Haley J. Wood, MSN, WHNP, CANS

Haley Wood is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner and certified aesthetic nurse specialist. With over seventeen years’ experience as a nurse practitioner and over thirteen years’ experience as an aesthetic injector, Haley offers her patients a unique combination of experience, knowledge and personal attention. She currently owns her own aesthetic practice, The Look Facial Aesthetics, in Franklin, Tennessee.

Haley graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Evansville, Indiana, followed by training in trauma intensive care nursing at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Haley is a national trainer and speaker for Allergan and Galderma, a member of advisory boards for Allergan, Galderma, and Revance Therapeutics, and expert faculty for PALETTE Resources. Having trained over four thousand health care providers over her career, she serves as a national resource to new and experienced injectors. In addition, she has served as educator and trainer for new hires for Allergan. One of her greatest accomplishments was serving on six occasions as lead faculty for Allergan Medical Institute meetings, where she led and trained national trainers in the correct methods of aesthetic injecting.

Haley is a member of the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses, and has served as a board member, program chair, and newsletter editor for that organization. She also created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) review course and study guide as a resource to help eligible nurses become certified in aesthetic nursing.

She was voted among the top ten Most Loved Injectors by RealSelf, an online aesthetics resource, in 2017. She has also written an eBook, 50 Things You Need to be a Great Aesthetic Nurse, which serves as an introduction to nurses who are interested in the aesthetics field. In addition, she has served as a faculty mentor for doctoral nursing students, and assisted in the creation of a standardized checklist and intake assessment tool for use prior to dermal filler treatment called the ACIST.

As a nurse entrepreneur, she manages six staff members and offers a variety of nonsurgical procedures in her medical aesthetics practice. She is also editor-in-chief of her own beauty and wellness magazine, The Look. She enjoys mentoring nurse practitioner students through clinical rotations in aesthetics since formal education venues are not available.

In 2017, she created Aesthetic Masterminds, a mastermind group of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses who own their medical practices and meet annually to share best business practices. Collaboration among peers is essential to Haley’s career.

Aside from her professional accomplishments, Haley enjoys her time with her son, Will, and two goldendoodles, Annie and Wriggle.

Alexander Z. Rivkin, MD

Alexander Rivkin is a globally recognized expert and lecturer on minimally invasive aesthetics and nonsurgical facial sculpting. He is a trained facial cosmetic surgeon who was educated at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and Columbia University in New York City.

Dr. Rivkin is the founder of Westside Aesthetics, a nationally recognized clinical and research center of excellence for nonsurgical aesthetic procedures. He is best known for inventing and popularizing the nonsurgical rhinoplasty procedure.

Education and research are an important part of Dr. Rivkin’s practice. He is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Dermatology of the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and has published several scholarly papers and textbook chapters. He has been a lead investigator on many National Institutes of Health–sponsored clinical trials and has received several awards for his research. He lectures at conferences all over the world and conducts intensive physician education seminars at Westside Aesthetics. A substantial number of the doctors and nurses performing aesthetic injections in the Los Angeles area gained their skills in his office.

Dr. Rivkin understands that no one relishes the thought of “going under the knife” and believes modern medical technology can provide today’s patients with superior alternatives to painful invasive cosmetic surgery. He has dedicated his career to developing these alternatives, creating exceptional cosmetic solutions that his patients can access without the fear that has for so long been associated with cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Rivkin has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Doctors, The Tyra Banks Show, and Extra. He has also appeared on Univision, PBS, KNBC-TV, and KABC-TV, as well as in numerous national and international publications discussing the revolutionary aesthetic procedures he has invented.

Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, NP-C, CANS

Julie began her medical aesthetics career in 1999, when she and her husband opened Disappearing Act Laser & Skin Rejuvenation, a medical spa, in Redding, California. Since then, she has devoted her career exclusively to aesthetic medicine.

Julie received her Family Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP) from Sonoma State University in California, and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) and a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN). She is also a Public Health Nurse (PHN) and holds a certificate in Health Care Management (HCMT). Julie currently holds nursing licenses in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.

Julie has a special interest in teaching safe aesthetic injection techniques. She is a faculty member for PALETTE Resources, a speaker/trainer for the Allergan Medical Institute, and a member of Allergan's Advisory Board. She is also a Scientific Sessions Planning Committee (SSPC) member for the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) Annual Meeting and an Editorial Board member for Plastic Surgical Nursing. Julie has published articles in several medical journals and made presentations at various professional international meetings. She also provides individual injection training workshops through her company, JBK Aesthetics.

Julie’s professional affiliations include the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, and ISPAN. She is also a past president for the North State Cancer League in Redding, California.

Julie loves spending time with her husband and three children. She loves to run and hike with her two Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs, Stingray and Jamba. She paints with watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints whenever the mood strikes. Julie believes that art is her best therapy, and she feels blessed to have a career that allows her to artistically enhance her patients’ natural beauty.

Connie Brennan, NP-C, CANS, CPSN, ISPAN-F

Connie Brennan is a nationally recognized and much sought-after expert in nonsurgical facial aesthetic treatments. She is the Founder/President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC, and the Aesthetic Education Director and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Specialist at Life Time. In her clinical practice, Connie provides aesthetic consultations and comprehensive training in nonsurgical aesthetic injectables. She has been recognized with over 100 honors and is published in more than 25 publications appearing worldwide. Connie has also designed educational tools that are available for purchase online and holds a design patent for the ConnieTray^® aesthetic tray (www.connietray.com).

Connie has a passion for art, music, and education. She has been involved in art (painting and drawing), photography (operated a photography studio in the 80’s), and music (was a wedding singer for 25 years) much of her life. She has worked in aesthetic medicine since 1988, initially as a plastic surgery assistant and clinical photographer. She graduated from nursing school in 1994, and began to integrate her artistic talent into her professional career by becoming one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the use of dermal fillers (bovine collagen). This led to further training in 1998, in sclerotherapy and the early aesthetic uses of Botox^®.

Connie earned her certifications as a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) and as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) through the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN). She has been involved in curriculum and test writing, as well as leadership roles for ISPAN. Connie also provides education for P.A.L.E.T.T.E and companies such as Allergan, Galderma, and Revance.

Connie is dedicated to providing optimal aesthetic outcomes, a gold standard level of care, and quality education to meet her clients’ needs. Her artistic eye and attention to detail have been represented on many beautiful faces nationally and internationally.

