Thursday, December 11, 2025
7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT - LIVE
Hydrodermabrasion providers consistently deliver exceptional skin outcomes, but the most successful practices have learned that pairing skin rejuvenation with high-demand, year-round services like Laser Hair Removal (LHR) creates a more balanced and profitable MedSpa model.
Join our expert panel as they reveal how LHR became a foundational growth engine in their practices, including those that began with skin-first treatments. You’ll learn practical strategies for:
You'll also see why Candela’s Gentle™ series of devices have become a top choice for practices wanting a fast, reliable, low-maintenance entry into LHR while enhancing, not replacing their existing offerings.
Turn to experience. Learn from success. Register today!
Our Speakers:
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Stephanie Phillips, NP Stephanie Phillips, NP owns and operates Aesthetic Element Medical, alongside her husband Ryan, providing cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic treatments to clients in the South Florida area. This dynamic duo provides an extensive list of services ranging from neurotoxins to fillers, threads. hormone replacement therapy, weight loss programs, laser treatments, micro-needling, body contouring, and much more. |
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Jaime Ashmore Jaime Ashmore is the founder and CEO of Body Bar Laser Clinic which has 2 locations; Coquitlam and White Rock, BC, as well as an accredited Laser Technician School; Body Bar Laser Academy. Jaime has been in the aesthetic industry for 10+ years and built her business utilizing the Candela GentleMax Pro. Jaime regularly consults with medical professionals and businesses on how to set up a full-service medical aesthetic practice/business. |
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Anahit Busari Anahit Busari is an Advanced Esthetician based in Las Vegas with over 10 years of experience in medical aesthetics. A UCLA graduate and former executive in film, TV, and live events, her global travels inspired her to bring high-quality, cutting-edge skincare to an underserved market. She founded Simply Skin Las Vegas to provide state-of-the-art treatments tailored to the city’s vibrant entertainment community. What began with laser hair removal has grown into a full-service aesthetic practice specializing in pigmentation, anti-aging, laser resurfacing, tattoo removal, vascular treatments, and body contouring. Anahit is also a recognized speaker at leading industry conferences. |
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Konika Schallen, MD Dr. Konika Schallen is Medical Director of the Candela Institute for Education (CIE) and Global VP of Clinical Education at Candela. She is a visionary dedicated to medical excellence and has merged her academic and private setting background with her global experience to establish CMA Medicine, a research-based laser and aesthetic practice in Jacksonville, Florida. A board-certified emergency physician, Dr. Schallen discovered her passion for lasers and aesthetic medicine while living in Europe, where she earned her Master’s in Aesthetic Medicine Certification. Renowned for her expertise, she is a highly-sought after speaker and educator, having taught and lectured to aesthetic professionals in over 40 countries worldwide. |
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David Pataca, MSL, LSO David is originally from Cranford, NJ and attended Florida Atlantic University from 1989-1994 for his BS in Marketing. He subsequently attended Nova Southeastern University from 2005-2007 while working full time for his Masters in Science in Behavioral Science with a focus on Leadership. David has spent over 25 years in the Medical sales field with Takeda Pharmaceuticals (2000-2007) in Diabetes, Cardiovascular & Neuroscience specialties and then Syneron/Candela (now Candela) Lasers (2007 – Present) for Medical, Surgical & Aesthetic energy-based devices. David has been a member of ASLMS since 2007 and is currently the Executive Regional Director for the Southeast & Caribbean. |
Featured Product
GentleMax Pro Plus® - Candela’s latest evolution and the #1 dermatologist-recommended brand for laser hair removal.1 Built on a foundation of over 25 years of clinically proven performance across all skin types, it is designed to exceed your patients’ expectations and your business needs.
1. Proprietary Candela survey conducted by Wizer via Nielsen’s online physicians’ panel, among dermatologists, plastic surgeons and Medspas, 2015.
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