UMA Academy - Inject Experience with Jani van Loghem

Patrick Urban, President of Merz Aesthetics North America, talks about his professional journey that led him to this position. From sales rep, Ulthera employee to President of Merz Aesthetics North America. Dure to regulatory restrictions, we are talking about Merz products without mentioning any brand names. We talk about business and marketing strategies of companies in the aesthetic world. 
Patrick talks about ethics in business strategy, for example, he says they owe the science to the HCPs and shouldn't use fear strategies, throwing dirt at competitors. Patrick explains about how they play bigger in terms of reaching the larger audience by engaging celebreties and targeting big events like The Oscars and New York Fashion Week. They also talk about the future: Where is Merz going to be in 5 years? And… they talk about their shared love for Music.

At the forefront of the developments in aesthetic medicine

In this episode, recorded in Salt Lake City, I had the opportunity to talk to dr. Gideon Kwok. In this episode, we talk about the value of standard protocols for beginner injectors, and stepping away from the standard protocols to fuel the artistry in our field.  What makes a face attractive and beautiful? His pearl to develop your aesthetic eye? Put on a pair of dark sunglasses and stare at people! 

At the forefront of the developments in aesthetic medicine

When in the US, I had a very interesting chat with Dr. Jessy Cheung, dermatologist practicing in New York and Chicago. She explained her innovations on penile, vaginal and perineal genital enhancement using lasers, toxins, fillers, PRP, exosomes, shockwave, fat transfer as well as hormone and peptide therapy. Ever heard of Bocox and Otox and Clitox? Also talked about music, partying and in-n-out burgers!
At the forefront of the developments in aesthetic medicine

Dr. Julieta Spada from Buenos Aeres is a globally recognized dermatologist specialized in aesthetic dermatology. She is known for her innovative technique of rejuvenating the eyes by injecting fillers in the upper eyelid area, the Sunken Upper Eyelids, The A-frame Deformity amd Superior Orbital Sulcus. She has shifted to using a diluted hybrid filler consisting of diluted calcium hydroxylapatite and CPM hyaluronic acid. She also shares a very smart pearl on toxin induced reversing levator ptosis ;-)

She is one of the key faculty members of the 2- day UMA Academy Master Course titled "Periorbital filler and Oculoplastic Anatomy"

At the forefront of the developments in aesthetic medicine

Dr. Tingsong Lim from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a well known aesthetic physician and KOL in the global aesthetic arena. During his AMSC congress, dr. Jani van Loghem managed to catch him during his full schedule and talk to him about where aesthetic medicine is going. Tingsong talked passionately about his ideas on regenerative aesthetics, stem cells, exosomes, polynucleotides and bioresonance. The gap between traditional Chinese medicine and evidence based medicine is slowly closing while the developments are progressing.
At the forefront of the developments in aesthetic medicine