Wigmore Presents 2027

Coming into its sixth year, this educational conference is fully established in the aesthetics calendar as must-attend (you don’t need our word for it, ask your peers). Held across two days in the magnificent Royal College of Physicians on April 23 and 24, this event will host over 25 exhibitors, over 40 speakers and you. The agenda is revealed overleaf, with more speakers to be confirmed. From regenerative medicine and anatomy to skin ageing and business, there is something for everyone in our industry, not to forget our legendary networking event, this time the theme is icons, who will you be on Friday night? We have some highlights below.

Beyond Borders: The Evolution of Full-Face Aesthetics
Have we become so focused on individual features that we’ve forgotten to see the face as a whole?

Facial aesthetics has evolved far beyond treating isolated lines and wrinkles. Yet truly understanding facial harmony, structural ageing and the relationships between anatomical regions requires more than simply expanding our treatment repertoire.

This session challenges conventional thinking around full-face rejuvenation, exploring evolving techniques, integrated treatment strategies and the importance of preserving individual identity. As our capabilities continue to advance, perhaps the greatest skill isn’t knowing what else we can treat, but recognising what makes a face unique.

The Art and Science of Facial Anatomy
We all know our anatomy. Or do we? The face is anything but predictable, and anatomical variation can challenge even the most experienced practitioner.

Bringing together leading professors and surgeons, this session combines advanced visualisation, cadaveric dissection and clinical insight to explore the structures, relationships and variations that really matter in aesthetic practice.

From understanding what lies beneath the surface to translating anatomical knowledge into safer, more precise treatment, this is an opportunity to see the face from an entirely different perspective.

Forget simply revisiting the textbook. It’s time to look a little deeper.

The Science of Skin Ageing
We’ve become very good at treating the visible signs of ageing. But are we paying enough attention to why skin ages in the first place? Cellular senescence, chronic inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction and changes in the extracellular matrix are reshaping our understanding of the ageing process. This session explores the biology behind skin ageing, examining emerging research, established interventions and what the science really means for clinical practice. With new technologies and regenerative approaches arriving at pace, are we keeping up?

The Skin Barrier: What Are We Getting Wrong?
We’ve never talked so much about the skin barrier or had so many products promising to repair it. So why are we still seeing so much compromised skin?
Could increasingly complex skincare routines, aggressive treatments and our enthusiasm for active ingredients be contributing to the problem?
This session takes a critical look at barrier function, exploring epidermal integrity, inflammation, the microbiome and the evidence behind current treatment approaches.

The Role of the Internal Environment
We spend considerable time discussing what we put on the skin and what we inject beneath it. But what about everything happening inside the patient? Hormones, inflammation, metabolic health, nutrition and lifestyle can all influence skin function, ageing and treatment response.

In this session we’ll distinguish scientific understanding from fashionable claims and consider where a broader approach can genuinely improve patient care. After all, there’s only so much we can achieve if we’re looking at the skin in isolation.

The Complex Skin Patient, Part 1: Acne, Rosacea and Redness
Acne, rosacea and redness. Three familiar presentations, countless treatment options and patients who don’t always follow the textbook. This session explores the science and clinical challenges behind inflammatory and vascular skin conditions, treatment strategies and the importance of individualised patient management. Because recognising the condition is the easy part. Managing it well is where the real expertise lies.

The Complex Skin Patient, Part 2: Eczema and Psoriasis
Not every skin concern belongs within an aesthetic treatment plan. And knowing the difference matters. Eczema and psoriasis are complex, chronic inflammatory conditions with implications that extend far beyond their visible presentation.

This session examines the underlying science, clinical characteristics and management considerations of these conditions, including how aesthetic interventions may interact with compromised or actively inflamed skin.


Professor Ferdinando Paternostro joins the faculty
As we look ahead to Wigmore Presents 2027, the programme is continuing to take shape—bringing together leading experts, fresh perspectives and practical education designed to support practitioners in their everyday clinical practice.

We are delighted to announce the latest addition to the 2027 speaker faculty: Professor Ferdinando Paternostro, Professor of Human Anatomy at the University of Florence and an internationally experienced anatomist with more than 25 years dedicated to the study and teaching of human anatomy through live cadaveric dissection.

Professor Paternostro will bring his extensive anatomical expertise to the return of our much-loved Anatomy Masterclass on Saturday afternoon, exploring the complex structures of the face and their relevance to modern aesthetic medicine.

With a focus on translating detailed anatomical knowledge into meaningful clinical insights, his sessions will give delegates the opportunity to deepen their understanding of facial anatomy and consider how this knowledge can inform safer, more precise and more confident approaches to treatment.

Throughout his career, he has completed more than 9,000 hours of advanced cadaveric dissection, developing particular expertise in the anatomy of the head, neck and face. His fascination with facial anatomy centres on its intricate layered architecture—from the skin and facial fat compartments to the retaining ligaments, mimetic muscles, vessels and nerves.