Hermine Warren, DNP, APRN, CANS, ISPAN-F, CNM

Hermine Warren is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) who has been in nursing since 1974, with an advanced practice degree since 1980. She is also a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) in southern California, an educator/clinical trainer both nationally and internationally, and a GenNOW and P.A.L.E.T.T.E faculty member.

Hermine has maintained a clinical practice in the nonsurgical cosmetic subspecialty since 2004, and is also Co-Faculty for the Academy for Injection Anatomy—presented by American Med Spa Association—with Dr. Chris. Surek.

Hermine graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Colorado in 1979, and her DNP degree from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2014. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing since 1979, and a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society since 2013.

Hermine is a published author within the aesthetic arena.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS, is a Diplomate and an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in private practice in Beverly Hills, California.

He is the Principal of Integrative Operating Theatres, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in the heart of the Beverly Hills triangle.

Dr. Vallecillos has a practice emphasis on minimally invasive complex facial surgery, revision surgery of the nose and breasts, and regenerative cell-assisted therapies. He is regarded as a pioneer in the adaptation and utilization of combined soft tissue contraction technologies to achieve outstanding results in high-definition facial and body contouring.

Dr. Vallecillos is an active speaker at national and international events, including Plastic Surgery The Meeting (organized by the ASPS), the International Neurotoxin Association’s biennial TOXINS Conferences, the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, the Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference, the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses meetings, and the IMCAS World Congress held annually in Paris.

Dr. Vallecillos has served as a P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty member since 2008 and is recognized as a leading expert in minimally invasive soft tissue enhancements. He has trained thousands of top-ranked physicians, surgeons, and aesthetic medicine practitioners throughout the United States and internationally in advanced aesthetic injection techniques. He is a Galderma GAIN Master Trainer, and served as the Chief Clinical Investigator for Coapt Systems’ Novielle injectable filler study and as a consultant for InMode and Hans BioMed.

His current areas of interest include stem cell translational medicine and cellular reprogramming in its application to longevity and de-aging.

Connie Brennan, NP-C, CANS, CPSN, ISPAN-F

Connie Brennan is a nationally recognized and much sought-after expert in nonsurgical facial aesthetic treatments. She is the Founder/President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC, and the Aesthetic Education Director and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Specialist at Life Time. In her clinical practice, Connie provides aesthetic consultations and comprehensive training in nonsurgical aesthetic injectables. She has been recognized with over 100 honors and is published in more than 25 publications appearing worldwide. Connie has also designed educational tools that are available for purchase online and holds a design patent for the ConnieTray^® aesthetic tray (www.connietray.com).

Connie has a passion for art, music, and education. She has been involved in art (painting and drawing), photography (operated a photography studio in the 80’s), and music (was a wedding singer for 25 years) much of her life. She has worked in aesthetic medicine since 1988, initially as a plastic surgery assistant and clinical photographer. She graduated from nursing school in 1994, and began to integrate her artistic talent into her professional career by becoming one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the use of dermal fillers (bovine collagen). This led to further training in 1998, in sclerotherapy and the early aesthetic uses of Botox^®.

Connie earned her certifications as a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) and as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) through the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN). She has been involved in curriculum and test writing, as well as leadership roles for ISPAN. Connie also provides education for P.A.L.E.T.T.E and companies such as Allergan, Galderma, and Revance.

Connie is dedicated to providing optimal aesthetic outcomes, a gold standard level of care, and quality education to meet her clients’ needs. Her artistic eye and attention to detail have been represented on many beautiful faces nationally and internationally.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS, is a Diplomate and an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in private practice in Beverly Hills, California.

He is the Principal of Integrative Operating Theatres, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in the heart of the Beverly Hills triangle.

Dr. Vallecillos has a practice emphasis on minimally invasive complex facial surgery, revision surgery of the nose and breasts, and regenerative cell-assisted therapies. He is regarded as a pioneer in the adaptation and utilization of combined soft tissue contraction technologies to achieve outstanding results in high-definition facial and body contouring.

Dr. Vallecillos is an active speaker at national and international events, including Plastic Surgery The Meeting (organized by the ASPS), the International Neurotoxin Association’s biennial TOXINS Conferences, the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, the Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference, the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses meetings, and the IMCAS World Congress held annually in Paris.

Dr. Vallecillos has served as a P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty member since 2008 and is recognized as a leading expert in minimally invasive soft tissue enhancements. He has trained thousands of top-ranked physicians, surgeons, and aesthetic medicine practitioners throughout the United States and internationally in advanced aesthetic injection techniques. He is a Galderma GAIN Master Trainer, and served as the Chief Clinical Investigator for Coapt Systems’ Novielle injectable filler study and as a consultant for InMode and Hans BioMed.

His current areas of interest include stem cell translational medicine and cellular reprogramming in its application to longevity and de-aging.

Keith Marcus, MD

Dr. Keith Marcus is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in private practice in Redondo Beach, California. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with honors and attended medical school at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. After medical school, he completed a five-year residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he specialized in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. In Michigan, he spent five years training under one of the world’s most renowned facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Shan Baker. Subsequently, he completed one of the busiest and most diverse Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowships in the United States.

Dr. Marcus received an award for passing his facial plastic surgery boards in the 99th percentile, and won the prestigious John Orlando Roe Award, given by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, for his groundbreaking research. Dr. Marcus has also served as an oral board examiner for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery since 2014.

Dr. Marcus balances his busy clinical practice with his passion for education and research. He lectures, teaches and trains on a weekly basis, in addition to performing clinical research and clinical trials for new product indications. He travels both nationally and internationally to teach and educate on expert techniques for noninvasive aesthetic modalities, including injectables and lasers. Dr. Marcus strives to treat patients with respect and integrity while achieving optimal cosmetic results.

Steve Yoelin, MD

Steve Yoelin, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist based in Orange County, California, with over 22 years of experience in minimally invasive medical aesthetics, such as techniques using dermal fillers, collagen stimulators, and neurotoxins, as well as fat reduction procedures. He serves as a strategic advisor to companies ranging in size from innovative early-stage startups to multibillion-dollar industry leaders. He also operates a private practice that focuses on aesthetic injectables and has a multiyear waitlist, which he has built exclusively from repeat visits and word-of-mouth referrals.

Dr. Yoelin has trained other clinicians through 2,500+ industry-sponsored global training programs and hundreds of continuing medical education programs. He has also led dozens of clinical trials (Phases 1-4) and investigator-initiated trials and has authored or co-authored many peer-reviewed journal articles, posters, presentations, and a book chapter. In addition, he has been awarded several patents for his research.

