Dr Khanna graduated from the University of Cardiff in 1993 and since then, he has built a formidable career carrying out advanced cosmetic and oral surgical procedures in combination with aesthetic medicine. This involves the latest advances in Oral Implantology in combination with soft and hard tissue grafting; TMD rehabilitation and treatment for head and neck pain. He has been at the forefront for the development of concepts and techniques using BTX, dermal filler, PRP, skin rejuvenation and thread lifting since 1996. Following this, in 1997 he opened his Training Institute, and has since trained thousands of doctors, dentists and medical nurses on the subject of Facial Aesthetics. Globally, Dr Khanna is considered by his peers to be one of the leading experts in Facial Aesthetics and clinicians travel from around the world to the DrBK Training Institute and the DrBK clinic to learn his concepts and techniques and/or receive treatment themselves from him. A large percentage of his patients are Clinicians themselves and therefore he is widely considered as the Doctors’ choice for Facial Aesthetics. Due to his global achievements, Professor Bob Khanna was appointed Visiting Professor of Facial Aesthetics at the University of Sevilla (2012), Visiting Professor of Facial Aesthetics at the University of Vienna (2022) and has established a solid reputation for leadership in the field of Facial Aesthetics. He is an internationally renowned Lecturer in this field and regularly chairs and lectures at the largest aesthetic conferences in the world, including IMCAS, FACE, CCR and more. Since 1996, he has advised and acted as International KOL for Merz, Teoxane, Q-med, Allergan, Filorga, Galderma, Pluryal and more, helping to develop his full-face approach. He has been featured on many cosmetic surgery related television documentaries. e.g. Cosmetic Surgery Live (Channel 5), The Ruby Wax Show (BBC one) and Silicone chicks (Discovery Health) and assisted in the launch of Sky televisions award-winning Nip-Tuck series with his major contribution in ‘Plastic Surgery Laid Bare’ (sky one). As well as constantly travelling the world and changing the lives of patients, Dr Khanna is also the President of the International Academy of Advanced Facial Aesthetics (IAAFA). IAAFA is an organisation that raises money for local charities through their annual Aesthetics Conference, Awards Ceremony and Charity Ball. To date they have raised over £310,000.

Dr Edwina Morgan, Cosmetic Physician Dr Edwina Morgan has shaped a multi-faceted career in medicine that is synonymous with accompanying her patients on some of the most transformative and intimate journeys in their life. Dr Edwina began her career in obstetrics and gynaecology after obtaining a Bachelor of Science from the University of Queensland and also a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the prestigious Bond University. Whilst practicing obstetrics, she became increasingly fascinated with cosmetic medicine and as her anatomical appreciation and skill set developed in this area, so too did she become more empowered on behalf of the patients to grow into this speciality. Dr Edwina has advanced to become a national Key Opinion Leader and Lead Trainer for Silhouette Soft Thread Lift and also a lead trainer in advanced injectable techniques for Galderma. Dr Jing Wang, Cosmetic Physician Dr Wang - Fellow of RACGP 2013; MBBS, BSc (medicine), Honours class II, division 1 University of New South Wales 2008. Dr Wang is a conjoint lecturer for UNSW, and has a Diploma and Certificate in Aesthetic medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Dr Wang is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Shanghainese and is a presenter for SBS Chinese radio. She is also a Galderma trainer who has facilitated workshops in Australia.

