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Dr. Maria Angelo-Khattar's international background, combined with her expert knowledge of the aesthetic industry in Dubai, makes her the ideal physician for supervising hands-on aesthetic training. Dr. Maria Angelo-Khattar is not only a renowned worldwide lecturer on the topic of minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, but also a leading aesthetic practitioner in Dubai.

Dr. Maria Angelo-Khattar obtained her B.Sc. Honours and Ph.D. from King's College and St. Mary's Hospital Medical School, University of London. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, and has served as an Assistant and subsequently Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kuwait. In 1984, Dr. Khattar established the Toxicology Unit: a joint venture between the Ministry of Health and the Faculty of Medicine at Kuwait University. Dr. Khattar has published 40 papers in various international journals.

Dr. Khattar currently supervises and runs Aesthetica Clinics, now located in three different areas of Dubai (DHCC, Jumeirah, and Deira).

Dr. Alan Bauman is a full-time board-certified hair restoration physician who has treated over 33,000 patients, has performed over 10,000 hair transplant procedures and over 10,000 PRP’s since starting his medical hair loss practice, Bauman Medical in 1997.

Bauman Medical is a 12,000 square foot, state-of-the-art “Hair Hospital” in downtown Boca Raton, FL, located about a mile from the renowned Boca Resort & Club.

Dr. Bauman is one of approximately only 200 physicians worldwide to achieve certification from the esteemed American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS).

Dr. Bauman is known for pioneering numerous technologies in the field of hair restoration including minimally-invasive FUE Follicular Unit Extraction, VIP|FUE™ No-Shave Hair Transplant, Low-Level Laser Therapy, PRP Platelet Rich Plasma, PDOgro™, Eyelash Transplants and others.

He is a frequently invited faculty member and guest expert at numerous international scientific meetings and live surgery workshops and has been featured in hundreds of news stories in the media. You may have seen him on NBC Today, CBS Early Show, ABC Good Morning America, CNN, The Doctors, Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth, Bulletproof Radio with Dave Asprey, or featured in Men’s Health, GQ, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times, Oprah Magazine and many more.

Dr. Bauman was voted “#1 Top Hair Restoration Surgeon” in North America by Aesthetic Everything for the 7th consecutive year, “Top Hair Restoration Surgeon of the Decade”, and received the 2022 “Lifetime Achievement Award in Hair Restoration”. He was also recognized by Forbes as one of “10 CEOs Transforming Healthcare in America.”

Dr. Pearlman is a healthcare visionary, entrepreneur, and an internationally recognized physician expert in women’s health, hormones, regenerative and aesthetic medicine.

As founder and Medical Director of PearlMD Rejuvenation, Dr. Pearlman leads an integrative team to help her patients age powerfully harnessing leading technology and treatments practicing at the leading edge of regenerative medicine. She is a thought leader and pioneer in the intersection of health, aging and aesthetics and an entrepreneur and innvoator in the use of AI in medicine.

Dr. Pearlman's flagship in Toronto serves as her home base to a global practice operating seasonal practices in Muskoka, Palm Beach and New York. She is licensed in Canada the US and board certified in Regenerative Medicine and Menopause. She is a renowned educator, peer trainer, medical legal expert and media spokesperson.

Dr. Pearlman is the Global Ambassador & Scientific Board Member for the Aesthetic Multi-Specialty Society, Advisory Board Member to the Global Longevity Summit and Director of Women's Health with the Geneva College of Longevity Medicine, Director of the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine (CBAM), and Faculty for leading global medical congresses in aesthetic and regenerative medicine including IMCAS, AMWC, and A4M.

She is committed to philanthropy and community and championing Women’s issues having been recognized as Enterprising Woman of the Year (EY), Woman member of the Year (Women's Presents Organization), and as a Woman Leader by the French Chamber of Commerce of Canada (FCCCO). She is actively involved in many charitable causes including the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and the Federation of Medical Women of Canada.

