Highlights from BCAM’s 25th Anniversary Conference

The British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) 25th Anniversary Conference was a landmark celebration of innovation, education and professional excellence, bringing together some of the most respected voices in aesthetic medicine for a memorable day at the Pullman London St Pancras. Marking a quarter of a century at the forefront of aesthetic medicine, the conference reflected BCAM’s ongoing commitment to evidence-based education, patient safety and advancing standards within the specialty. Opening addresses from BCAM President Dr Sophie Shotter and Trustee Dr Manav Bawa set the tone for a day filled with insightful discussion, collaboration and inspiration.

Educational Sessions and Industry Insights

Educational sessions throughout the day explored key topics including regenerative aesthetics, ultrasound-guided injectables, lasers and light therapies, facial anatomy and patient safety. Highlights included:

• Mark Chaplin returning to build on his acclaimed 2025 presentation with The Science of NeuroToxins Part 2
• Dr Christine Hall presenting The Future of Aesthetic Medicine: Looking to South Korea for Answers
• Mr Dalvi Humzah delivering From Then to Now – The Changing Face of Aesthetic Medicine

Reflecting on BCAM’s Origins

One of the standout moments of the conference was a special panel discussion featuring BCAM founding members:

• Dr John Curran
• Dr Mike Comins
• Dr Paul Cronin
• Dr Rajiv Grover

Chaired by Dr Sophie Shotter, the panel reflected on the origins of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD) in 2002, when 27 like-minded professionals gathered at the Law Society with a shared vision for unbiased education, professional standards and collegiate support within what was then a largely isolated field of practice.

Celebrating Research and Achievement

The conference also celebrated academic achievement, with Dr Tahera Bhojani announced as the winner of this year’s Quality Research Award for her paper: Optimizing Infraorbital Hollows Treatment With Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: Overview of Anatomy, Injection Techniques, and Product Considerations.

Gala Dinner and Evening Celebrations

The celebrations continued into the evening with a gala dinner, where guests enjoyed live entertainment from five-piece band Soulstress Groove, bringing a fitting close to a special celebration marking 25 years of BCAM. We extend our sincere thanks to all speakers, sponsors, delegates and supporters whose contributions helped make the event such a success.