Suzie Hoitink, RN FACN HTNK Advisory Introducing Suzie Hoitink RN, Director and Senior Consultant at HTNK Advisory. Suzie is your go-to expert when it comes to strategic business consulting, tailored especially for nurses and doctors who are running their own aesthetic clinics. Suzie's exceptional contributions to the cosmetic industry have earned her prestigious accolades, including the coveted Telstra Business Women’s Award and a Fellowship to the esteemed Australian College of Nursing. In 2005, Suzie made history by becoming the first nurse in Australia to open her own clinic, Clear Complexions Clinics. What started as a small endeavour blossomed into a network of six top-tier medical skin clinics across Sydney and Canberra. This extraordinary accomplishment was powered by a skilled team of 70 professionals, including 40 doctors and nurses. The excellence of her venture captured the attention of ASX listed Vita Group Pty Ltd, leading to the acquisition of Clear Complexions in 2017. Suzie's experience is rich and relatable, making her a valuable resource for nurses and doctors in the healthcare business. She's been actively involved in the industry, from shaping the ACN's Graduate Certificate of Cosmetic Nursing to providing advice to government bodies and industry peers. Her role as a distinguished speaker at premier Cosmetic Industry conferences and Nursing Forums for over 20 years underscores her authority in the field. After the successful sale of Clear Complexions, Suzie, together with her partner and husband Alex, established HTNK Advisory. Their mission is to empower clinic principals across Australia to optimize their performance. With a proven track record of assisting over 40 clinic owners, Suzie and Alex have become trusted allies in the industry, fostering impressive growth in revenue and profit for their clients. What truly sets Suzie apart is her personalised mentorship approach, rooted in her own experiences. She works hands-on with clinic owners, helping to define clear goals and providing real-time assistance to navigate the intricacies of clinic ownership. If you're a nurse at the helm of your own cosmetic business, Suzie Hoitink and HTNK Advisory are here to guide you towards unlocking your clinic's utmost potential. Your success story starts here.

Director of FaceCoach, Aesthetic Nurse BSc Mike is an expert in human anatomy and physiology, with a BSC in Anatomy from Monash University. He has 18 years of experience in medical aesthetics and has been trained by globally renowned injectors. Mike has performed over 40,000 injection treatments for both his own practice, Facelove and for multiple other clinics including Professor Greg Goodmans’ Dermatology Institute of Victoria. Mike is passionate about providing safe and natural-looking results for his patients. He has trained over 4000 doctors and nurses in multiple countries and consulted for companies such as Allergan, Galderma Pharmaceuticals, and Croma Pharmaceuticals Austria, as well as managing the entire training process for Allergan in Australia and New Zealand. Mike is published in 8 peer-reviewed medical journals, including the first reversal of blindness caused by dermal filler through injecting hyaluronidase deeply into the supra-orbital notch, now accepted as the gold standard for hyaluronic acid dissolving in a visual disturbance event after many other repeated cases vs the inferior retrobulbar injection. He has worked and trained alongside some of the best injectors globally, including; Dr Mauricio De Maio, Dr Michael Kane, Dr Ava Shamban, Dr Mary Lupo, Dr Alastair Carruthers, Dr Jean Carruthers, Dr Herve Respaldo, Dr Steven Liew, and Professor Greg Goodman. @claguemike

Tim Boon Tim is the founder/Director of TLC - Total Lifestyle Credit, a new patient funding platform to assist the patient with costs associated with self-funded medical and cosmetic treatments. He is passionate about the medical sector funding it for over 18 year, and helping patients access the best medical and cosmetic care and at no cost to the clinic! Gordon Wilson Introducing Gordon Wilson, Principal and Managing Director of Financial Investment Solutions and Depenre Partners. Financial Investment Solutions is an award-winning Financial Advice firm that has been ‘Helping clients to Control and Enjoy their Money’ for over 25 years. Depenre Partners provides exceptional Accounting Services that empowers businesses and individuals to thrive and achieve financial success.

