Aesthetic dialogue international symposium

To reach the international scientific and clinical community, Sebastian Cotofana, has published more than 100 peer- reviewed scientific articles and book chapters. He additionally teaches worldwide online and in-person anatomy courses with and without hands- on experience to guide and to increase the knowledge and the ability of health care providers.

Dr. Patel is a renowned cosmetic dermatologist and serves as the director of PHI Clinic, a leading institution in the world of aesthetic procedures, based in London. With an impressive array of accomplishments, Dr. Patel’s expertise and dedication to the field are truly unparalleled.

Specializing in All Things Aesthetic:
Dr. Patel’s expertise spans the entire spectrum of non-surgical aesthetic procedures. He has a particular focus on light and laser therapies, making him a trailblazer in this field. His mastery extends to skin of color treatments and scarring, ensuring that individuals of all backgrounds receive the care they deserve.

An International Leader:
Dr. Patel’s commitment to excellence has earned him recognition across the globe. He is a respected member of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. Recently, he was invited to join the board of the Dermatologic and Aesthetic Surgery International League, further solidifying his status as a leader in the field.

Sharing Knowledge:
Not content with just his clinical work, Dr. Patel also dedicates his time to education. He proudly serves as an honorary lecturer on the Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology at St Bartholomew’s and Royal London Hospitals, nurturing the next generation of dermatologists.

For the last ten years she has been engaged in aesthetic and antiaging medicine. She is teaching assistant at University of Belgrade, Serbia; founder of national aesthetic society Sesiam and founder of private clinic Rea Medika. She is international and regional trainer, educator and speaker for many brands in the field of aesthetic medicine.

Dr Jani van Loghem is founder of UMA Institute, medical director of UMA Clinic and former vice-president of the Dutch Society for Cosmetic Medicine (NVCG). Jani is the drafter of the curriculum that recognises the field of cosmetic medicine as a new official medical speciality in 2019. He is a highly experienced cosmetic doctor who is extremely precise in his work. Jani has specialised in minimally-invasive cosmetic treatments such as injectables, liposuction, lasers and chemical peels and trains fellow doctors in injection techniques. He hosts specialists from all over the world in Amsterdam for training and demonstrations. He also lectures at international conferences and travels the world to share his knowledge as Global Key Opinion Leader.

Internationally recognized phlebologist and practitioner in facial aesthetics. Her vision is to enhance professional development in cosmetic treatment by deploying ultrasound in daily practice. She has launched a series facial anatomy i.c.w. ultrasound courses around the globe. Online and Hands-on. They call it the Safe & Sound Learning Experience.

An internationally recognized certified expert in aesthetic, anti-ageing and regenerative medicine, cosmetology and dermatologic surgery. In addition to treating patients in her clinic and running her own facial aesthetics academy KAVKOVA ACADEMY, she travels the world sharing her expertise at congresses and conferences.

She is the trainer and author special patterns of unique combined lifting methods for Aptos, also trainer and speaker for Allergan, Vivacy, Merz Aesthetics, Ipsen.

An experienced GP, cardiologist and aesthetics practitioner, Dr Rosh has spent almost 20 years practicing medicine. Instrumental to the modern aesthetics industry, Dr Rosh has become a highly regarded figurehead, with a reputation for developing new skills, techniques, and practices. He is a pioneer in natural aesthetics, providing results that people notice as refreshed and rejuvenated. He will always consider your individual anatomy to maintain and enhance your natural beauty. Dr Rosh is the CEO and medical director of KLNIK, an award-winning luxury clinic in the heart of Cheshire with spoke sites in London and Manchester Harvey Nichols.  Boasting one of the most exclusive client lists in the world including some of the most famous actors, models, and footballers on the planet, his artistry allows for subtle results which aren’t obvious or appear unnatural, proving to be well-liked by many celebrities.

Mr. Jeff Downie is a Consultant Facial Plastic Surgeon based in the UK. He is a Senior Lecturer at Glasgow University and works in the Queen Elizabeth University, Glasgow. He has a special interest in teaching and training in Anatomy and has developed many new training courses for Surgeons, Doctors, Dentists and Nurse Practitioners.
Mr. Downie graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1991 with distinctions in Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Following that, he obtained a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Dundee in 1997.
He has also been awarded Fellowships in Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons London, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow in 2000, 2005 and 2007 respectively. In addition, he has received many distinction awards in areas such as Surgery, Anatomy, Prosthetics and Radiology.

His special interests lie in facial aesthetics, surgical management of skin cancer,  orthognathic  and reconstructive surgery. In his private practice his interests include all aspect of facial aesthetic  surgery especially rhitidectomy (face lifts), facial rejuvenation and the use of fillers and botulinum toxins to name a few.

Mr Downie is a member of a variety of organizations including the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgeons. He is widely published and has presented in many international meetings as well as involved in the creation and facilitation of many training courses.

In March 2023 he was voted ‘Best Surgeon of the Year’ at the UK national Aesthetics Awards in London. This award was based on surgical outcomes and innovations in surgery and teaching.

Andrew is a powerhouse in aesthetics education, an accomplished professional Educator, Treatment Development Specialist, and writer of many educational programs, with over 20 years’ experience in the aesthetic industry in the UK & Overseas.