Dr. Yoelin has performed dozens of fresh-frozen cadaver dissections over the past several years. He completed his Doctor of Medicine degree and ophthalmology residency at the University of California, Irvine. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture science and management, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Davis, where he was a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

Connie Brennan, NP-C, CANS, CPSN, ISPAN-F

Connie Brennan is a nationally recognized and much sought-after expert in nonsurgical facial aesthetic treatments. She is the Founder/President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC, and the Aesthetic Education Director and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Specialist at Life Time. In her clinical practice, Connie provides aesthetic consultations and comprehensive training in nonsurgical aesthetic injectables. She has been recognized with over 100 honors and is published in more than 25 publications appearing worldwide. Connie has also designed educational tools that are available for purchase online and holds a design patent for the ConnieTray^® aesthetic tray (www.connietray.com).

Connie has a passion for art, music, and education. She has been involved in art (painting and drawing), photography (operated a photography studio in the 80’s), and music (was a wedding singer for 25 years) much of her life. She has worked in aesthetic medicine since 1988, initially as a plastic surgery assistant and clinical photographer. She graduated from nursing school in 1994, and began to integrate her artistic talent into her professional career by becoming one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the use of dermal fillers (bovine collagen). This led to further training in 1998, in sclerotherapy and the early aesthetic uses of Botox^®.

Connie earned her certifications as a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) and as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) through the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN). She has been involved in curriculum and test writing, as well as leadership roles for ISPAN. Connie also provides education for P.A.L.E.T.T.E and companies such as Allergan, Galderma, and Revance.

Connie is dedicated to providing optimal aesthetic outcomes, a gold standard level of care, and quality education to meet her clients’ needs. Her artistic eye and attention to detail have been represented on many beautiful faces nationally and internationally.

Alexander Z. Rivkin, MD

Alexander Rivkin is a globally recognized expert and lecturer on minimally invasive aesthetics and nonsurgical facial sculpting. He is a trained facial cosmetic surgeon who was educated at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and Columbia University in New York City.

Dr. Rivkin is the founder of Westside Aesthetics, a nationally recognized clinical and research center of excellence for nonsurgical aesthetic procedures. He is best known for inventing and popularizing the nonsurgical rhinoplasty procedure.

Education and research are an important part of Dr. Rivkin’s practice. He is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Dermatology of the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and has published several scholarly papers and textbook chapters. He has been a lead investigator on many National Institutes of Health–sponsored clinical trials and has received several awards for his research. He lectures at conferences all over the world and conducts intensive physician education seminars at Westside Aesthetics. A substantial number of the doctors and nurses performing aesthetic injections in the Los Angeles area gained their skills in his office.

Dr. Rivkin understands that no one relishes the thought of “going under the knife” and believes modern medical technology can provide today’s patients with superior alternatives to painful invasive cosmetic surgery. He has dedicated his career to developing these alternatives, creating exceptional cosmetic solutions that his patients can access without the fear that has for so long been associated with cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Rivkin has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Doctors, The Tyra Banks Show, and Extra. He has also appeared on Univision, PBS, KNBC-TV, and KABC-TV, as well as in numerous national and international publications discussing the revolutionary aesthetic procedures he has invented.

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Dermatology, specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery with a special interest in aesthetic medicine. Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Master of Science degree in physiology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She completed both her residency and internship at Tulane University and a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Lee treats a broad spectrum of oculoplastic disorders, including eyelid cancers, trauma, tearing disorders, eyelid malpositions, orbital tumors, and infection and inflammation of the lids and orbit. In addition, Dr. Lee provides the full range of services offered at the Institute’s Aesthetic Center, including blepharoptosis surgery; blepharoplasty of the upper and lower lids; brow and forehead lifts; and non-surgical cosmetic enhancements, including botulinum toxin treatments, dermal fillers, and neck injections to treat the fat underneath the chin. She also performs photorejuvenation with lights and laser skin resurfacing for the face, neck, hands, and eyelids.

Dr. Lee dedicates time to the teaching of residents, fellows, medical students, and community physicians. She is co-director of University of Miami Cosmetic Medicine, a multidisciplinary cosmetic group involving the departments of ophthalmology, dermatology, ears, nose, and throat (ENT), and plastic surgery. Together with her colleagues she organizes multispecialty trainings in cosmetic injectables, topical treatments, and lasers.

Dr. Lee conducts research at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute with special interest in eyelid reconstruction, the aging eyelid skin, and aesthetic lasers. She also lectures around the world on oculoplastic disorders and aesthetic treatments related to the eye. She has been featured on CNN for her charitable work on patients from Third World countries. She has also been featured on local news channels such as NBC and WSFL, and is often quoted in women’s interest magazines such as Allure, Marie Claire, and Women’s Health regarding aesthetic treatments around the eyes.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS, is a Diplomate and an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in private practice in Beverly Hills, California.

He is the Principal of Integrative Operating Theatres, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in the heart of the Beverly Hills triangle.

Dr. Vallecillos has a practice emphasis on minimally invasive complex facial surgery, revision surgery of the nose and breasts, and regenerative cell-assisted therapies. He is regarded as a pioneer in the adaptation and utilization of combined soft tissue contraction technologies to achieve outstanding results in high-definition facial and body contouring.

Dr. Vallecillos is an active speaker at national and international events, including Plastic Surgery The Meeting (organized by the ASPS), the International Neurotoxin Association’s biennial TOXINS Conferences, the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, the Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference, the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses meetings, and the IMCAS World Congress held annually in Paris.

Dr. Vallecillos has served as a P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty member since 2008 and is recognized as a leading expert in minimally invasive soft tissue enhancements. He has trained thousands of top-ranked physicians, surgeons, and aesthetic medicine practitioners throughout the United States and internationally in advanced aesthetic injection techniques. He is a Galderma GAIN Master Trainer, and served as the Chief Clinical Investigator for Coapt Systems’ Novielle injectable filler study and as a consultant for InMode and Hans BioMed.

His current areas of interest include stem cell translational medicine and cellular reprogramming in its application to longevity and de-aging.

