasma and Pigemantation concerns. He hates a long bio so hope you enjoy his talk. 

Dr Frank Lin is a Specialist Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon. He is a fully qualified member of:

• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
• Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

After completing specialist plastic surgery training in Melbourne, Dr Lin has undertaken further international fellowship training in microsurgery and aesthetic surgery, working with world renowned mentors such as Prof. Venkat Ramakrishnan in London, Prof. Isao Koshima in Tokyo and Prof. HK Lee in Seoul.

Dr Lin is an internationally renowned expert in plastic surgery and injectable treatments for Asian patients. He is a regular speaker at major international conferences, and is a key opinion leader in injectable and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments for companies such as Merz and BTL Aesthetics. He has also been involved in numerous clinical trials for major pharmaceutical and medical devices companies.

Dr Lin is currently the Supervisor of Training and Site Director for the Department of Plastic Surgery at Eastern Health, Box Hill Hospital, and serves on the Clinical Committee at Epworth Eastern Private Hospital. Dr Lin is involved in the teaching of medical students and specialist trainees at both Melbourne University and Monash University Medical Schools, as well as lecturing dermal sciences students at Victoria University.

Malcolm is a father, husband, author, and plastic surgeon who loves to make a difference in people’s lives.

At the age of 13, a plastic surgeon performed an operation on his hand and from that moment on, Malcolm wanted to ‘be like that man.’ Malcolm's book, 'An Ordinary Man', details his life's journey.

He attained his qualifications at Monash University and 26 years ago became a Plastic Surgeon commencing private practice in suburban Melbourne.

After a brief hiatus in business, he returned to medicine a humbler and wiser person. He has found that being authentic, honest and available is the key for patients developing trust in their doctor.

Malcolm now has cosmetic surgical practices in Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland and continues to love making a difference.

Dr. Manoharan is one of Australia's leading laser dermatologists. Based in Brisbane, Australia he is well respected for his expertise and excellence in the field of Dermatology and is the Medical Director of Brisbane Skin.

He has a special interest in combination treatments for complicated scars (acne, traumatic, surgical and burns), pigmentation, laser rejuvenation, and surgical & non-surgical skin cancer management.

Dr. Manoharan studied medicine at the University of Queensland, worked in the United Kingdom and Australia, gained extensive laser surgery experience in Australia and the United States, and has sub-specialised in cosmetic and laser dermatology.

Actively involved in education, he has a major role in the training of dermatology registrars, junior doctors, general practitioners, pharmacists and medical students in all aspects of dermatology. Dr. Manoharan has published and presented extensively internationally on general, aesthetic and laser dermatology. He oversees the clinical research at Brisbane Skin and is on the advisory board of numerous laser and pharmaceutical companies.

Dr. Manoharan has established himself as a national expert in medical and cosmetic dermatology and is a regular expert contributor for Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire. He has appeared in programs such as Today Tonight, Scope, as well as numerous radio stations including ABC and 4BC radio. He has appeared in all Australian major television channels and radio stations and performed regular skin checks for politicians in Canberra as part of public education campaigns. Dr Manoharan was a Consulting Dermatologist for L’Oreal Paris Skincare 2015-16.

Dr Michael Molton has accomplished extensive work and education in laser and rejuvenation. His cosmetic career spans over two decades, making him an expert in the field of Cosmetic Medicine.

He is currently engaged in research and the development of advanced imaging systems to substitute standard before and after photography. 

As an industray thought leader, Dr Michael Molton has presented at national and international conferences and meetings, has been published in a number of inductry journals and has personally instructed more than fifty practitioners in the finer arts and sciences of cosmetic medicine through various workshops.

Dr Peter Muzikants has been specialising in the area of laser dermatology and aesthetic medicine since 1987. His understanding of laser physics and long clinical experience has led him to present lectures and demonstrate his techniques at scientific meetings and conferences.

Dr Muzikants has a Diploma of Laser Medicine Cosmetic and Dermatological from the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery. He is certified by ECAMS, European College of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery , for completing the master course in non-surgical facial transformation at Cork University, Ireland.

He is also frequently asked to attend seminars to demonstrate his techniques in use of dermal skin fillers and botulinum toxin in aesthetic medicine. He is on the advisory board for injectable dermal fillers and neurotoxin for a couple of pharmaceutical companies.

Finally, Dr Muzikants is a national trainer for doctors in aesthetic use of dermal fillers and botulinum toxin. In 1998, together with Dr Lesley-Jayne Wild, they established the Áda Clinic in Glebe, specialising in laser, small veins and non-surgical aesthetic medicine.

Dr. Niamtu is well known in international cosmetic facial surgery circles as surgeon, teacher and author and is regarded as a key opinion leader by academics and clinicians worldwide.

