The speakers shaping aesthetic medicine

Miss Berridge is a well-respected and accomplished Consultant Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Facial Cosmetic Reconstructive and Gender Affirming Facial Surgery. Dually qualified in both Medicine and Dentistry, Miss Berridge completed her extensive surgical training and the highly regarded TIG Fellowship in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at the most prestigious teaching hospitals in London, United Kingdom. As a higher surgical trainee, Miss Berridge also gained her Masters’ Degree in Aesthetic Medicine & Skin Ageing with Merit from the University of Manchester.

Miss Berridge works as an NHS Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in London specialising in the management of craniofacial trauma and facial skin cancer. She is founder and medical director of the consultant led specialist clinic Facesurgerydoc which offers the very latest techniques in both minimally invasive and surgical facial procedures, as well as facial rejuvenation/aesthetics. In addition to her surgical practice, Miss Berridge is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester (MSc Skin Ageing & Aesthetic Medicine), specialist advisor to the PMFA journal and Consultant collaborator with pharmaceutical company Galderma, Inmode and global KOL for Evolus. A highly sought-after speaker and educator, Miss Berridge is well published in multiple scientific journals and regularly presents at both national and international conferences.

Sunday 19th, April, Injectables

14:30 Anatomy masterclass

Dr Arturo Almeida is a consultant surgeon and one of the few voices in aesthetic medicine arguing that clinical excellence and product excellence are no longer enough. Over more than two decades in the industry, he has built his career on closing that gap: for medical professionals building premium private practices, and for aesthetic manufacturing companies who need their technology to deliver real returns in their customers’ clinics.

As Fractional Chief Medical Officer for Marllor Biomedical, he designed and led the medical leadership, training architecture and KOL strategy behind the brand’s expansion from 34 to 70 countries, including the launch of Aqualyx and Alidya across Latin America. He is the creator of the world’s first course on the prevention and management of complications after fat-dissolving injectables, which is now a reference standard in the field.

Through Baarle Consulting Ltd, he advises aesthetic device and pharmaceutical companies on building the medical infrastructure that drives business growth, and mentors medical professionals building premium private practices. He has trained practitioners across 51 countries and four continents, and works fluently across English, Spanish and Italian markets.

A sought-after speaker at international medical and industry conferences, Dr Almeida is known for challenging the conventional separation between medicine and business, and for backing every argument with two decades of clinical and business evidence.

Saturday 18th, April, Business

12:10 When the clinic you built for freedom becomes a trap

Saturday 18th April, Injectables

17:40 Tomorrow’s world: Cellulite: a new approach to an age-old problem

Gavin Wollacott is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Lecturer in Advanced Practice at the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Health. In his role as Programme Lead for the Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Programme, he oversees the training and accreditation of prescribers, while also lecturing on apprenticeship programmes like Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner) and Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

Simultaneously, Gavin maintains clinical practice within the NHS, specialising in urgent care and out-of-hours services. He brings real-world expertise into the classroom as a lecturer. Gavin is a committed advocate of interprofessional learning—working across nursing, paramedicine, and allied health disciplines to cultivate advanced consultation, diagnostic, and decision-making skills. As a member of the Association for Prescribers, and as an accredited prescriber under the Nursing and Midwifery Council, his work contributes directly to raising the profile and professionalism of advanced practice across all professions.

Dr Kai Rajeswaran is the founder and director of the Dr Kai Skin and Hair Restoration Clinic in Didsbury, focussing on skin and wellness. She has trained with many of the biggest names in the UK market and is continually updating her practice and research into the best skin treatments available. As a GP, she has a key interest in obesity and lifestyle, as well as women’s health alongside aesthetics.

Dr Tanja Phillips is a leading voice in the field of laser aesthetics, recognised nationally and internationally for her pioneering work in combination and laser-based treatments. With over 30 years of medical experience, she brings a uniquely holistic and evidence-driven approach to aesthetic medicine.