Charles M. Boyd, MD, MBA, FACS

Dr. Charles Boyd is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in facial plastic surgery. Board certified by the highly elite American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Boyd is also a diplomate of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Boyd specializes in all aspects of surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation, including facelifts, brow and eye lifts, rhinoplasty (nose surgery), and neck lifts. He is also a specialist in cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. A surgeon of extraordinary talents, Dr. Boyd has trained hundreds of top physicians throughout the United States and internationally on advanced injection techniques utilizing neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and other minimally invasive modalities. He is also one of a select group of physicians involved in clinical trials to evaluate cosmetic products created for consumer use, in order to gain Food and Drug Administration approval.

As a full time faculty member at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for over 14 years, Dr. Boyd has served as an assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology and the Department of Otolaryngology and as the Associate Chief of Staff of the University of Michigan Health System. He also teaches residents, fellows, and medical students at the University of Michigan. Highly respected and widely admired, Dr. Boyd is routinely invited to present cosmetic surgery lectures throughout the United States and internationally.

Dr. Boyd has published his research in many medical and surgical journals and has authored book chapters on cosmetic surgery. He has been featured in numerous media outlets and newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and The Washington Post. Dr. Boyd also frequently appears on television and radio educating the public about cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Boyd is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He completed his undergraduate education at Howard University in Washington, DC, where he graduated at the top of his class, Phi Beta Kappa, and summa cum laude in just three years.

An avid humanitarian, Dr. Boyd serves on the board of Bethany Kids, a non-profit organization that provides healthcare to children in East Africa. He devotes at least two weeks of every year to volunteering with World Medical Missions to perform cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries on children in Kenya.

Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOS

Dr. Steven L. Davis is a board-certified plastic surgeon, a Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Physicians, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He is in private practice at Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery with locations in Cherry Hill and Northfield, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Davis began his surgical training at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed residencies at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Temple University, and Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. He then traveled to Beverly Hills, California, to complete a cosmetic surgery fellowship, expand his knowledge, and learn innovative surgical techniques.

Dr. Davis is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Jefferson Health in New Jersey and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at both UMDNJ and PCOM. He is a past President of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) - Plastic Surgery Section and currently serves on the National Residency Evaluation and Standards Committee, which sets standards for residency training for ACOS.

Dr. Davis is also a Master Trainer and lead physician in the Allergan Medical Institute and Galderma Aesthetics Trainer Network, and trains both physicians and nurses in the most advanced and safest techniques in aesthetic enhancement using neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and biostimulatory agents.

An important goal of Dr. Davis’ practice is to create an environment in which patients feel comfortable and relaxed. This outlook encourages patients to openly share their concerns about their face and body and promotes a solid physician-patient rapport, enabling achievement of the best outcome. It reflects a unique approach to patient care, which ensures that Dr. Davis remains engaged with each patient from the earliest consult to postoperative recovery and follow-up care.

Connie Brennan, NP-C, CANS, CPSN, ISPAN-F

Connie Brennan is a nationally recognized and much sought-after expert in nonsurgical facial aesthetic treatments. She is the Founder/President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC, and the Aesthetic Education Director and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Specialist at Life Time. In her clinical practice, Connie provides aesthetic consultations and comprehensive training in nonsurgical aesthetic injectables. She has been recognized with over 100 honors and is published in more than 25 publications appearing worldwide. Connie has also designed educational tools that are available for purchase online and holds a design patent for the ConnieTray^® aesthetic tray (www.connietray.com).

Connie has a passion for art, music, and education. She has been involved in art (painting and drawing), photography (operated a photography studio in the 80’s), and music (was a wedding singer for 25 years) much of her life. She has worked in aesthetic medicine since 1988, initially as a plastic surgery assistant and clinical photographer. She graduated from nursing school in 1994, and began to integrate her artistic talent into her professional career by becoming one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the use of dermal fillers (bovine collagen). This led to further training in 1998, in sclerotherapy and the early aesthetic uses of Botox^®.

Connie earned her certifications as a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) and as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) through the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN). She has been involved in curriculum and test writing, as well as leadership roles for ISPAN. Connie also provides education for P.A.L.E.T.T.E and companies such as Allergan, Galderma, and Revance.

Connie is dedicated to providing optimal aesthetic outcomes, a gold standard level of care, and quality education to meet her clients’ needs. Her artistic eye and attention to detail have been represented on many beautiful faces nationally and internationally.

Haley J. Wood, MSN, WHNP, CANS

Haley Wood is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner and certified aesthetic nurse specialist. With over seventeen years’ experience as a nurse practitioner and over thirteen years’ experience as an aesthetic injector, Haley offers her patients a unique combination of experience, knowledge and personal attention. She currently owns her own aesthetic practice, The Look Facial Aesthetics, in Franklin, Tennessee.

Haley graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Evansville, Indiana, followed by training in trauma intensive care nursing at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Haley is a national trainer and speaker for Allergan and Galderma, a member of advisory boards for Allergan, Galderma, and Revance Therapeutics, and expert faculty for PALETTE Resources. Having trained over four thousand health care providers over her career, she serves as a national resource to new and experienced injectors. In addition, she has served as educator and trainer for new hires for Allergan. One of her greatest accomplishments was serving on six occasions as lead faculty for Allergan Medical Institute meetings, where she led and trained national trainers in the correct methods of aesthetic injecting.

Haley is a member of the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses, and has served as a board member, program chair, and newsletter editor for that organization. She also created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) review course and study guide as a resource to help eligible nurses become certified in aesthetic nursing.

She was voted among the top ten Most Loved Injectors by RealSelf, an online aesthetics resource, in 2017. She has also written an eBook, 50 Things You Need to be a Great Aesthetic Nurse, which serves as an introduction to nurses who are interested in the aesthetics field. In addition, she has served as a faculty mentor for doctoral nursing students, and assisted in the creation of a standardized checklist and intake assessment tool for use prior to dermal filler treatment called the ACIST.

As a nurse entrepreneur, she manages six staff members and offers a variety of nonsurgical procedures in her medical aesthetics practice. She is also editor-in-chief of her own beauty and wellness magazine, The Look. She enjoys mentoring nurse practitioner students through clinical rotations in aesthetics since formal education venues are not available.

In 2017, she created Aesthetic Masterminds, a mastermind group of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses who own their medical practices and meet annually to share best business practices. Collaboration among peers is essential to Haley’s career.

Aside from her professional accomplishments, Haley enjoys her time with her son, Will, and two goldendoodles, Annie and Wriggle.