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and The American Board of Cosmetic Facial Surgery.

His practice is limited to cosmetic facial surgery. He has Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health Professions. He maintains cosmetic surgery privileges at several local hospitals.

He lectures internationally on cosmetic facial surgery and has taught on six continents around the world. He has written four textbooks as well as 30 chapters on other textbooks. He has authored hundreds of publications on various cosmetic facial topics and a cosmetic facial surgery DVD series.

Dr. Niamtu is a member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and has served on the board of directors of the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation. He has chaired numerous committees with the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, where he currently sits as Chair of the Communications Committee. He appears regularly in newspaper articles, television broadcasts and popular magazines. He is passionate about all aspects of cosmetic facial surgery and loves going to work and making patients look and feel better.

Adj A/Professor Elissa O’Keefe RN, NP is a health industry pioneer, a highly-experienced clinician and educator and was the first nurse practitioner in the ACT.

She has an honorary appointment as an Associate Professor in the College of Adjuncts at the University of Canberra in the Faculty of Health and is a member of the Galderma Global Nurses’ Group.

Elissa is the current Chair of the Australian College of Nursing Cosmetic Nursing Community of Interest. Elissa is the lead author of the first ever Australian standards and scope of practice document for cosmetic nursing, has published in peer-reviewed journals both nationally and internationally and is often called on for comment in the industry. She is a contributor to the “bible on skin rejuvenation” for consumers the Slow Ageing Guide to Skin Rejuvenation.

Hanya founded Specialist Consulting to specifically advise and guide specialists on medical business development and strategies. A professional Business Consultant, Educator and Facilitator with an established industry reputation, she has wide-ranging expertise in designing and delivering consulting services to the medical industry.

Hanya designs agile business strategies for medical professionals looking to create achievable options for their business and build demonstrable growth. She has helped over 950 medical businesses clarify, strategise and achieve their business goals across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific.

She has worked collaboratively with health industry corporates such as Johnson & Johnson, Allergan, Galderma, Pfizer (among others) to meet, drive and inspire their strategic partners’ medical business needs. She was also invited to join the Macquarie Graduate School of Management faculty as an industry expert to present business concepts. She is proud to have helped clients win industry awards, including the RACGP Victorian Practice of the Year Award 2013 (Central Medical Group).

Dr Tom Parmakellis Is a Cosmetic Physician and Family Physician.

He is a Fellow of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia and also a

Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

He has 30 years of experience in both fields, but now concentrates on his Cosmetic Medical Practice in the Sutherland Shire of Sydney as the owner and founder of Lookfresh.

He first foray into cosmetic medicine was in 1992 when he worked in the first laser tattoo removal clinic in Bondi Junction and later, he introduced laser hair removal to the Australian public in 1996 at his practice in Parramatta, Laseaway.

His current passion is cosmetic injectables, body contouring , and Greek food.

Dr Porter specialises in full facial rejuvenation, adopting a holistic approach to the face.  Through her empathetic nature and keen aesthetic eye, she demonstrates fresh and natural results.  Dr Porter sees the face as one single and proportional unit by embracing the three pillars of beauty - light, harmony and balance through her work.​

Dr Porter graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and is recognised as a Fellow of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia, and of the Australian College of Aesthetic Medicine.

Dr Adam Rish is a Vice President and Fellow of the  Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia. He has been involved in laser and cosmetic medicine since 1985.

His clinic, Laserase, specializes in minimally invasive cosmetic surgical and laser aesthetic procedures. Since 2002 he has run quarterly CME meetings, in Sydney, for cosmetic physicians and surgeons. He is a regular presenter at conferences and speaks and publishes internationally on cosmetic and laser medicine. He has given over 30 papers at conferences in Australia and overseas in the past 10 years. His presentation style is unusual and entertaining with many graphic images to support his data.

His American publications have been a paper for Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology “Polyacrylamide Gel 10 years experience: with particular reference to complications from filling of the body of the lip.”, and a white paper for Continuum Biomedical on “How I Treat Tattoos In My Practice”.

He is a former medical consultant to Micromode Medical, which distributed Palomar and Continuum Biomedical lasers in Australia and New Zealand. He is a founding director of Kosmedical a company that distributes Korean aesthetic devices in Australia. Rish is also interested in visual art and has held 40 solo exhibitions since 1975.