Beginning her journey in a single treatment room with one laser, Dr Phillips has since established two state-of-the-art medical aesthetic clinics under her name and is Medical Director of The HVN Clinic in Knightsbridge. Across these clinics, her ethos centres on blending advanced laser technologies with injectables, regenerative and other therapies to achieve optimal, natural results.

An award-winning laser specialist, Dr Phillips is a Key Opinion Leader for the Laser & Health Academy (LAHA), where she lectures internationally on the safe, innovative application of lasers in medical aesthetics. Her work focuses on expanding the boundaries of non-surgical rejuvenation through precise, combination-based protocols that enhance efficacy and safety for a diverse range of skin types and clinical concerns.

MRCGP, MBChB, DRCOG, DFSRH, PGDip Aesthetics, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Dr Priya Verma is a multi award-winning Aesthetic Doctor based in London, known for her results-driven, science-backed approach to aesthetic medicine. With a background in academic research and general practice, she combines medical precision with artistic refinement, helping patients achieve natural, confident results through personalised treatment plans.

Mr James Olding graduated from the University of Bristol in 2012, achieving Honours in Bachelors of Medicine & Surgery. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2015 (by examination), and is now a Senior Specialist Registrar in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in London, having graduated with Honours in Dentistry from King’s College London in 2021.

Following on from a longstanding interest in the treatment of diseases and trauma in the face, and in conjunction with training in facial surgery, James became fascinated with facial aesthetics, seeing non-surgical treatments as an essential component of managing patients’ cosmetic concerns. He rapidly moved to combine and integrate the different aspects of professional practice in facial aesthetics, drawing on surgical and non-surgical experience, as well as continued NHS practice and care of acutely ill patients with facial injuries.

In 2025, James was awarded Medical Aesthetics Practitioner of the Year at the Aesthetics Awards – awarded to the doctor, dentist or surgeon who has contributed most the aesthetics industry over the preceding 12 months. This award, as judged by peers in the industry, recognised James’ unique contribution at such an early stage to education, research, mentorship and clinical practice in aesthetics. James travels globally as an educator and thought leader as part of his role as a Faculty member for the Allergan Medical Institute, conducting work in 3 languages over multiple continents.

Simon Haroutunian is the Director of SHine Medical Consulting Ltd. Simon founded the company in 2022 to act as a business consultant to the pharmaceutical and aesthetic industries focussing on medical education, training and events and business & brand strategy. He is currently pursuing a Diploma in Business Sustainability through the Institute of Sustainability Studies which will allow him to focus on implementing ESG and Sustainable structure within organisations. His previous working experiences have been at Wigmore Medical, FACE, Euromedicom and Merz Aesthetics.

He currently works on projects such as Wigmore Presents and is also Consultant Commercial Director for the Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine Institute (RAMI).

Dr Clare Kiely MBBChBAO MRCPI MSc Skin Ageing and Aesthetics

Clare Kiely is a Consultant Dermatologist, and Dermatological and Laser surgeon at the prestigious St Johns Institute of Dermatology, London and HCA Lister Hospital, Chelsea, London. She is highly specialised in a wide range of dermatological issues, with a specific interest in photodamage, skin cancer, Mohs micrographic surgery, acne, acne scarring, and aesthetic dermatology.

She has completed fellowships in Dermato-oncology and Mohs surgery at St Johns institute of Dermatology. She is an honorary lecturer in skin ageing and aesthetics at the University of Manchester where she completed her masters degree. She is current Chair of the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority and is on the executive committee of the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group. Dr Kiely is an active researcher in skin cancer with numerous peer-reviewed publications. She is an expert in squamous cell carcinoma and has led the supra-specialty non-melanoma skin cancer team at Guys Hospital. She is an invited speaker nationally and internationally on skin cancer treatment, Mohs surgery, lasers, photo-ageing treatments and aesthetics.

In October 2024 she was appointed as Chair of the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority.

Dr Kiely is Co-Founder of The Skin Diary, where she applies clinical expertise in skin ageing to the development of science-led skincare focused on long-term skin health.

