Speakers
AUCC 2021 is proud to command one of the best speaker line-up of the aesthetics calendar year. These internationally renowned individuals are coming together to provide a valuable educational event for our community.
Headline Speakers
Sharon Bennett
Sharon has worked in medical aesthetics for over 25 years, is current chair of British Association of Cosmetic Nurses and a UK mentor and national trainer in advanced cosmetic injectables.
Dr. Ash Labib
Dr. Ash Labib (FRCS, DLO) is an Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, a leading cosmetic specialist, and the owner and founder of AL Aesthetics.
Mr Naveen Cavale
Mr Naveen Cavale is a fully accredited Plastic Surgeon on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register with over 10 years’ experience in the field. Specialising in Rhinoplasty (nose job), Naveen also boasts experience with Reconstructive surgery, Blepharoplasty (corrective eyelid surgery), and Breast surgery (enlargement and reductions).
Dr. Benji Dhillon
Dr Benji Dhillon lives and breathes Aesthetics. His journey began with his training in plastic surgery, and subsequently working for Allergan – the company that discovered and brought Botox®️ to market, where he ran clinical studies into dermal fillers and botulinum toxin.
Mrs Hannah and Mr Joby Russell
Glowday will soon make booking aesthetic treatments easy – connecting people confidently with medically qualified professionals. Hannah and Joby the founders of Glowday aim to give practitioners a home to showcase their amazing reviews and before and after photos, and allow them to build their local reputation.
Dr. Maryam Zamani
Dr Maryam Zamani is a Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon and Aesthetic Doctor, with a global reputation for excellence in eye and facial aesthetics. Specialising in blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and a vast range of facial rejuvenation treatments with injectables, lasers, peels and cutting-edge products, Dr Zamani tailors bespoke treatment plans for each patient to deliver uncompromised results that enhance and refine the face.
Dr. Sabrina Shah-Desai
A leader and Pioneering Expert in peri-orbital surgery & aesthetic eye-face rejuvenation, based on Harley Street, London. Empowering through education is her life long passion and her nominated Charity since 2016 is Akshaya Patra (unlimited food for education), where she supports 500 children every year.
Julie Horne
Julie Horne, RN was born in Sweden. She began her career in cardiac surgery for children and adults, before she decided to pursue her passion in the field of aesthetics.
Dr Tapan Patel
Dr Tapan Patel Has been practicing in the field of Medical Aesthetics for more than 20 years. He is the director of the Multi-Award winning PHI clinic in Central London.
Dr Raj Acquilla
Raj Acquilla graduated from Manchester University Medical School, UK, in 1999, and during his 18-year medical career has gained 14 years’ experience in cosmetic medicine
Additional Speakers
Dr. Yusra Al-Mukhtar
Dr Yusra qualified as a dental surgeon with Honours and Distinction from King’s College London after obtaining an undergraduate degree in Medical Science and management with First class honours from Imperial College London.
Dr. Elle Reid
Dr. Eleanor Claire Reid (BDS Newcastle, MFDS RCS Edinburgh) is a qualified Dentist, Director of Paragon Aesthetics, as well as an advanced aesthetic trainer for Acquisition Aesthetics training academy.
Dr. Bibi Ghalaie
Dr. Bibi Ghalaie qualified in 2005 with degrees in Medicine and Surgery from the prestigious Imperial College London. She also holds an Honours Degree in Management with Health Sciences from Imperial College Business School.
Sophie Attwood
Sophie Attwood is a PR consultant specialising solely within the medical aesthetics industry. She now represents some of the trailblazers within the industry; looking after leading physicians through to skincare heavyweights, manufacturers, distributors and pharmaceuticals.
Fiona Golfar
Fiona Golfar, most commonly known as editor-at-large of British Vogue for over 25 years.
Most recently she contributes to ‘How To Spend It’ and ‘House & Garden’.
Fiona currently co hosts ‘The Guinea Pig Podcast’ with Dr Maryam Zamani.
Ron Myers
Ron was involved in the launch of Botox® into the UK market place in 1994 and in 2002 he set up a specialist consultancy service with business
Dr Zainab Al-Mukhtar
Dr Zainab Al-Mukhtar qualified as a dentist in 2010 and has worked in both the NHS & private practice. She has completed extensive training in cosmetic dentistry and advanced facial aesthetics.
Miss Sherina Balaratnam
Miss Sherina Balaratnam MBBS MRCS(Edin) MSc (UCL) Surgeon and Cosmetic Doctor, Medical Director, S-Thetics Clinic
Dr Kay Durairaj
Dr. Kay Durairaj is an internationally renowned head and neck and facial plastic surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Kay completed her surgical training at UCLA and is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme
Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme is the Founder and Medical Director of premium West London medical and aesthetics clinic, Adonia Medical Clinic – current holders of the highly esteemed Aesthetics Award for Best Clinic, London 2019 and 2021 and commended 2022
Dr Sophie Shotter
Dr Sophie is the Founder & Medical Director of Illuminate Skin Clinic in Kent and her own practice in Harley Street, London.
Dr. Bibi Ghalaie
Dr. Bibi Ghalaie qualified in 2005 with degrees in Medicine and Surgery from the prestigious Imperial College London. She also holds an Honours Degree in Management with Health Sciences from Imperial College Business School.
Dr Nina Bal
Dr Nina Bal is a Cosmetic Dental Surgeon and Advanced Facial Aesthetics Clinician who, in 2008, graduated at the top of her year with distinction
Dr Sabika Karim
Specialising in Cosmetic Medicine and Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Procedures, Dr.Sabika has over fifteen years’ experience at the forefront of her field
Dr Raul Cetto
Dr Cetto is an award-winning international speaker and trainer in Facial Aesthetics. He has presented his work in some of the largest Facial Aesthetics conferences in the world and lectured in over 30 countries.
Dr. Yusra Al-Mukhtar
Dr Yusra qualified as a dental surgeon with Honours and Distinction from King’s College London after obtaining an undergraduate degree in Medical Science and management with First class honours from Imperial College London.
Dr Jennifer Doyle
Miss Jennifer Doyle is a consultant ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeon based at The Clinic at Holland Park and at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
Dr Xavier Goodarzian
Dr Xavier will be speaking for Galderma. In the world of aesthetic medicine, the pursuit of timeless beauty goes far beyond surface appearances. The true essence of a youthful and radiant appearance lies in the quality of one’s skin.
Dr Rashpal Singh
Dr Rashpal Singh has true passion and exceptional skill to create natural looking, balanced results leading to him being recognised as one of the leading facial aesthetic doctors across the UK & Ireland.
Dr Kim Booysen
Dr Kim Booysen is a medical doctor with over twenty years’ experience. She has worked in a variety of medical specialities including dermatology and emergency medicine in several world-renowned hospitals across the world, from South Africa, to Australia and the UK.