Preliminary Conference Agenda

The West Hollywood EDITION
Friday, October 9–Saturday, October 10, 2026

Thursday, October 8

Arrival and Early Registration

1:00–6:00 PM — Badge and Program Pickup
Cupid Lips® on Sunset

Arriving attendees may pick up their conference badges and programs ahead of Day One while enjoying informal networking.

Friday, October 9

Conference Day One

7:30–8:30 AM — Patio Breakfast, Registration and Vendor Hour

Attendees will check in, receive their badges and programs, enjoy breakfast on the patio, and connect with participating vendors and sponsors.

Section One: Skin, Biostimulation and Fat

Panelists: Section Faculty

8:30–8:50 AM — Concepts of Aging and Conference Introduction
Dr. Ben Talei

Don’t try to alter people—improve function. Ask why aging-related changes occur and whether our interventions are helping or hurting the aging process.

8:50–9:10 AM — Dermal and Subdermal Aging: Pores and Wrinkles
Dr. Stefani Kappel

Exploring the contributions of dermal changes, elasticity, and volume loss to the aging process.

9:10–9:30 AM — Skin Aging: The Final Layer
Alex Pike, RN

Skin aging and Rejuran with the 1064 Aerolase through a clinical case series.

9:30–9:50 AM — Radiofrequency, CO₂ and TCA in My Practice
Dr. Ben Talei

A review of effective, easily performed treatments used in clinical practice.

9:50–10:20 AM — Coffee Break

Dedicated vendor and sponsor engagement.

10:20–10:40 AM — Biostimulation vs. Bioregeneration
Dr. Mehdi Sina

Understanding the differences between biostimulation and bioregeneration for more precise treatment planning.

10:40–11:00 AM — Fat Topography: A Layered Understanding of Volume
Dr. Ben Talei

Examining where facial volume exists, how it changes with age, and how to approach it layer by layer.

11:00–11:20 AM — Fat vs. Fillers: Tips for Controlling Your Tool
Dr. Elizabeth Chance

Making smarter treatment decisions by understanding where fat or filler injections may offer superior results.

11:20–11:40 AM — AlloClae and DermaClae: Structural Adipose Filler
Nate Villanueva

Using cadaveric fat substitutes to provide structural support in the face and body.

11:40 AM–12:00 PM — Section One Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
All Section One Faculty

12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch Break

The Vendor Pavilion will remain open throughout lunch.

Section Two: Head and Eyes

Panelists: Section Faculty

1:00–1:20 PM — Age-Related and Post-Treatment Hair Loss
Dr. Hedyeh Ziai

Treatment options for men and women experiencing age-related or post-procedural hair loss.

1:20–1:40 PM — Aging of the Forehead and Temples
Dr. David Saadat

An interactive discussion examining age-related changes of the forehead and temporal regions.

1:40–2:00 PM — Periocular Aging Patterns and Causes
Dr. Guy Massry

Understanding the volumetric, skeletal, and muscular changes associated with periocular aging.

2:00–2:20 PM — Upper Eyelid Morphology: Volume Preservation
Dr. Jamil Ahmad

The importance of preserving upper-eyelid volume throughout the aging process and during surgery.

2:20–2:40 PM — Malar Mounds and Festoons: A Staged Algorithm
Dr. Kami Parsa

Exploring the anatomy and pathophysiology of malar mounds and festoons through a staged treatment algorithm.

2:40–3:00 PM — Periprocedural Edema Management
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh

An algorithmic approach to managing edema following surgery and aesthetic procedures.

3:00–3:30 PM — Section Two Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
All Section Two Faculty

3:30–4:00 PM — Coffee Break

Dedicated vendor and sponsor engagement.

Section Three: Injectable Education With Cadaver Anatomy

4:00–5:30 PM — Injectable Education Session With Cadaver Anatomy
Dr. Ben Talei and Dr. David Saadat

An advanced educational session examining injectable techniques through cadaver anatomy and live clinical demonstrations.