Cosmetic Surgeon Dr Bill graduated in Medicine and Surgery from Flinders University 1991. He undertook extensive surgical training in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery across Australia and England, during that time he won numerous prizes and scholarships in both clinical work and research as well as being recognised for his clinical teaching. He has been involved in Anatomy teaching for surgeons in training, and also taught Advanced Life Support (ATLS) to GP’s and junior doctors. Dr Lyon has numerous publications in international peer-reviewed journals. In 2011 Dr Lyon undertook his fellowship training in cosmetic surgery with the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and has gained extensive experience with world-renowned plastic and cosmetic surgeons who are leaders in the field. He has a passion for facial, breast and body aesthetics and has furthered his facial surgical training working with renowned Australian surgeons, giving him an enormous experience and log of facial work, as well as involving new and breakthrough innovations and technologies such as lipogems with fat transfer and stem cell therapies improving skin tone texture and quality. Until recently he continued to be clinically involved with the “Open heart international” as part of the surgical team, travelling with them and operating in Rwanda and Fiji, now his support is less hands on. Dr Lyon’s gentle and caring approach, will provide you with an honest opinion regarding your suitability for your procedure, putting your safety and wellbeing first. Recognised for his meticulous ability to provide a natural look by combining art and surgical techniques.

Aesthetic MET (AMET) Co-Founders Having each worked in private clinics and with leading pharmaceutical and device companies, Bronwyn and Elena knew firsthand the enormous unmet industry need for aesthetic complication support as well as evidenced based education focusing on adverse event prevention. With their extensive industry insight and understanding of both practitioner and patient needs, they teamed up to create and launch AMET; the first Aesthetic Medical Emergency Team. AMET provides accessible and affordable complication support, including access to phone support as well as a comprehensive network of industry specialists. Members also have access to an educational platform that contains a wealth of unbiased, evidenced based information dedicated to aesthetic safety and risk minimisation. Whilst complications are inevitable, Bronwyn and Elena’s vision is for AMET to improve patient outcomes by providing fast, reliable support to all aesthetic practitioners.

Dr Jenny Kimmins spent many years in General Practice before developing an interest in the management and treatment of skin conditions. She has more than 17 years’ experience in cosmetic medicine, including Anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers and biostimulators, as well as a special interest in the management of Acne and Rosacea, Laser skin treatments, and the treatment of sun-damaged skin. Jenny lectures and trains in Aesthetic medicine and injectable cosmetic treatments. She is also a Field Expert for AMET to assist and manage complications arising from injectable treatments, and the chair of the Healthcert Aesthetic Medicine program. She has a postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology with the Australian Institute of Dermatology, is qualified in skin cancer medicine, and is a fellow of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia. Her professional experience allows her to comprehensively diagnose and treat a wide range of skin concerns that are unique to Australians. She believes in individualising treatments, as everyone’s skin and skin concerns are unique. Her focus is on optimising skin health, by utilising a combination of skincare, injectables, laser and other devices to achieve natural results.

Founder and CEO of Incredible Marketing Incredible Marketing offers cutting-edge digital marketing solutions to the medical aesthetics industry - including strategy, websites, SEO, social media, digital ads, and more. They serve over 500 clinics in 22 countries and lead the way globally. His visionary mindset and wealth of experience make him a key opinion leader in the space, and he is invited to travel extensively around the world to share his knowledge to empower medical aesthetics professionals to leverage digital marketing innovations for remarkable success.

Emily Schultz RN is a Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist who began her nursing career in the emergency department. With a strong passion for inclusive beauty and skin health the move towards cosmetic nursing was inevitable and since 2009 she has been actively mastering the art of cosmetic injectables. EXPERIENCE Emily helps patients work towards their individualized aesthetic goals with a focus on maintaining a natural appearance. Where many providers treat patients with a one-size-fits-all approach, Emily customizes treatments ensuring patients look like a healthy and well-rested version of themselves. Nothing less and nothing more. This fresh approach to beauty, combined with the belief that safety in these medical treatments is paramount, inspired Emily to master the injectable craft and sparked her desire to share this passion by training other injectors. Emily spent years refining her expert skill set through regular attendance of the world's most prestigious and advanced injectable training programs. In addition to opening her flagship location in Southern Ontario, she now acts as an international lecturer, trainer and key opinion leader for multiple organizations including Allergan Aesthetics facial division - the manufacturers of BOTOX COSMETIC®, Juvederm and BELKYRATM. Emily is the Nurse Faculty Lead for Allergan Aesthetics Canada in addition to her role as international Nurse Faculty for Allergan Aesthetics USA. During training sessions, Emily often advises trainees that "just because we can doesn't mean we should." This fine balance of rejuvenating patients in the safest way possible to enhance features while preserving natural beauty makes Emily's approach to training, unlike any other.

