Scottish Aesthetic Conference 2025: A Celebration of Learning, Innovation & Growth

The Scottish Aesthetic Conference organised by Inspired Cosmetic Training returned to the Hilton Glasgow on March 22nd, 2025, for its third year, bringing together professionals from across the medical aesthetics industry. This year’s event welcomed over 200 doctors, dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists and nurses from across Scotland and as far away as Australia, all eager to learn, connect and collaborate.

Attendees experienced insightful presentations from esteemed opinion leaders and industry experts, covering a wide range of clinical and business topics. Delegates could choose from 8 different breakout sessions to attend and the event also provided ample networking opportunities. There was also a dedicated exhibition hall featuring over 40 leading aesthetic product and service providers.

We were joined by our Headline Sponsors, Cutera (Platinum sponsor), Vivacy and Galderma as our Gold Sponsor, Croma as our Silver and our Official insurance partner and Aesthetic Starter Launch Pad Sponsor, Hamilton Fraser! As well as The Pmfa Journal, Consulting Room, Baman, BCAM.

Throughout the day, attendees explored a wide range of topics, from exosomes, non-surgical rhinoplasty, and full-face treatment planning to regulations, complications, navigating perimenopause, weight management and strategies for building and growing a successful business.

Speakers included

Dr Nestor Demosthenous (Chair), Dr Ioannis Liakas, Amanda Demosthenous, Dr MJ Rowland-Warmann, Dr Manav Bawa, Dr Ben Taylor, Dr Sam Robson, Dr Amrit Thiara, Gail Stewart, Gerry Barrett, Dr Andy Cope, Dr Melanie Gray, Frances Turner, Stuart McMillan MSP, Jill Smith.

Aesthetic Entrepreneur’s Den: Launched at the Scottish Aesthetic Conference

The Scottish Aesthetic Conference 2025 held on the was proud to introduce the Aesthetic Entrepreneur’s Den—the first of its kind in the UK! This exciting competition provided a unique opportunity for emerging medical aesthetic entrepreneurs and start-ups to pitch their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges, with the chance to win some incredible prizes to support their growth.

Carolyn Fraser, Director of Inspired Cosmetic Training and sponsor of the £5,000 Aesthetic Growth Accelerator Prize said “ We are delighted to organise and sponsor this prize as we wanted to support entrepreneurship and provide a platform to showcase for emerging talent within the industry”

The judging panel included:

• Taimur Shoaib – Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Medical Director, La Belle Forme & Glasgow Day Surgery Centre
• Dr. Heather Muir – Founder & Medical Director, Your Face Aesthetics, Uddingston & Medical Aesthetic Trainer
• Gerry Barrett – Insurance Managing Director, Hamilton Fraser

Entrepreneurs in the early stages of their aesthetic careers had the chance to pitch for two fantastic prizes:

• £1,500 Start-Up Aesthetic Launchpad, including medical aesthetic training and a photoshoot to help bring their business vision to life, sponsored by Hamilton Fraser, the conference’s Official Insurance Partner.
• £5,000 Aesthetic Growth Accelerator Prize, which included the cash prize to help their business grow & thrive for those who have already established business. Included in the prize was a video interview and article in the The Herald, the media partner and an opportunity to speak at the Scottish Aesthetic Conference 2026!

The competition was fierce, and the winners were:

• Tash Petrie,(Aesthetic Nurse) who took home the Aesthetic Growth Accelerator Prize and is set to use the prize monies towards an MBA.
• Katrina Morrison (Aesthetic Nurse) who won the Start-Up Aesthetic Launchpad and is ready to launch her medical aesthetics business in the Scottish Borders.

Whether just starting out or looking to take an existing business to the next level, this was an unmissable opportunity to gain invaluable support and recognition. Congratulations to the winners!

The conference was organised by Inspired Cosmetic Training, established in 2010. Carloyn and her team aim to bring practitioners together to network, learn and to be inspired. Throughout the year Inspired Cosmetic Training run many high-profile events and medical aesthetic training courses.

We will be back next year with exciting plans to make the Scottish Aesthetic Conference even bigger and better -stay tuned for what’s to come!