Haley J. Wood, MSN, WHNP, CANS

Haley Wood is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner and certified aesthetic nurse specialist. With over seventeen years’ experience as a nurse practitioner and over thirteen years’ experience as an aesthetic injector, Haley offers her patients a unique combination of experience, knowledge and personal attention. She currently owns her own aesthetic practice, The Look Facial Aesthetics, in Franklin, Tennessee.

Haley graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Evansville, Indiana, followed by training in trauma intensive care nursing at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Haley is a national trainer and speaker for Allergan and Galderma, a member of advisory boards for Allergan, Galderma, and Revance Therapeutics, and expert faculty for PALETTE Resources. Having trained over four thousand health care providers over her career, she serves as a national resource to new and experienced injectors. In addition, she has served as educator and trainer for new hires for Allergan. One of her greatest accomplishments was serving on six occasions as lead faculty for Allergan Medical Institute meetings, where she led and trained national trainers in the correct methods of aesthetic injecting.

Haley is a member of the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses, and has served as a board member, program chair, and newsletter editor for that organization. She also created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) review course and study guide as a resource to help eligible nurses become certified in aesthetic nursing.

She was voted among the top ten Most Loved Injectors by RealSelf, an online aesthetics resource, in 2017. She has also written an eBook, 50 Things You Need to be a Great Aesthetic Nurse, which serves as an introduction to nurses who are interested in the aesthetics field. In addition, she has served as a faculty mentor for doctoral nursing students, and assisted in the creation of a standardized checklist and intake assessment tool for use prior to dermal filler treatment called the ACIST.

As a nurse entrepreneur, she manages six staff members and offers a variety of nonsurgical procedures in her medical aesthetics practice. She is also editor-in-chief of her own beauty and wellness magazine, The Look. She enjoys mentoring nurse practitioner students through clinical rotations in aesthetics since formal education venues are not available.

In 2017, she created Aesthetic Masterminds, a mastermind group of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses who own their medical practices and meet annually to share best business practices. Collaboration among peers is essential to Haley’s career.

Aside from her professional accomplishments, Haley enjoys her time with her son, Will, and two goldendoodles, Annie and Wriggle.

Alexander Z. Rivkin, MD

Alexander Rivkin is a globally recognized expert and lecturer on minimally invasive aesthetics and nonsurgical facial sculpting. He is a trained facial cosmetic surgeon who was educated at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and Columbia University in New York City.

Dr. Rivkin is the founder of Westside Aesthetics, a nationally recognized clinical and research center of excellence for nonsurgical aesthetic procedures. He is best known for inventing and popularizing the nonsurgical rhinoplasty procedure.

Education and research are an important part of Dr. Rivkin’s practice. He is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Dermatology of the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and has published several scholarly papers and textbook chapters. He has been a lead investigator on many National Institutes of Health–sponsored clinical trials and has received several awards for his research. He lectures at conferences all over the world and conducts intensive physician education seminars at Westside Aesthetics. A substantial number of the doctors and nurses performing aesthetic injections in the Los Angeles area gained their skills in his office.

Dr. Rivkin understands that no one relishes the thought of “going under the knife” and believes modern medical technology can provide today’s patients with superior alternatives to painful invasive cosmetic surgery. He has dedicated his career to developing these alternatives, creating exceptional cosmetic solutions that his patients can access without the fear that has for so long been associated with cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Rivkin has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Doctors, The Tyra Banks Show, and Extra. He has also appeared on Univision, PBS, KNBC-TV, and KABC-TV, as well as in numerous national and international publications discussing the revolutionary aesthetic procedures he has invented.

Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, NP-C, CANS

Julie began her medical aesthetics career in 1999, when she and her husband opened Disappearing Act Laser & Skin Rejuvenation, a medical spa, in Redding, California. Since then, she has devoted her career exclusively to aesthetic medicine.

Julie received her Family Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP) from Sonoma State University in California, and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) and a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN). She is also a Public Health Nurse (PHN) and holds a certificate in Health Care Management (HCMT). Julie currently holds nursing licenses in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.

Julie has a special interest in teaching safe aesthetic injection techniques. She is a faculty member for PALETTE Resources, a speaker/trainer for the Allergan Medical Institute, and a member of Allergan's Advisory Board. She is also a Scientific Sessions Planning Committee (SSPC) member for the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) Annual Meeting and an Editorial Board member for Plastic Surgical Nursing. Julie has published articles in several medical journals and made presentations at various professional international meetings. She also provides individual injection training workshops through her company, JBK Aesthetics.

Julie’s professional affiliations include the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, and ISPAN. She is also a past president for the North State Cancer League in Redding, California.

Julie loves spending time with her husband and three children. She loves to run and hike with her two Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs, Stingray and Jamba. She paints with watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints whenever the mood strikes. Julie believes that art is her best therapy, and she feels blessed to have a career that allows her to artistically enhance her patients’ natural beauty.

Connie Brennan, NP-C, CANS, CPSN, ISPAN-F

Connie Brennan is a nationally recognized and much sought-after expert in nonsurgical facial aesthetic treatments. She is the Founder/President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC, and the Aesthetic Education Director and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Specialist at Life Time. In her clinical practice, Connie provides aesthetic consultations and comprehensive training in nonsurgical aesthetic injectables. She has been recognized with over 100 honors and is published in more than 25 publications appearing worldwide. Connie has also designed educational tools that are available for purchase online and holds a design patent for the ConnieTray^® aesthetic tray (www.connietray.com).

Connie has a passion for art, music, and education. She has been involved in art (painting and drawing), photography (operated a photography studio in the 80’s), and music (was a wedding singer for 25 years) much of her life. She has worked in aesthetic medicine since 1988, initially as a plastic surgery assistant and clinical photographer. She graduated from nursing school in 1994, and began to integrate her artistic talent into her professional career by becoming one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the use of dermal fillers (bovine collagen). This led to further training in 1998, in sclerotherapy and the early aesthetic uses of Botox^®.

Connie earned her certifications as a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) and as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) through the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN). She has been involved in curriculum and test writing, as well as leadership roles for ISPAN. Connie also provides education for P.A.L.E.T.T.E and companies such as Allergan, Galderma, and Revance.

Connie is dedicated to providing optimal aesthetic outcomes, a gold standard level of care, and quality education to meet her clients’ needs. Her artistic eye and attention to detail have been represented on many beautiful faces nationally and internationally.

