Merz AestheticsELEVATE 2026

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Merz Aesthetics Elevate 2026 — Aesthetic Masterclass, Kuala Lumpur

Elevating Expertise, Inspiring Innovation

A premium APAC masterclass on portfolio combinations, regenerative aesthetics and expert sharing — brought to you by Merz Aesthetics and Vanguard Aesthetics.

Date
Aug 12, 2026
Time
08:30 – 17:00
Venue
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Event highlight — Merz Aesthetics ELEVATE 2025.

About Elevate

A masterclass built around the strength of the Merz portfolio.

Elevate brings together leading aesthetic KOLs across Asia-Pacific to advance knowledge in aesthetics, foster innovative techniques and share expert insights. Each edition curates a full day of best-practice sharing, live case discussions and evidence-based teaching.

Highlighting Portfolio Combinations

Deep-dive sessions on combining Xeomin, Radiesse, Belotero, Ultherapy and Revive across facial zones.

Expert-led Discussions

Panels on regenerative aesthetics, longevity medicine and safety-first outcomes.

APAC Innovation Sharing

Country presentations from MY, ID, PH, IN, JP, SG — real-world techniques from the region's top injectors.

200+ Attendees

Practitioners from Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Japan and Singapore.

Event Details

Elevate 2026 — the essentials.

Save the date. Full registration details will be shared closer to the event.

Event
Merz Aesthetics ELEVATE Masterclass 2026
Theme
Elevating Expertise, Inspiring Innovation
Date
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Time
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Audience
200+ aesthetic practitioners across APAC
Organised by
Merz Aesthetics & Vanguard Aesthetics
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur at dusk with KLCC skyline
Rundown

Programme — draft agenda.

A full day of best-practice sharing across the Merz Ax portfolio, complications management and innovation from APAC KOLs. Timings and speakers are provisional.

Aesthetic Trends & the Merz Ax Portfolio — Chaired by Dr Lim TS

  1. 09:00
    Emerging trends in Aesthetics
    20 min
    Dr JY Park
  2. 09:20
    Where science meets natural beauty — a safety-first approach to optimal aesthetic outcomes
    20 min
    Dr Nabil Fakih
  3. 09:40
    Panel: regenerative aesthetics & longevity medicine — definition, why it matters, real-world application and the role of the Merz portfolio
    30 min
    Dr Lim, Dr Park, Dr Nabil, Dr Siew, Dr Frank
  4. 10:10
    Tea break
    15 min
  5. 10:25
    Importance of seeing what we treat — safety data sharing
    15 min
    Prof Taro Kono (TBC)
  6. 10:40
    Maximizing treatment outcomes with the Ultherapy MAX approach
    20 min
    TH KOL

Upper Face & Peri-orbital Area — Chaired by Dr Siew Tuck Wah

  1. 11:00
    Approach to forehead and temple (Radiesse, Belotero, Xeomin)
    15 min
    MY KOL
  2. 11:15
    Approach to eyebrows and peri-orbital area (Belotero, Ulthera)
    15 min
    Dr Miyata (TBC) / Dr Siew

Midface & Skin Quality — Chaired by Dr Siew

  1. 11:30
    Approach to midface (Ulthera, Belotero, Radiesse)
    15 min
    Dr Lee
  2. 11:45
    Skin quality — Xeomin microtox, Revive combi, Ulthera 1.5, combi Revive & Xeomin
    15 min
    Dr JY Park
  3. 12:00
    Q&A — upper and midface
    15 min
  4. 12:15
    Lunch & poster session
    60 min

Lower Face, Neck, Hands & Body — Chaired by Dr Inneke Jane (TBC)

  1. 13:15
    Approach to lips, chin and jawline (Belotero, Radiesse, Ultherapy)
    20 min
    Dr Cheok
  2. 13:35
    Neck & hands — hybrid approach (Radiesse, Belotero)
    20 min
    ID / PH KOL
  3. 13:55
    Beyond the face — Ulthera & Radiesse on abdomen, arms, buttocks
    20 min
    Dr Frank
  4. 14:15
    Q&A
    15 min

Innovation Sharing — Chaired by Dr Lim TS

  1. 14:30
    Pre-selected 10-minute presentations from MY, ID, PH, IN, JP, SG (8–10 speakers)
    ~2 hrs
  2. 16:15
    Speakers appreciation
    10 min
  3. 16:25
    Summary & closing
    35 min
Faculty

A distinguished APAC faculty.

Leading practitioners in aesthetic medicine sharing evidence-based techniques and real-world case work. Additional speakers to be announced.

LTS
Dr Lim Ting Song
Course Chair
MY
STW
Dr Siew Tuck Wah
Session Chair
SG
JYP
Dr JY Park
KOL Speaker
KR
NF
Dr Nabil Fakih
KOL Speaker
LB
TK
Prof Taro Kono
KOL Speaker (TBC)
JP
IJH
Dr Inneke Jane Hidajat
Session Chair (TBC)
ID
CJR
Dr Cheok Jia Rhong
KOL Speaker
MY
LKS
Dr Lee Kok Siang
KOL Speaker
MY
MY
Dr Miyata
KOL Speaker (TBC)
JP
FR
Dr Frank
KOL Speaker
APAC