Dr. Jason Pozner is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. He is the founder of Sanctuary Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton, Florida. He is currently adjunct clinical faculty at Cleveland Clinic Florida and the University of Miami. Dr. Pozner is a consultant or advisory board member of several laser and aesthetic companies and is actively involved with new product development.

Dr. Marisol Duque is a distinguished medical surgeon with over 18 years of unwavering dedication to providing exceptional care and trust to patients throughout Latin America and Europe. Specializing in Integrative Medicine, Bio-regenerative Medicine, Tissue Regeneration, Longevity, Homotoxicology, Neural Therapy, Anti-Aging, and Aesthetics, as well as Cardiovascular Health and Nutrition, Dr. Duque's expertise spans a wide spectrum of medical disciplines. With a rich history of successfully treating over 10,000 patients afflicted with diverse pathologies, Dr. Duque firmly advocates for the pivotal role of awareness and the cultivation of healthy habits as the foundation of effective medical intervention. She firmly believes that fostering a patient's understanding and practice of good habits serves as the primary form of medicine, empowering individuals to take charge of their health and well-being. Dr. Duque's medical practice seamlessly integrates both traditional and alternative approaches, offering comprehensive treatment programs tailored to address various health concerns including cardiovascular health, digestive health and metabolism, athletic performance optimization, and natural fertility cycle management, among others. A trailblazer in the realms of natural anti-aging and tissue regeneration techniques, Dr. Duque has spearheaded the development of specialized medical programs aimed at addressing a myriad of skin and connective tissue pathologies through an integrative approach. Notably, she has pioneered a groundbreaking technique that mimics the body's innate capacity for regeneration, marking a new epoch in autologous intelligent biology. Driven by a passion for research, Dr. Duque has actively contributed to esteemed research groups affiliated with prestigious institutions such as George Washington University, Brown University, and Saint Laurents Institute, furthering the frontiers of medical knowledge and innovation.

Amanda Ralph, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is the Founder, Medical Director, and Lead Nurse Practitioner of White Coat Aesthetics, a premier medical aesthetics practice in Las Vegas, Nevada.

With over ten years of experience in aesthetic medicine, Amanda has built a thriving, seven-figure practice rooted in clinical excellence, patient education, and natural-looking results. Her expertise extends beyond advanced injectable techniques to practice growth, patient retention, and creating an elevated, concierge-level patient experience.

In addition to managing one of the most trusted medical spas in Las Vegas, Amanda is proud to serve as a National Trainer and Speaker for Allergan Medical Institute (AMI) , educating fellow injectors across the country on safe and effective techniques with Botox® and the Juvederm® collection of fillers. She is also a lead instructor at the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics (NIMA), where she helps shape the next generation of injectors with her approachable teaching style and commitment to excellence.

Amanda’s expertise spans a wide range of industry-leading products and treatments, including Botox®, Dysport®, Juvederm®, Restylane®, Revanesse®, Sculptra®, and Kybella®. She is known for her artistry, precision, and passion for helping patients look refreshed—never overdone. She is passionate about raising the standard of aesthetic medicine by empowering providers to build patient trust, deliver exceptional outcomes, and create sustainable, relationship-driven practices.

Joseph A. Russo MD is a board-certified, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience in private practice outside Boston. A pioneer in non-surgical aesthetic medicine, he helped advance early laser technologies in the late 1990s and was among the first physicians in the Northeast to adopt cosmetic neurotoxins and dermal fillers.

Recognizing the growing demand for minimally invasive treatments, Dr. Russo expanded his surgical practice to include nurse injectors, laser technicians, and aestheticians. He created one of the earliest comprehensive cosmetic centers of its kind—a model that would later become known as the modern medical spa. He founded Aesthetic Mentor, where he has trained more than 3,000 healthcare providers through his “Safe Injector Method,” a teaching approach designed to help clinicians become safe, effective, and compliant aesthetic practitioners.

Dr. Russo also partnered with Regis College School of Nursing to develop the Aesthetic Intensive® Certificate Program, a first-of-its-kind program combining online education with robust clinical training to help licensed medical professionals launch or advance careers in medical aesthetics.