Each year, The Aesthetic Awards recognizes the outstanding contributions of pioneers in the industry, from physicians and practitioners to medical device manufacturers and service providers. The highlight of this event is the annual Aesthetic Awards gala to celebrate excellence, support a good cause, and enjoy an evening of fine dining and entertainment.
Themed the “Golden Era Gala,” this year’s festivities took place on June 29, 2024, at the Wynn Hotel, where Josh Weiss from Galderma returned as the master of ceremonies, leading an unforgettable evening that celebrated the best in the field. Throughout the night, finalists from various categories were showcased, with four major winners announced at the event: Lifetime Achievement, Best Aesthetic Practice, Best Botched Patient Revision and Best Overall Patient Enhancement. These, and the remaining category winners, are featured in this issue of The Aesthetic Guide.
In keeping with tradition, the event also supported Angel Faces, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing intensive education, healing retreats, and ongoing support for girls and women with burn and trauma injuries.
Congratulations to the 2024 winners!
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Best Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation Enhancement
Philip Trouillard, MD
MIA CLINIC
Schilde, Belgium
Nonsurgical facial rejuvenation was achieved with the following treatments:
• Deep filling of the cheeks to restore volume with Belotero Volume
• Belotero Intense to correct the nasal fold and treat the cheeks via a superficial fanning technique
• Estelift Threads (cogs) in mid and lower face, four at each side
• Belotero Soft to treat the superficial fine wrinkles
• Bocouture to forehead and side of the eyes
• Belotero Intense to rebuild the orbita and redefine the rim
• Belotero Balance to soften the tear through
• Radiesse for a “Happy Lift”
• Belotero Revive around mouth and chin
• Finished off with another threadlift and some Bocouture
Best Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Enhancement
Melinda Lacerna, MD, FACS
LA Plastic Surgery
Bradenton, FL
Surgical facial rejuvenation enhancement was achieved with the following:
• S/p deep plane facelift, neck lift, platysmaplasty
• Minimally invasive browlift
• Full face and neck resurfacing with helium RF plasma and
• Fat grafting
• Topical exosomes for healing
Best Nonsurgical Body Shaping Enhancement
J.D. McCoy, NMD
Contour Medical
Gilbert, AZ
Nonsurgical body shaping enhancement was achieved with the following treatments:
• Four Emsculpt NEO treatments (high-intensity focused electromagnetic [HIFEM] technology plus radiofrequency)
Best Surgical Body Shaping Enhancement
Linia Cosmetic Surgery
London, UK
Surgical body shaping enhancement was achieved with the following treatments:
• Breast augmentation with internal lifting
• Autologous dermal sling placement for projection and symmetry without scarring
Best Botched Patient Revision
Mohsen Naraghi, MD
Body Brilliance
Jacksonville, FL
Botched patient revision was achieved with the following treatments:
• A single injection of cross-linked hyaluronic acid filler through the nasal dorsum into the supraperichondrial plane, the sidewalls and other parts of the dorsum to form spreader and dorsal grafts
Best Therapeutic Treatment
Shaun Spanos, MSN, APRN, NP, and Jeff Spanos
Shaun Charles Med Spa
Wakefield, MA
Therapeutic treatment was achieved with the following treatments:
• Five sessions of exosome therapy for hair loss and thinning using Exosome Regenerative Complex+ by BENEV administered to scalp using Enerjet 2.0 by Sinclair
Best Surgical Reconstruction
Melinda Lacerna, MD, FACS
LA Plastic Surgery
Bradenton, FL
Surgical reconstruction was achieved with the following treatments:
• S/p left superficial and deep parotidectomy
• Left neck radical neck dissection
• Reconstruction with radial forearm free flap to the left cheek
• Left face and neck received post-op radiation therapy
• Left face expanded intra-operatively with an external cupping device
• PRP enhanced fat grafting with the LipoCube device
• Helium RF plasma from Renuvion for full face resurfacing
• Minimally invasive browlift
• Exosomes to enhance healing
Best Overall Patient Enhancement
Giselle Long, RN
Shaun Charles Med Spa
Wakefield, MA
Overall patient enhancement was achieved with the following treatments:
• One treatment with Energist LTD’s Neogen PSR device using a combination of low and high energy settings
Best in Industry - Technology Innovations
PatientNow Essentials
Boca Raton, FL
PatientNow Essentials is PatientNow’s newest platform – combining electronic medical records (EMR), practice management, memberships, weight loss tracking and before and after photo management into one integrated system.
Best in Industry - Nonsurgical Innovations
DE|RIVE
Aesthetic Management Partners
Cordova, TN
DE|RIVE Hair Support Serum is revolutionizing hair care by supporting the appearance of thicker, fuller hair. DE|RIVE is made from curated biofriendly plant secretory factors, including exosomes, liposomes and proteins, designed to improve scalp and hair health. In vivo studies show elevation of cytokeratin 15 related to hair growth and the anti-stress components to help re-establish balance. DE|RIVE is 100% natural, hormone-free and suitable for all skin and hair types. Ideal for in-office and at-home use, it can be paired with the Company’s plant-based shampoo and conditioner, to create a balanced haircare routine.
Best in Industry - Best Practice Management Company
Shorr Solutions
Coral Springs, FL
With decades of industry experience, Shorr Solutions’ expert consulting team helps aesthetic practices across the U.S. improve efficiency, increase revenue and reduce costs. Their services include one-on-one consulting to support operational, administrative and financial success; assistance with opening new aesthetic practices or medspas; staff sales training and marketing strategy; HR management, training and recruiting; 0% APR patient financing; and financial valuation, exit strategy and succession planning.
Best Aesthetic Practice Award
Shaun Charles Med Spa
Wakefield, MA
Shaun Charles MedSpa has demonstrated commitment to advancing aesthetic medicine by staying ahead of trends, providing patients with safe and effective cutting-edge technologies and sharing their expertise with other practices. In the past year, they have experienced unprecedented growth, doubling revenue through marketing, promotions and word-of-mouth referrals, attracting clients from across the U.S. primarily for Neogen PSR treatments. They have high employee satisfaction demonstrated by zero staff turnover in the past four years and added one additional staff member this year.
Lifetime Achievement
Steven Weiner, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon
The Aesthetic Clinique
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Steven Weiner, MD, is a Johns Hopkins fellowship-trained head and neck surgeon who put down his scalpel in 2005 when he established The Aesthetic Clinique in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Since then, he has dedicated his career to improving patient safety and popularizing innovative nonsurgical aesthetic techniques, including cannulas for fillers, radiofrequency microneedling, reJAWvenation and facial ultrasound. Over time, his staff has grown from four to 15 with $6 million in revenue. Dr. Weiner is an active trainer and serves on several boards that address complication management in aesthetics. He is also committed to his community and regularly supports his local “no kill” dog shelter and helps to provide hurricane relief to those in need.
