MITCHEL P. GOLDMAN, MD
A DOCTOR'S PERSPECTIVE ON THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PIGMENT ADVERSE REACTIONS

Author of the texbook, "Laser Cutaneous Surgery" and world-renowned expert on the treatment of traditional and cosmetic tattoo complications, Dr. Goldman will share his twenty years of experience handling everything from allergic reactions to migration.

Mitchel P. Goldman, M.D., is an internationally respected dermatologist Founder and Medical Director of La Jolla SpaMD as well as Dermatology/Cosmetic Laser Associates of La Jolla, Inc.  A graduate of Boston University, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and the Stanford University Medical School, Dr. Goldman is an Associate Clinical Professor in Medicine/Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center. He is the Director of the Cosmetic and Vein Surgical Center of La Jolla. Dr Goldman is Board Certified by both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Cosmetic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society of Liposuction Surgery. He is a member of over 30 professional societies and serves as a medical consultant to numerous companies, including Neutrogena Dermatologics, Allergan Skincare, Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc., Medicis Pharmaceuticals, Lumenis Laser Corporation, DUSA among others.  Dr. Goldman holds practice/hospital affiliations with Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Goldman is an Associate Editor of numerous medical journals including: Dermatologic Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology and Venous Digest.  He has served in a variety of editorial positions for many other medical and scholarly publications including  The Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy and has authored and co-authored 12 Textbooks on Dermatology, Sclerotherapy, Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Cutaneous Laser Surgery and Dermatologic Surgery as well as over 200 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters.  Dr. Goldman lectures both nationally and internationally on innovative surgical and treatment techniques and is a recent recipient of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s 21st Century Achievement Award.  He has coauthored a number of medically oriented books for the general public with his wife, Dianne York-Goldman regarding teenage skincare, leg rejuvenation and proactive approach to aging.  He resides in La Jolla, California with his family.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: FREDERICK STEARNS, ATTORNEY AT LAW
FDA ISSUES IN PERMANENT MAKEUP

Mr. Stearns will d iscuss FDA issues pertaining to permanent makeup including pigments and topicals. He will also address the potential fallout from recent high-profile reports of allergic reactions to certain pigments. You won't want to miss this!

In Mr. Stearns is a partner in Keller and Heckman LLP's Washington, DC, office where his practice involves a wide range of issues facing manufacturers of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, medical devices, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. He helps product manufacturers evaluate the need for marketing approval from FDA, pursue appropriate clearance when necessary, and address regulatory compliance issues with marketed products (including OTC drug monographs, product labeling and promotion, and current good manufacturing practices). Mr. Stearns also works with clients to respond to FDA enforcement activities, navigate the interrelationship of the patent laws and the FDA drug approval process, communicate with Agency officials, and develop innovative strategies to deal with evolving FDA regulatory requirements. He is a frequent speaker at conferences on the legal issues involving the regulation of drugs, medical devices, and dietary supplements.

Mr. Stearns is a member of the District of Columbia and Virginia Bars.

Cornell University (B.S., 1988); George Washington University (J.D., with honors, 1993).

LINDA DIXON, MD: President, American Academy of Micropigmentation
ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN PERMANENT MAKEUP

Have you ever wondered if your client is having an allergic reaction to pigments or latex gloves or Bacitracin?  Learn the different types of allergic reactions and how to spot one. You’ll learn the sure-fire signs of a true pigment allergic reaction and the steps to take when you’re in trouble.  Dr. Dixon helps you recognize allergic reactions versus a false alarm and explains how a “spot test” can and cannot help you.  Learn how to keep your sanity and handle your client during these stressful times.


KRISTANNE MATZEK, PhD: Vice-President of the American Academy of Micropigmentation
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

Kristanne Matzek, Phd, is in her 14th year as Mistress of Ceremonies for a national convention.  In practice for seventeen years, she just completed her doctoral degree in Education.  She is the  Director of Education and on  the Administrative Board for the American Institute of Permanent Color Technology.  She has lectured extensively throughout the United States and was the organizer for DermaFest  for ten years. Kristanne is the Vice President of the AAM and Director of Education for the Academy. She is responsible for all exam reviews and updates.

CHARLES S. ZWERLING, MD: Chairman of the Board and Founder
PANEL OF EXPERTS: SAFETY OF IRON OXIDES (A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY)

Dr. Zwerling founded the American Academy of Micropigmentation in 1992. A practicing ophthalmologist, author of the Textbook "Micropigmentation: State of the Art, and chairman of the Board of the American Academy of Micropigmentation, Dr. Zwerling will join the PANEL OF EXPERTS on Pigments: The Beauty of Iron Oxides versus Organic Pigments. He will share his retrospective study on the safety of pigments and his experience with allergic reactions over the past 20 years.

KARLA KWIST
PERMANENT MAKEUP AND OSHA
Back by popular demand, Carla will tell you how OSHA standards only apply when you have 10 or more employees and how to avoid running afoul of this organization.  However, morally it is the mission of all true professionals to meet and exceed all standards. OSHA has established these time tested standards to protect the public, and the public is you.  Karla is an OSHA outreach trainer and a funny presenter—hand it to her to make cinnamon raisin bread out of dry toast!  

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