Dive Deep with Pre-show Education at Medical Spa Show 2025

Posted By Madilyn Moeller, Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Dive deep into business and clinical education that can shape the future of your practice at Medical Spa Show 2025. Sign up for one of the full day pre-show options to deepen your commitment to legal compliance, patient safety and the future of your med spa.

Full-day pre-show education courses at MSS 2025

Turning Your Practice Up to 11: Energy Device Master Class

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

What debuted in 2023 to rave reviews has returned to Medical Spa Show 2025 with a comprehensive approach to building your aesthetic practice with energy-based devices. Leading the master class are Loretta Nguyen Zanetti, APRN, of Erasable Med Spa; Erin Hennessey, APRN, DNP, of Blush Aesthetics; and Stephen R. Ellis, MD, of the L.A.B. med spa. Each of these practice owners has both the clinical skills and the business knowledge to generate seven figures with EBDs alone.

Attend to get a better understanding of these topics:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of laser physics.
  • How to choose the best settings to achieve transformational results.
  • Regulatory requirements and compliance with the use of aesthetic lasers.
  • Managing pain in laser treatments and how to perform full facial nerve blocks safely and effectively.
  • How to market your laser treatments with stunning (and unaltered) before-and-afters.
  • Leveraging social media to sell your aesthetic laser treatments.
  • Tips on how to negotiate the best deal on your EBD. Calculating ROI and payback period for your EBD.

For the first time, the energy device master class presents two brand new panels:

Ask the Experts: The presenters will ask those who sign up to submit case studies and before photos, and they will give you their expert feedback on how they would approach your cases. Submission should be sent two weeks prior to the start of the event and will be selected based on complexity.

How Did You Do That?! The expert panelists will show you their best before-and-afters and tell you exactly how they approached treatment with all listed settings. No gatekeeping here. They will walk you through their step-by-step process for achieving results that will wow everyone.

On the Agenda:
  • Registration and continental breakfast

  • Mastering the Fundamentals of Laser Physics

  • How to Choose the BEST Settings to Achieve Transformational Results

  • Break

  • Regulatory Requirements and Compliance in Aesthetic Laser Use

  • Lunch | Solta Medical: Lasers for Skin of Color

  • Managing Pain in Laser Treatments: How to Perform Full Facial Nerve Blocks Safely and Effectively

  • How We Market Our Laser Treatments with Before & After Photos that Wow Patients: Leveraging Social Media to Sell Your Aesthetic Laser Treatments

  • Tips on Negotiating the Best Deal on Your EBD: Calculating ROI and Payback Period for Your EBD

  • Ask the Experts: Submit case studies and before photos for expert feedback. Cases are selected based on complexity, with submissions due two weeks prior to the event.

  • Case Studies: Expert panelists will showcase their best before-and-afters, sharing exact treatment settings and step-by-step processes to achieve outstanding results.

  • Closing and Q&A

*Additional fee and pre-registration are required for this course.

Ultrasound Fundamentals for the Aesthetic Injector

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Have your patients been asking you about ultrasound? In the last year, a viral social media post used ultrasound technology to show how facial filler can stick around much longer than expected. At the same time, celebrities and influencers fueled a trend of dissolving filler to achieve a more natural look. Ultrasound gives aesthetic injectors the precision and accuracy to both know what they are working with and make targeted adjustments, whether they are adding filler or removing it.

Start learning ultrasound this April with one of the first aesthetic physicians to start using ultrasound in the United States, Dr. Steven F. Weiner. 

Why learn ultrasound in aesthetics?

Inject more confidently by seeing the anatomy below the skin. Ultrasound helps you visualize the anatomy of your patient, guiding you to safer injections and better results.

Get hands-on experience using ultrasound devices. Learn how ultrasound can help diagnose and manage complications and learn how to best use the technology to guide injections in each area of the face.

