PRESS
RELEASE
IAAFA’s First Annual Conference
is a resounding success!
IAAFA, the International Academy of Advanced Facial Aesthetics,
held its first ever Annual Conference on the 16th –
17th March 2007 at the Marriott Hotel, Regents Park, London,
with a glittering charity ball on the evening of the 16th
held in aid of the NSPCC. The hugely successful event was
the first of its kind in the UK, bringing together many of
the leading names in facial aesthetics, including cosmetic
dentists, cosmetic dermatologists, aesthetic nurse practitioners,
plastic surgeons and cosmetic doctors.
The theme of IAAFA’s inaugural Annual Conference, which
was attended by over 200 delegates, was ‘The
Future of Facial Aesthetics Today’, underlining
the organisation’s wider aims and objectives. With the
concept of the ‘medical spa’ growing in popularity,
it’s an exciting time for facial aesthetics professionals
and IAAFA was set up by Dr Bob Khanna to help bring colleagues
together in order to integrate the diverse wealth of knowledge
present within this ever-evolving field, enhancing and regulating
patient care.
The Annual Conference featured a unique programme of lectures
by guest speakers representing every branch of the facial
aesthetics profession and an industry related exhibition.
Exhibitors included Pinch Design, Independent
Seminars, 3M, Kodak,
Scican, Fziomed, Merz
Pharma, Jameson Management UK, The
Dr Bob Khanna Training Institute, Medenta,
Wigmore Medical and Hamilton Fraser
Insurance Solutions.
Guest speakers included Dr Bob Khanna, President and Founder
of IAAFA, with a lecture on ‘Complications with
Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers – How to Avoid Them!’,
Dr Lucy Glancey, ‘Threadlift and Laser Assisted
Liposuction’, Mr Eddie Hooker, ‘The
Need for Medical Malpractice Insurance’, Dr
Christopher Orr, ‘The role of cosmetic dentistry
in restoring a youthful appearance’, Ms Ros
Howe, ‘Healthcare Commission Issues –
An update on Regulation’, Mr Raj Ragoowansi,
‘Latest Concepts in Facial Chemical Peels’,
Dr Mervyn Druian, ‘The Extreme Smile Makeover’,
Dr Sarita Sharma and Dr Vijay Gohil, ‘Amplify
Patient Communication – Building Trusting Relationships’,
Dr Elaine Halley, ‘Building The Ultimate Aesthetic
Practice’, Mr Jonathan Britto, ‘Aesthetic
Surgery of the Midface – Rhinoplasty and Parebral Rejuvenation’,
Dr Barry Edwards, ‘Oral Implantology Past, Present
and Future’, Dr Andrew McCance, ‘Clearstep
– Revolutionising Orthodontic Treatment’,
Dr Peter Fairbairn, ‘Lip Repositioning Surgery’
and Dr Bob Khanna, with a closing lecture on Marketing
Strategies for the Aesthetic Practice’.
A DVD of the lectures is available
from IAAFA priced £149.99. To order your copy please
call IAAFA on 01344 891 235 or email info@iaafa.net.
IAAFA is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting
the work of practitioners in facial aesthetics and can offer
members a range of highly tangible benefits, as the organisation’s
inaugural Annual Conference demonstrates! IAAFA has an exceptional
panel of advisory members representing every branch of facial
aesthetics, many of who were guest speakers at the event.
The unique lecture programme demonstrates IAAFA’s commitment
to giving its members an interactive, supportive learning
forum encompassing the many facets of facial aesthetic medicine
via inter-disciplinary teaching from experts.
President and Founder of IAAFA, Dr Bob Khanna, offers hands
on training courses to dental and medical professionals wishing
to enhance their knowledge and experience of non-surgical
facial treatments such as wrinkle softening with Botulinum
Toxin and Dermal Fillers.
Bob Khanna is internationally recognised as a leading lecturer,
trainer and expert in the facial aesthetic field, having trained
over 4,500 doctors, dentists and plastic surgeons on non-surgical
facial rejuvenation procedures, in addition to pioneering
many different techniques.
Members and attendees were very impressed with IAAFA’s
first Annual Conference.
Here is a selection of their comments:
- 'Great Enthusiasm. Looking forward to more involvement
with IAAFA and moving forwards.' Dr Bela Treon
- 'Dr Khanna the success of this conference will put
a lot on you to match next year. I am sure that you will
exceed my expectations as you always do' Dr Ian Sher
- 'Excellent line up of speakers, very well organised'
Dr Joyce Trail
- 'Great diversity of topics' Dr Nadine Epp
- 'Great meeting - really enjoyed talking to various
other health care professionals' Dr Charles Ferber
- 'All the lecture content was first class. A highly
praiseworthy effort in relation to multi-disciplines. Dr
Bob Khanna has clearly started the new way forward. The
social interaction at the ball was a major plus part, set
IAAFA apart from other postgrad societies. I look forward
to the next one' Dr David Britton
- 'Really excellent conference - my only regret is
that some of the speakers could not have talked for longer
- they were such interesting topics' Dr Joanna Sutcliffe
- 'Excellent conference, wonderfully organised, hugely
educational. Thanks' Dr Susan Sher
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