2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings (Non-CME) - iASLMS - International Symposium (Non-CME)

Dr. Omar A. Ibrahimi is the founding and medical director of the Connecticut Skin Institute. He is a board certified Dermatologist who has completed advanced fellowship training in Skin Cancer, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Ibrahimi has trained at the most prestigious medical institutions in the country. He is one of the foremost physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin cancer, as well as medical and cosmetic issues involving the skin. He has been honored as a Castle-Connolly Top Doctor since 2016 for his outstanding patient care.

Dr. Ibrahimi was born and raised in New York City. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School and then attended New York University for both his undergraduate and medical school education. He is a graduate of the rigorous MD-PhD program and was honored with the Sulzberger award given to the top graduating medical student in dermatology. He then completed his Dermatology training at Harvard Medical School working at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Boston, Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Boston Veteran’s Hospital. Omar then completed a fellowship program in Mohs and Reconstructive Surgery, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery at the University of California – Davis.

Dr. Omar Ibrahimi is accredited by the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and the American Academy of Dermatology. He is well-known nationally and internationally, having been an invited speaker at numerous national meetings, and has written extensively about Mohs Surgery, Laser and Cosmetic Procedures. Dr. Ibrahimi has published many articles on skin cancer surgery, laser and cosmetic procedures in leading medical journals. He has also performed tens of thousands of cases of Mohs Surgery and Laser and Cosmetic procedures. Dr. Ibrahimi has been responsible for unveiling and optimizing many of the latest cosmetic procedures that have hit the market in recent years and his practice is among the first to receive the latest innovations in aesthetic dermatology.

Dr. Ibrahimi has served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School in the Wellman Center for Photomedicine. The Wellman Center for Photomedicine is the world’s leading research center, where the majority of today’s laser and cosmetic technologies were invented and tested. He is an active participant in many clinical trials of new technologies. Prior to founding the Connecticut Skin Insititute, Dr. Ibrahimi was also an Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery and Mohs Surgery at the University of Connecticut, and served as the Director of Laser and Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Ibrahimi prides himself on treating his patients, not just their skin cancer or cosmetic concern. His goal is to provide you with the best possible medical care in a friendly office environment.

Dr. Munavalli is medical director and founder of Dermatology, Laser and Vein Specialists of the Carolinas in Charlotte, NC. He trained in Dermatology at Emory University School of Medicine and received board certified in 2002, and recertification in 2012 and 2022. He is dual board certified in Mohs Micrographic surgery.
Dr. Munavalli’s memberships and academic affiliations include:
Board certified and Fellow of American Academy of Dermatology
Board Certified and Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery
Fellow - American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Fellow - American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Academic affiliation - Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Wake Forest University Department of Dermatology
-Author of over 90 peer reviewed publications and has given over 275 lectures nationally and internationally.
Editorial Board of LSM Journal and Lasers in Medical Science
Board of Directors - Intersocietal Accreditation Commission

Dieter Manstein, M.D., Ph.D. graduated from the University of Münster, Germany. He completed a research fellowship at the Wellman Center of Photomedicine and a special clinical dermatology-training track at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is currently Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School and heads his research laboratory at the Cutaneous Biology Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. His research is focused on innovative use of energy-based devices, mainly within the area of dermatology. Many of the major current device treatments in dermatology are the direct result of his inventions and research. Notable examples are fractional photothermolysis and non-invasive fat removal by cold (selective cryolipolysis). He also contributed significantly to advances in the area of hair removal and laser-tissue interaction. Dr. Manstein received multiple honors and awards, including the Horace Furumoto Innovator Award and the Ellet H. Drake Award from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

Molly Wanner, M.D., M.B.A., is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in laser and cosmetic dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital and is an assistant professor in dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Wanner conducts clinical and basic science research in the areas of cosmetic and laser dermatology. Her research interested include topical cosmetic products and laser and cosmetic devices.

Dr. Wanner has authored numerous scientific publications and is frequently used as a clinical expert source. Dr. Wanner is a board member of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Wanner also contributes to popular consumer media.

Dr. Irwan Junawanto

Clinical Dermatologist | Medical Advisor | Trainer | Speaker

Dr. Irwan Junawanto is a Board-certified Dermatologist at ERHA Dermatology Corps, Indonesia, where he serves as a Medical Advisor, Trainer & Clinical Dermatologist.

He is recognized as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and Trainer for Dongbang Medical Global - South Korea., Biostimulator & Skinbooster platform as well as a Contributor to Candela Medical Spotlight Cases in Southeast Asia.

