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We’re incredibly proud to share that Sanctum Medical Aesthetics’s co-owner and CEO, Dr Clair McCartney, was invited to speak and lead a masterclass at CUCF 2026 – the Cutera University Clinical Forum – held in Queensland this May. CUCF is Australia and New Zealand’s premier laser aesthetics education event, bringing together the country’s most respected practitioners, innovators and industry leaders for three days of clinical education and connection. Being selected as a speaker is a significant recognition of expertise, and we couldn’t be more proud of what this means for Sanctum and our patients.
What is CUCF?
CUCF is Cutera’s flagship annual clinical forum, designed to elevate practice standards across the aesthetic medicine industry through evidence-based education and hands-on learning. It is not a trade show – it’s a serious, practitioner-first educational event attended by some of the most experienced medical professionals working in aesthetics across Australia and New Zealand. Being invited to present and lead a masterclass puts Dr McCartney alongside a select group of national key opinion leaders in the field.
What Dr McCartney Presented
Dr McCartney presented on two of the most advanced laser and energy-based technologies currently available in aesthetic medicine:
Secret PRO CO₂ – Advanced Fractional Resurfacing
Secret PRO by Cutera is a sophisticated platform that combines fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing with radiofrequency microneedling in a single device, allowing practitioners to treat the full thickness of the skin – from the surface through to the deeper dermal layers – with remarkable precision. The device uniquely combines fractional CO₂ for skin resurfacing and radiofrequency microneedling for deep dermal remodelling, treating every layer of skin either independently or together. Dr McCartney shared her clinical experience and protocols with this technology, the changes in CO2 treatments over the years, discussing patient selection, treatment customisation and how to achieve meaningful, lasting results safely. MedWrench
PICO Genesis FX with MLA – Fractional Picosecond Innovation
PICO Genesis FX represents the more advanced application of Cutera’s picosecond enlighten platform. It introduces a fractional approach for the treatment of acne scars, textural concerns and ageing skin on all skin types, using a Micro Lens Array to create small micro-wounds in the upper layers of the epidermis and dermis to induce collagen stimulation and remodelling while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed. This makes it an exceptional treatment for patients seeking meaningful skin renewal with minimal downtime. Dr McCartney’s masterclass and lecture explored the science behind the MLA handpiece, real-world treatment protocols and how to integrate this technology into a comprehensive skin programme. Cutera
Why This Matters for Our Patients
When your treating practitioner is presenting at a national clinical forum – not just attending – it speaks to a depth of expertise that goes well beyond the basics. Dr McCartney’s involvement with Cutera’s education programme reflects her commitment to staying at the absolute forefront of laser and energy-based medicine, and to bringing that knowledge directly back to the Sanctum Medical clinics in Hobart, Launceston and Noosa.
Both Secret PRO CO₂ and PICO Genesis FX with MLA are available at Sanctum Medical Aesthetics. If you’d like to learn more about whether either of these treatments is appropriate for your skin, we’d love to see you for a consultation.