CEO of Derma Medical Expert cosmetic doctor with 3 clinics in the UK as well as CEO of Derma Medical, the worlds largest aesthetic training academy with training courses running in USA, UK, Sweden, Dubai and Australia

Dr Aliaa Yusof is a cosmetic doctor and aesthetic trainer, who completed her degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Monash University. Her junior medical doctor training was spent in various surgical specialties but eventually followed her heart and passion which have led her to work in cosmetic medicine and hair restoration treatments. Trained in advanced cosmetic treatment modalities and techniques, she often uses a combination of various treatment platforms for her patients and sees cosmetic medicine as a marriage of art and science. Her passion is reflected through her thorough consultations and detailed assessments, resulting in a treatment plan tailored for each patient. Dr Aliaa truly values a holistic patient-oriented approach and advocates in building a trusting professional relationship with her patients.

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Founder and Editor of RESCU.com.au Business innovator, beauty insider, connector of the dots, and supporter of successful women everywhere, Bahar Etminan is an ideas woman. She likes small ideas, she loves big wild ideas and she assembles the right line-up of talent to make them happen. In past lives Bahar has been a CEO (of cosmetics industry powerhouse Brandmakers), the general manager of luxury importer BMI (where she reigned over the luxury timepieces division and labels like Gucci, Hugo Boss, Bell & Ross, Fendi, Swiss Army and Movado) and the youngest ever general manager at Bobbi Brown and Origins in Australia. Then, she launched Australia’s first distributor owned beauty e-tailer, rescu.com.au. That was 2005. Since then, Rescu. as evolved into a pure publishing powerhouse, putting expertise from the best minds in beauty, lifestyle, fashion, wellbeing, career and finance at your fingertips. She still enjoys a gloss-up (tune in for her Editor Loves every Sunday) but Bahar’s main focus is putting brilliant ideas together with top-notch people. She wants you to tap in, skill up, empower yourself and live a fabulous life – that’s what Rescu. is all about.

Emily Schultz RN is a Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist who began her nursing career in the emergency department. With a strong passion for inclusive beauty and skin health the move towards cosmetic nursing was inevitable and since 2009 she has been actively mastering the art of cosmetic injectables. EXPERIENCE Emily helps patients work towards their individualized aesthetic goals with a focus on maintaining a natural appearance. Where many providers treat patients with a one-size-fits-all approach, Emily customizes treatments ensuring patients look like a healthy and well-rested version of themselves. Nothing less and nothing more. This fresh approach to beauty, combined with the belief that safety in these medical treatments is paramount, inspired Emily to master the injectable craft and sparked her desire to share this passion by training other injectors. Emily spent years refining her expert skill set through regular attendance of the world's most prestigious and advanced injectable training programs. In addition to opening her flagship location in Southern Ontario, she now acts as an international lecturer, trainer and key opinion leader for multiple organizations including Allergan Aesthetics facial division - the manufacturers of BOTOX COSMETIC®, Juvederm and BELKYRATM. Emily is the Nurse Faculty Lead for Allergan Aesthetics Canada in addition to her role as international Nurse Faculty for Allergan Aesthetics USA. During training sessions, Emily often advises trainees that "just because we can doesn't mean we should." This fine balance of rejuvenating patients in the safest way possible to enhance features while preserving natural beauty makes Emily's approach to training, unlike any other.

