Wellness. Weight Loss. Revenue.

The weight loss landscape has forever changed. The Wellness & Weight Loss sessions at GAC 2025 equip you to capitalize on the GLP-1 revolution. Learn from practitioners who have successfully integrated GLP-1s, navigated regulatory challenges and created profitable wellness divisions that complement their aesthetic offerings.

What You’ll Explore

Learn about essential topics in wellness and weight loss, including:

GLP-1 Integration Strategies

Navigate clinical, legal, and business considerations with Audrey Neff. Learn to manage aesthetic complications from rapid weight loss. Discover how to position your practice in the Ozempic era while maintaining compliance.

Marketing in the Weight Loss Space

Mona Sharif tackles GLP-1 marketing minefields in 2025. Learn compliant advertising strategies that convert. Understand FTC guidelines and avoid common pitfalls that trigger violations.

Beyond Weight Loss Programs

Chad Sawyer explores wellness trends extending beyond the scale. Build comprehensive programs that incorporate hormone optimization, peptides and metabolic health. Create recurring revenue through membership models.

Regenerative Medicine Integration

Lisa Vasquez reveals how regenerative therapies elevate patient outcomes and boost revenue. Combine weight loss with skin tightening and volume restoration. Address the aesthetic consequences of dramatic weight changes.

See the full speaker lineup and sessions

Learn From Wellness & Weight Loss Pros

Join industry-leading experts, including:

  • Audrey Neff — Practice management expert specializing in weight loss programs
  • Chad Sawyer — Wellness integration and longevity medicine specialist
  • Mona Sharif — Marketing strategist and expert in the medical weight loss space
  • Lisa Vasquez — Regenerative medicine and wellness expert
  • Plus leading physicians successfully navigating the GLP-1 landscape…

Meet our expert faculty: View Full List

Why Attend These Sessions

  • 70% of Americans are overweight or obese
  • GLP-1 market expected to reach $100B by 2030
  • Average patient value increases 3-5x with wellness programs
  • Recurring revenue through membership models
  • Higher patient retention and referral rates

Sessions You Can’t Miss

Thursday, October 30

  • Impact of GLP-1 Medications on Surgical Cases
    • Dr. Charles Riccio
  • Nonsurgical Body Contouring In The GLP-1 Era
    • Dr. Johnny Franco

Friday, October 31

  • Nonsurgical Hair Restoration, Exosomes and Regenerative Aesthetics
    • Dr. Azza Halim
  • Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Cosmetic Complications of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
    • Dr. Serena Mraz

Saturday, November 1

  • Marketing Minefields: Navigating GLP-1 Marketing in 2025
    • Mona Sharif
  • Beyond Weight Loss — Wellness Trends In 2025
    • Chad Sawyer

Sunday, November 2

  • Top 10 Tips for Enhancing Quality of Life and Longevity in Your Practice
    • Dr. Diane Duncan

Testimonials

Each year I look forward to GAC. The talks are state of the art, the venue perfect, and organization unparalleled. [It] has a bigger impact on my practice both clinically and administratively than any other conference that I attend.

Jeffrey Spiegel, MD

The most comprehensive practice management track bar none. It’s a wealth of revenue growth strategies to up level your staff, marketing and processes. You can’t get this much how-to knowledge in one place anywhere else and more than pays for itself.

Catherine Maley

One of the things I love most about GAC is the ability to pull together multiple specialties in one space, including a full track for practice management. The agenda is packed each day, and I often hear from attendees they have trouble deciding which of the courses they want to attend because there are so many. I’m proud to have participated from the conference’s inception, and always recommend my clients attend GAC!

Mara Shorr

The GAC conference is the most comprehensive aesthetic meeting covering surgery, minimally invasive and office based treatments coupled with practice management. The expert panels are not to be missed!

James Newman, MD

GAC is a wonderful, immersive aesthetic meeting that clicks all the boxes: top notch faculty, educational content, and fun social events. I look forward to GAC every year!