Dr Tamara Griffiths is a senior Consultant Dermatologist at the Dermatology Centre, Salford Royal Hospital NHS Trust, one of the UK’s largest training programmes. She is Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester, a world-leading centre for dermatological research. She is also an American Board-Certified dermatologist with an international educational reach.

From 2008 she was Dermatology Training Programme Director for the North Western Deanery, and in 2015 was appointed chair of Dermatology Specialist Advisory Committee for the Royal College of Physicians, responsible for all aspects of postgraduate dermatology training in the UK, including the development and implementation of the GMC 2021 Dermatology Curriculum. After launching the British College of Dermatology in 2021, she was appointed as inaugural Education Vice President in 2023.

Dr Griffiths has acted as advisor to the Department of Health’s Review of the Regulation of Cosmetic Interventions led by Sir Bruce Keogh published in 2013. She was instrumental in developing the Health Education England curricula and training frameworks for non-surgical cosmetic interventions (2015) and is a founding member and trustee of the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority (CPSA), which launched in partnership with the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) at the House of Lords in 2018. She is Medical Programme Director for the University of Manchester MSc in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine, developed in 2013 and now recognised as the gold standard in the UK and internationally, and is the Cosmetic Dermatology section editor for Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology.

Her clinical team was awarded BMJ Dermatology Team of the Year in 2018, and in 2021 she was recognised by the British Association of Dermatologists as Clinician of the Year. In July 2024 she commenced her two-year term as President of the British Association of Dermatologists.

Ian Vitek, a cosmetic chemist at HydroPeptide, holds dual degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Clarkson University. With a diverse background spanning medical devices, cosmetic manufacturing, and formulation research and development, Ian is dedicated to creating innovative, science-driven skincare solutions. His passion lies in designing efficacious and stable peptide sequences for topical applications, driving advancements in skincare technology to address complex skin concerns with safe and cutting-edge formulations.

Dr Raquel Amado has 16 years’ experience as a practising dentist, is a Level 7 qualified aesthetic practitioner, Senior Clinical Trainer, KOL Derma Focus and Fillmed. Dr Amado runs a successful clinic in Kent. Her expertise lies in a holistic approach to full face rejuvenation, with a passion for regenerative aesthetics. Dr Amado was Highly Commended for Rising Star of the Year at the 2023 Aesthetics Awards, and was a finalist for Medical Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year (Dentist) at the Aesthetic Medicine Awards 2023 and 2024. Dr Amado’s clinic was awarded the What Clinic Patient Service Award 2022.

Miss Balaratnam is a qualified Doctor of over 26 years, with a seven-year background in NHS reconstructive plastic surgery. With a deep understanding of anatomy, skin and scar management to improve both functional and aesthetic outcomes. She has integrated these concepts to her current specialism of aesthetic medicine, which she has specialised in for the last 14 years. Practising from her multi-award-winning clinic, S-Thetics, in Buckinghamshire, UK, she adopts a strategic approach to facial and body rejuvenation using the latest, cutting-edge products and technologies. In March 2022, Miss Balaratnam was awarded the prestigious title of ‘Medical Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year’ at the Aesthetics Awards. S-Thetics Clinic was also named ‘Best Clinic South England’ for the second time. Miss Balaratnam is featured in the Tatler ‘Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide’ as one of the UK’s Top Doctors for facial injectable and regenerative aesthetic treatments, for the fifth consecutive year. She is a co-author of the botulinum toxins chapter in the Oxford Textbook of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the ‘bible’ for any surgeon in training. Miss Balaratnam became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2003, is a highly experienced former NHS surgeon and also holds a Masters degree from the University College of London in the field of surgical science and cancer biology.

Rhianna Bell, owner of Clinic 22 and a skilled nurse prescriber, transitioned from NHS nursing to aesthetics in 2016 for personal and financial growth. Utilising her skills in building strong patient relationships and unique patient experiences, she founded two successful clinics. Her recent mentorship programme bridges the gap between practitioners' clinical skills and business acumen, emphasising revenue enhancement through superior patient care, robust retention strategies, personal branding, and the development of a devoted patient base via innovative membership programmes—all achieved with minimal financial outlay. Rhianna's progression underscores the power of resilience and the critical role of genuine connections within the aesthetics industry.