Plastic Surgeon Dr Steven Liew is a specialist trained plastic surgeon in Sydney, Australia with specific interest in the aesthetic surgery of the face and breasts. Dr Liew is an educator. He is the brainchild and co-owner of Complete Face (www.completeface.net), the world first iPad interactive digital encyclopedia of facial injectibles, available to the global facial clinicians. Dr Liew sees himself as an innovator, a change agent, challenging the status quo with the uncomfortable notion that we can do things better. In 2019, Dr Liew started the all inclusive multi-disciplinary aesthetic conference: Aestheticsfocusing on all things non-surgical in Sydney, with the philosophy that education should be inclusive rather than exclusive. To learn, To share, To advance TOGETHER (www.aestheticsau.com). In 2022, Dr Liew founded Face The World Foundation (FTWF). FTWF is a philanthropic initiative that provides an avenue for deserving Australians and New Zealanders with financial difficulties, who have facial deformities that are causing significant emotional toll on their life, to have their face restored non-surgically by highly trained cosmetic practitioners who have donated their expertise.

Mindset Coach Yemi Penn is a fearless businesswoman and thought leader on creating your own memo, meaning ‘she’ gets to write the script of her life and encourages others to do the same. An engineer by profession and entrepreneur by passion having run 3 successful businesses in the past. She is now researching the alchemy of transmuting pain to power with a strong desire to learn new ways of being whilst challenging the status quo. Yemi invites the collective to ignite their rebellious curiosity in all aspects of their life, sharing the tools to do just that. More recently Yemi has added documentary producer to her repertoire as she shifts her core life’s purpose to raising the vibration of acknowledging and healing our individual and therefore collective trauma, something individuals, communities and organisations alike have experienced over the past couple of years.

Cosmetic Doctor BScN, NSC, MBBS, FRACGP

Dr. Hitchcock serves as the Chief Science Officer for Crown Laboratories and oversees Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and Research & Development for Crown and its subsidiaries. He is also the Founder of Xycrobe Therapeutics Inc. (http://www.xycrobe.com) and served as its Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, Dr. Hitchcock served as the Acting Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President of Clinical & Medical Affairs at Bellus Medical from its inception in 2013 up to the acquisition by Crown Laboratories. Previous to his work in the industry, Dr. Hitchcock performed research at Weill Cornell Medical College, where he studied multiple myeloma genetics. He also performed post-doctoral research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine at Duke University and Yale University. Following his post-doctoral studies, Dr. Hitchcock began working in the field of dermatology at companies like Suneva Medical and Ulthera, as well as consultancy for companies such as Boehringer Ingelheim and Bayer. Dr. Hitchcock has more than 15 years of research experience, including Basic Science, Proof-of-Concept, Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research across several therapeutic areas such as Cardiology, Oncology, Gene Therapy, Plastic/Facial Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Hitchcock earned his Ph.D. in Genetics from Clemson University and completed post-doctoral trainings at Duke University and Yale University in Biomedical Engineering, Vascular Biology and Therapeutics

Dr Yalda Jamali is experienced in an array of non-surgical procedures including skin rejuvenation treatments and facial injectables, including lips, tear troughs, non-surgical rhinoplasty and bespoke facial contouring. She is passionate about skin health and provides tailored skincare regimes to suit individual concerns. Dr Yalda Jamali is also known for her ability to create natural and subtle lip filler results with a strong focus on ensuring that each procedure is personalised. Dr Yalda Jamali (MBChB) is a UK qualified doctor specialising in non-invasive medical cosmetic treatments. She graduated from the University of Manchester, UK with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and holds a postgraduate Level 7 Certificate in Injectables for Aesthetic Medicine and a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology and studying towards her masters in Clinical Dermatology. Dr Yalda Jamali has a key artistic eye for detail and her clients regard her as a personable, results-oriented doctor. Dr Yalda Jamali goes above and beyond to ensure that her clients are completely satisfied with their results. She also has a passion for teaching and has dedicated a large portion of her cosmetic career to teaching in the field. With the ever-growing aesthetics industry, the number of treatment options can feel overwhelming for individuals. Dr Yalda Jamali is an expert at identifying desired tweaks and uses an ethical approach to help patients look and feel their very best. All offered treatments by Dr Yalda Jamali are non-invasive and involve minimal downtime.

