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Faculty Disclosures

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STEERING COMMITTEE

Michael A. C. Kane, MD (Co-Chair)
Kane Plastic Surgery
New York, New York
Associate Attending Surgeon
Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital
Dept. of Plastic Surgery
New York, New York
Grant/Research Support: Medicis
Retained Consultant: Allergan, Bioform, Medicis, Sanofi-Aventis, QMed
Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Medicis, Sanofi-Aventis
Stockholder: Allergan, Medicis

Gary D. Monheit, MD (Co-Chair)
Total Skin and Beauty Dermatology, PC
Birmingham, Alabama
Clinical Associate Professor
Depts. of Dermatology and Ophthalmology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Grant/Research Support: Allergan-Inamed Corporation, Colbar LifeScience Ltd., Contura, Electro-Optical Sciences Inc., Genzyme Corporation, Ipsen/Medicis
Retained Consultant: Colbar LifeScience, Ltd., Dermik Laboratories, Fzio Corporation, Genzyme Corp., Ipsen/Medicis, Revance, Stiefel
Advisory Board: 3M Pharmaceuticals

Benjamin Ascher, MD (Scientific Reviewer)
Congresses Scientific Director, IMCAS
(International Master Course on Aging Skin and Aesthetic Surgery)
Lecturer and Clinical Assistant, Paris Academy
Member of the French Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery
Clinique Iena
Paris, France
No financial relationships to disclose.

Vivian W. Bucay, MD
Vivian W. Bucay, MD, PLLC
San Antonio, Texas
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Physician Assistant Studies
Univ. of Texas Health and Science Center
San Antonio, Texas
Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Elemé Medical, Medicis
Advisory Board: Johnson & Johnson, Medicis, Novartis

Lisa M. Donofrio, MD, FAAD
The Savin Center
New Haven, Connecticut
Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Dermatology
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
Grant/Research Support: Allergan, Cynosure, Medicis, Mentor, Merz
Retained Consultant: Medicis, Niadyne, Vichy
Speakers Bureau: Mentor, Vichy
Advisory Board: Medicis

Julius W. Few Jr, MD, FACS
Director
The Few Institute for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois
Clinical Associate Professor
Division of Plastic Surgery
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Retained Consultant: Allergan, Colbar LifeScience Ltd, Ethicon (pending)

Mark L. Jewell, MD
Jewell Plastic Surgery Center
Eugene, Oregon
Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery
Oregon Health Science University
Portland, Oregon
Grant/Research Support: Allergan, Medicis, Mentor
Retained Consultant: Allergan, Liposonix, Medicis
Consultant: AorTech, Coapt Systems, KCI, New Beauty Magazine, Sound Surgical

Corey S. Maas, MD, FACS
The Maas Clinic
San Francisco, California
Associate Clinical Professor
Division of Facial Plastic Surgery
University of California
San Francisco, California
Grant/Research Support: Colbar LifeScience Ltd, Allergan, Medicis, Mentor
Retained Consultant: Bioform, Allergan, Mentor, Johnson & Johnson
Speakers Bureau: Bioform, Allergan, Integra Life Science, Lumenis, Medicis, Johnson & Johnson
Stockholder: Bioform, Allergan, Lumenis, Medicis, Mentor, Johnson & Johnson

Berthold Rzany, MD, ScM
Division of Evidence Based Medicine
Klinik für Dermatologie
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Grant/Research Support: Galderma, Merz Pharma, Ipsen Pharma
Retained Consultant: Galderma, Merz Pharma, Ipsen Pharma

Hema Sundaram, MD, FAAD
Founder & Director
Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery
Rockville, Maryland and Fairfax, Virginia
Advisor: SkinMedica
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Syneron
Retained Consultant: Colbar LifeScience Ltd, Medicis
Speaker: Medicis, Ortho Dermatologics, SkinMedica, Syneron
Other (Media work): Allergan

FACULTY

Jeffrey M Adelglass, MD
Skintastic
Plano, Texas
Associate Professor
Otolaryngology
University of Texas, Southwestern
Dallas, Texas
No financial relationships to disclose.

