5 AESTHETIC EDUCATORS TO FOLLOW

These five practitioners are leading conversations in education, innovation and clinical excellence.

AMY BIRD

@nurse_amy_bird 1.6k

@kast__aesthetics 5.5k

Amy Bird is an award-winning nurse educator and chair of the British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN).

With over a decade of experience in aesthetic medicine, Amy is actively involved at the highest levels of sector change, regulation, and nurse advocacy. As a columnist for Aesthetic Medicine, Amy covers a variety of topics surrounding ethics, education, and the wider values which are often underrepresented in aesthetics. She is an accomplished author and international speaker, and she participates in clinical studies, demonstrating her commitment to research and best practice. Across her social media, Amy creates content to champion the highest standards, fuelling honest conversations around techniques, training and ethics . Her personality always shines through in her content.

DR LISA DINLEY

@drlisadinley_aesthetictrainer 15.8k

Dr Lisa Dinley has made education a central part of her career in aesthetic medicine. With more than 15 years’ experience as an aesthetic medical practitioner, she is a respected lecturer and clinical trainer, sharing practical, evidence-led knowledge with practitioners through teaching, training and industry education.

Her focus on improving standards and building the evidence base for aesthetic medicine is also reflected in her published work in peer-reviewed journals. Alongside her husband, she runs The Castle Clinic in Nottingham, while continuing to contribute to practitioner education through clinical insights, technique demonstrations and training advice. Follow Dr Dinley for an honest, approachable take on education, from treatment techniques and clinical decision-making to the realities of practising in the specialty.

DR JORDAN FAULKNER

@drjordanfaulkner 7k

Dr Jordan Faulkner is the medical director and lead injector at Allo Aesthetics and clinical educator at Interface Aesthetics. He teaches dermal fillers, botulinum toxin and polynucleotides across courses ranging from foundation-level training to the Level 7 Diploma. His teaching is informed by an active career as an aesthetic practitioner, alongside a background in surgical specialties including plastic surgery and trauma and orthopaedics. Dr Faulkner founded Unite Aesthetics Initiative, a mentorship and professional network for doctors, dentists and nurses working in aesthetic medicine. On Instagram, Dr Faulkner combines insight from his own practice with content from training days, industry events and professional discussions. His feed explores the continued learning, clinical reasoning and professional relationships that underpin long-term development within the specialty.

DR AHMED EL HOUSSIENY

@bankmedispa 11.9k

Medical director of Bank MediSpa, Dr El Houssieny brings more than 15 years of medical experience to his work as an aesthetic practitioner and educator. Alongside running his clinic, he teaches advanced injectable techniques, contributes to professional education and regularly speaks at industry conferences.

Dr El Houssieny’s teaching spans both beginner and advanced practitioners, with a particular focus on injectables and complications. He has also served as an honorary lecturer at the University of Chester, is published in aesthetic journals and has contributed to industry discussions around safety and standards.

On Instagram, treatment results and patient journeys sit alongside behind-the-scenes insights from training, conferences and professional events, giving followers a view of how clinical practice and education intersect.

DR JESSICA HALLILEY

@yourbeautydoctor 10k

Alongside working as a GP and running Your Beauty Doctor in Nottingham, Dr Halliley teaches internationally, delivers brand education and provides hands-on training and mentorship for medical aesthetic practitioners.

Her training focuses on developing practitioners’ knowledge and practical understanding of emerging treatment areas.

Her mentorship programme takes a broader view of professional development. Built around real patient cases and direct clinical support, it addresses treatment planning, patient communication and the practical decisions involved in developing a successful clinic.

On Instagram, Dr Halliley presents as an approachable clinician-educator who balances polished treatment content with a transparent view of life behind a growing aesthetic business. Her feed moves between clinical results, educational insights, training days and professional milestones, while her communication consistently returns to natural-looking outcomes, honest patient conversations and long-term skin health.