In his daily clinical practice, Dr. Junawanto specializes in energy-based dermatologic procedures, including Picosecond Laser 755-nm, Pulsed Dye Laser 595-nm and Collagen Stimulator & Skinbooster treatments. His clinical interests focus on aesthetic dermatology, skin rejuvenation, and advanced laser-based therapies.

Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Junawanto is an active speaker at national and international dermatology forums, where he frequently shares insights on the latest innovations in laser technology and aesthetic dermatology. He is also engaged in academic teaching and regularly contributes to lectures and scientific conferences across Indonesia and abroad.

Dr. Carl K. L. Cheng is a board certified dermatologist in Taiwan and founded Haute Beaute Skin & Vein Clinic in 2006 and The Bundles Skin Clinic in 2014 in Taipei. He was interested in energy based devices such as laser, RF and ultrasound technology and various injectables such as toxin, fillers, PLC and PLLA and even cosmetic surgery including liposuction, fat transfer and endovenous laser procedure in varicose vein. He also gave lectures in international congress such as ASLMS, IMCAS, AMWC, DASIL, World Congress of Dermatology and had trained many physicians in energy based devices and injectables in Asia. He was also a speaker, advisory board and medical consultant for many companies such as Cynosure, Syneron-Candela, Merz, Lumenis, Solta, Viora, Energist, Allergan, Galderma , etc.

Boncheol (Leo) GOO is a board-certified dermatologist/dermatologic surgeon based in Seoul, Korea. He is serving as a chief director of Naeum Dermatology and Aesthetics Clinic. He finished his dermtologic residency at Severance hospital, after graduating from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He served as a faculty in Seoul National University hospital in Seoul and Lutronic corporation (Now Cynosure-Lutronic) for years, continuing many roles and resposibilities in dermatologic and scientific societies, and industrial partners mostly on R&D, communication and clinical application. His academic interests focus on scar, medical devices, dermatosurgery and entrepreneurship in the medical and engineering fields.

Dermatologist, Pediatric Dermatologist, Aesthetic and Laser Center Director of Associate Dermatologists in Lima-Peru, Associate Member of the American Society for Laser (ASLMS). Mexican Laser Society and Peruvian Laser Association. Professor of the Laser training of the Ibero-Latin American College of Dermatology (CILAD) Past President of the Peruvian Group of Dermatological, Aesthetic and Laser Therapeutics (PERUDERM), Peruvian Society of Dermatology and the Latin American Society of Pediatric Dermatology. Former Postgraduate Professor at the UNMSM, UPSMP, Lima Peru

Dr. Palmerindo Antônio Tavares de Mendonça Néto, MD
Dr. Palmerindo Mendonça, MD, is a specialist in orthopedics, regenerative medicine, and pain intervention. He earned his medical degree from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) and completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at UNIFACISA. He completed a fellowship in regenerative medicine with Orthoregen and is a member of the American Academy of Regenerative Medicine and the Brazilian Medical Society of Shockwave Treatment.

Dr. Mendonça practices at the Regenera Dor Institute in Juazeiro do Norte, where he focuses on biophysical stimuli and the use of orthobiologics to treat musculoskeletal, neurological, and degenerative diseases. His clinical expertise includes minimally invasive treatments for osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and sports injuries. He is also actively involved in research on orthobiologics and energy-based medicine for spinal cord injury patients.

Dr. Mendonça is a member of the American Society of Regenerative Medicine and has presented internationally on non-surgical treatments for herniated discs and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. B. S. Chandrashekar

Chief Dermatologist & Managing Director – CUTIS Academy, Bengaluru
Chairman – CUTIS Group
Email: cacs0312@hotmail.com | Mobile: +91-9740091155