Friday 23rd April

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Wolfson Theatre		Seligman		Council Chamber
9:30	Welcome	9:30	Welcome	9:30	Welcome
9:40	The moral compass of aesthetic medicine	9:40	Skin uncovered: the questions we’ve always wanted to ask, Dr Lauren Jamieson, Dr Clare Kiely, Ian Vitek	9:40	The regeneration equation; Prof Anton Enright
	Botulinum toxin-the evidence behind the practice				NADs: putting theory into practice, Dr Barbara Kubicka
	Botulinum toxin-the wonder drug: a clinical perspective, Sharon Bennett
11:00 Exhibition and coffee break
11:30	Botulinum toxin off-piste: exploring different approaches, Dr Tapan Patel, Dr Priya Verma	11:30	Skin uncovered: the questions we’ve always wanted to ask, cont., Dr Lauren Jamieson, Dr Clare Kiely, Ian Vitek	11:30	The regeneration equation, cont.
					The effect of lasers on mitochondria
					Regeneration, repair or inflammation? The identity crisis of regenerative aesthetics, Dr Raquel Amado
13:00 Exhibition and lunch
14:30	The periocular area: anatomy, regeneration and treatment	14:30	Beyond the surface: a deeper understanding of skin diversity, Dr Clare Kiely, Dr Derek Phillips	14:30	The regeneration equation, cont., Ian Vitek
	The periocular area: regenerative approach, Dr Raquel Amado
	The periocular area: tear trough masterclass, Miss Natasha Berridge, Dr Tapan Patel
16:00 Exhibition and coffee break
16:30	Lip service: the complexity of perioral treatment—bone sets the tone, Mr James Olding	16:30	Beyond the surface: a deeper understanding of skin diversity, cont.: diagnosing and treating, lesion recognition and referral, Dr Derek Phillips	16:30	The regeneration equation, cont., Dr Mayoni Gooneratne
	Lip service: the complexity of perioral treatment—filler and toxin		Beyond the surface: a deeper understanding of skin diversity, cont.: diagnosing and treating, acne, Dr Clare Kiely
	Lip service: the complexity of perioral treatment—regenerative approach, Dr Raquel Amado		Beyond the surface: a deeper understanding of skin diversity, cont.: diagnosing and treating, rosacea
	Lip service: the complexity of perioral treatment—perioral dermatitis, Dr Derek Phillips		Beyond the surface: a deeper understanding of skin diversity, cont.: diagnosing and treating, epigmentary conditions
	Lip service: the complexity of perioral treatment—patient journey
18:15 Conference end
19:00 Networking event

Saturday 24th April

Wolfson Theatre		Seligman		Council Chamber		Linacre/Sloane
9:30	Welcome	9:30	Welcome	9:30	Welcome	9:30	Welcome
9:40	Beyond borders: the evolution of full-face aesthetics, Dr Tim Flynn	9:40	The science of skin ageing, Dr Clare Kiely	9:40	The complication files: learning from experience, Sharon Bennett, Dr Tapan Patel	9:40	Aspiring to be a sustainable clinic: what will it take? Simon Haroutunian
		10:15	The skin barrier: what are we getting wrong, Ian Vitek			10:00	Regulations: industry update
						10:20	Intention versus implementation in your clinic business plan, Dr Arturo Almeida
						10:40	AI in medial aesthetics: industry update, Dr Kamran Amjed
11:00 Exhibition and coffee break
11:30	Want to drive a Porsche, learn to drive first: filler rheology and technology	11:30	Seeing the face differently: the injectable and energy-based approach? Dr Tanya Phillips	11:30	The psychology of patient and practitioner intertwined, Miss Sherina Balaratnam, Dr Mayoni Gooneratne, Dr Tatyana Lapa-Enright	11:30	Digital marketing: industry update, Lianna Sykes
			The role of the internal environment, Dr Raquel Amado, Dr Mayoni Gooneratne			11:50	Counterfeits and parallel imports
			LED phototherapy in holistic wellness, Miss Sherina Balaratnam			12:10	Medical aesthetics treatment cost model, Dave Buchan
						12:30	The 2035 boardroom: what does the future of our industry look like
13:00 Exhibition and lunch
14:30	The art and science of facial anatomy, Miss Natasha Berridge, Mr James Olding, Prof Ferdinando Paternostro	14:30	The complex skin patient: part 1, managing acne, rosacea, and redness, Dr Clare Kiely, Dr Lauren Jamieson	14:30	Words of wisdom: what I wish I knew earlier, Miss Sherina Balaratnam	14:30	Devices agenda
16:00 Exhibition and coffee break
16:30	The art and science of facial anatomy, cont., Miss Natasha Berridge, Mr James Olding, Prof Ferdinando Paternostro	16:30	The complex skin patient: part 2, managing eczema and psoriasis	16:30	The diversity of tools	16:30	Devices agenda, cont.
			Common skin concerns: ageing
			Common skin concerns: botulinum toxin in treating skin
18:15 Conference end

Book by 22 January 2027 to receive 15% off all ticket options. Secure your place and join us at Wigmore Presents 2027.