Ways ultrasound can change your injectable practice

  • Evaluate the vascularity of the face prior to injections to improve safety and efficacy of fillers;
  • Get better measurements of skin and fat prior to treatment for more objective results;
  • Evaluate filler complications and composition rather than relying on educated guesses.
On the Agenda:
  • Introduction and overview
  • Discussion on the importance of ultrasound for improved safety
  • Ultrasound science
  • Ultrasound terminology
  • Ultrasound “knobology” – Settings on ultrasound
  • Hands-on use of ultrasound – Getting familiar with settings
  • B-Mode ultrasound use
  • Color and power doppler ultrasound use
  • Ultrasound anatomy – Upper face
  • Hands-on use of ultrasound for upper face
  • Ultrasound anatomy – Midface
  • Hands-on use of ultrasound for mid-face
  • Ultrasound anatomy – Lower face/skin/neck
  • Hands-on use of ultrasound for lower face/skin/neck
  • Ultrasound of fillers
  • Ultrasound of filler complications
  • Cases using ultrasound to diagnose filler complications
  • Ultrasound-guided injections for treating filler complications
  • Hands-on use of ultrasound on guided injections (in chicken parts)
  • Clinical discussion on visual loss due to fillers
  • Proposed ultrasound-assisted mitigation of visual complications

*Additional fee and pre-registration are required for this course.

One-day Medical Spa Boot Camp

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Learn how to open and run a legally compliant and profitable medical spa practice. Connect with experts who are eager to share their secrets, and find resources to help you turn your medical aesthetic vision into reality.

AmSpa's One-day Medical Spa Boot Camp at MSS dives into laws, business practices and tried-and-true marketing solutions. You aren't alone in your medical spa journey.

On the Agenda:
  • Registration and Continental Breakfast
  • Opening Keynote | Speaker: Alex R. Thiersch, JD, AmSpa
  • The Plan
  • The Financials | SPEAKER: Jessica Nunn, Maven Financial Group
  • Patient Experience is Everything | SPEAKER: Kirstie Jackson, AmSpa
  • Consultations That Convert | Terri Ross, Terri Ross Consulting
  • KPIs: How Knowing Them Will Maximize Revenue | SPEAKER: Judy Kozlicki, Skytale Group
  • The Law | SPEAKERS: Sam Pondrom, ByrdAdatto, and Alex Thiersch, AmSpa
  • Choosing the Right Treatments for Your Medical Aesthetics Practice | SPEAKER: Taylor Siemens, Vitalyc
  • Drinks with the Exhibitors

*Additional fee and pre-registration are required for this course.

Mastering Social Media with Injector Bunny and Social by Libby

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 2 – 4 p.m.

Tired of guessing what to post?

Wondering why your Reels flop or why your carousels don’t get shares? Welcome to Injector Bunny and Social by Libby’s exclusive AmSpa social media intensive, where you’ll learn how to create content that actually works for you and your brand.

This isn’t another generic marketing talk—this is specifically curated for aesthetic professionals who want to better utilize their social media presence. You’ll leave with real strategies, exciting content ideas, and a custom game plan for your brand.

And we’ll have some fun along the way, because boring workshops are illegal in Vegas.

On the Agenda

  • Part 1: The Anatomy of a Successful Instagram Post (No Fluff)

  • Part 2: Crafting Your Content Pillars So You Never Run Out of Ideas

  • Part 3: Hook, Line, and Save—Writing Captions That Actually Work

  • Part 4: Video Confidence and Filming Tips, Even If You Hate the Camera

  • Part 5: Building Your Content Calendar So You Actually Stay Consistent

  • Finale: Live Hot Seat—We Review and Improve Your Page

Bonus: You’ll get a step-by-step social media playbook with content prompts, caption ideas and a customized calendar.

*Additional fee and pre-registration are required for this course.

Skytale Group and ByrdAdatto - The Medical Spa Mergers and Acquisitions Summit

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Medical Spa Mergers and Acquisitions Summit is designed for practice owners looking to scale or transition their business. This event provides insights into the merger and acquisition process from experienced professionals who have successfully guided practice owners through the complexities of the deal. Additionally, the summit features firsthand experiences from owners who have successfully navigated these transactions. Whether you want to expand your business or prepare for a strategic exit, this summit equips you with vital knowledge and strategies to make informed decisions and achieve your goals.