Janet Allenby, MD, DO
Allenby Dermatology
Delray Beach, Florida
No financial relationships to disclose.

David J Applebaum, MD
Boca Raton, Florida
Speakers Bureau: Medicis
Stockholder: Medicis

David E Bank, MD
The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic, and
Laser Surgery
Mount Kisco, New York
Associate Clinical Professor
Dermatology
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
New York, New York
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Allergan
Retained Consultant: Medicis, Allergan, Colbar
Speakers Bureau: Medicis, Colbar

Lawrence S Bass, MD
Bass Plastic Surgery
New York, New York
Clinical Assistant Professor
Plastic Surgery
New York University
New York, New York
Retained Consultant: Bioform, Coapt, Medicis, Palomar Medical Technologies

Benjamin A Bassichis, MD
Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery Center
Dallas, Texas
Clinical Assistant Professor
Facial Plastic Surgery
University of Texas, Southwestern
Dallas, Texas
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Allergan, Dermik
Retained Consultant: Genesis Biosystems
Speakers Bureau: Medicis, Allergan, Dermik, Genesis Biosystem

Leslie Baumann, MD
Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute
Miami Beach, Florida
Director
Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
Grant/Research Support: Galderma
Speakers Bureau: La Roche Posay
Advisory Board: Medicis, Stiefel, Proctor & Gamble, Philosophy, Vichy, Borba

Brian S Biesman, MD
Nashville Centre for Laser and Facial Surgery
Nashville, Tennessee
Grant/Research Support: Cutera, Thermage
Retained Consultant: Lumenis
Speakers Bureau: Thermage

Gregory A Buford, MD
BEAUTY by BUFORD
Englewood, Colorado
Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi-Aventis, Lumenis
Kimberly J Butterwick, MD, FAAD
La Jolla Spa MD
La Jolla, California
Grant/Research Support: Allergan
Retained Consultant: Dermik, Ortho-Neutrogena
Speakers Bureau: Dermik
Other: National Education Faculty, Trainer

Valerie D Callender, MD
Callender Skin and Laser Center
Mitchellville, Maryland
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dermatology
Howard University College of Medicine
Washington, DC
Grant/Research Support: Medicis
Retained Consultant: Medicis

Marc S Cohen, MD
Associate Surgeon
Ophthalmology
Wills Eye Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Grant/Research Support: Medicis
Retained Consultant: Medicis, Allergan
Speakers Bureau: Medicis

Joel L Cohen, MD
About Skin Dermatology
Englewood, Colorado
Assistant Clinical Professor
Dermatology
University of Colorado
Englewood, Colorado
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Allergan, Colbar, Ortho-Neutrogena, Obagi, Bropelle
Retained Consultant: Medicis, Allergan, Bioform, Colbar, Ortho-Neutrogena, Obagi, Bropelle, Stiefel, Dusa

Jody A Comstock, MD
Skin Spectrum
Tucson, Arizona
Speakers Bureau: Allergan
Preceptor: Lumenis

Sue Ellen Cox, MD
Aesthetic Solutions
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dermatology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Allergan, Coapt
Retained Consultant: Medicis, Allergan, Coapt, Johnson & Johnson
Speakers Bureau: Medicis, Allergan, Coapt
Stockholder: Medicis, Allergan

Steven H Dayan, MD
Chicago Center for Facial Plastic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois
Clinical Assistant Professor
Otolaryngology
University of Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Contura, Johnson & Johnson, Bioform

Jeanine B Downie, MD
Image Dermatology
Montclair, New Jersey
Assistant Attending
Dermatology
Overlook and Mountainside Hospitals
Montclair, New Jersey
Grant/Research Support: Allergan, Johnson & Johnson, Intendis
Retained Consultant: Allergan, Medicis, Johnson & Johnson, Stiefel, Galderma, Skin Medica
Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Johnson & Johnson, Stiefel, Galderma, Intendis, Skin Medica
Stockholder: Allergan, Medicis, Johnson & Johnson
Investigator: Merz