Dr Tatyana Lapa-Enright is an experienced doctor and founder of Hardwick Medical Clinic, Cambridge. She trained at Norwich Medical School with clinical teaching experience at UEA Norwich and undertook research at the University of Cambridge. Her areas of expertise are in aesthetic dermatology for the treatment of skin imperfections and signs of ageing. She is a skilled and experienced injector known for delivering bespoke patient care with natural results.

Dr Anton Enright read Natural Sciences at Trinity College Dublin, specialising in Genetics before coming to the University of Cambridge for his Ph.D. studies in 1998, with Professor Christos Ouzounis, working on protein families and biological network analysis. His postdoctoral work was with Professor Chris Sander at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York working on small RNA target prediction. In 2004 he started his own independent laboratory at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, exploring the functions of small non-coding RNAs in various biological processes and diseases. In 2004 he moved to the European Bioinformatics Institute, as a Group Leader where he continued to work on non-coding RNAs, including piwi-associated RNAs, lncRNAs and RNA modifications. His laboratory moved to the Department of Pathology in 2018. Anton is also academic lead for the genomics facility at the department which specialises in large-scale sequencing, microarrays and genotyping projects.

Dr Max Malik, MBChB, PG Dip Derm, MBCAM, MRCPsych, is Consultant Psychiatrist, an expert Aesthetic Doctor and Hair Restoration Surgeon and Award Winning Novelist. He won the Brit Writers’ Award for best published novel 2011. He also writes short stories, plays and poetry.

He is a Member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine, British Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons, Royal College of Psychiatrists and has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Dermatology. Dr Max Malik has over 25 years of medical experience, which enables him to create a personalised system of natural results with aesthetic treatments. He is a Merz teacher and trainer of other doctors, as Merz Innovative Partner and a KOL for Wigmore Medical. In addition, he is a frequent speaker at conferences, sharing his knowledge and expertise within the speciality of Aesthetic Medicine.

Dr Max Malik’s specialist areas are Global Facial Approach and Psychological aspects of Aesthetic Medicine.

Dr Mayoni Gooneratne is a former NHS colorectal and pelvic floor surgeon, who undertook a period of research early in her career to look at pathways that affect incontinence. She is the founder and CEO of The Clinic by Dr Mayoni, as well as Human Health and Skin Fit, created to help women overcome the blocks that stand between them and their highest potential.

Dr Gooneratne has published in peer-reviewed journals, as well as more mainstream consumer press, namely Tatler, Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health. Her clinics are award-winning and she herself has been awarded the f:Entrepreneur 100 in 2019 and a Silver Award for ‘Best Business Woman in Health and Wellness’ 2022.

Tracey Dennison is the Consultant Nurse Practitioner at East Riding Aesthetics & Wellness, a multi-award-winning clinic which specialises in restorative and regenerative medical aesthetic treatments to give natural looking, confidence boosting enhancements. A member of BCAN, British Dermatology Nursing Group, International Cosmetic Association of Nurses, British College of Lifestyle Medicine, British Menopause Society, International Menopause Society and Newsome Health Menopause Society, Tracey is passionate about engaging patients on their wellness journey and specialises in menopause care, as well as quality training. Tracey is working towards her PhD which is focusing on the possibility of maintaining physiological youth for longer using medical aesthetics and lifestyle medicine interventions.

Dr Jamieson is one of Scotland’s most established Cosmetic Doctors. She achieved her medical degree from The University of Glasgow in 2005, and worked in a number of specialities including cardio-thoracic surgery and anaesthetics.

During this time she developed a passion and a thorough understanding of the ageing process and skin health. As a member of the Primary Care Dermatology Society and a qualified minor surgeon, Dr Lauren seeks to serve her patients’ needs with advanced cosmetic treatments and clinically-proven customised procedures. She offers a holistic approach to treatment to enhance confidence and wellbeing.