Hermine Warren, DNP, APRN, CANS, ISPAN-F, CNM

Hermine Warren is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) who has been in nursing since 1974, with an advanced practice degree since 1980. She is also a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) in southern California, an educator/clinical trainer both nationally and internationally, and a GenNOW and P.A.L.E.T.T.E faculty member.

Hermine has maintained a clinical practice in the nonsurgical cosmetic subspecialty since 2004, and is also Co-Faculty for the Academy for Injection Anatomy—presented by American Med Spa Association—with Dr. Chris. Surek.

Hermine graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Colorado in 1979, and her DNP degree from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2014. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing since 1979, and a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society since 2013.

Hermine is a published author within the aesthetic arena.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS, is a Diplomate and an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in private practice in Beverly Hills, California.

He is the Principal of Integrative Operating Theatres, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in the heart of the Beverly Hills triangle.

Dr. Vallecillos has a practice emphasis on minimally invasive complex facial surgery, revision surgery of the nose and breasts, and regenerative cell-assisted therapies. He is regarded as a pioneer in the adaptation and utilization of combined soft tissue contraction technologies to achieve outstanding results in high-definition facial and body contouring.

Dr. Vallecillos is an active speaker at national and international events, including Plastic Surgery The Meeting (organized by the ASPS), the International Neurotoxin Association’s biennial TOXINS Conferences, the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, the Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference, the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses meetings, and the IMCAS World Congress held annually in Paris.

Dr. Vallecillos has served as a P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty member since 2008 and is recognized as a leading expert in minimally invasive soft tissue enhancements. He has trained thousands of top-ranked physicians, surgeons, and aesthetic medicine practitioners throughout the United States and internationally in advanced aesthetic injection techniques. He is a Galderma GAIN Master Trainer, and served as the Chief Clinical Investigator for Coapt Systems’ Novielle injectable filler study and as a consultant for InMode and Hans BioMed.

His current areas of interest include stem cell translational medicine and cellular reprogramming in its application to longevity and de-aging.

Connie Brennan, NP-C, CANS, CPSN, ISPAN-F

Connie Brennan is a nationally recognized and much sought-after expert in nonsurgical facial aesthetic treatments. She is the Founder/President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC, and the Aesthetic Education Director and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Specialist at Life Time. In her clinical practice, Connie provides aesthetic consultations and comprehensive training in nonsurgical aesthetic injectables. She has been recognized with over 100 honors and is published in more than 25 publications appearing worldwide. Connie has also designed educational tools that are available for purchase online and holds a design patent for the ConnieTray^® aesthetic tray (www.connietray.com).

Connie has a passion for art, music, and education. She has been involved in art (painting and drawing), photography (operated a photography studio in the 80’s), and music (was a wedding singer for 25 years) much of her life. She has worked in aesthetic medicine since 1988, initially as a plastic surgery assistant and clinical photographer. She graduated from nursing school in 1994, and began to integrate her artistic talent into her professional career by becoming one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the use of dermal fillers (bovine collagen). This led to further training in 1998, in sclerotherapy and the early aesthetic uses of Botox^®.

Connie earned her certifications as a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) and as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) through the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN). She has been involved in curriculum and test writing, as well as leadership roles for ISPAN. Connie also provides education for P.A.L.E.T.T.E and companies such as Allergan, Galderma, and Revance.

Connie is dedicated to providing optimal aesthetic outcomes, a gold standard level of care, and quality education to meet her clients’ needs. Her artistic eye and attention to detail have been represented on many beautiful faces nationally and internationally.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS, is a Diplomate and an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in private practice in Beverly Hills, California.

He is the Principal of Integrative Operating Theatres, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in the heart of the Beverly Hills triangle.

Dr. Vallecillos has a practice emphasis on minimally invasive complex facial surgery, revision surgery of the nose and breasts, and regenerative cell-assisted therapies. He is regarded as a pioneer in the adaptation and utilization of combined soft tissue contraction technologies to achieve outstanding results in high-definition facial and body contouring.

Dr. Vallecillos is an active speaker at national and international events, including Plastic Surgery The Meeting (organized by the ASPS), the International Neurotoxin Association’s biennial TOXINS Conferences, the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, the Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference, the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses meetings, and the IMCAS World Congress held annually in Paris.

Dr. Vallecillos has served as a P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty member since 2008 and is recognized as a leading expert in minimally invasive soft tissue enhancements. He has trained thousands of top-ranked physicians, surgeons, and aesthetic medicine practitioners throughout the United States and internationally in advanced aesthetic injection techniques. He is a Galderma GAIN Master Trainer, and served as the Chief Clinical Investigator for Coapt Systems’ Novielle injectable filler study and as a consultant for InMode and Hans BioMed.

His current areas of interest include stem cell translational medicine and cellular reprogramming in its application to longevity and de-aging.

Keith Marcus, MD

Dr. Keith Marcus is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in private practice in Redondo Beach, California. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with honors and attended medical school at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. After medical school, he completed a five-year residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he specialized in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. In Michigan, he spent five years training under one of the world’s most renowned facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Shan Baker. Subsequently, he completed one of the busiest and most diverse Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowships in the United States.

Dr. Marcus received an award for passing his facial plastic surgery boards in the 99th percentile, and won the prestigious John Orlando Roe Award, given by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, for his groundbreaking research. Dr. Marcus has also served as an oral board examiner for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery since 2014.

Dr. Marcus balances his busy clinical practice with his passion for education and research. He lectures, teaches and trains on a weekly basis, in addition to performing clinical research and clinical trials for new product indications. He travels both nationally and internationally to teach and educate on expert techniques for noninvasive aesthetic modalities, including injectables and lasers. Dr. Marcus strives to treat patients with respect and integrity while achieving optimal cosmetic results.

Steve Yoelin, MD

Steve Yoelin, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist based in Orange County, California, with over 22 years of experience in minimally invasive medical aesthetics, such as techniques using dermal fillers, collagen stimulators, and neurotoxins, as well as fat reduction procedures. He serves as a strategic advisor to companies ranging in size from innovative early-stage startups to multibillion-dollar industry leaders. He also operates a private practice that focuses on aesthetic injectables and has a multiyear waitlist, which he has built exclusively from repeat visits and word-of-mouth referrals.

Dr. Yoelin has trained other clinicians through 2,500+ industry-sponsored global training programs and hundreds of continuing medical education programs. He has also led dozens of clinical trials (Phases 1-4) and investigator-initiated trials and has authored or co-authored many peer-reviewed journal articles, posters, presentations, and a book chapter. In addition, he has been awarded several patents for his research.

