Featured Speakers

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Sandra Lee, MD, FAACS

SkinPhysicians and Surgeons,
Forefront Dermatology

Upland, California

Based in Southern California, Dr. Sandra Lee is not just your typical board-certified dermatologist. Known for her entertaining and engaging digital content about medical procedures and skin care topics, Dr. Lee—also known as Dr. Pimple Popper—represents a “new wave” of skin experts by taking the business of skin health and skincare seriously while using a relatable approach that is on a human and attainable level. As Dr. Pimple Popper on social media and YouTube, Dr. Lee offers light-hearted but real solutions to common skin concerns such as acne, cysts, rosacea, and more.

Dr. Lee’s social media influence is global, as she impressively pulls in 2-4 million views per day, or about 80-90 million views per month. She has 16.7 million followers on TikTok, 4.7 million followers on Instagram, and Facebook posts that reach upwards of 5-6 million users. Additionally, with over 8.7 million subscribers on YouTube, the Dr. Pimple Popper videos have been watched over 5.5 billion times equating to over 42,000 years of streaming video (stats updated November 2023). Premiering in 2018, TLC network’s Dr. Pimple Popper television show is currently in its 10th season.

Elda Fisher, MD, DMD, FACS

Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery
Duke University Department of Surgery

Durham, North Carolina

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Dr. Elda Fisher is an associate professor of surgery at Duke University. She specializes in facial aesthetic surgery and gender affirmation surgery. Dr. Fisher attended medical school and completed her surgical residency program at the University of North Carolina. Following residency training, she completed a fellowship in full-body and facial aesthetic surgery. Dr. Fisher is board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery though the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) and in General Cosmetic Surgery through the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS). She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has lectured globally on facial aesthetic surgery, gender affirmation surgery, and corrective maxillofacial surgery.

Dr. Fisher is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS), Association of Women Surgeons, and World Professional Organization for Transgender Health. Prior to her current role as full-time faculty in the Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery at Duke University, Dr. Fisher served as the program director for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at the University of North Carolina and as the Director of Facial Gender Affirmation Surgery where she maintains an adjunct appointment.

Additionally, she serves as faculty at hands-on courses in cosmetic surgery, craniomaxillofacial trauma surgery, and facial feminization surgery, and she lectures regularly to residents and practicing surgeons. Her research interest includes the role of orthognathic surgery as a component of gender affirmation surgery. Dr. Fisher is an expert in the field of facial gender affirmation surgery including facial feminization and masculinization surgery and has wide interdisciplinary and international recognition as a leader and innovator in this field.

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Edward M. Zimmerman, MD

Medical Director of Aesthetic Revolution Las Vegas and Community Faculty, Cosmetic Surgery, Touro University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Las Vegas, Nevada

2025 Webster Lecturer

Dr. Edward Zimmerman holds degrees from Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, and the George Washington University School of Medicine. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice (ABFP) and president of and examiner for the American Board of Laser Surgery (ABLS). Dr. Zimmerman has been a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine (ASLSM) since 1994 and an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) since 1998. He has served on the board of trustees for both the California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation.

As an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Cosmetic Surgery at Touro University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Zimmerman is involved in direct patient care, medical research, writing, and education. Dr. Zimmerman directs Aesthetic Revolution Las Vegas, a state-licensed, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)-accredited, office-based surgical facility dedicated to the innovation, refinement, and delivery of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Additionally, he is a social media personality with a following of over 2.4 million.

Susan Dunn, LMT, NMT

Breathwork Facilitator

La Quinta, California

Women in Cosmetic Surgery Session

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Since 1988, Susan Dunn has dedicated her career to the healing arts, combining her intuitive gift for understanding the needs of others with a professional background in physical therapy and bodywork. Early in her career, Susan pioneered on-site chair massage services for corporations in the greater Los Angeles area, serving clients such as Mattel, The Getty, and Toyota. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to found a successful wellness business, which she later sold to deepen her focus on specialized healing practices. In 2008, Susan co-founded the Kinetix Health and Performance Center, introducing innovative health programs and modalities.

The trajectory of Susan’s professional life took a profound turn in 2019 following a significant medical event, which prompted her to sell her partnership and focus on personal growth and healing. This journey led to the creation of Elements in the Desert in 2020, where she now practices as a Breathwork Facilitator. Susan’s approach to breathwork is rooted in her belief that many of our ailments are emotionally driven—stemming from trauma, life events, or even inherited through DNA. She is committed to creating a ripple effect of healing by offering her services in private sessions, group settings, and online classes. Susan’s passion extends beyond professional boundaries, as she aims to empower individuals to shed limiting beliefs and embrace a healthy, joyful life.