Renowned Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Leslie Baumann Named Keynote Speaker for THE Aesthetic Academy™ Miami

MIAMI, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Insight, Inc. is proud to name Dr. Leslie Baumann as keynote speaker for THE Aesthetic Academy™ (TAA) Miami, the most comprehensive practice development and advanced procedure training program in aesthetic medicine. Dr. Baumann will deliver an address on the topic of Skin Care by Skin Type to fellow physicians and key industry leaders November 19 at the EPIC Hotel.

Dr. Baumann is a board-certified dermatologist, New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer and media personality. She is the founder of Baumann Cosmetic and Research Institute in Miami Beach and has participated in many notable clinical trials, including those for BOTOX®, Dysport®, Sculptra and Juvederm. For 12 years she served as Professor of Dermatology and Chief of the Division of Cosmetic Dermatology at the University of Miami.

"Dr. Baumann is a paragon of success in our industry, and as one of the leading physicians internationally, she is the perfect choice to deliver the keynote address at TAA," said Michael Moretti, Program Chairman. "She is uniquely qualified to speak on the subject of Skin Care and we know that attendees will gain insight that will allow them to further develop their own practices."  

"I am honored to serve as the keynote speaker at TAA, an event dedicated to the advancement of aesthetic practices and the field on the whole," said Baumann. "I am pleased to join Medical Insight, Inc., as well as their faculty and sponsors, in their continued efforts to strengthen our industry."

Offering live patient demonstrations, expert advice and the Certified Aesthetic Consultant (CAC) program, TAA Miami is also the venue for the first-ever Aesthetic Awards™ Miami, where the best aesthetic physicians in South Florida will receive accolades for their work. Physicians wishing to submit for THE Aesthetic Awards™ may do so via an online application process.

Sponsors for THE Aesthetic Academy™ Miami include Allergan Medical (NYSE: AGN), Medicis Aesthetics, Inc. (NYSE: MRX), Merz Aesthetics, Palomar Medical (Nasdaq: PMTI), Syneron (Nasdaq: ELOS), Obagi Medical Products (Nasdaq: OMPI) and Syneron / Candela (Nasdaq: ELOS).

To register for TAA Miami, please visit www.theaestheticacademy.com.

About Medical Insight, Inc.

Medical Insight, Inc., a progressive media company specializing in medical aesthetics, produces the leading trade publications and live events in this sector. Founded by Michael Moretti in 1993, MII collects and reports industry data on procedure volume and revenues, product sales, new product introductions, market forecasts and trend analysis. For information on research services offered by MII, visit www.MiiNews.com, Facebook or Twitter.

SOURCE Medical Insight, Inc.