The innovative three-day scientific program includes extensive education on the hot topics in aesthetic medicine. The keynote address covers Ozempic for weight loss and busts myths around this popular treatment. Other presentations provide extensive information on exosomes, the use of ultrasound in aesthetics and plastic surgery, and don’t miss the extensive live injecting demonstrations over the three days. COSMEDICON 2024 is set to wow delegates.
The event runs over four days from Thursday, 7 March through to Sunday, 10 March and is endorsed by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN), the Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine (ACAM) and the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (CPCA).
Driven by delegate feedback, the program has been tweaked to maximise the education benefits for attendees. Thursday is now Workshop Day, with the Scientific Program and Trade Exhibition running concurrently on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday featuring case studies and live injecting demonstrations.
The conference will again be held at Sydney’s Intercontinental Hotel, Double Bay. Delegates can expect to learn about the latest innovations in aesthetic treatments, as well as tips and tricks from experienced key opinion leaders.
Workshops
Thursday hosts two full-day, cutting edge, Industry supported, concurrent workshops.
Hugel Aesthetics presents a full day workshop where you will learn how to create beautiful natural or enhanced aesthetic results. This event will teach you everything you need to know about product technology, clinical data, anatomy, product selection, and injecting techniques.
Dermocosmètica will also present a full day workshop on their injectable bioremodelling product.
Industry newcomers are catered for with the Facial Injectable Training (FIT) and non-surgical facial rejuvenation techniques for beginners also running on this day. But be quick as this workshop is almost at capacity.
Breakfast workshops are featured on Thursday and Friday from 7:00am and will give the delegates a first-hand opportunity to learn about the latest technologies, devices and skincare available.
On Friday, Xytide Biotech presents: Rediscover the power of PDO Threads! Dr Django Nathan hosts this i-THREAD workshop which will offer a fresh perspective on PDO threads with new techniques for ease of application, patient comfort and enhanced outcomes. Learn about the new “Filler Thread” for the tear trough and the latest “Matrix Thread” that works as an alternative to dermal filler.
Saturday sees iS Clinical present: Botanical Excellence of iS Clinical Pharmaceutical Cosmeceutical Brand. You will learn about clinical trials, evidence and view the outstanding results achieved by this exciting range.
Scientific program
The COSMEDICON 2024 two-day scientific program has been curated to ensure the inclusion of an impressive cross-section of international and local key opinion leaders, providing thought-provoking, skill-enhancing presentations and discussions over a range of acutely relevant subjects. These include the latest techniques and technologies in minimally invasive aesthetic practice, covering facial rejuvenation/injectables, body sculpting, skincare and EBs, as well as a regulations review.
Hot topics:
- Semaglutide for weight loss – Keynote speaker and world-renowned expert Prof Steven Boyages explains in detail and answers your questions.
- Exosomes – various experts explain not only the basics, but also the use in combination with other therapies for various indications.
- Ultrasound – a number of experts explain the use of ultrasound for skin tightening, guided dissolving of fillers and its use in plastic surgery.
- Live injecting demonstrations and Case study reviews – expert instruction from the cream of aesthetic medical practitioners highlighting at the latest products and techniques, as well as reviewing issues that may arise.
The COSMEDICON mission is always that delegates will return home with plenty of new ideas and practical skills that can be implemented immediately.
Speaker highlights
In response to the Call for Papers, COSMEDICON 2024 will feature a diverse and knowledgeable range of experienced International and local presenters including:
Dr Kim Booysen (UK)
Dr Kim Booysen is a globally experienced, medical doctor with over 20 years’ clinical experience. She has worked in several world-renowned hospitals in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the UK, gaining experience in specialities such as dermatology and emergency medicine. Dr Booysen has settled in the UK and runs her own busy aesthetic practice in South East London.
Dr Booysen has a thirst for knowledge and holds degrees in medicine, law, business management, health management and aesthetics. Her current field of interest is ultrasound in aesthetics and she has been incorporating this modality into her clinic for several years. Dr Booysen has also held a training role with Merz UK for many years, and now also trains across Europe and APAC.
In her spare time, she travels with her husband and young son, when she is not working on renovating their old Edwardian home.
Dr Glen Calderhead (South Korea)
Based in South Korea as Vice-President, Medicoscientific Affairs of the Lutronic Corporation, Dr Calderhead travels worldwide lecturing on all aspects of phototherapy and photosurgery. He is a prolific lecturer at national and international congresses, having given over 300 keynote and special invited lectures over the past 30 years.
A pioneer of laser surgery both in Japan and world- wide, Dr Calderhead is a leading expert in low level light therapy (LLLT). He became interested in LEDs as a valid phototherapeutic light source following the development of the “NASA LED”, which offers laser-like target selectivity.
He has published a number of scientific papers and is the co-author of and contributor to several books on laser therapy, laser surgery and simulation surgery.
(South Korea)
Lutronic Corporation
Dr James Chelnis (USA)
Dr Chelnis is board certified in oculofacial plastic surgery and ophthalmology, having completed his ASOPRS (American Society of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgeons) fellowship at Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee.
He is an internationally recognised speaker and teacher in aesthetics and plastic surgery, including at NYU, Mount Sinai, NY Eye and Ear, as well as Vanderbilt University. He has presented at conferences as far afield as Sydney and Osaka.
