About Music City

SCALE

May 2005

SCALE is founded by visionary co-chairs Brian S. Biesman, MD, and Michael H. Gold, MD and holds its inaugural educational conference with 20 attendees and 3 sponsors.

May 2015

SCALE celebrates its
10-year anniversary and continued growth welcoming over 500 attendees in Nashville making it one of the largest aesthetic meetings in the US.

July 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, SCALE expands its educational program adding medical dermatology and hosting its first-ever virtual conference with 650 attendees, bringing together faculty, attendees, and sponsors in a dynamic online format.

July 2021

SCALE expands its educational offerings with the launch of the SCALE Up Your Practice Webinar Series, expanding its reach and empowering providers with year-round educational content.

May 2025

SCALE will celebrate 20 years of excellence in education and innovation with a landmark anniversary event at the Grand Hyatt Nashville and expected attendance of over 1,500 attendees and 150 sponsors.

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For two decades, SCALE has been at the forefront of dermatological innovation, education, and collaboration, uniting leading experts, pioneers, researchers, and industry professionals from around the globe. SCALE offers dynamic learning experiences focused on evidence-based medicine, groundbreaking research, and the latest technologies for addressing medical conditions and cosmetic concerns through its annual conference, hands-on training courses, and cutting-edge educational webinars.

About Us

Dr. Michael H. Gold - MD

Co-Chairs and Co-Founders

Dr. Michael H. Gold is the founder of Gold Skin Care Center, Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa, The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, and Tennessee Clinical Research Center, located in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gold is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine, which is also in Nashville. He is a Visiting Professor of Dermatology for Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, in Shanghai, China (11/2006); Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangzhou, China; as well as a Visiting Professor of Dermatology at Number One Hospital of China Medical University (11/2008) in Shenyang, China. Dr. Gold is a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon who oversees the various facets of the center’s operations—a combination of medical and surgical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, aesthetic services, and research endeavors. Dr. Gold has earned a national and international reputation for providing patients with leading-edge technological advances and has expertise in all facets of dermatology and aesthetic care. The Tennessee Clinical Research Center is now one of the leading dermatologic research institutions in the U.S. Dr. Gold speaks on national and international fronts, focusing on dermatology issues related to the use of lasers and energy-based devices, as well as the use of fillers and toxins in aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology. He lectures at venues around the world and is a sought-after contributor to educational meetings globally.

Dr. Brian S. Biesman - MD, FACS

Co-Chairs and Co-Founders

Dr. Brian S. Biesman specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and facial surgery and minimally invasive rejuvenation techniques, including injectables (Botox and fillers), technology-based solutions (laser skin resurfacing, skin tightening, and related techniques), and the use of topical agents. Dr. Biesman is an internationally recognized authority in facial aesthetics and serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, where he holds appointments in the divisions of Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.