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Larry Bass M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Bass is a nationally recognized innovator and authority on advanced technologies in aesthetic plastic surgery.  He has written and lectured extensively over the past 18 years on his research in advanced surgical techniques including endoscopic and laser procedures. He has presented his research results and aesthetic surgery techniques at before the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and Giants in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium sponsored by Manhattan Eye, Ear & ThroatHospital.  

He has served on the Device and Technique Assessment Committee of the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, the Nonsurgical Techniques Committee of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Board of Directors of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery.  He directs a course "Emerging Technologies in Plastic Surgery" at NYU to train surgeons in the latest advances which is in its 12th year. Dr. Bass is Director of the Minimally Invasive Plastic Surgery Program at NYUMedicalCenter where he is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery.  He is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. 

 

 

 

Steven H. Dayan M.D., F.A.C.S.                                                                                                                                     
 

Dr. Dayan is a Facial Plastic Surgeon who has achieved double board certification by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. He is an international lecturer, a national physician educator and a pioneer in the research and development of plastic surgery technologies and techniques.

 

Using his experience and knowledge gained, Dr. Dayan has published over 50 articles, book chapters and monographs. He has authored several books educating his peers on the latest and safest techniques and devices. His book, Fillers, Neurotoxins and Beyond, has an international distribution and is approved for 5 CME credits. His most recent book, Thrive, has resulted in a national series of training seminars that educate physicians on optimizing minimally invasive, limited downtime procedures in their practice.

 

Dr. Dayan has appeared on over 45 news segments and has filmed with CNN, NBC, FOX, WGN and ABC. In addition to regular news appearances, Dr. Dayan has a consumer book recently released by Hatherleigh Press (New York, N.Y) titled Instant Beauty.

 

Through his role as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois and monthly preceptorships, Dr. Dayan has trained over 3,500 physicians. In addition to a practice that sees over 4,500 patients a year, Dr. Dayan has founded and serves as a medical director for a research company (DeNova Research), a skin care center (True Skin Care), a state-accredited educational center for estheticians (True University) and a medical marketing company (IF Marketing).

 

 

 

 

Michael Gold M.D. 

Dr. Michael H. Gold is the founder of Gold Skin Care Center, Advanced Aesthetics Medi Spa, The Laser and Rejuvenation Center and Tennessee Clinical Research Center located in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gold is also Clinical Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and School of Nursing, also in Nashville. Dr. Gold is also Visiting Professor of Dermatology for Huashan Hospital, Fudan Univeristy in Shanghai, China. Dr. Gold is a board certified dermatologist/dermasurgeon who oversees the various facets of the Center’s operations, a combination of medical and surgical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, aesthetic services and research endeavors. Dr. Gold has earned a national and international reputation for providing patients with leading edge technological advances and has expertise in all facets of dermatology and aesthetic care. The Tennessee Clinical Research Center is now one of the leading dermatologic research institutions in the U.S. He is the author of over 185 published scientific articles, ten textbook chapters and the editor of a new textbook on Photodynamic Therapy.

Dr. Gold has spent a great deal of his career speaking on the national and international fronts, focusing on dermatology issues related to lasers and cosmetic dermatologic surgery.  He has spent time lecturing in Europe, Asia and South America, in addition to activities in the United States and Canada. Dr. Gold is an active member of many of the leading dermatology and laser specialty societies and actively participates in meetings world-wide. Dr. Gold is the Secretary of the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery, as well as the Treasurer of the American Society of Photodynamic Therapy.
 
 
 
David J. Goldberg M.D.
 

Dr. Goldberg earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine.  He completed his dermatology residency and dermatologic surgical fellowship at New YorkUniversityMedicalCenter.  He has served as President as well as Chairman of both the Ethics and International Committees of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).  Dr. Goldberg was the first ever recipient of the ASLMS Leon Goldman award named after the founder of laser medicine.  He is past Chair of the Ethics Committee of both the AmericanAcademy of Dermatology and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. He has also been a member of the board of directors of both ASDS and ISDS.  He was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the AmericanAcademy of Dermatology and as Secretary to the Board of Directors of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. 