Julie Scott is an independent nurse prescriber with over 25 years’ experience in the field of plastics and skin rejuvenation. In 2003, Julie left her position as a clinical nurse specialist for a renowned group of London plastic surgeons to set up her own practice in Essex, Facial Aesthetics. Since then, Julie has taken a holistic approach to treating patients, offering the most up-to-date medically-led aesthetic treatments in a tranquil countryside setting.

David Hicks, the inaugural winner of the Aesthetic Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, was a key player in the development of the UK’s aesthetics industry. A qualified pharmacist of many years, David saw the potential of botulinum toxin, along with Wigmore Medical’s CEO, Bedo Eghiayan, and saw the need to launch high quality education for medical and aesthetic professionals. This led to the creation of the internationally acclaimed event FACE, and later BODY. Mr Hicks was also involved in the launch of AM Live as well many other successful product introductions into the UK market. The word legend can be used lightly, but it certainly applies to David within the aesthetics industry.

Dr Phillips worked in the National Health Service for 12 years and was a consultant at the world-renowned Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust where he was the clinical lead for psoriasis, overseeing treatment of patients with biologics. As a specialist in adult female acne, he has been involved in cutting edge research, including a national clinical trial for hormonal acne. Dr Phillips was the undergraduate lead for medical students at St Mary’s Hospital and held an honorary appointment as a clinical teacher at Imperial College London. Dr Phillips is widely published in scientific literature and has lectured at international conferences. He is an official spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation, and his commentary is regularly featured in print and online media including British Vogue, Men’s Health magazine, Women’s Health magazine, The Guardian, Marie-Claire, Refinery29 and BBC radio. Dr Phillips was recently featured in ‘Secrets of Your Supermarket Food’ on channel 5 and is listed in the prestigious Tatler address book 2023. Dr Phillips was also featured as a new entry in the Tatler Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2023.

Dr Anna Hemming is an award-winning Aesthetic Doctor, skin health expert, and founder of Thames Skin Clinic in Twickenham, London. With over two decades of medical experience and a background as a former NHS and Buckingham Palace GP, Dr Hemming has become one of the UK’s most respected voices in aesthetic medicine. Her work is underpinned by clinical excellence, scientific rigour, and a deep commitment to natural-looking, confidence-boosting results.

Widely recognised as a leader in her field, Dr Hemming was recently honoured with the Best Medical Practitioner at both Aesthetic Awards 2026 and Aesthetic Medicine awards 2025, In addition she won the Best Injectable Results in the UK in 2025 and won the highly commended in 2026 Aesthetics Awards, a testament to her artistry and precision in facial rejuvenation. She also received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at CUCF 2024, celebrating her long-standing contribution to aesthetic medicine and her dedication to advancing skin health.

Dr Hemming’s expertise spans regenerative aesthetics, skin inflammation, and advanced laser technologies. She is known for her nuanced approach to treating complex skin conditions and her mastery of protocols using ZO Skin Health, for which she is a trusted advocate and educator. In 2024 her clinic was also awarded Best Clinic Team and Best Clinic South UK, reinforcing her ethos of excellence, integrity, and patient-centred care.

With a passion for education and a natural ability to translate science into impactful, real-world results, Dr Hemming is a key opinion leader for Zo Skin Health, Cutera, and Cellenis PRP, she speaks regularly at national and international conferences, sharing her insights into inflammatory skin conditions, aesthetic artistry, and regenerative treatment innovations.

Dr Molina is a highly experienced cosmetic doctor, a fellow of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine, previously Vice-President, and the founder and medical director of Medikas Ltd. Originally from Spain, Dr Molina came to England and worked as a GP for ten years during which time she developed an interest in cosmetic surgery and the emerging use of botulinum toxin. Since 2007 she has specialised exclusively in aesthetic medicine and been totally committed to driving excellence within the industry including founding the International Association for Prevention of Complications in Aesthetic Medicine.