Cosmetic Doctor, FRACGP Dr. Kristy, with over 14 years of experience in the field of medicine, is the founder of Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic. She is a registered specialist and a Fellow in General Practice, currently serving as the Clinical Director of Port Macquarie GP Superclinic. Her special interest lies in the realm of skin care and she is extensively trained in skin cancer medicine and advanced facial aesthetics. Dr. Kristy also holds a Masters degree in Women's Medicine, demonstrating her particular passion for women's holistic health and wellbeing.

Dr Elsa Delport has completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Stellenbosch in Cape Town. She then commenced surgical training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology before migrating to Australia in 2012. Dr Elsa Delport has since combined her love of surgery with her passion for skin health by undertaking ongoing education in areas such as Dermatology, Skin Cancer Medicine, Dermoscopy and Cosmetic Medicine. She believes that healthy, glowing skin is the cornerstone of the “beauty journey”, and having an in depth knowledge of skin is simply essential. Dr Elsa Delport holds a Fellowship with the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCSM) as well as the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australia, and was privileged to learn and work alongside industry leaders. She has wide experience as a speaker in national and international presentations, and has her work published in peer-reviewed medical literature. Her guiding principle is that every patient deserves delicate care and attention with treatments tailored to their individual needs and unique desires.

MBBS, FACCSM Dr. Ian Chinsee is a registered medical professional with the Medical Board of Australia and a respected Surgical Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery. Graduating from the University of California Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology and completing his medical degree from the University of Queensland, Dr. Chinsee gained extensive experience in general and plastic/reconstructive surgery through his residency and advanced surgical training with ACCS. Dr. Chinsee's unique approach combines his medical knowledge with an artist's eye to deliver natural-looking enhancements. With a special interest in cosmetic surgery, regenerative medicines, and non-surgical skin & body contouring, Dr. Chinsee employs a multi-modality approach for optimal results.

Cosmetic Physician Dr. Scott Allison is a qualified cosmetic physician who consults from his flagship cosmetic medicine clinic in New Farm, Qld. With over a decade of experience in cosmetic medicine, Dr. Allison has worked with a range of ethnicities and gender identities. He believes beauty is subjective, and can only be truly realised through client collaboration grounded in empathy and understanding. After graduating from Medical School at the University of Queensland in 2011, Dr. Allison undertook his residency at the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he worked across a variety of areas including dermatology, plastic surgery and infectious diseases. Following this he completed a Master of Science in Aesthetic Medicine at the Queen Mary University of London and a Master of Public Health at the University of Queensland. He is a Fellow of both the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia and the Royal College of General Practitioners. Dr. Allison is a Trainer & Key Opinion Leader for Allergan and Dermocosmetica and is passionate about finding new and interesting ways of teaching safer injecting and facial anatomy to clinicians. He is also a Medical Officer Reservist in the Australian Army and a Senior Lecturer for UQ School of Medicine. Driven by a passion to empower others, Dr. Allison is committed to finding new and innovative non-invasive treatments to help clients achieve their aesthetic goals, and enhance their own unique perceptions of beauty.

CEO & Founder Taryn Williams is a multi-award winning founder and CEO and over the course of 20+ years has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most prolific entrepreneurs at the intersection of talent, media, and technology. Taryn works with a number of global brands as an influencer and ambassador, including La Prairie, HP, and the Art Series Hotels. In 2019, she was chosen to be one of the global faces of Max Factor and featured in their global television and print campaign alongside Czech model and philanthropist Petra Nemcova. Among numerous awards and accolades – 2018 Mumbrella Award for Innovation, 2017 B&T Women in Media Tech Leader, B&T Hot 30 under 30, and SmartCompany 30 under 30 to name a few – Taryn has also been named as a finalist for leading national awards including Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Women’s Agenda Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, and AIM Young Entrepreneur of the Year. In recognition of her continued success not only as a global influencer and industry disruptor, but as a founder and CEO, she was recently named in B&T’s Women in Media Power list for the third consecutive year.

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