Opening Night Reception

7:00 PM — Reception at Cupid Lips® on Sunset

Join fellow attendees, faculty, and sponsors for an evening of networking and celebration.

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Saturday, October 10

Conference Day Two

7:30–8:30 AM — Patio Breakfast, Registration and Vendor Hour

Enjoy breakfast, badge pickup for single-day registrants, and dedicated time with participating vendors and sponsors.

Section One: Nose, Teeth and Bones

Panelists: Section Faculty

8:30–8:50 AM — The Nose: It Gets Older Too
Dr. Jamil Ahmad

Age-related changes of the nose and nasal base, including approaches to volumetric reshaping.

8:50–9:10 AM — Nasal Contouring With Injections
Dr. Alexander Rivkin

Addressing age-related changes, contour concerns, and post-rhinoplasty sequelae using injectable treatments.

9:10–9:30 AM — Advances in Preparing Patients With Dermal Filler for Surgical Rhinoplasty
Dr. Richard Zoumalan

Assessing and managing previous dermal filler when planning surgical rhinoplasty.

9:30–9:50 AM — Non-Surgical Treatment of the Senile Upper Lip
Taylor Condran, PA-C

Understanding aging of the cutaneous upper lip and vermilion while identifying appropriate non-surgical treatments.

9:50–10:10 AM — When to Lift the Lip vs. Lengthen the Teeth
Dr. Laurence Rifkin

An algorithmic approach to achieving balance between lip height and tooth display.

10:15–10:45 AM — Coffee Break

Dedicated vendor and sponsor engagement.

10:45–11:05 AM — Facial Movement Changes and Aging
Dr. Michael Gunson

Examining how facial movement and function evolve throughout the aging process.

11:05–11:25 AM — The Timeless Lower Face: Lips, Teeth and Support
Dr. Dan Grauer

Exploring lower-face aging through three lenses: changes to the teeth, changes to the lips, and the relationship between them.

11:25–11:55 AM — Section One Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
All Section One Faculty

11:55 AM–12:55 PM — Lunch Break

The Vendor Pavilion will remain open throughout lunch.

Section Two: Midface, Jawline and Neck

Panelists: Section Faculty

12:55–1:15 PM — External Midface Landmarks in the Non-Young
Dr. Ben Talei

Visualizing the external contours of the anterior and lateral face from the inside out.

1:15–1:35 PM — The Center of Youth: Midface Anatomy Revisited
Dr. Elizabeth Chance

Distinguishing true tissue descent from volume depletion and exploring treatment synergy.

1:35–1:55 PM — Midfacial Aging and Gravity
Dr. Marc Mani

Understanding the gliding plane and how it is affected by aging and gravity.

1:55–2:15 PM — Facial Strain and Nerve-Function Asymmetry
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh

How nerve damage and facial asymmetries can lead to muscular compensation and strain.

2:15–2:35 PM — Jowl Etiology and Non-Surgical Interventions
Edita Ghazaryan, FNP

Examining the factors contributing to upper- and lower-jowl formation and the non-invasive treatments available.

2:35–2:55 PM — Bad Neck, Young Patient
Dr. Ben Talei

Non-invasive and invasive treatments for common neck concerns in younger patients.

2:55–3:15 PM — Neck Aging, Banding and Structural Changes
Dr. Ritu Chopra

Age-related structural changes of the neck, with focused treatment options and discussion.

3:15–3:30 PM — Section Two Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
All Section Two Faculty

3:30–4:00 PM — Final Coffee Break

The final opportunity to connect with participating vendors and sponsors.

Closing Session

4:00–5:00 PM — Surgical Video: Fat Grafting and Comprehensive Lift
Dr. Ben Talei

An inside-out approach to treating the entire face, addressing each visible concern with a targeted surgical technique.

5:00–5:10 PM — Closing Remarks and Faculty Appreciation
Dr. Ben Talei

Walking With Alex Charity Event

7:00 PM — Ardor at The West Hollywood EDITION

Join attendees, faculty, and sponsors for an evening celebration benefiting Walking With Alex.

Agenda, speakers, and presentation times are subject to change.