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5 TECH-FORWARD PRACTITIONERS TO FOLLOW

These five practitioners are driving conversations in the increasingly technology driven industry

DR ULIANA GOUT

Instagram: @ulianagout, 11.7k As the former president of BCAM, Dr Uliana Gout has spent years helping shape professional standards, education and evidence-based practice across the UK aesthetics sector.

Her work consistently focuses on translating emerging technologies and treatments into practical, evidence-based protocols that practitioners can safely adopt. She is a must follow for clinicians who want context rather than hype. While new technologies arrive at an increasingly rapid pace, Gout frequently highlights the importance of research, validation and long-term outcomes before adoption. Her contributions to the industry have established her as a trusted voice on the future direction of aesthetic medicine.

DR STEVEN HARRIS

Instagram: @drharrisclinic 182k Dr Steven Harris has been one of the most prominent advocates for integrating advanced imaging and anatomical analysis into clinical practice. His research interests include filler behaviour, injection accuracy, migration patterns and ultrasound-guided treatment techniques. More importantly, he has translated those interests into educational content that is helping practitioners rethink safety and precision.

Harris’ educational approach has earned him considerable respect among peers seeking to improve both outcomes and safety standards.

His work also highlights the movement towards objective assessment tools and data-informed decision-making. For clinicians interested in the the role of technology in improving patient outcomes, Harris remains a practitioner to watch closely.

DR KAREN DOHERTY

Instagram: @drkarendoherty, 12.5k Dr Karen Doherty has built her reputation around regenerative and technology-led skin health.

Through her clinic, DR KD, Doherty has become an advocate for integrating advanced technologies, discussing how they can be combined within broader treatment plans designed to support skin quality, tissue regeneration and long-term patient outcomes.

Her content regularly explores emerging regenerative therapies, cellular ageing and the role of technology in supporting skin health beyond surface-level rejuvenation. Doherty contributes to wider industry discussions through speaking engagements, educational initiatives and her involvement in professional forums.

For practitioners interested in the future of regenerative medicine, advanced skin technologies and longevity-focused treatment strategies, Doherty offers valuable insight into how innovation is reshaping aesthetic practice beyond injectables alone.

DR LIZZIE MORRIS

Instagram: @drlizzie.aesthetics, 735 Few practitioners in UK aesthetics bring a background in clinical science to the technology conversation in quite the same way as Dr Lizzie Morris. Before entering aesthetic medicine, Dr Morris trained as a medical physicist, a foundation that continues to shape her approach to patient assessment, innovation and clinical decision-making today.

Morris has become an increasingly visible advocate for the use of ultrasound imaging in aesthetic practice. Through her work at Morris Aesthetics, she has helped demonstrate how imaging can move beyond complication management and become an integral part of consultation, treatment planning and patient education.

Her content regularly explores anatomy visualisation, ultrasound-guided assessment and regenerative medicine, encouraging practitioners to adopt a more objective and evidence-led approach to treatment.

DR BENJI DHILLON

Instagram: @drbenjidhillon 24.3k Having worked across clinical practice, education and industry leadership, Dr Benji Dhillon has played a role in conversations surrounding innovation, technology adoption and practitioner training for much of the past decade.

His perspective is particularly valuable because it extends beyond individual products or treatments. Instead, Dhillon frequently discusses how technological advances move from research and development into everyday clinical practice, and the responsibilities that come with that transition.

Whether examining new treatment platforms, evolving patient expectations or the future direction of aesthetic medicine, his commentary consistently places innovation within a broader clinical context. That ability to connect technological change with real-world practice has made him an influential voice among practitioners navigating an increasingly complex landscape.

For those seeking insight into how innovation is likely to shape aesthetic medicine, Dhillon offers a perspective informed by both clinical experience and industry-wide involvement.

This article appears in Jul/Aug 2026

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DEAR READERS
Welcome to the July/August issue of Aesthetic Medicine Magazine.
MEET THE EXPERTS
The Aesthetic Medicine editorial board’s clinical expertise and diverse range of specialities help ensure the magazine meets the needs of the readers. In this issue, we have received guidance from the following members:
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OVER “DONE”
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