Expert Insights On Benign Pigmented Lesions

Dr. Konika Schallen
Moderator
SVP, Clinical Operations and Medical Director, Candela - USA

Dr. Konika Schallen is the Medical Director of Candela and its Candela Institute for Excellence, in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Additionally, she holds the position of Senior Vice President of Global Clinical Operations at Candela. Dr. Schallen is a visionary dedicated to advancing the field of energy-based treatments through science. Her commitment extends to contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies and innovative protocols aimed at promoting healthier skin and achieving a rejuvenated appearance for patients of diverse skin types.

Dr. Angeline Yong
Dermatologist - Singapore

Dr. Angeline Yong, a prominent dermatologist and surgeon in Singapore, specializes in promoting skin health through advanced medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. She completed her residency at Singapore's National Skin Centre (NSC) and pursued fellowships at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, London, and Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. Dr. Yong is the first Singaporean dermatologist inducted into the American College of Mohs Surgery and holds a Master's in Public Health from Harvard University, focusing her research on anti-ageing medicine, skin cancer, hair disorders, and advanced dermatological surgery.​

Dr. Eric Song
Dermatopathologist - Australia

Dr. Eric Song is a dermatopathologist from Sydney, director of Reskin Medical and AF aesthetics, who is affiliated with Southern Sun Pathology, and University of Sydney. His interest lies in fields of photobiology, vitamin D, skin cancer, lasers, and energy-based devices, particularly in the tissue response and repair model, leading to several peer reviewed publications. He believes that understanding of the underlying pathophysiologic processes is the key in safe and successful outcome when using lasers and energy devices.

Dr. Nikola Drmac
Dermatologist - Italy

Dr. Nikola Drmac, MD, graduated from the University “Magna Grecia” in Catanzaro, Italy, and completed his specialization in Dermatology and Venereology at the University of Genova. He's a leading figure in laser applications across medical and aesthetic fields, operating at the Candela Center of Excellence in Crotone, southern Italy, and collaborating with the Istituto Dermatologico Europeo in Milano, northern Italy.​

Dr. Lesley Clark-Loeser
Dermatologist - USA

Dr. Lesley Clark-Loeser completed her residency in Dermatology, as well as a two-year fellowship in dermatopharmacology at the New York University School of Medicine. In addition, she trained for one year at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center as a pigmented lesion fellow. She has authored and co-authored over 15 professional articles and book chapters and has served as an investigator in more than 30 clinical trials. Dr. Clark-Loeser is a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, board-certified since 2005. She maintains membership in the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, the Women's Dermatologic Society, Broward Dermatologic Society, and is a member of the Davie Chamber of Commerce.