Aesthetics Biomedical Expands Vivace and SoME Skincare Ambassadorship Program
Aesthetics Biomedical Inc. (ABM) has expanded its Vivace & SoME Skincare Ambassadorship Program, which brings notable plastic surgeons, dermatologists, medical aesthetic practitioners, and skincare professionals together with two fast growing aesthetic brands in a unique capacity b eyond just providing treatments to consumers. Aesthetics Biomedical says it is honored to be collaborating with these well-respected partners.
Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera, Dr. Richard Brown, Dr. Sanjay Grover, Dr. Marie Hayag, Dr. Sacha Obaid, Dr. Christine Petti, Dr. Ava Shamban, Dr. Michael Somenek & Holly Tanella, LE join a collective of renowned industry leading KOLs.
Shino Bay Aguilera, DO
Board certified with a Fellowship in Dermatology from the American College of Osteopathic Dermatology, Dr. Aguilera has over 20 years in advanced training in lasers and aesthetics. Published author, clinical researcher, international Key Opinion Leader, and trainer. NOVA University, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and four other universities. And international keynote speaker on the newest laser advances and cosmetic techniques, he participates in FDA clinical trial studies for a leading global, laser manufacturer.
Richard Brown, MD
Double Board Certified, Dr. Brown received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from The Chicago Medical School. He then completed his General Surgery residency at Northwestern University in Chicago. While at Northwestern, Dr. Brown joined Dr. Thomas Mustoe’s lab and spent one year dedicated to wound healing and scarring research. During that year, he wrote and published papers in one of the top Plastic Surgery Journals, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He then graduated and became certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery. Dr. Brown completed his residency training in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha. Dr. Richard J. Brown founded his practice, Brown Plastic Surgery in 2009 with the vision of creating a complete and personal plastic surgery experience focused on patients’ overall health and wellbeing. He provides procedures for cosmetic body enhancements and breast reconstruction after breast cancer. In addition to being a skilled surgeon, Dr. Brown is a published Author of the book The Real Beauty Bible: Navigating Your Journey Through Plastic Surgery. His book is a comprehensive guide to body rejuvenation, and is a must read prior to having your procedure. Patient experience and satisfaction is Dr. Brown’s first priority. His vision is to inspire patients to become the best version of themselves. He prides himself on helping patients choose only those procedures that are right for them. As an expert Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Brown is dedicated to helping others feel confident in their own skin.
Sanjay Grover MD, FACS
Dr. Grover is a Stanford-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of private practice experience. Dr. Grover is the founder and medical director of Grover Aesthetics and Grover Surgical Arts Surgery Center in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Grover's specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, nose, breast, and body. Dr. Grover is an active member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) as well as The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Dr. Grover is a past board member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and past chair of the ASAPS Communications Commission and Editor of the Aesthetic Surgery News as well as serving as the Chair of the ASAPS Marketing Task Force. Dr. Grover is a past president of the Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Grover is a member of the advisory board for New Beauty magazine and The Aesthetic Guide. Dr. Grover has served on advisory boards for Allergan, Valeant and Syneron/Candela and is a founder and Operating Partner of Strathspey Crown. Dr. Grover has been featured on multiple television programs including Extra, Access Hollywood, BBC, Fox News, Hallmark Channel and The Doctor's Show as well as being a featured spokesperson for Visa BlackCard. Dr. Grover has been selected as a Top Doctor by U.S. News and World Report, a Physician of Excellence by the
Orange County Medical Association, a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly, and a SuperDoctor in Los Angeles magazine for many years.
Dr. Sacha Obaid
Dr. Sacha Obaid is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast and body procedures, studied medicine at Harvard Medical School, studied plastic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern and the New York University Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. He has accomplished decades of surgical mastery providing the most advanced techniques in cosmetic surgery, which is why Dr. Obaid has become recognized as one of the best plastic surgeons in the nation and highly sought out by patients nationwide, respected doctors in the medical community, medical industry organizations and prominent medical aesthetic companies. In accordance with his educational mission, North Texas Plastic Surgery recently signed on as a training site for the VASERlipo® body sculpting and liposuction as well as training for non-surgical medical device, EON. Dr. Obaid has led preceptorships for surgeons with ten years of experience for Sientra on breast augmentation,
and he is in the process of planning the next one for 2021. He has lectured plastic surgeons and dermatologists on advanced laser techniques for Lumenis, authored many articles and book chapters on body contouring and rhinoplasty, as well as having articles published in peer reviewed journals educating other plastic surgeons.
Additionally, Dr. Obaid has lectured at national and international conferences, and under his medical direction, the North Texas Plastic Surgery medical spa offers their trained injectors to teach other Dallas injectors for Allergan.
Marie V. Hayag, MD, FAAD
Dr. Marie V Hayag is a board-certified dermatologist who practices on the Upper East Side of New York City and Palm Beach, Florida. She specializes in cosmetic and medical dermatology and is known for her aesthetic and caring touch by her patients in the tri-state area. Dr. Hayag’s expertise can help guide patients from simple topical maintenance treatments to cutting-edge procedures. She believes in natural results while achieving her clients’ goals. As an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai Hospital, she teaches in the Dermatology Department’s Cosmetic clinic. Dr. Hayag is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and is a member of many medical and professional organizations.