I am a dermatologist with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, academic teaching, research, and organizational leadership. I hold MBBS, MD, and DNB in Dermatology and began my career as faculty at JSS Medical College and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College before establishing CUTIS Academy of Cutaneous Sciences, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. CUTIS is now a recognized center for dermatology education, fellowship training, and clinical research.
Academically, I have authored multiple textbook chapters, served as Editor-in-Chief of the IADVL Textbook of Trichology and Difficult to Treat Hair and Scalp disorders and published over 80 papers in national and international journals. I have conducted more than 100 clinical trials in acne, pigmentation, psoriasis, vitiligo, hair disorders, lasers, and aesthetic dermatology, with a patient database exceeding 15 lakh cases, including 6 lakh trichology cases. I supervise over 25,000 dermatology procedures annually, ranging from lasers to hair restoration surgery
I have held several leadership roles in dermatology organizations, including Scientific Chair, Dermacon International 2019, Secretary General, World Congress of Cosmetic Dermatology 2017, and Academic Chair, ACSI 2023–24. I am also a past president of KN IADVL and have contributed to SIG Trichology initiatives.
I am the recipient of numerous awards and orations, including the Dr. AK Bajaj Oration (DERMACON 2025), Prof. T.C. Saikia Memorial Oration (2024), Economic Times Inspiring Dermatologist Award (2019), and Karnataka Vaidya Ratna (2012).
My professional interests encompass clinical dermatology, trichology, lasers, aesthetic dermatology, biologics, and practice management. With my experience in academic leadership, research, and organizational activities, I aim to contribute to ACSI by strengthening academic initiatives, promoting collaborative research, and mentoring the next generation of dermatologists.

Founder And Director Renewderm Centre , Honorary Consultant Saifee Hospital, Masina Hospital, Mumbai, India
Co Founder BSLMS - Bharat Summit Of Laser Medicine And Surgery
Past Vice President Association Of Cutaneous Surgeons of India Acs(I)
Subsection Editor Lasers And Aesthetics IJDVL
Editor IADVL Handbook Of Aesthetic Procedures
Past Editor In Chief- Journal Of Cutaneous And Aesthetic Surgery- JCAS
Past Co-Ordinator And Convener Of IADVL-Sig- Lasers And Aesthetics 2013-2017
Past Co-Ordinator Focus Group Aesthetics- ACISi
Sig Lasers And Aesthetics Member- 2018-19
Associate Editor, IDOJ
Co-Editor For Case Book Of Dermatology, Psoriasis Book .
Awarded Top Mumbai Docs 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 By India Today And 2019 By Outlook Magazine

Dr. Swapnil Shah, MD
Important Achievements: Presented papers and conducted workshops in various national and International conferences. Presently in Private practice and working as a Professor and HOD , Department of dermatology in Ashwini rural Medical college, Solapur. Published papers and authored chapters in various text books. Coordinator IADVL SIG lasers and aesthetics Past VP Associattion of cutaneous surgeons of India. Past Academy chair, ACSI, India
Associate Editor , Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery.
Area of interest:
Lasers and EBD
Vitiligo Surgery
Regenerative Medicine
Clinical dermatology

Razan Kadry, MD
American Board-Certified Dermatologist
Consultant Dermatologist at The Dermaklinic LLC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dermaklinic Medical Co, Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• She is an internationally trained leader in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with over two decades of clinical, academic, and research experience across the United States and the Middle East.
• Dr. Kadry is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is an active member of leading professional societies, including the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Her longstanding commitment to excellence in dermatologic surgery and aesthetic innovation is further reflected in her association with the American Society for Mohs Surgery. She is also a distinguished member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, recognizing her academic distinction and leadership during medical training.
• Currently serving as Consultant Dermatologist at The Dermaklinic LLC in Dubai and Dermaklinic Medical Co in Riyadh., Dr. Kadry previously held senior leadership roles including Consultant Dermatologist and Department Head at Emirates Specialty Hospital and Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center in Dubai. She also served as Consultant Dermatologist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and practiced extensively in both hospital-based and private dermatology settings throughout the Gulf region. Her earlier career in the United States included privileges at Morristown Memorial Hospital in New Jersey, Crittenton Hospital in Michigan, and the Detroit Medical Center at Wayne State University, reflecting a strong academic and clinical foundation.
• Dr. Kadry earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, graduating in the top 5% of her class and receiving Alpha Omega Alpha Honors. She completed her dermatology residency at Wayne State University–Detroit Medical Center, followed by advanced procedural dermatology training in Morristown, New Jersey, under the mentorship of Professor Emil Bisaccia, MD. Her undergraduate degree from Oakland University was completed Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA, underscoring a lifelong commitment to academic excellence.
• Throughout her career, Dr. Kadry has combined clinical expertise with scholarly contribution. She has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in respected dermatologic journals, contributing to advancements in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, laser applications, surgical techniques, and complex medical dermatology cases. Her research spans topics such as novel suture suspension techniques for facial rejuvenation, management of complex inflammatory and autoimmune dermatoses, and innovative approaches to cosmetic dermatologic surgery. She has also served as a primary investigator in clinical trials, including biologic therapies for psoriasis.
• A sought-after speaker, Dr. Kadry has delivered invited lectures at prominent international conferences and professional meetings in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Her presentations have addressed microliposuction and neck rejuvenation, subcision for acne scarring, advanced laser therapies, biologic treatments in psoriasis, and minimally invasive facial lifting techniques. Through these engagements, she has contributed to the global exchange of evidence-based dermatologic knowledge and procedural innovation.
• Clinically, Dr. Kadry’s expertise encompasses comprehensive medical dermatology, advanced laser therapies, cosmetic dermatology, and dermatologic surgery. She is widely recognized for her skill in facial rejuvenation, scar revision, management of pigmentary.

