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Congratulations to our Maverick Award Recipients

The following practitioners were named VCS Mavericks by their peers in 2025. Their progressive, innovative ideas have been recognized for the lasting impact they will have on medical aesthetics!

Vegas Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Dermatology (VCS) celebrates innovative ideas and individuals through the VCS Maverick Awards.

As an attendee, you'll help crown a VCS Maverick using live audience polling to select the speaker with the most progressive and impactful presentation. Winners will be announced live in each session, featured in the VCS app, highlighted in The Aesthetic Guide, and have their ideas archived for future reference.

2025 Recipients

Candace Spann, MD
Distinct Features, Concerns, and Treatment Strategies

Nima Naghshineh, MD
The Four Pillars of Facial Rejuvenation

Steven Sigalove, MD
Aesthetic Breast Surgery in the Prepectoral Plane...My Personal Evolution

Mark Tager, MD
Integrative Aesthetics 101 - Part III: Implementing Integrative Aesthetics in My Practice

Kay Durairaj, MD
Biohacking Your Beauty: Integrating Longevity Science into Your Practice

Tarik Husain, MD
Miami Butt Lift

Camille Cash, MD
RF Microneedling in Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV, V, VI 

Jay W. Calvert, MD
Rhinoplasty: Art and Architecture

Graciela Monteiro, MD
Optimizing Treatment of Melasma with Cosmeceuticals, Peels, and Technology 

Achiamah Osei-Tutu, MD
Special Considerations of Hair Transplantation and Nonsurgical Restoration in Patients with Highly Textured Hair

Luis de Assis, MD
Periocular Rejuvenation Using Mesotherapy

Jessie Cheung, MD
Intradermal Delivery of Skin Boosters

Gregory Chernoff, MD
Improving Body Composition and Metabolic Health with a Transcutaneous Serum: Biometric and Lipid Panel Results 
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Combining Nitric Oxide with Exosomes for Acne Resolution
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Optimal Results in Wound Care and Scar Therapy

Anthony Admire, MD
Advanced Techniques in Extended Deep Plane Facelift - What I've Learned and Changed Last 10 Years

Johnny Franco, MD
Integrating "Ozempic Face" and "Ozempic Body" Treatments Into Your Practice - Business Blueprint

Aris Sterodimas, MD
Next-Generation Body Contouring: Leveraging the HEGRAFT for Gluteal Enhanced Precision 

Rachel Garcia, MD
Discipline and Habit Changes - Positive Impact in the Management of Melasma

2024 Recipients

Cat Burkat, MD

Greg Chernoff, MD

Rishi Chopra, MD

Regina Fearmonti, MD

Grant Hamilton, III, MD

Ontonio Karam

Saami Khalifian, MD

Leisa Krauss

Jennifer Levine, MD

Francisco Llano, MD

Keith Marcus, MD

Chris Mason, DO

Garry Motykie, MD

Robin Ntoh

Sachin Shridharani, MD

Robert Schwarcz, MD

Candance Spann, MD

Michael Somenek, MD

Ana Carolina Victoria, MD

Arthur Y. Yu, MD

2023 Recipients

Sheila Barbarino, MD

Gregory Chernoff, MD

Grant Hamilton, III, MD

Andrew Harrison, MD

Tarik Husain, MD

Francisco Llano, MD

Sachin Shridharani, MD

P. Daniel Ward, MD

Steve Yoelin, MD

Arthur Y. Yu, MD