EVENTS
OUT & ABOUT
SKINCEUTICALS MASTER PHYSICIAN EVENT
Fairmont Windsor Park, Windsor
SkinCeuticals welcomed leading aesthetic physicians from across the UK and Ireland to Fairmont Windsor Park on September 14 and 15 for its annual Master Physician Event.
Editor Kezia Parkins and sales manager Lisa Merrigan were lucky enough to be in attendance at the retreat-style event, set against the hotel’s beautiful grounds.
The 24-hour programme combined clinical education, business insight and time to reconnect with colleagues. Michelle Cochrane, head of education and strategic partnerships at SkinCeuticals, hosted the event and guided guests through a packed agenda spanning the modern patient, homecare, antioxidants, rosacea, GLP-1 patients and patient loyalty.
Among the highlights was a virtual appearance from British entrepreneur and fashion designer Emma Grede. Her hugely inspirational session, Scaling Excellence: Building a Luxury Brand with Global Impact, offered candid insight into ambition, leadership and creating brands with lasting influence. Aesthetic consultant Vanessa Bird also explored how AI could be integrated into clinical practice, giving delegates plenty to consider as technology continues to reshape patient care while Victoria Hiscock’s session on elevating consultations unpacked the psychology of sales through practical examples and lively discussion.
The evening moved to the Fairmont Monarch Suite for a champagne reception and delicious banquet. It was a chance to relax and laugh with the SkinCeuticals team and friends of the magazine, including Eleanor Hartley, Dr Ben Taylor-Davies and Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, before retiring to the hotel’s plush rooms.
Following a restful night, guests could choose from wellness activities including yoga, Pilates, spinning, cryotherapy and a sound bath. The retreat concluded with a relaxed networking breakfast.
BEAUTOLOGY CLINIC LAUNCH
St Neots
Sales manager Lisa Morrin and editorial assistant Connie Cooper took a trip to Beautology’s head office in St Neots to celebrate the opening of the Beautology Clinic at the company’s offices. Co-founder and aesthetic practitioner
Katie Anna showed us around the new clinic, showcasing its range of laser systems, including the latest addition, the ADVATx laser system.
Clinical trainer John Wilson also demonstrated the new device on one of Katie’s patients, Lisa, who has experienced telangiectasia on her cheeks since her twenties. Before the session, Lisa had already noticed a visible improvement following just one treatment.
Guests spent the afternoon networking with the Beautology team, clients and fellow aesthetic professionals, while learning more about the clinic and the technology behind its treatments.
NEAUVIA, THE DEVICE EDIT
The Pyramid at ME London, The Strand
Connie joined practitioners at the ME hotel for the Neauvia Device Edit, held in the hotel’s iconic space. The immersive event explored the technologies, treatment strategies and clinical thinking shaping the future of regenerative aesthetics.
Guests spent the afternoon with industry experts and the Neauvia team learning about the devices and techniques they have to offer, including how their devices, injectables and skincare can be combined to create comprehensive treatment plans. With live treatment insights and expert-led discussions focusing on the array of regenerative and energy-based technologies, it was an insightful afternoon showcasing the trajectory of the industry.
TWIQK PREVIEW
Stationers’ Hall, London
Patient safety platform Twiqk hosted an evening of conversation about where aesthetic medicine is heading.
Professor Dr Patrick Treacy chaired a panel with Dr Uliana Gout, Dr Anoob Pakkar-Hull and Dr Anna Hemming, while Dr Rita Rakus, Dr Maryam Zamani, Dr Arash Khademi and Dr Rachna Murthy joined editor Anna Dobbie to explore the growing focus on longevity and wellness.
Alongside discussions on new technology, patient safety, and evidence-led practice, the evening considered how preventative and personalised approaches are changing how we think about ageing. Guests continued the conversation over drinks and networking in the Hall’s gardens, with Japanese wellness brand Yotsuba sponsoring the event.
ALASTIN C-RADICAL LAUNCH BREAKFAST
Institute of Contemporary Arts, London
Alastin Skincare by Galderma held an exclusive breakfast at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts to celebrate the UK launch of C-Radical Defense Antioxidant Serum. Hosted by aesthetic doctor and plastic surgeon Dr Ash Soni, the morning explored regenerative skincare, clinical data and the evolving role of topical products in supporting skin before and after energy-based treatments. Guests were also introduced to the wider Alastin portfolio and its focus on protecting the skin’s structural proteins while supporting long-term rejuvenation.
Taking centre stage was C-Radical Defense Antioxidant Serum, a next-generation vitamin C formula combining an encapsulated form of sodium ascorbate with 14 antioxidants. Developed to help brighten the complexion and defend against free-radical damage, the formulation is also designed to preserve elastin, a protein essential to the skin’s strength and elasticity.
The event also spotlighted Restorative Skin Complex and Alastin’s proprietary TriHex Technology, a patented peptide blend developed to support the removal of damaged collagen and elastin fragments while encouraging the production of a healthier skin matrix. Against the gallery setting of the ICA’s Nash and Brandon Rooms, the intimate breakfast offered a closer look at the science shaping Alastin’s approach to daily skincare, treatment preparation and post-procedure recovery.
“AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY” CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
Wolves of Tokyo, Olympia, London
Professional Beauty hosted an afternoon of rooftop drinks, bringing together exhibitors and speakers from our recent and upcoming events for an informal networking gathering. The editorial teams from both Professional Beauty and Aesthetic Medicine, alongside the wider team, had the opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new industry professionals and strengthen relationships in a relaxed setting overlooking the London skyline. During the event, PB’s managing director Mark Moloney unveiled PB’s new 2026 campaign, “At the Heart of The Community”, designed to shine a spotlight on the vital role salons play across the UK in terms of ecomomic and community contribution. Visitors could also check out the brand-new facilities of the redeveloped Olympia complex.
ZO SKIN HEALTH INNOVATION TOUR
W Hotel, London
ZO Skin Health welcomed skincare professionals to its Innovation Tour at London’s W Hotel for a day of education, innovation and a first look at the brand’s upcoming developments.
Bringing together practitioners and the ZO team, the London event offered an early look at the developments and protocols shaping the brand’s next phase of medical skincare.
New retinol launches coming soon were among the highlights, alongside a preview of this year’s Christmas gift sets. The programme also addressed the wider role of medical skincare, with a panel discussion focusing on brand protection, stronger standards, practitioner training and supporting consistent patient outcomes.
The event explored changes to ZO Skin Health’s products and protocols, with a focus on how more personalised approaches can be used to address individual skin concerns and responses. Attendees were given an insight into the science behind these developments and how they could be incorporated into tailored treatment plans.