Conference Presenters

Dr. Small is a board certified physician specializing in advanced skin rejuvenation techniques and advanced non-surgical liquid face lift utilizing cosmetic botulinum toxin and dermal fillers. She completed her undergraduate education at Cambridge University in England, and attended Harvard for medical school. Currently, she is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco and Director of Aesthetic Procedures Training at Natividad Medical Center where she has been training physicians in cosmetic procedures for the last 10 years.

As a recognized authority, Dr. Small has lectured internationally, and published many articles and procedural textbooks. Her publications include: Dermatologic and Cosmetic Procedures in Office Practice, and the best-selling series A Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures and Dermal Filler Procedures, Lasers Procedures, Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion and topical Products.

Negin Nikfar, RN, BScN, MN-PHCNP(c) is currently an assistant Professor at Seneca College faculty of applied Art and Health science. She is an Education Specialist at the Municipality of York Region certified in designing and delivering effective educational programs. Negin has worked with international medical students for more than 10 years. She has become a Medical Aesthetic practitioner to design and develop effective hands-on-training programs.

Her expertise includes applying the principles of adult learning to each step of the process such as needs assessment, skills development, curriculum planning, and course evaluation. Her background includes evidenced-based clinical practice, Learning Management Systems for adult education, development and program implementation.