Patricia L Farris, MD
Old Metairie Dermatology
Metairie, Louisiana
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dermatology
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana
Retained Consultant: Barrier Therapeutics, Biersdorf, Galderma, Ninth Street Beverage, Medicis, Unilever, Stiefel Labs
Royalties: Gunthy Renker

David S Felder, MD
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Retained Consultant: Medicis
Stockholder: Medicis

J Charles Finn, MD
Aesthetic Solutions
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Assistant Consulting Professor
Otolaryngology
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Allergan
Retained Consultant: Medicis, Allergan
Speakers Bureau: Medicis, Allergan
Stockholder: Medicis, Allergan

Ellen C Gendler, MD, FAAD
Clinical Associate Professor
Dermatology
New York University
New York, New York
No financial relationships to disclose.

Dee Anna Glaser, MD
Saint Louis University
St Louis, Missouri
Grant/Research Support: Allergan, Artes
Retained Consultant: Allergan
Speakers Bureau: Ortho-Neutrogena
Physician Trainer: Ortho-Neutrogena
Advisory Board: Bioform, Dermik

Michael H Gold, MD
Gold Skin Care Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dermatology
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Allergan, Mentor, Johnson & Johnson
Retained Consultant: Medicis, Mentor, Johnson & Johnson
Speakers Bureau: Mentor, Johnson & Johnson, Bioform, Artes

Mitchel P Goldman, MD
La Jolla Spa MD
La Jolla, California
Volunteer Clinical Professor
Dermatology/Medicine
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Allergan, Mentor, Sanofi-Aventis, Ortho-Neutrogena
Retained Consultant: Medicis, Allergan, Mentor ,Sanofi-Aventis, Ortho-Neutrogena
Speakers Bureau: Sanofi-Aventis, Ortho-Neutrogena

Timothy M Greco, MD
Eastern Cosmetic Surgery Institute
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Clinical Assistant Professor
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Retained Consultant: Allergan, Medicis
Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Medicis

Christine A Hamori, MD
Christine Hamori Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Spa
Duxbury, Massachusetts

No financial relationships to disclose.

C William Hanke, MD, FAAD
Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Indiana
Carmel, Indiana
Professor
Dermatology/Pathology/Otolaryngology
Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Allergan, Merz, Graceway
Stockholder: Medicis, Allergan

Oscar Hevia, MD
Volunteer Associate Professor
Dermatology
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
Retained Consultant: Bioform

Haideh H Hirmand, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Plastic Surgery
The New York-Presbyterian Hospital/
Weill-Cornell Medical Center
New York, New York
Trainer: Evolence, Johnson & Johnson

Steven B Hopping, MD
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Washington, DC
Clinical Professor
Surgery
George Washington University
Washington, DC
No financial relationships to disclose.

Carolyn I Jacob, MD
Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology
Chicago, Illinois
Associate Clinical Instructor
Dermatology
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois
Speakers Bureau: Medicis, Allergan
Stockholder: Medicis, Allergan

John H Joseph, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Head/Neck Surgery
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Artes, Isolagen, Glycotex
Speakers Bureau: Medicis, Artes, Sanofi-Aventis, Ortho-Neutrogena
Stockholder: Medicis, Artes

Val S Lambros, MD
Newport Beach, California
Clinical Instructor
Plastic Surgery
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California
No financial relationships to disclose.

Z Paul Lorenc, MD
Assistant Professor
Plastic Surgery
New York University
New York, New York Retained Consultant: Medicis, Ethicon, Colbar

Stephen H Mandy, MD
South Beach Dermatology
Miami Beach, Florida
Volunteer Professor
Dermatology
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
Retained Consultant: Proctor & Gamble
Speakers Bureau: Ortho Neutrogena, Allergan
Advisory Board: Stiefel

Jason Michaels, MD
Aspire Cosmetic MedCenter
Las Vegas, Nevada
No financial relationships to disclose.