Dr. Yoelin has performed dozens of fresh-frozen cadaver dissections over the past several years. He completed his Doctor of Medicine degree and ophthalmology residency at the University of California, Irvine. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture science and management, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Davis, where he was a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

Connie Brennan, NP-C, CANS, CPSN, ISPAN-F

Connie Brennan is a nationally recognized and much sought-after expert in nonsurgical facial aesthetic treatments. She is the Founder/President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC, and the Aesthetic Education Director and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Specialist at Life Time. In her clinical practice, Connie provides aesthetic consultations and comprehensive training in nonsurgical aesthetic injectables. She has been recognized with over 100 honors and is published in more than 25 publications appearing worldwide. Connie has also designed educational tools that are available for purchase online and holds a design patent for the ConnieTray^® aesthetic tray (www.connietray.com).

Connie has a passion for art, music, and education. She has been involved in art (painting and drawing), photography (operated a photography studio in the 80’s), and music (was a wedding singer for 25 years) much of her life. She has worked in aesthetic medicine since 1988, initially as a plastic surgery assistant and clinical photographer. She graduated from nursing school in 1994, and began to integrate her artistic talent into her professional career by becoming one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the use of dermal fillers (bovine collagen). This led to further training in 1998, in sclerotherapy and the early aesthetic uses of Botox^®.

Connie earned her certifications as a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) and as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) through the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN). She has been involved in curriculum and test writing, as well as leadership roles for ISPAN. Connie also provides education for P.A.L.E.T.T.E and companies such as Allergan, Galderma, and Revance.

Connie is dedicated to providing optimal aesthetic outcomes, a gold standard level of care, and quality education to meet her clients’ needs. Her artistic eye and attention to detail have been represented on many beautiful faces nationally and internationally.

Alexander Z. Rivkin, MD

Alexander Rivkin is a globally recognized expert and lecturer on minimally invasive aesthetics and nonsurgical facial sculpting. He is a trained facial cosmetic surgeon who was educated at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and Columbia University in New York City.

Dr. Rivkin is the founder of Westside Aesthetics, a nationally recognized clinical and research center of excellence for nonsurgical aesthetic procedures. He is best known for inventing and popularizing the nonsurgical rhinoplasty procedure.

Education and research are an important part of Dr. Rivkin’s practice. He is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Dermatology of the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and has published several scholarly papers and textbook chapters. He has been a lead investigator on many National Institutes of Health–sponsored clinical trials and has received several awards for his research. He lectures at conferences all over the world and conducts intensive physician education seminars at Westside Aesthetics. A substantial number of the doctors and nurses performing aesthetic injections in the Los Angeles area gained their skills in his office.

Dr. Rivkin understands that no one relishes the thought of “going under the knife” and believes modern medical technology can provide today’s patients with superior alternatives to painful invasive cosmetic surgery. He has dedicated his career to developing these alternatives, creating exceptional cosmetic solutions that his patients can access without the fear that has for so long been associated with cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Rivkin has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Doctors, The Tyra Banks Show, and Extra. He has also appeared on Univision, PBS, KNBC-TV, and KABC-TV, as well as in numerous national and international publications discussing the revolutionary aesthetic procedures he has invented.

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS

Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Dermatology, specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery with a special interest in aesthetic medicine. Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Master of Science degree in physiology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She completed both her residency and internship at Tulane University and a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Lee treats a broad spectrum of oculoplastic disorders, including eyelid cancers, trauma, tearing disorders, eyelid malpositions, orbital tumors, and infection and inflammation of the lids and orbit. In addition, Dr. Lee provides the full range of services offered at the Institute’s Aesthetic Center, including blepharoptosis surgery; blepharoplasty of the upper and lower lids; brow and forehead lifts; and non-surgical cosmetic enhancements, including botulinum toxin treatments, dermal fillers, and neck injections to treat the fat underneath the chin. She also performs photorejuvenation with lights and laser skin resurfacing for the face, neck, hands, and eyelids.

Dr. Lee dedicates time to the teaching of residents, fellows, medical students, and community physicians. She is co-director of University of Miami Cosmetic Medicine, a multidisciplinary cosmetic group involving the departments of ophthalmology, dermatology, ears, nose, and throat (ENT), and plastic surgery. Together with her colleagues she organizes multispecialty trainings in cosmetic injectables, topical treatments, and lasers.

Dr. Lee conducts research at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute with special interest in eyelid reconstruction, the aging eyelid skin, and aesthetic lasers. She also lectures around the world on oculoplastic disorders and aesthetic treatments related to the eye. She has been featured on CNN for her charitable work on patients from Third World countries. She has also been featured on local news channels such as NBC and WSFL, and is often quoted in women’s interest magazines such as Allure, Marie Claire, and Women’s Health regarding aesthetic treatments around the eyes.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS, is a Diplomate and an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in private practice in Beverly Hills, California.

He is the Principal of Integrative Operating Theatres, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in the heart of the Beverly Hills triangle.

Dr. Vallecillos has a practice emphasis on minimally invasive complex facial surgery, revision surgery of the nose and breasts, and regenerative cell-assisted therapies. He is regarded as a pioneer in the adaptation and utilization of combined soft tissue contraction technologies to achieve outstanding results in high-definition facial and body contouring.

Dr. Vallecillos is an active speaker at national and international events, including Plastic Surgery The Meeting (organized by the ASPS), the International Neurotoxin Association’s biennial TOXINS Conferences, the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, the Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference, the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses meetings, and the IMCAS World Congress held annually in Paris.

Dr. Vallecillos has served as a P.A.L.E.T.T.E. faculty member since 2008 and is recognized as a leading expert in minimally invasive soft tissue enhancements. He has trained thousands of top-ranked physicians, surgeons, and aesthetic medicine practitioners throughout the United States and internationally in advanced aesthetic injection techniques. He is a Galderma GAIN Master Trainer, and served as the Chief Clinical Investigator for Coapt Systems’ Novielle injectable filler study and as a consultant for InMode and Hans BioMed.

His current areas of interest include stem cell translational medicine and cellular reprogramming in its application to longevity and de-aging.

