An Empire Medical Training Event

THE ARTOF THE FACE

New York City
Live Medical Aesthetics Demonstrations & Networking

An unforgettable evening of live injectables, education, and celebration — for the practice owners, practitioners, and clinicians entering the field who are shaping aesthetic medicine across the country.

December 3, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Hyatt Centric Wall Street
Lower Manhattan, NYC
Limited Seats Available
Since 1998 175,000+ Clinicians Trained America’s Largest Aesthetic CME Provider
GLP-1 Facial Restoration Botox® Training Dermal Filler Training Exosomes Combination Therapies Salmon Sperm Training PDO Threads Microneedling Biostimulators PDRN Polynucleotides Peptides GLP-1 Facial Restoration Botox® Training Dermal Filler Training Exosomes Combination Therapies Salmon Sperm Training PDO Threads Microneedling Biostimulators PDRN Polynucleotides Peptides
01The Invitation

An evening reserved for practice builders

Once a year, Empire brings together the people shaping aesthetic medicine. The room is intentionally small, the conversations unguarded, and the relationships outlast the evening.

Who’s in the room
  • Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeons
  • Dermatologists
  • NP & PA Med Spa Founders
  • RNs Exploring Aesthetics
  • Industry Partners

New to the field? There’s no better front-row introduction to where aesthetic medicine is headed.

What you’ll experience
  • GLP-1 Facial Restoration After Weight Loss
  • Hollywood Jawline Definition, Live on a Model
  • Regenerative & Biostimulator Combinations

Performed live on a model by Dr. Chris Croley, Maritza Mejia, FNP & Dr. Ernai Hernandez — Empire’s master injectors and physician educators. Cocktails and open networking throughout.

Thursday · December 3, 2026 · New York City

Before & After

Drag each slider to reveal the after — the artistry behind the injectables demonstrated live at the event.

Male model after facial balancing Male model before Before After
Jawline & Profile Balancing
Female model after full-face rejuvenation Female model before Before After
Full-Face Rejuvenation

Images shown are for illustration purposes only.

02The Faculty

Taught by the Best Faculty in Aesthetic Medicine

Every demonstration is led by a board-certified physician — not an influencer, not a sales rep. Empire’s faculty are the master injectors and educators who have trained more than 175,000 medical professionals, and they teach these exact techniques at Empire’s certification workshops every month of the year.

175,000+Clinicians Trained
Since 1998Industry Pioneers
100%Physician-Led Demos
GAINGalderma Trainers
Dr. Chris Croley, MD
Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Chris Croley, MD

Founder, Skin and Tonic® Medspa · Pace, FL

Board-certified in Anesthesiology & Critical Care and Empire’s Director of Aesthetics. More than 20 years as a multi-specialty aesthetic physician, and a national key opinion leader who develops Empire’s flagship injectable curricula.

Board-Certified MDGalderma GAIN Trainer20+ Yrs Aesthetics
Maritza Mejia, FNP
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

Maritza Mejia, FNP

Founder, LIBB by Maritza · Smithtown, NY

Two decades in healthcare before stepping fully into aesthetic medicine. An Empire faculty instructor and recognized Practitioner of the Month, she teaches the patient-safety-first injectable philosophy that defines her practice.

Family Nurse PractitionerEmpire FacultyPractitioner of the Month
Dr. Ernai Hernandez, MD
Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Physician

Dr. Ernai Hernandez, MD

Founder & Medical Director, Mederna Aesthetic & Wellness · Houston, TX

MD Anderson–trained with more than 10 years in medicine spanning anti-aging, aesthetics, and skincare. He performs the evening’s live Hollywood-jawline demonstration on a model.

MD Anderson–TrainedMedical DirectorAAFA & A4M Member
Aesthetics Training In New York City

This holiday season, Empire Medical Training brings together everyone moving aesthetic medicine forward — from established practice owners to clinicians entering the field — for an evening of learning, networking, and inspiration.

Set in the heart of Lower Manhattan, this one-of-a-kind event is designed to spark meaningful connections, share industry insights, and celebrate your success.

Hyatt Centric Wall Street Lower Manhattan · The same venue as Empire's December training weekend
03The Room

Connecting Aesthetic Medicine Across the Nation

Practice owner — Aesthetic Physician — Chicago
Chicago
Aesthetic Physician
Practice owner — Plastic Surgeon — Miami
Miami
Plastic Surgeon
Practice owner — Dermatologist — New York
New York
Dermatologist
Practice owner — Nurse Practitioner — Dallas
Dallas
Nurse Practitioner
Practice owner — Regenerative Surgeon — Seattle
Seattle
Regenerative Surgeon
Practice owner — Aesthetic Physician — Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Aesthetic Physician
Practice owner — Founder · Aesthetics — Atlanta
Atlanta
Founder · Aesthetics

An Exclusive Evening Designed for You

Expert Education

Insights from leading aesthetic experts on the latest industry trends, techniques, and what's next for your practice.

Powerful Connections

Network with practice owners, practitioners, industry leaders, and the partners shaping the future of aesthetic medicine.

Elevated Experience

Signature cocktails, curated hors d'oeuvres, and an unforgettable evening ambiance in the heart of Lower Manhattan.

Celebrate Success

Honor achievements and close out the year with inspiration, recognition, and a shared sense of style.

Empire Community

Be part of a community that empowers, supports, and elevates the work of practitioners across the country.

04The Curriculum

A Curriculum Curated for the Top of the Field

The trending topics redefining aesthetic practice in 2026 — and the results you’ll take straight back to your clinic. Two live demonstrations, with AI and profit-growth strategies woven throughout, presented by Empire faculty and the industry leaders shipping them.