Amir Moradi, MD
Face Beautiful
Vista, California
Retained Consultant: CAP-MPT Insurance
Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Sciton Lasers, Skin-Medica

Ronald L Moy, MD
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Professor
Cosmetic Surgery
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Stockholder: Rhytec
Retained Consultant: Bioform
Advisory Board: Rhytec

Mark S Nestor, MD, PhD, FAAD
Center for Cosmetic Enhancement
Aventura, Florida
Voluntary Associate Professor
Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
University of Miami
Miller School of Medicine
Coral Gables, Florida
Grant/Research Support: Dusa, Medicis, Stiefel, Merz, Neutrogena
Retained Consultant: Dusa, Medicis, Stiefel, Merz, Neutrogena, Galderma, Allergan
Speakers Bureau: Dusa, Medicis, Stiefel, Merz, Neutrogena, Galderma
Advisory Board: Dusa, Medicis, Stiefel, Merz, Neutrogena, Allergan

Joseph Niamtu, III, MD
Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Midlothian, Virginia
Assistant Professor
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Evolence

Ira D Papel, MD
Facial Plastic Surgicenter
Baltimore, Maryland
Associate Professor
Otolaryngology
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
No financial relationships to disclose.

Malcolm D Paul, MD
Clinical Professor
Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California
Retained Consultant: Angiotech, Invasix
Speakers Bureau: Angiotech, Invasix
Stockholder: Invasix

Kevin S Pinski, MD
Pinski Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois
Assistant Professor
Dermatology
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois
Retained Consultant: Medicis, Allergan, Mentor, Bioform

Jason N Pozner, MD
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center
Boca Raton, Florida
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Plastic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic in Florida
Weston, Florida
Speakers Bureau: Sciton
Advisory Board: Allergan (Clinique), Sciton, Bioform, Coapt

Rhonda E Rand, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Dermatology
University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
Retained Consultant: Artes, Isolagen

Kent B Remington, MD
Remington Laser Dermatology Centre
Calgary, AB, Canada
Speakers Bureau: Medicis, Allergan, Lumenis, Clarion (Coherent)
Advisor: Allergan
Trainer: Medicis, Clarion (Coherent)

Mark G Rubin, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Dermatology
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Artes Medical
Retained Consultant: Medicis
Stockholder: Medicis, Artes Medical

Joel Schlessinger, MD
Skin Specialists PC
Omaha, Nebraska
Advisory Board/Consultant: Abbott Pharma, Allergan, Amgen, Artes, Dermik, Galderma, Genentech, Glaxo, Health and Wellness Council of America, Kythera, Medicis, Mentor, Merz, MJD Communications, Novartis, Obagi, Ortho Pharma (Johnson & Johnson), Stiefel, TheDerm.org, Vaseline Petroleum Jelly (National Spokesperson - 2000/2001)
Researcher: 3M Pharma, Abbott Pharma, Allergan, Amgen, Astellas, Barrier Therapeutics, Biogen, Centocor, Clay-Park Labs, Collagenix, Connetics, Dermik, Dow, ESC Medical, Fujisawa, Galderma, Genentech, Glaxo Pharma, Glenmark Pharma, HealthPoint, Immunex, Ipsen/Inamed, Kythera, Medicis, Mentor, Merz, Novartis, Novum, Nucryst, Ortho Pharma (Johnson & Johnson), Penederm Pharma, Perrigo, Pfizer, QLT USA, Regeneratio Pharma AG, Sandoz, Scherin Plough, Stiefel Labs, UBC/Vitae
Stockholder: Allergan, Excel Cosmeceuticals, Medicis, Mentor, Obagi, TKL Graceway

Anthony P Sclafani, MD
Center for Facial Plastic Surgery
Chappaqua, New York
Professor
Otolaryngology
New York Medical College
New York, New York
Grant/Research Support: Contura, Cascade Medical
Retained Consultant: Cascade Medical
Speakers Bureau: Medicis
Advisory Board: Contura

Ava T Shamban, MD
Laser Institute for Dermatology and European
Skin Care
Santa Monica, California
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Galderma, Stiefel
Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Medicis, Aesthera
Stockholder: Allergan, Medicis

Nancy L Silverberg, MD
Silverberg Surgical and Medical Group
Newport Beach, California
Associate Clinical Professor
Dermatology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Isolagen
Stockholder: Medicis, Isolagen