Pavilion Cosmetic Medicine’s Medical Director, Dr Gavin Scriven (or “Dr Gav” as he is better known to his clients), graduated from University of Notre Dame Sydney in 2011 with Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. After completing a two year Residency at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, Dr Gav became an Aviation Medical Officer in the Royal Australian Airforce specialising in Aeromedical Evacuation and Aviation Medicine. He completed a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and his keen interest in Lifestyle and Cosmetic Medicine led him to expand his medical knowledge and training in this area. Dr Gav has now been practicing Cosmetic Medicine for over 6 years, whilst also still working as a General Practitioner (GP), and he is a member of the Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine.

Just a snapshot of Dr Gavin Scriven’s experience & achievements is as follows:

• Graduated University of Sydney with Bachelor Liberal Studies with double major in Psychology and German in 2007.
• Graduated University of Notre Dame with Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 2011.
• Junior Medical Officer residency at Sydney Australia’s Royal North Shore Hospital 2012-2013.
• Aviation Medical Officer in Royal Australian Air Force from 2014 – received Operational Service Medal for deployments.
• Received Fellowship with Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2017.
• Member of Australasian College of Cosmetic Medicine (ACAM) since 2017.

David has been in the cosmetic industry for 12 years. He set up the hugely successful Cosmos clinic, owns four laser & injectable clinics and has written a book on skin treatments. He's also an expert Bonzai artist

Dr Jake Sloane trained as a general surgeon in both London and Sydney for over 10 years and had extensive experience in several sub-specialties including colorectal, breast and trauma surgery. In 2017 he dedicated his time to focus purely on cosmetic medicine and has over 12 years of experience in injectable treatments. 

Dr Sloane learnt basic cosmetic injectable treatments in the UK in 2008 and in 2015 moved from London to Sydney. In June 2018, Dr Sloane was appointed as an injectables trainer and in this role acts as a consultant and key opinion leader to facilitate anti-wrinkle, dermal filler and fat dissolving training in Sydney and across Australia. 

Most recently in January 2020, Dr Sloane was selected by Allergan as one of only fifty doctors across the world to be part of the advanced injecting syllabus , 'MD Codes Mentorship programme'. In this role, he will undergo a two year  mentorship under Dr Mauricio De Maio to become an expert MD Codes trainer. 

Dr Spring is a much-published Assistant Professor, Uniformed Services University of Health.

After completing her internship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, she was accepted into the flight surgery training program at the US Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute and served two tours as a Navy Flight Surgeon, during which time she participated in both operational and medical relief missions throughout the Pacific.

Dr Spring completed her dermatology residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego where she served as the program’s first female Chief Resident, and since then has served as the Chair of Project C.A.R.E (Comprehensive Advanced Restorative Effort) for wounded warriors, and deployed as the sole dermatologist on a humanitarian mission to Central America.

Dr Saras Sundrum is a Cosmetic Physician, Founder and Medical Director of three Dr Saras and Co clinics in Sydney. She graduated with a M.B.B.S. from the University of Sydney and has over 25 years of experience in Cosmetic Medical procedures such as injectables and medical grade devices.

As a Fellow of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia and a KOL for various companies, Dr Sundrum often speaks at medical meetings, conferences and in the media. She is passionate about research in order to provide the latest treatments and devices for her patients. As a result she has often been the early adopter of new technology, whilst maintaining a sense of compassion and high standards of safety and ethics in her clinics.

Dr Bruce Williamson has worked in Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Medicine for over 20 years. He grew up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches swimming, surfing and sailing and had a lot of sun exposure himself in his early life. As a consequence of this he has developed a particular interest in the use of Lasers and Energy Based systems for rejuvenating sun damaged skin. He opened SkinSmart Medical in 2014 and now offers a comprehensive range of non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures including various laser and energy based treatments, dermal filler and muscle relaxant injections.

Dr Xu graduated from University of NSW in 2003 and he is a fellow of the Australasian College of cosmetic surgery. He has trained with leading experts in various areas of cosmetic surgeryand medicine.

Dr Xu specialises in:

• Liposculpture
• Minimally invasive eye bags removal, upper eyelid lift and double eyelid surgery
• Face threadlift
• Cosmetic injectables
• Cosmetic energy devices.

Dr Xu has a Diploma of Lipoplasty awarded by Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr Xu is very passionate about his work, he believes every patient is
unique, and treatments are tailored to individual patient needs.

Dr Zacharia achieved a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Adelaide in 1987 along with completing advanced training in ENT surgery. He went on to become a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He specialised in head and neck surgery in 1996.

He joined the Medical Science Division, becoming a locum clinical lecturer at the University of Oxford and completed a fellowship with well-known plastic surgeon, Dr. Harry Glassman, which enabled Dr. Zacharia to further improve his cosmetic knowledge.

Dr Zacharia is a member of the Australasian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and the Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery. He is a past-president of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr Zacharia continues to contribute his experience at international conferences and seminars across the world.