Christine Petti, MD, FACS
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon, Christine Petti, M.D., F.A.C.S is committed to remaining on the leading edge of aesthetic and laser surgery. Through her dedication to continuing education and offering only the most advanced procedures and state-of-the-art equipment, Dr. Petti provides premium aesthetic results in all areas of cosmetic surgery. Dr. Petti has appeared four times since 2009 as a guest plastic surgery expert on “The Doctors” national TV show. She is one of five clinical investigators in the FDA study of Cellulaze™, the revolutionary minimally invasive laser cellulite treatment. Dr. Petti has achieved the annual honor of being named the #1 Cosmetic Surgeon in the South Bay by the Daily Breeze of Los Angeles eight years in a row 2014- 2021. Dr. Christine Petti is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. She trained in plastic surgery at The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
Ava Shamban, MD
Renown board-certified dermatologist, Ava Shamban M.D, is a true skin visionary, clinician, author, age-delay expert and prejuvenation proponent. Dr. Ava as she is known, is owner and director of AVA MD, full-service dermatology clinics [ Santa Monica, Beverly Hills] and SKINFIVE, her curated maintenance and membership concept [West LA/Century City & Pacific Palisades]. She treats patients from a partner office in New York and privately in Aspen and Hawaii seasonally. The Box by Ava Shamban, her latest project, is the first and only dermatologist curated and dispensed skin care and treatment membership delivery, no appointment necessary. Dr. Shamban is well known as the Extreme Makeover dermatologist, a resident expert on the Emmy-winning daytime talk shows The Doctors, and a regular contributing guest dermatologist on Extra. She is the author of the best-seller, Heal Your Skin: The Breakthrough Plan for Renewal, Co-Host of the YouTube show The Gist, and her own Condé Nast Entertainment, digital series, “Dr. Ava Says” as an Allure Insider. Highly regarded by the medical dermatology community, Dr. Shamban is sought after to speak at prestigious aesthetic, dermatology and cosmetic surgery industry conferences on advanced dermatological treatments, technology as well as aesthetic artistry. She has over 200 published works in medical journals and textbook chapters for peer review including Cosmetic Dermatology, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Facial Plastic Surgery, Journal of Cutaneous Laser Therapy, and
Dermatologic Clinics on topics ranging from inherited genodermatoses to laser technology to innovative cosmetic procedures.
Howard Sobel, MD
Dr. Howard Sobel, MD, operates Sobel Skin, a private practice for dermatology, cosmetic surgery, and aesthetic medicine in the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Sobel Skin was a part of the early stages of the medspa / medi-spa evolution in the United States. Dr. Sobel has been a pioneer of the union
between dermatology & cosmetic surgery. Over the years, Dr. Sobel has not only been known for his expertise in all aesthetic treatments, but as one of the best Botox and fillers doctors in New York City. His ability to provide an exceptional outcome never fails, and patients are not only thrilled with their results, but also feel
younger and rejuvenated after treatment. Dr. Sobel combines modern technology with over thirty years of experience. His unique practice provides the latest advances in dermatology, dermatologic cosmetic surgery and progressive face and body treatments all in one luxurious Park Avenue facility. Dr. Sobel’s focus within dermatology is to further the total well-being and health of his patients and those who use the products he formulated and created.
Michael Somenek, MD
Dr. Michael Somenek is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who practices in Washington, DC. He is the founder of Somenek+PittmanMD, whose practice offers the latest in surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation procedures. Dr. Somenek is the author of many peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters, contributing extensively to his field as he routinely lectures on procedures for facial rejuvenation and developing new nonsurgical innovations worldwide. Dr. Somenek got an undergraduate degree in microbiology at the University of Miami and a medical degree at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He stayed on at this prestigious institution for 5 more years of postgraduate training in otolaryngology, or the study of the head and neck. He then completed an intensive fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery under the tutelage of world-renowned facial plastic surgeons Dr. J. Regan Thomas (past president of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) and Dr. Dean Toriumi at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Dr. Somenek is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. As an author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, textbook chapters, and presentations at national meetings, he has contributed extensively to his field.
Holly Tanella, LE
BOHO Alternative Medical Spa was founded in 2015 by Holly Tanella, an international awardwinning esthetician and mother of 5 from Allen, Texas. Holly opened BOHO with the goal to provide clients with natural and alternative ways to improve their skin conditions. Since then, she has revolutionized her industry and has been an advocate for BOHO’s foundational belief, “Beauty starts from within.” Holly specializes in pigmentation and anti-aging services. She is a published author and has worked as an educator and community liaison for the last five years. Now a three-time international award winner from the Skin Games, including 2019's Holistic Esthetician of the year, Holly has paved the way for a more holistic approach to skincare within her industry.