Stacy R Smith, MD
Therapeutic Clinical Research
San Diego, California
Retained Consultant: Medicis

Nowell Solish, MD
Assistant Professor
Dermatology
University of Toronto and Women's College Hospital
Toronto, ON, Canada
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Johnson & Johnson, Revance
Retained Consultant: Medicis
Speakers Bureau: Medicis, Allergan, Johnson & Johnson, Revance
Stockholder: Revance

Lori D Stetler, MD
Clinical Professor
Dermatology
UT Southwestern
Dallas, Texas
Educational Faculty: Allergan, Bioform
Speakers Bureau: Reliant
Preceptorships: Reliant

Neil A Swanson, MD
Chair
Dermatology
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon
Advisory Board: Stiefel Labs, Graceway, Coria

Nancy G Swartz, MD
Associate Surgeon
Ophthalmology
Wills Eye Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Grant/Research Support: Medicis
Retained Consultant: Medicis, Allergan
Speakers Bureau: Medicis

Arthur Swift, MD
The Center for Laser and Plastic Surgery
Montreal, QC, Canada
Plastic Surgery
McGill University
Montreal, QC, Canada
Grant/Research Support: Medicis
Non-Retained Consultant: Allergan, Johnson & Johnson

Jonathan M Sykes, MD
University of California, Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California
Professor and Director
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
University of California, Davis
Davis, California
Grant/Research Support: Medicis
Retained Consultant: Bioform
Speakers Bureau: Allergan

Amy F Taub, MD
Advanced Dermatology, LLC
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Assistant Clinical Professor
Dermatology
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois
Grant/Research Support: Allergan, Medicis
Speakers Bureau: Bioform
Stockholder: Medicis
Advisory Board: Medicis

Susan C Taylor, MD
Society Hill Dermatology
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Assistant Clinical Professor
Dermatology
Columbia University
New York, New York
Grant/Research Support: Medicis, Allergan, Johnson & Johnson, Galderma, Quinnora, Bioform
Speakers Bureau: Medicis, Allergan
Advisory Board: Medicis, Allergan, Johnson & Johnson, Bieresdorf
Owner: T2 for Brown Skin

Mark B Taylor, MD
Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
Clinical Instructor
Dermatology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Grant/Research Support: Phototherapeutics, Candela, Histogen, Cynosure

Ruth E Tedaldi, MD
Dermatology Partners, Inc
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Active Staff
Dermatology
Newton Wellesley Hospital
Newton, Massachusetts
No financial relationships to disclose.

Robert A Weiss, MD
Maryland Laser Skin and Vein Institute
Hunt Valley, Maryland
Associate Professor
Dermatology
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
Grant/Research Support: Medicis
Retained Consultant: Medicis
Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Colbar, Johnson & Johnson

William P Werschler, MD
Spokane Dermatology Clinic
Spokane, Washington
Assistant Clinical Professor
Dermatology
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Grant/Research Support: Allergan, Dermik, Amgen, Galderma, Genentech
Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Bioform, Dermik, Medicis
Stockholder: Allergan, Myoscience, Bioform

Tina B West, MD
The West Institute for Skin, Laser and
Body Contouring
Chevy Chase, Maryland
No financial relationships to disclose.

Allan S Wirtzer, MD
MidValley Dermatology
Sherman Oaks, California
Consultant: Medicis, Aventis
Infomercial Appearance: Guthy Renker

Carlos L Wolf, MD
Miami Plastic Surgery
Miami, Florida

No financial relationships to disclose.

Fiona Wright, MD
Skin MD and Beyond
Plano, Texas

No financial relationships to disclose.

Allan E Wulc, MD
W Cosmetic Surgery
Warrington, Pennsylvania
Clinical Associate Professor
Ophthalmology/Otolaryngology
Drexel University, Temple University,
University of Pennsylvania
Stockholder: Apogee, LLC
National Education Faculty: Allergan

Steven G Yoelin, MD
Steve Yoelin MD
Newport Beach, California
Assistant Clinical Professor
Ophthalmology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California
Grant/Research Support: Allergan
Retained Consultant: Allergan, Medicis, Bioderm, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi-Aventis