 

Dr. Goldberg is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Director of Laser Research of NY’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine.  He is also Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Chief of Dermatologic Surgery at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School He has published over  125 peer-reviewed manuscripts and is author of books on Laser Hair Removal; Ablative and Non-ablative Skin Rejuvenation; Photodamaged Skin,  Complications in Cutaneous Laser Surgery, and most recently Dermal Fillers in Dermatology . Dr. Goldberg has performed pivotal research studies in the areas of laser hair removal, non-ablative skin treatments, dermal fillers and new botulinum toxins.  He is on the editorial boards of the Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and Dermatologic Surgery.  He is current Senior Chief-Editor of the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy.  Finally, Dr. Goldberg is an attorney having graduated from NY’s Fordham University School of Law where he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law and teaches a course entitled “Advances in Health Care Law.”

 
 
 
 
 

Roxanne Guy M.D., F.A.C.S.   

Former ASPS President

Dr. Roxanne Guy has the distinction of serving the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) as its first female president. She has previously served with ASPS as president-elect, vice president, Iraq International Services Task Force liaison, chair of the Public Education and Advocacy committees, and on various committees including the Breast Implant Task Force and Women Plastic Surgeons Forum Steering Committee. Dr. Guy is owner and founder of Brevard Plastic Surgery and SkinTreatmentCenter in Melbourne, Fla., and she has practiced reconstructive and cosmetic surgery in BrevardCounty for more than 22 years. A member of the Florida Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and the Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Guy has also served as medical advisor for the American Cancer Society and has been an ASPS Member Surgeon since 1986.

Over the years, Dr. Guy has published multiple papers and abstracts. She has delivered more than 100 presentations and has appeared on dozens of television programs including The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Today Show to educate the public and her peers on various topics in plastic surgery including breast reconstruction, facial reconstruction and cosmetic surgery. In 1996 and 1997, Dr. Guy served as president of The Medical Staff and chair, Medical Staff Executive Committee, at HolmesRegionalMedicalCenter. Dr. Guy is also a member of the staff at the following Florida facilities: WuesthoffMelbourneHospital, Palm BayCommunityHospital and HealthSouthAmbulatorySurgeryCenter. Dr. Guy was named Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Alumnus of the Year for 2004 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to medicine and distinguished service to humankind. She also was listed in the  Guide to America’s Top Surgeons from 2003 – 2007 and has been an active member in 17 different medical associations. Dr. Guy’s areas of specialty are breast surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, liposuction and body contouring, laser resurfacing and skin care.

 

 

Michael Kane M.D., F.A.C.S.       

 

Dr. Kane is a noted plastic surgeon who has lectured internationally at the forefront of both non-surgical facial rejuvenation and innovative minimal downtime cosmetic surgical procedures.  Dr. Kane graduated from the JeffersonMedicalCollege five year Program in Cooperative Medical Education, attaining both his undergraduate degree and medical degree in only five years. He was a member of the Hobart Hare Honor Society in medical school.  Dr. Kane then completed a general surgery residency at New YorkMedicalCollege.  This residency was based at LincolnHospital which was at the epicenter of the urban violence which plagued the South Bronx in the eighties.  While this violence was tragic for the residents of that area, it afforded Dr. Kane a tremendous amount of surgical experience that he would not have received anywhere else.  Dr. Kane’s plastic surgical training consisted of a residency at WrightStateUniversity and the fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear & ThroatHospital.  During this fellowship, Dr. Kane studied under several of the nation’s pre-eminent cosmetic plastic surgeons and also operated on his own patients.  It was during this fellowship in 1991 that Dr. Kane developed a strong interest in non-surgical facial rejuvenation by injecting Botox throughout the face.

          Dr. Kane’s original work has been published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.  He is the author of numerous chapters in surgical textbooks.  He is also the author of The Botox Book which has now been translated and published worldwide.  He has other varied interests.  He is an avid surfer and has studied film at NYU and Graphic Design and Advertising at Parsons School of Design.  He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

            Dr. Kane has been featured in various publications such as The New York Times, People, New York Magazine, In Style, Vogue, W, Harper’s Bazaar, Forbes, El Mundo (Buenos Aires edition), Viajes (Brazil), and Allure.  He has also appeared on Today, CBS news, the Fox morning show, ABC news, Dateline NBC and numerous local broadcasts across the country via satellite.

