By Madilyn Moeller, Marketing Content Coordinator, American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)

In recent years, medical aesthetic professionals have broadened their approach to wellness, expanding beyond traditional beauty treatments to offer patients comprehensive, whole-body care. By embracing holistic health concepts—such as mental well-being, cellular repair, nutrient optimization, and the use of advanced treatments like collagen biostimulators, peptides, and exosomes—practitioners are able to provide more natural, long-lasting results that promote global rejuvenation.

The Biohacking Beauty track at Medical Spa Show 2025, led by Dr. Kay Durairaj, will offer an exciting deep dive into these cutting-edge innovations, providing attendees with the latest tools and strategies to optimize both aesthetic outcomes and patient wellness. This comprehensive session will explore how biohacking techniques can offer patients a more balanced, inside-out approach to beauty and long-term wellness.

Kay Durairaj, MD, is an internationally renowned expert in facial plastic surgery and bioregenerative aesthetics. She specializes in non-surgical rhinoplasty, collagen biostimulators, facial contouring and advanced longevity therapies. Dr. Kay's contributions to aesthetic medicine include more than 50 national and international presentations and lectures, as well as numerous published studies on biostimulators and non-invasive facial treatments. She is not only a key opinion leader but also a mentor to the next generation of aesthetic experts.

From longevity medicine to legal compliance, KPIs, practice management and much more, Medical Spa Show 2025 has education for your whole med spa team. Visit the conference agenda to explore the exciting new classes available at https://www.medicalspashow.com/agenda.

Friday, April 11, 2025 | Track: Biohacking Beauty

• 1:05 – 1:35 pm: Welcome: Biohacking and Longevity | Speaker: Kay Durairaj, MD, Beauty by Dr. Kay—Explores cutting-edge biohacking strategies aimed at enhancing longevity, discussing breakthroughs in health optimization, cellular regeneration, and lifestyle modifications to extend lifespan and improve quality of life. Why you need to bring biohacking into your practice.
• 1:35 – 1:55 pm: The Gut-Brain Connection: How Diet Affects Mental Health—Explores how nutrition influences longevity, cellular senescence neuroplasticity, and overall health and well-being. Learn how to diagnose your patient with biologic testing.
• 1:55 – 2:25 pm: PANEL: Best Practices in Personalized IV Therapy—Discusses best practices in personal IV therapy, focusing on tailored infusion protocols, optimizing nutrient absorption, and enhancing patient outcomes through individualized treatment strategies.
• 2:25 – 2:45 pm: Cellular Longevity Protocols to Improve Longevity | Speaker: Nichola Conlon, PhD, Nuchido Laboratories—Delves into the critical role of NAD+ in aging and cellular repair, examining how this molecule supports energy production, DNA repair, and longevity, with insights into supplementation and therapeutic applications.
• 3:50 - 4:10 pm: Next Gen Therapies in Skin Renewal and Neocollagenesis—Discover advanced bioregenerative strategies designed to build skin foundation and rejuvenate tissue with collagen biostimulators, such as PLLA and calcium hydroxylapatite, and restore youthful skin without filler.
• 4:10 – 4:30 pm: Harnessing Peptides for Regeneration and Performance—Dive into the expanding world of peptides and their potential to optimize recovery, boost muscle growth, and accelerate cellular repair.
• 4:30 – 4:50 pm: Revolutionizing Metabolic Health | Speaker: Danielle Belardo, MD, Precision Preventive Cardiology—This session will highlight the science behind GLP-1, its impact on appetite regulation and insulin sensitivity, and how to implement weight loss in your practice with safe results and low side effects.
• 4:50 – 5:10 pm: Best Practices for Advanced Skin Healing and Regeneration—This session will discuss how targeted nutrients, antioxidants, and microbiome support can enhance skin resilience, elasticity, and glow, promoting a holistic approach to skin health. Learn how to incorporate exosomes, PDGF, PDNA, and amino acids into your practice.
• 5:10 – 5:25 pm: Closing Remarks | Speaker: Kay Durairaj, MD, Beauty by Dr. Kay

Longevity Medicine and Energizing Aesthetics: Live from the Medical Spa Show

After presenting on the latest innovations in biostimulators and AI at Medical Spa Show 2024, Dr. Kay sat down to chat with AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, and AmSpa President and CSO, Cathy Christensen. Listen in on the podcast discussion that inspired the creation of this track!

The Medical Spa Show has been the premier event for non-surgical medical aesthetic professionals to grow their skills, partner with leading brands and connect with their community. Click here to learn more.