He also modelled for a while in America which he believes ignited his passion in the aesthetics arena. Which culminated in him studying aesthetic medicine in the United States, before coming back to the UK.

Andrew has travelled the globe to gain experience and education he is a regular on television and in press globally as well as international pod casts and one to one treatment protocols for clinics around the world.

He has undertaken Ambassadorial roles in the past for some very high-end product companies and is a regular at the beauty and aesthetic shows where he is asked by many companies and legislative groups to present on various subjects including; education, sales, many varied treatment protocols as well as many products, ingredients and their usage.

Andrew’s knowledge of the skin and its functions is varied and extensive. He is very ethical and always honest. Which is why he is in high demand from many companies when it comes to education, lecturing or hosting.  His demeanour seems to capture people’s attention and allow for some very heavy lectures to become enjoyable and absorbing.

He is extremely passionate about the industry and has written many training programs that have achieved full accreditation globally that relates to legislation within the industry.

He is also a published author; his book became a best seller.

When his Oceanographer father was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, and successful options for his particular case were few and far between, Dr. Duncan Ross committed himself to search for a cure. To this end, Dr. Ross enrolled in the Ph.D. program at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, ultimately obtaining a dual education in the departments of biochemistry and immunology. Dr. Ross subsequently became an expert in stem cell culture, developing proprietary methods of stem cell manipulation and licensing using growth factors and nucleic acids, methods which are utilized daily in the work performed by Kimera Labs, the company founded by Dr. Ross and currently recognized as the leader in the field of Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) exosome production. Dr. Ross’s research in exosome isolation from perinatal cells and amniotic fluid and the development of cell-free exosome products, has been and continues to be employed by many physicians and clinics in a variety of aesthetic and regenerative medicine protocols. Dr. Ross has been featured in various peer reviewed publications including Blood and Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, and most recently in Nature. As well, Dr. Ross and Kimera Labs have received FDA Phase I/IIa Investigational New Drug (IND) clearance for a human study utilizing MSC exosomes. Dr. Ross is also the founding board member of the nonprofit research organization, The Kimera Society, which has developed a number of clinical partners in the US and abroad by serving as an educational conduit for clinics.

Is practicing Dermatology & Aesthetic Dermatology for more than 22 years.

Ass. Prof. of Dermatology, MUST University

ICCE President

Consultant of Dermatology, Kuwait

Aura Clinic Founder

International Speaker and Worldwide trainer.

Dr. Peter Kreymerman (he goes by “Dr. K”) was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He studied medicine at the University of Cincinnati. After completing his Medical Doctorate he moved back to Cleveland to pursue his general and plastic surgery residencies at the world famous Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Kreymerman was recruited to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona where he became a tenured consultant and assistant professor; performing complex operations, teaching residents & medical students, and leading clinical research. He was twice recognized as a Mayo Scholar. He expanded his skill-set in complex breast surgery, advanced facial aesthetics, and in oculoplastics.

More recently Dr. Kreymerman relocated to Cary, NC with his wife and two children. He has quickly built a reputation as someone who provides excellent outcomes, has a strong aesthetic eye, and truly cares for his patients. He continues to educate future doctors and has an appointed position as an assistant professor of plastic surgery at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a board certified plastic surgeon, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeon, and a member of the America Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has published numerous journals, chapters, is frequently asked to speak at conferences, and enjoys what he does.

Dr. Victor R. M. Lora is an accomplished dental surgeon with over a decade of clinical experience and expertise in clinical dentistry and facial aesthetics. He obtained his dental degree from the University of San Martin de Porres in Lima, Peru, and later completed his Master’s and PhD in Clinical Dentistry at the renowned Piracicaba Dental School (FOP-UNICAMP) in Brazil. His academic journey also included an internship PhD at the University of Zagreb, Croatia, at the department of Neurophysiology and neuromodulator research.

Dr. Munoz-Lora holds multiple specialist certifications, including Facial Aesthetics and Dental Prosthetics. He is currently a professor of postgraduate dentistry program at the Guarulhos University and a faculty member at Let’s HOF Academy, where he shares his extensive knowledge and passion for facial aesthetics with future professionals.

With a focus on evidence-based practices, Dr. Munoz-Lora has dedicated his career to advancing clinical techniques in facial aesthetics and dentistry.

After studying medicine in Austria at the University of Medicine in Innsbruck, Dr. Ortlechner received her degree from Medical College Carinthia and Vienna, completed her dermatology residency at Hietzing Hospital.

In addition to being a skilled and experienced physician specializing in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Ortlechner also boasts a degree in General Medicine, a fellowship in Acne and Wound Healing, Emergency and Sport Medicine. She has served as a consultant and medical expert for L’Oréal, Skin Ceuticals, Chanel, Dyson, Beiersdorf, VICHY, Jaguar etc. on the teaching staff for several pharmacist, medical student training programs and KOL for international congresses, and has published a number of well renowned articles and papers, e.g. Giant Pilomatrixoma of the right arm and Chronic radiodermatitis following percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.

Dr. Ortlechner’s rapport with her patients, her medical knowledge and her dedication as a doctor contribute to her popularity with patients as well as other physicians. She is a member of ÖDGDV Österreichische Gesellschaft für Dermatologie und Venerologie, ÖGDC Österreichische Gesellschaft für Dermatochirurgie and IDS International Dermoscopy Society.