Charles M. Boyd, MD, MBA, FACS

Dr. Charles Boyd is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in facial plastic surgery. Board certified by the highly elite American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Boyd is also a diplomate of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Boyd specializes in all aspects of surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation, including facelifts, brow and eye lifts, rhinoplasty (nose surgery), and neck lifts. He is also a specialist in cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. A surgeon of extraordinary talents, Dr. Boyd has trained hundreds of top physicians throughout the United States and internationally on advanced injection techniques utilizing neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and other minimally invasive modalities. He is also one of a select group of physicians involved in clinical trials to evaluate cosmetic products created for consumer use, in order to gain Food and Drug Administration approval.

As a full time faculty member at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for over 14 years, Dr. Boyd has served as an assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology and the Department of Otolaryngology and as the Associate Chief of Staff of the University of Michigan Health System. He also teaches residents, fellows, and medical students at the University of Michigan. Highly respected and widely admired, Dr. Boyd is routinely invited to present cosmetic surgery lectures throughout the United States and internationally.

Dr. Boyd has published his research in many medical and surgical journals and has authored book chapters on cosmetic surgery. He has been featured in numerous media outlets and newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and The Washington Post. Dr. Boyd also frequently appears on television and radio educating the public about cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Boyd is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He completed his undergraduate education at Howard University in Washington, DC, where he graduated at the top of his class, Phi Beta Kappa, and summa cum laude in just three years.

An avid humanitarian, Dr. Boyd serves on the board of Bethany Kids, a non-profit organization that provides healthcare to children in East Africa. He devotes at least two weeks of every year to volunteering with World Medical Missions to perform cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries on children in Kenya.

Steven L. Davis, DO, FACOS

Dr. Steven L. Davis is a board-certified plastic surgeon, a Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Physicians, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He is in private practice at Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery with locations in Cherry Hill and Northfield, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Davis began his surgical training at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed residencies at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Temple University, and Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. He then traveled to Beverly Hills, California, to complete a cosmetic surgery fellowship, expand his knowledge, and learn innovative surgical techniques.

Dr. Davis is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Jefferson Health in New Jersey and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at both UMDNJ and PCOM. He is a past President of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) - Plastic Surgery Section and currently serves on the National Residency Evaluation and Standards Committee, which sets standards for residency training for ACOS.

Dr. Davis is also a Master Trainer and lead physician in the Allergan Medical Institute and Galderma Aesthetics Trainer Network, and trains both physicians and nurses in the most advanced and safest techniques in aesthetic enhancement using neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and biostimulatory agents.

An important goal of Dr. Davis’ practice is to create an environment in which patients feel comfortable and relaxed. This outlook encourages patients to openly share their concerns about their face and body and promotes a solid physician-patient rapport, enabling achievement of the best outcome. It reflects a unique approach to patient care, which ensures that Dr. Davis remains engaged with each patient from the earliest consult to postoperative recovery and follow-up care.

Connie Brennan, NP-C, CANS, CPSN, ISPAN-F

Connie Brennan is a nationally recognized and much sought-after expert in nonsurgical facial aesthetic treatments. She is the Founder/President of Aesthetic Enhancement Solutions, LLC, and the Aesthetic Education Director and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Specialist at Life Time. In her clinical practice, Connie provides aesthetic consultations and comprehensive training in nonsurgical aesthetic injectables. She has been recognized with over 100 honors and is published in more than 25 publications appearing worldwide. Connie has also designed educational tools that are available for purchase online and holds a design patent for the ConnieTray^® aesthetic tray (www.connietray.com).

Connie has a passion for art, music, and education. She has been involved in art (painting and drawing), photography (operated a photography studio in the 80’s), and music (was a wedding singer for 25 years) much of her life. She has worked in aesthetic medicine since 1988, initially as a plastic surgery assistant and clinical photographer. She graduated from nursing school in 1994, and began to integrate her artistic talent into her professional career by becoming one of the first nurses in Minnesota to be trained in the use of dermal fillers (bovine collagen). This led to further training in 1998, in sclerotherapy and the early aesthetic uses of Botox^®.

Connie earned her certifications as a Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN) and as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) through the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN). She has been involved in curriculum and test writing, as well as leadership roles for ISPAN. Connie also provides education for P.A.L.E.T.T.E and companies such as Allergan, Galderma, and Revance.

Connie is dedicated to providing optimal aesthetic outcomes, a gold standard level of care, and quality education to meet her clients’ needs. Her artistic eye and attention to detail have been represented on many beautiful faces nationally and internationally.

Haley J. Wood, MSN, WHNP, CANS

Haley Wood is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner and certified aesthetic nurse specialist. With over seventeen years’ experience as a nurse practitioner and over thirteen years’ experience as an aesthetic injector, Haley offers her patients a unique combination of experience, knowledge and personal attention. She currently owns her own aesthetic practice, The Look Facial Aesthetics, in Franklin, Tennessee.

Haley graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Evansville, Indiana, followed by training in trauma intensive care nursing at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, Kentucky. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Haley is a national trainer and speaker for Allergan and Galderma, a member of advisory boards for Allergan, Galderma, and Revance Therapeutics, and expert faculty for PALETTE Resources. Having trained over four thousand health care providers over her career, she serves as a national resource to new and experienced injectors. In addition, she has served as educator and trainer for new hires for Allergan. One of her greatest accomplishments was serving on six occasions as lead faculty for Allergan Medical Institute meetings, where she led and trained national trainers in the correct methods of aesthetic injecting.

Haley is a member of the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses, and has served as a board member, program chair, and newsletter editor for that organization. She also created the first Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) review course and study guide as a resource to help eligible nurses become certified in aesthetic nursing.

She was voted among the top ten Most Loved Injectors by RealSelf, an online aesthetics resource, in 2017. She has also written an eBook, 50 Things You Need to be a Great Aesthetic Nurse, which serves as an introduction to nurses who are interested in the aesthetics field. In addition, she has served as a faculty mentor for doctoral nursing students, and assisted in the creation of a standardized checklist and intake assessment tool for use prior to dermal filler treatment called the ACIST.

As a nurse entrepreneur, she manages six staff members and offers a variety of nonsurgical procedures in her medical aesthetics practice. She is also editor-in-chief of her own beauty and wellness magazine, The Look. She enjoys mentoring nurse practitioner students through clinical rotations in aesthetics since formal education venues are not available.

In 2017, she created Aesthetic Masterminds, a mastermind group of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses who own their medical practices and meet annually to share best business practices. Collaboration among peers is essential to Haley’s career.

Aside from her professional accomplishments, Haley enjoys her time with her son, Will, and two goldendoodles, Annie and Wriggle.