faculty & speaker line-up
Dr. gregory buford
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Founder, Core Aesthetics Training Institute
Dr. Gregory Buford is a nationally recognized expert and trainer in the safe and effective use of injectables, Dr. Buford is renowned for his expertise in breast enhancements, including breast augmentation and breast lift, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and facials, along with his revolutionary Before Baby Body program for moms looking to regain their pre-pregnancy bodies and confidence. Dr. Buford has a proven reputation and the qualifications to match. 👊🏻
Dr. Buford is a published author and recently compiled his extensive knowledge of all things breast augmentation into The Boob Job Bible: Your Ultimate Guide to Breast Surgery. Join Dr. Buford for a weekend line-up of curriculum and connections that will ensure you are equipped with the community and business practices to drive your growth toward the future. 🚀
Dr. JOHNNY FRANCO
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Founder, Austin Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Johnny Franco is a board certified plastic surgeon with an impressive history of publications, presentations, and accolades, including the Merck Index Award and the Walter S. Haven Prize. 👌🏻
He is currently Clinical Faculty at The University of Texas Dell Medical School. He also is a reviewer for the Aesthetic Journal and Annals of Plastic Surgery where he reviews the articles for publication from other plastic surgeons around the world. Dr. Franco is known across the U.S. for his exceptional care and stunning results, which are centered on the individual needs and attributes of his patients.
mary beth hagen
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, TITAN Aesthetic Recruiting
Mary Beth Hagen founded TITAN Aesthetic to support great injectors in great practices providing great patient outcomes. Working in aesthetics since 2005, Mary Beth developed a strong knowledge base within the specialty while working at both Medicis (now Galderma) and Allergan.
As the BOTOX® Cosmetic product manager, she supported the launch of the Crow’s Feet Lines indication and created marketing programs like BOTOX® for Friends (BFF). She also worked closely with the FDA to protect the supply chain from importers and to protect providers that do business with strong ethics. As the National Account Director, she worked with corporately-directed organizations in aesthetics and understands the clinical and business side of aesthetic injectables.
dr. gretchen frieling
Board Certified Dermatopathologist
Founder, GFaceMD
Dr. Gretchen Frieling (“Dr. G”), MD is an internationally recognized, Harvard-trained, triple board-certified Dermatopathologist, with over 18 years of experience in Medicine, Dermatopathology, and Aesthetics. She is the founder and owner of GFaceMD, a multimillion dollar medical aesthetic practice with locations in Boston and Cape Cod. She is also the founder of GFace Academy, The Soyier Skin Collection, and FACEit Virtual/Live. She is a global educator and trainer for many pharmaceutical companies, including GAIN/Galderma, Merz, Skinstylus, and Benev.
Dr. Frieling has an extensive academic background, including numerous publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, selected Editor of medical journals, and an author of noteworthy medical textbook chapters. She is the founder FACEit Live: The Ultimate Ultrasound and Anatomy Experience, the first-ever symposium of its kind.