Live Demonstration

Restoring Faces After GLP-1 Weight Loss

Master volume restoration for the GLP-1 / Ozempic face — aesthetics’ fastest-growing patient. Walk away ready to add a high-demand, high-value service to your menu.

Live Demonstration

The Hollywood Jawline — Male Aesthetics

See advanced jawline definition and facial masculinization performed live on a model. Capture the booming male-aesthetics market with premium procedures you can price and deliver.

AI

AI in the Aesthetic Practice

Put practical AI to work across consultations, content, scheduling, and follow-up — reclaim hours every week and scale your practice without adding overhead.

Profit Growth

Pricing, Margin & Scaling

Real pricing and packaging strategies that grow a more valuable practice — moving a patient from a single visit into a long-term, higher-value treatment plan.

Regenerative

Combination & Regenerative Therapies

Biostimulators, exosomes, PDRN, and PDO threads — the layered 2026 protocols, and the premium tier patients are asking to pay for.

The Network

The Room Itself

An evening with the practice owners and industry voices most likely to change what you do next year — relationships that compound long after the night ends.

See the full evening agenda →

What Empire Students Are Saying

Empire didn't just teach me a technique — they handed me an entire framework for how to run an aesthetic practice. Two years later my injectables business is four times what it was.

Aesthetic Physician Practice Owner · Empire Alumnus

The room they put together is the real value. I left a single Empire weekend with three referral relationships and a new partner. The training itself was just the beginning.

Nurse Practitioner Med Spa Founder · Empire Alumna

I've taken courses with every major aesthetic training group. Empire is the only one that treats you like a colleague, not a student — and the difference shows in what you actually take home.

Plastic Surgeon Empire Alumnus
Early-Bird Pricing

Two Ways to Attend

Same evening, same room. The Member seat adds Empire’s Peptide Therapy Training Course — our thank-you to valued Empire members. Lock in early-bird rates before they rise.

Non-Member $499$299 Early-Bird · Save $200 Your seat for the full evening — the live procedural demonstrations, cocktails, and open networking.
Your Member Reward Empire Member
✪ Your Member Gift Peptide Therapy Training Course — Included Free A $2,049 value · in-person or virtual
Your seat $699$499 Early-Bird · Save $200
For just $200 more, you get $2,049 in advanced training as our thank-you for being a member.
Everything in the Non-Member seat, plus Empire’s flagship Peptide Therapy Training Course — in-person or virtual — on us.

Early-bird pricing for a limited time — reserve before rates rise.

Make It a Full Training Weekend

Empire is running hands-on training in New York City on the days surrounding the event. Add a workshop and arrive home with both the relationships and the technique.

Scroll down for two great ways to save on your training

Fri · Dec 4

Complete Facial Aesthetics

Skin resurfacing through medical-grade chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and microneedling. Hands-on training in the protocols and acid types behind today’s most-requested aesthetic facials.

$1,899 $1,699 Save $200
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Fri · Dec 4

PDO Thread Training (Level I)

Foundational training in smooth PDO threads — placement technique, patient selection, and the protocols behind one of the fastest-growing aesthetic services in practice.

$1,899 $1,699 Save $200
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Sat · Dec 5

Botulinum Toxin Training

America’s #1 Botox® certification — hands-on injection technique for upper and lower face, treatment planning, and dosing. Trusted by 175,000+ graduates since 1998.

$1,899 $1,699 Save $200
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Sat · Dec 5

Complete Dermal Filler Training

Comprehensive HA filler placement with Juvéderm®, Restylane®, and Radiesse® across every facial zone. Safe, repeatable protocols that add $650–$800 per syringe to practice revenue.

$1,899 $1,699 Save $200
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Sat · Dec 5

Cosmetic Laser Courses & Certification

Live-demonstration certification across hair removal, IPL, and Nd:YAG — device selection, parameter settings, and patient consultation to add laser revenue to your practice.

$2,299 $2,099 Save $200
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Sun · Dec 6

Master Injector Series I

1-Day Practicum for the experienced injector — advanced hands-on instruction from board-certified plastic surgeons and dermatologists who run their own aesthetic practices daily.

$3,499 $3,299 Save $200
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Sun · Dec 6

Medspa Business & Marketing Masterclass

How to start a med spa, build a defensible business plan, and master patient acquisition — marketing channels, brand positioning, and operations behind a growing aesthetic practice.

$2,299 $2,099 Save $200
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Mon · Dec 7

Peptide Therapy Master Course

Clinical protocols for semaglutide, tirzepatide, CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, and hair peptides — weight loss, muscle building, longevity, and hair restoration in one stack.

$1,899 $1,699 Save $200
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Two Ways to Save More

Most attendees don’t stop at one workshop. If you’re taking two or more around the event, there’s a smarter price than enrolling course-by-course — bundle them together, or become an Empire member and the entire year’s calendar is included.

Way 01 · Bundle

Bundle & Save

The Aesthetics 101 bundle packages the three core injectable courses — Botulinum Toxin, Complete Dermal Filler, and Complete Facial Aesthetics — into a single enrollment at one discounted price.

$5,697 $3,299 Save $2,398
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Way 02 · Membership

Join & Train All Year

An Empire membership opens up free access to as many as 35+ in-person and livestream courses across the year — aesthetics, regenerative medicine, and more. Choose the tier that covers the procedures you want to add to your practice.

Up to 35+ courses
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05Reserve Your Seat

Let's Make This
Holiday Season
Extraordinary.

Reserve your place at The Art of the Face Event and be part of an evening that will inspire your practice and your future.

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