 

 

 

Krystie P. Lennox PA-C


Krystie P. Lennox PA-C graduated from BarryUniversity in Miami,Floridawith a Masters of Clinical Medical Sciences in 2004. Miss Lennox began her career specializing in cosmetic and general dermatology with Dr. Kenneth Beer.  During her fellowship with Dr. Beer, she participated in numerous clinical trials as well as with the development of training materials and marketing programs.

Miss Lennox has numerous publications that have appeared in leading journals such as Drugs in Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, The Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Advance for Physician Assistants, The Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants and Skin & Aging. She is currently the Cosmetic Dermatology Department Editor of Advance News Magazine for Physician Assistants. Krystie is also a Laser Trainer/Consultant for Sciton Laser Co. Presently, Miss Lennox is writing a chapter on Intense Pulsed Light in conjunction with Dr. Jason N. Pozner and Dr. David J. Goldberg for the upcoming Elsevier series. Her current affiliations include Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Association of Clinical Research Professionals, AmericanAcademy of Physician Assistants, and ASLMS. Krystie Lennox is currently working at the Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center in Boca Raton, FL as the clinical director with Dr. Jason N. Pozner and Dr. David J. Goldberg. Most recently, she was elected Educational Chair of the Allied Health Division of ASLMS.

 

 

Jason Pozner M.D., F.A.C.S.

Jason Pozner MD, FACS can truly claim aesthetic surgery and skin care as his life’s work.  The son of the owner of a successful health spa and diet center in New York, Pozner is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery,  Dr. Pozner is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the most prestigious organization of its kind, and is a respected authority on surgical laser procedures.

Dr. Pozner graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine with a Distinction in Research, where he trained for five years in an intensive general surgery residency.  After becoming Chief Resident in 1992, he completed his Plastic Surgery residency at New York’s Downstate Medical Center as well as two fellowships in Microsurgery and Aesthetic Surgery at Maryland’s esteemed John Hopkins Hospital.

The founder of the Aesthetic Science Institute in Boca Raton, Florida, Dr. Pozner and his partners offer a full range of cosmetic surgery procedures, laser treatments, varicose vein therapies, weight loss assistance, and clinical age management. The nearly 5000-square foot facility serves an international clientele that appreciates being treated like family.  Dr. Pozner is widely experienced in the latest and most effective cosmetic procedures, and is credited for inventing the fast-healing ArticPeel skin procedure.  Dr. Pozner is licensed in Florida, New York, and New Jersey. He has been invited to speak around the world to share his knowledge with other physicians and surgeons on behalf of Sciton Laser Co.   

 

Victor Ross, M.D.

E. Victor Ross, M.D., CAPT MC, USN (ret) attended Mississippi State University where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in physics.   He obtained his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine where he was a junior year inductee into Alpha Omega Alpha.   Following internship Dr. Ross went to Sasebo, Japan as a General Medical Officer. In 1992 he completed a three-year dermatology residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. In 1994 he was the first Navy-sponsored fellow in photomedicine and lasers at the Massachusetts GeneralHospital.

While there, he conducted basic research experiments and human clinical trials in photodynamic therapy and novel laser applications in dermatology.  He was honored as the 2001 Navy Recipient of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Award for excellence in Military Medicine. Dr. Ross is presently the director of the Laser and CosmeticDermatologyCenter at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. He also serves on the Boards of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery.  His special interests are laser skin resurfacing, photodynamic therapy, non-ablative skin remodeling, laser treatment of leg veins, laser treatment of acne, and laser hair reduction in dark skinned patients. He is the author of over 65 articles and seven book chapters.  Presently, Dr. Ross is investigating novel approaches in lipolysis as well as conducting comparative trials of intense pulsed light and laser sources in skin rejuvenation.

 

 

 

Renato Saltz, M.D., F.A.C.S.

 

President Elect, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

 

Dr. Saltz is board certified in Plastic Surgery and General Surgery. He has a special interest in cosmetic surgery including: facial rejuvenation, body contouring, breast surgery, and breast reconstruction after mastectomy. He is one of the pioneers in endoscopic plastic surgery. His general surgery residency was completed at the University of Miami’s JacksonMemorialHospital and his plastic surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

 

Dr. Saltz professional organizations include: President Elect, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Education Council Chair, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Board of Directors – American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Society of Plastic Surgery Skin Care Specialists and Image Reborn Foundation.                                                                                                                      

 

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