Amer Ali Almohssen, MD, FAAD
Chair Department of Dermatology
Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine
Dual-American-Board-Certified Senior Consultant
Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist
Lusail City, P.O. Box 11045, Doha, Qatar
• Dermatology residency training at Rutgers – The State University of New Jersey
• Dermatopathology Advanced fellowship training at The State University of New York & The Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology in New York City
• Fellow of The American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)
• License: USA, KSA, & Qatar

Zeina Tannous, M.D. is a tenured Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine of the Lebanese American University (LAU) and Chief of Dermatology at LAU Medical Center-Rizk Hospital. She is also a Dermatology faculty member at Harvard Medical School. A graduate of the American University of Beirut School of Medicine, Dr. Tannous joined the Harvard Medical School for a Dermatology residency and three fellowships in Dermatopathology, Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery, and Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology. She is board certified in the United States in Dermatology and Dermatopathology.
Dr. Tannous has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, chapters, and abstracts. She has also co-authored the Cosmetic and Laser Dermatology textbook which contains over 600 clinical photographs and has been translated to both Korean and Greek. Subsequently, she served as the first author of the second edition of this textbook. She has also authored the Comprehensive Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology, Laser and Energy-Based Therapies that was published in 2022. Dr. Tannous has served as a guest editor of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journal where she serves as an editorial board member. Dr. Tannous is a member of multiple prestigious dermatological and laser societies including American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, European Society for Laser Dermatology, Lebanese Dermatologic Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dr. Tannous has presented over 150 lectures and seminars in regional, national, and international meetings on the topics of Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Laser Surgery, and Dermatologic Surgery. Her teaching record includes numerous local contributions in the form of grand rounds and presentations to faculty, residents, medical students and pharmacy students. She has supervised and trained significant number of fellows, residents, and medical students both in the United States and in Lebanon.
Dr. Tannous has assumed multiple leadership roles throughout her academic career. She has served as a program co-chair in multiple national and international meetings. She has also served as Associate Program Director for Dermatopathology in the Dermatology Department at Harvard Medical School. She was elected in November 2018 as the founding chair of the Arab Board of Cosmetic Dermatology. She subsequently developed and implemented the fellowship program goals and objectives for training in Cosmetic Dermatology and Lasers, as a subspecialty under the Arab Board of Dermatology, and designed the entire didactic and training curriculum. Dr. Tannous is currently the founding chair and the residency program director of the Dermatology Department at the Lebanese American University School of Medicine.
Dr. Tannous has served as a principal investigator on multiple studies, and her research has resulted in three patents. Dr. Tannous’ research interests include the application of lasers and light sources in the treatment of dermatologic conditions, including hemangiomas, portwine stains and skin cancer, as well as non-invasive imaging of skin. She has been exploring the treatment of basal cell carcinoma with vascular-specific lasers and her work has resulted in multiple publications in this area.

Biography: Dr. Christine C. Dierickx, MD, received her M.D. degree from the medical school program of the University of Leuven, Belgium and completed a dermatology residency at the same university. She then developed clinical expertise in phlebology during a two-year fellowship with Professor Neuman in the Netherlands. Subsequently, she finished a clinical laser fellowship with Dr. R. Fitzpatrick in San Diego, California, and a Mohs fellowship with Dr. F. Mohs in Madison, Wisconsin. During a two-year laser fellowship with Dr. R. Rox Anderson at Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard University, she developed research laser expertise in various fields. The projects on vascular lesions draw directly upon her research on the thermal relaxation time of ectatic blood vessels. She established the need of millisecond laser pulses for the treatment of vascular lesions and showed that the formation of gentle cavitations driven by a slow photothermal process underlies the destruction of blood vessels with the longer millisecond laser pulses. For this work, she received the Best Basic Science Award of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Subsequently, she became a full-time staff member of the Wellman Laboratories at Harvard. During this time, she conducted research projects with long pulsed ruby and diode lasers for hair removal. She returned to Europe in early 1999, where she is currently in private practice in Luxembourg. She served as Vice president for the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery in 2006-2007. In 2013 she was the recipient of the Vasant Orwal Oration van de British Medical Laser Society. In April 2016 she received the Leon Goldman memoriam award from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. She continues to be involved in the development of new applications for energy-based devices as well as new applications for photodynamic therapy. Dr. Dierickx has published and lectured nationally and internationally in the field of laser surgery and photodynamic therapy.