Sheila Barbarino, MD

Register Today

Position your practice at the forefront of the wellness revolution. Learn to navigate regulations, maximize profits, and deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

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Why You Should Attend

What to expect

Check out last year’s recap, where we brought industry-leading education and excitement from a range of local and global influences. Last year, the best minds in aesthetics all met, collaborated, and worked together just a few yards away from the sandy beaches of Miami.

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2026 Schedule

Agenda

The GAC offers 350+ presentations delivered by over 150 faculty members! Offering an unparalleled amount of content for you and your staff, GAC is simply the best Multi-Specialty event of the year.

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Exhibitors & Sponsors

Everything you need to know about exhibiting at the 2026 Global Aesthetics can be found in the Prospectus, which will be released soon! Join the fastest growing aesthetic event in Miami today.

Location

Accommodations

Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Loews Miami Beach Hotel provides the ultimate South Beach experience, spacious hotel rooms in the perfect beachfront location, and space for the Global Aesthetics Conference – all under one roof!

Testimonials

GAC is a wonderful, immersive aesthetic meeting that clicks all the boxes: top notch faculty, educational content, and fun social events. I look forward to GAC every year!

Sheila Barbarino, MD

The GAC conference is the most comprehensive aesthetic meeting covering surgery, minimally invasive and office based treatments coupled with practice management. The expert panels are not to be missed!

James Newman, MD

One of the things I love most about GAC is the ability to pull together multiple specialties in one space, including a full track for practice management. The agenda is packed each day, and I often hear from attendees they have trouble deciding which of the courses they want to attend because there are so many. I’m proud to have participated from the conference’s inception, and always recommend my clients attend GAC!

Mara Shorr

The most comprehensive practice management track bar none. It’s a wealth of revenue growth strategies to up level your staff, marketing and processes. You can’t get this much how-to knowledge in one place anywhere else and more than pays for itself.

Catherine Maley

Each year I look forward to GAC. The talks are state of the art, the venue perfect, and organization unparalleled. [It] has a bigger impact on my practice both clinically and administratively than any other conference that I attend.

Jeffrey Spiegel, MD

The GAC conference is the most comprehensive aesthetic meeting covering surgery, minimally invasive and office based treatments coupled with practice management. The expert panels are not to be missed!

James Newman, MD

The best part of GAC is the interdisciplinary nature of it and how cordial and polite people are towards each other, even with varying viewpoints on procedures or topics. There are always nuggets of information to pick up and incorporate into your practice, no matter how novice or expert you are in a particular skill. The fusion of knowledge with talented aesthetic providers from around the world is what makes it magical.

Gary Linkov, MD

One of the things I love most about GAC is the ability to pull together multiple specialties in one space, including a full track for practice management. The agenda is packed each day, and I often hear from attendees they have trouble deciding which of the courses they want to attend because there are so many. I’m proud to have participated from the conference’s inception, and always recommend my clients attend GAC!

Mara Shorr

GAC offers Medical and Surgical Aesthetics specialists, administrators and providers a multidisciplinary educational opportunity that is unparalleled in scope and participation by industry. If you want to educate yourself and staff on aesthetic advances and current standards of care, the GAC should not be missed.

Corey M

GAC is the only truly multispecialty meeting that offers meaningful input from some of the most exceptional and diverse faculty in a relaxed atmosphere. The interaction that occurs among the faculty as well as between the faculty and attendees is unique to this meeting.

Devinder M

The most comprehensive practice management track bar none. It’s a wealth of revenue growth strategies to up level your staff, marketing, and processes. You can't get this much how-to knowledge in one place anywhere else and more than pays for itself.

Catherine M

The 2024 GAC - Expect it to continue to live up to its reputation as the original (Starting in Newport Beach, California), the best, and the most expansive and informative multidisciplinary conference on the Aesthetic ecosystem in the world. Year after year Dr. Waldman and staff deliver on the presentation of up-to-date information. Keep tuned in on what your patients need and want!

Fred F

GAC 2026

Don’t Miss The Experience

It’s the most anticipated educational aesthetic event of the year! Physicians and staff can earn up to 30 CME credits in an unsurpassed learning environment and satisfy all yearly requirements in most states! We look forward to seeing you at the beach!

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