On the Agenda:
  • Networking Breakfast
  • Welcome Remarks and State of the Industry
  • How Preparing for an Exit Builds a Better Business
  • Networking Break
  • Competitive Inertia: Building a Team and Process to Maximize
  • From Metrics to Mastery: Why Quality of Earnings Is Only the Start
  • Innovations in Medical Aesthetics and Their Clinical, Legal and Valuation Impact
  • Seamlessly Merging Worlds: Private Equity Integration in the Med Spa Industry
  • Networking Break
  • Rollover Equity: Understand How Private Equity Maximizes Your Return
  • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
  • Closing Remarks
  • Networking End

*Pre-registration is required for this course; included in conference ticket.

The AART of GAIN: Education on the Galderma Aesthetic Portfolio

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 11:30 – 4 p.m.

This pre-show GAIN Event is sponsored by Galderma and will feature GAIN and GAIN Business.

GAIN is celebrating 10 years of excellence in providing aesthetic education. This preshow will showcase aesthetic trends through NEXT by Galderma. Applying the AART of GAIN, participants will gain a deeper understanding of patient assessment, anatomy, range and treatment planning with the broad Galderma aesthetic portfolio, featuring an injection demonstration of how the Shape-Up HIT for the RWL patient. Through GAIN Business, uncover ways to grow your aesthetic practice leveraging Galderma’s broad portfolio with Galderma’s business insights.

Galderma, the world’s largest independent global dermatology company, has an extensive product portfolio of aesthetic solutions, prescription medicines and consumer care products. It partners with aesthetic providers worldwide to impact the lives of patients by providing innovative solutions driven by groundbreaking medical research to help patients achieve natural-looking results.

On the Agenda:

  • Lunch & Gel Labs

  • Welcome

  • Opening Panel and Assessment

  • Anatomy

  • Injection #1

  • Science of Medication-Driven Weight Loss and the Galderma Portfolio

  • Injection #2

  • GAIN Business

  • Closing Panel with B&A

  • GAIN Business

*Pre-registration is required for this course; included in conference ticket.

Allergan Medical Institute Presents: Advancing Aesthetics

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Join our industry experts to learn about the latest innovations at Allergan Aesthetics in skincare, body contouring and facial injectables featuring patient injections demonstrations. Along with the expansive Allergan Aesthetic portfolio, learn more about the power of partnering with the Allē platform to power your practice.

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, develops, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Its aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more.

*Pre-registration is required for this course; included in conference ticket.

Save your seat for a full day of education

Attendees must pre-register for each of the Thursday Pre-show courses, so sign up quickly to reserve your seat while there are still spaces left. If you have already registered for the conference and would like to sign up for a pre-show course, please follow this link and log in to add one of these deep-dive courses on to your ticket.

Pre-show social events

AmSpa Members Reception

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

After your pre-show education course, unwind at the AmSpa Members Reception at the Wynn Las Vegas Pavilion. Take advantage of your first opportunity of the weekend to meet new people and catch up with old friends. Connect with your peers, trade advice, and share stories with the most supportive professional network in medical aesthetics.

Sponsored by Allergan Aesthetics and CareCredit, the AmSpa Members Reception will boast breezy, Tulum-inspired vibes to complement the April weather and relaxing atmosphere that this annual reunion calls for. Dress for the occasion with light, breezy, flowing fabrics to relax in.

Don’t forget your required accessory—your conference badge! AmSpa’s membership team will be welcoming all AmSpa Plus members, Plus additional attendees, and AmSpa Basic members to join us for this exclusive reception.

*The AmSpa Members-only reception is exclusive to AmSpa Plus members and additional attendees, and AmSpa Basic members.

Exclusive launch party with Acclaro Medical

Join Acclaro Medical representatives at Intrigue for food and drinks to celebrate the U.S. launch of its new cold fiber laser technology product line. Space is limited to 250 guests, so make sure you plan on attending! Stay tuned for more details.

Explore the pre-show lineup and full conference agenda at medicalspashow.com.

Medical Spa Show 2025 runs from Thursday, April 10, to Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Wynn Las Vegas. Make your travel plans today to join your professional network in a weekend of celebration, education and connection.

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