Laser Innovation and Learning at Fotona APAC 2025 in Melbourne
The 11th Fotona Asia Pacific Meeting (APAC 2025) in Melbourne has officially concluded. It was an inspiring few days for the regional laser medicine community, filled with learning, collaboration, and a shared passion for advancing laser medicine in Australia. As proud co-hosts, the IMT team welcomed clinicians, laser specialists, and partners from across the region to explore the latest innovations and clinical applications.
The conference opened with an address from Fotona CEO Jeff Duchemin and included a heartfelt tribute to Paul Baltas, the late CEO of IMT and a true pioneer of Australian laser medicine. His vision and dedication continue to influence the industry
IMT leadership, including CEO Sam Vlachos and Director Sylvia Baltas, participated throughout the program and welcomed the announcement of the upcoming LA&HA Training Centre in Melbourne, which will provide hands-on courses across aesthetic laser training, laser dentistry education, and women’s health applications, starting in early 2026.
Multidisciplinary Learning and Clinical Insights
The APAC program offered extensive education across dentistry, gynaecology, and aesthetics.
The dental program brought together an exceptional group of clinicians. Dr David Barnard and Dr Tim Silbert introduced the latest in SWEEPS® endodontics and LightWalker® applications, while Dr Nicole Pingsuan Yeh, Dr Ung Viet Cuong, Dr Angie Papas, Dr Phil Hand, Dr Fernando Duarte and Dr Maki Tanaka shared updates in restorative dentistry and laser-assisted surgery.
Oral biofilm management and TwinLight® perio therapy were outlined by Dr Wendy Gill, Dr Jason Pang and Dr Maki Tanaka, providing clear clinical takeaways for daily practice.
Broader developments in modern dental care were explored by Dr Jason Pang, Dr Louis Chan, Dr Linhlan Nguyen and Dr Donny Mandrawa, who highlighted new directions supported by Fotona laser systems.
Hands-on sessions with SkyPulse® and other Fotona devices gave attendees practical experience and strengthened clinical confidence.
In gynaecology and women’s health, the program featured an outstanding panel of local and international specialists. Dr Christian Phillips, Dr Anna Rosamilia, Dr Mirjana Janjić, Dr Hanan Maghazaji, Dr Chi-Feng Su and Dr Zdenko Vižintin discussed pelvic floor dysfunction and the role of Fotona technology in improving outcomes.
Sexual wellness across different life stages was explored by Stephanie Gail Mesina-Veneracion, Dr Neža Koron and Dr Zdenko Vižintin, offering valuable perspectives supported by extensive clinical experience.
Broader applications of laser medicine were highlighted in the Gynaecology and Beyond session, where Dr Amanda Sabel, Dr Chi-Feng Su, Dr Keisuke Saito and Dr Neža Koron examined emerging trends and future directions in women’s health.
𝘍𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘗𝘈𝘊 2025 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢. 𝘚𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧𝘧-𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢.
In aesthetics, the program featured world-renowned experts in laser medicine. Dr Nicolas Rygaloff, Dr Lucas Chia, Dr Tanja Phillips, Dr Shobhan Manoharan, Dr Adele Bartram Goodall, Dr Reinhard Gansel, and Dr Irena Hreljac shared insights on pigmentation, melasma, scar revision, and facial rejuvenation using Dynamis® Max and StarWalker® systems.
The Round Table on Innovations for Asian Skin included Dr Lucas Chia, Dr Sayaka Nagao, Dr Chau Ngoc To Trinh, and Dr Isabella Zhao, exploring key considerations for treating diverse skin types.
Broader approaches to laser treatments for the face, body, and hair were discussed by Dr George Calfas, Dr David Sudarto, Dr Tanja Phillips, Dr Alice Rudd, Dr Fred Fotouhi, and Dr Irena Hreljac, highlighting holistic strategies in modern aesthetic practice.
Gala Dinner and Cocktail Party
The Gala Dinner on Saturday night was a standout moment of the Fotona APAC weekend. Guests enjoyed a beautiful performance by a talented girls’ choir before a live band filled the room and brought everyone to the dance floor.
The weekend wrapped up on Sunday night with a warm and relaxed cocktail party at Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, giving attendees the perfect setting to unwind and connect after two full days of learning and discussion.
The celebrations throughout the event reflected the true spirit of the Fotona community, bringing together innovation, collaboration and a shared commitment to advancing patient care.
“Attending the Fotona APAC Meeting in Melbourne was an inspiring experience. The overwhelming response from attendees and the insightful contributions from key opinion leaders underscored the dynamic innovation and collaboration within our community. It’s clear that the future of our industry is bright, and I’m excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to push the boundaries of technology and patient care.”
— Jeff Duchemin, CEO & President, Fotona
“The Fotona APAC event provided attendees with an outstanding opportunity to stay current with the latest energy-based technologies and understand clinical applications in dentistry, aesthetics and gynaecology. Through purposeful planning, the team created an environment for peer-to-peer learning and exposure to international best practices and relevant case discussions. Many of the aesthetic presentations emphasized specific clinical nuances relevant to the APAC geography, such as challenges related to sun exposure in the outdoor Australian lifestyle as well as treating Asian skin.”
— Aimee Desrosiers, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Fotona
IMT sincerely thanks all speakers, partners, and delegates for making APAC 2025 a success. We are proud to support the growth of laser medicine in Australia and look forward to welcoming clinicians to the LA&HA Training Centre Melbourne in 2026.
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