Dr Shang-Li Lin (Taiwan)
Dr Shang-Li Lin is a board-certified dermatologist and one of the most renowned speakers in the field of aesthetic medicine in Taiwan.
He founded Shangli Dermatologic & Aesthetic Clinic in Taipei 12 years ago and has been giving lectures and training sessions in numerous global conferences and workshops for many years.
He has won the best case in non-surgical facial rejuvenation in 2015 at AMEC for his insightful treatment plans and unique injection techniques, and because of his passion and tremendous experience in the fields of injectables, laser and energy-based devices, he is one of the mostly requested and invited speakers worldwide.
Dr Michael Mirmanesh (USA)
Dr Michael Mirmanesh is an award-winning, fellowship- trained plastic surgeon, renowned for his ability to incorporate surgical and non-surgical methods to achieve natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Dr Mirmanesh is committed to staying at the cutting- edge of aesthetic medicine and surgery. He has authored over a dozen plastic surgery publications and multiple book chapters. He is an internationally invited speaker, recently giving talks in Boston, San Diego, Miami, Los Angeles, Montreal, Orlando, Dallas and San Francisco.
Dr Mirmanesh founded and serves as medical director of The Garden Medical Spa, a multi-location medical spa in the Eastern United States.
Dr Beatriz Molina
Dr Beatriz Molina is the founder and medical director of Medikas Ltd and a fellow of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine.
Originally from Spain, Dr Molina moved to England on a surgical rotation during her medical training and worked at Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. She then went on to become a GP for 10 years during which time she developed an interest in cosmetic surgery.
She undertook extensive training in many treatments and procedures in the aesthetics spectrum and in 2005 set up her first clinic in Somerset offering high quality, medically-backed aesthetic procedures.
Local Faculty
The local faculty includes a who’s who of Australian aesthetic medical practitioners including:
Professor Steven Boyages (Keynote Speaker)
Endocrinologist/Clinical Professor, The University of Sydney and the University of Western Sydney
Professor Steven Boyages is an esteemed expert with decades of experience specialising in metabolic health, diabetes, and hormonal health. His notable contributions have significantly impacted clinical practice and academia in these fields.
Dr Gabrielle Caswell
Medical Director, Cosmetic Physician, Eyra Medical and Skin Clinic and President of the Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine (ACAM)
Dr Ian Chinsee
Cosmetic Doctor, Inigo Cosmetic
Dr Samantha Davidson
Dermatologist, Gold Coast Dermatology Clinic
Anita East
Nurse Practitioner, Anita East Medispa
Dr Nagd Farag
Cosmetic Physician, Melbourne Aesthetics
Dr John Flynn
Cosmetic Doctor, Cosmedic and Skin Clinic
Dr Lisa Friederich
Plastic Surgeon
Lisa Hackett
Radiographer and Sonographer
Dr Keturah Hoffman
Medical Director/Cosmetic and Vascular Physician, Restoration Clinic
Dr Ian Holten
Plastic Surgeon, Medical Director, Australian Skin Face Body Clinics
Dr Erik Koppert
MD, FRACS, FACS, FRCS(C), Specialist Surgeon, Founder and Director of ‘The Aesthetics League’
Dr David Kosenko
Cosmetic Physician/Owner, Impress Cosmetic Medicine and President of the CPCA
Dr Kristy Kostalas
Clinical Director, Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic
Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist, Cutis Clinic | Cutis Medical
Dr Helen Maroulis
MBBS, FRACS, MAdvSurgery (Cerebrovascular) Neurosurgeon
Dr Peter Muzikants
M.B., B.S. (UNSW), FCPCA Principal & Medical Director, Áda Aesthetic Medicine
Dr Django Nathan
Medical Director, Xytide Biotech
Dr Oseka Onuma
Gynaecologist and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon, The Australian Centre for Vaginal Rejuvenation
Dr Van Park
Cosmetic Physician/Director, DVP
Dr Tom Parmakellis
Cosmetic Physician, Lookfresh Cosmetic Medicine
Dr Saras Sundrum
Cosmetic Physician/Director, Dr Saras & Co
Dr Agnes Warchalowski
Cosmetic Physician, BioAesthetics
Dr Feng Yang
Director, Melbourne City Medical Centre, Melbourne City Vaccine And Melbourne City Laser Clinic
Dr Wayne Young
Cosmetic Doctor, Skinmedics Clinic
Dr Michael Zacharia
ENT & Cosmetic Doctor
Social functions
Every year COSMEDICON provides a stellar social program of lavish and fun events – in 2024 this will commence with the Cryomed Aesthetics Welcome Drinks in The Bar on Thursday night from 7:00pm.
High Tech Medical’s ‘Rocky Horror’ Gala Dinner in The Ballroom at the InterContinental, Double Bay commences at 7:00pm and is sure to make the crowd ‘jump to the left…’ with a character-driven show in addition to world-renowned DJ Stephen Ferris (he has provided soundtracks for the City of Sydney 2000 New Years Eve celebration, VIVID and Mardi Gras, amongst others) and includes a prize for the best costume. Be ready to let your hair down!
On completion of the scientific program on Saturday, delegates and exhibitors will adjourn to The Courtyard for the Xytide Networking Event. This is the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends old and new, and to discuss learnings and insights from the event.