Branislav Lukić, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty expertise in oculoplasty and aesthetic medicine. He is an international educator and invited faculty member at major aesthetic and laser congresses, with a clinical focus on energy-based devices, injectables, and multimodal treatment strategies.

Dr. Lukić has extensive experience across the full Candela portfolio, including IPL, Nd:YAG, fractional and picosecond technologies, as well as RF microneedling platforms such as Matrix Pro. He combines lasers and EBDs with biostimulatory and regenerative injectables for individualized treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions, scars and acne scars, tattoos, and anti-aging.

He is Vice President of SESIAM, founder of Meda Esthetic in Zurich, and practices at Miren Clinic in Serbia. He is a key opinion leader for multiple injectable and device companies, with teaching focused on safety, clinical decision-making, and multimodal care.

Merete Haedersdal, MD, PhD, DMSc is a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and director of the Danish Research Center for Skin Cancer. She is a visiting scientist at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, focusing on the project “Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery” in collaboration with Dr. R. Rox Anderson and his team. Dr. Haedersdal received her MD degree from the Medical School program of the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and was authorized as a specialist in dermato-venereology in 2004. Dr. Haedersdal received her PhD degree in 1997 and became Dr. of Medical Science in 1999. Her theses covered aspects of side effects from dermatological laser procedures in animal and human experimental studies. Professor Haedersdal has published more than 250 scientific papers and lectures internationally. Her research team focuses on translational medicine in the field of lasers and energy-based devices in dermatology, imaging-guided procedures, fractional laser-assisted drug delivery, photodynamic therapy, and treatment of skin cancer with light-based devices in combination with topically applied drugs.

Vladimir “Vlad” Paul-Blanc is a results-driven medical technology leader with over twenty-two years of leadership across healthcare and medical devices, with deep specialization in energy-based and capital equipment platforms. His career spans the full commercial lifecycle—from pre-revenue startups to $100M+ global business units—and is defined by a consistent and demonstrated ability to build high-performance organizations, deliver against demanding operational and financial targets, and communicate with credibility across clinical, commercial, and investor stakeholder environments.

He has also worked directly with business development leaders in the space, including private equity sponsors, strategics, and early-stage VC's on strategic transactions. Internally, he has led cross-functional organizations through acquisitions, restructurings, turnarounds, and commercial launches.His clinical network includes 20+ year partnerships with global key opinion leaders in aesthetic medtech—relationships that translate directly into market access, protocol development, and peer-driven product advocacy.

Vlad serves on the boards of multiple medical device startups and has also served as a Board of Directors advisor to a multiple global companies. In April 2025, he was elected by membership vote to serve as a Board Director of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).

Dr. Rox Anderson, MD is the Lancer Endowed Chair in Dermatology and Director of the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston MA, where he practices dermatology, teaches and performs research. Many of the medical laser and optical diagnostic systems now in widespread use, stem from research and development in his laboratory. These include lasers that use selective photothermolysis for treatment of cutaneous vascular and pigmented lesions, hair removal, tattoos, scars and acne. Fractional laser treatments, tissue cooling for selective fat reduction, and the first reflectance confocal microscope for human use also came from Dr. Anderson's laboratory. He also contributed to vascular-selective laser treatments in the larynx, and laser lithotripsy. His early work includes basic research on the optics of human tissues, optical radiation transport, and mechanisms of photosensitization. Current work includes new treatments for skin tumors of NF-1 neurofibromatosis, and development of injectable ice for cryolipolysis treatment of pain and sleep apnea. All of these contributions were made possible by teamwork and extensive collaborations, from early resesarch through clinical applications. Dr. Anderson has trained more than 50 full-time MD fellows in dermatology, many students and postdoctoral ressearch fellows, and has contributed about 300 original scientific and clinical research publications. He co-founded, teaches and serves at laser treatment clinics in Vietnam and Armenia that provide free care for children. He is a past president of ASLMS.