The International Academy of Advanced Facial Aesthetics (IAAFA) 2025 brought together leading figures for a day filled with the latest techniques, treatments and technologies.
The conference opened with a speech from Professor Bob Khanna, aesthetic practitioner and president of IAAFA who shared that over the last two decades, IAAFA has trained thousands of practitioners, set new safety benchmarks and raised over £400,000 for children’s charities.
Delegates then enjoyed a series of talks from aesthetic practitioners Dr Anjuli Patel, Dr Nina Bal, Dr Alexandra Day, Dr Aamer Khan, Dr Ranj Rai and nurse prescriber Ainé Larkin. Lorna Bowes, CEO of AestheticSource, was also in attendance alongside holistic coach Ariella Indigo and consultant ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeon Mr Raman Malhotra.
The evening transitioned into the IAAFA Charity Ball and Aesthetic Awards Ceremony which featured seven award categories including the Best Profile Enhancement Award, bestowed to aesthetic practitioner and dentist Dr Kate Teiman, and the Best Mid-Face Rejuvenation presented to aesthetic practitioner and dentist Dr Rehanna Beckhurst.
As part of the evening celebrations, guests enjoyed Moët champagne and canapés as well as a three-course dinner alongside entertainment. Continuing tradition, the charity ball also raised money and awareness for the children’s charity, Rainbow Trust.
Professor Khanna shared, “I founded IAAFA with two core objectives: to unite clinicians from around the world in the pursuit of clinical excellence in aesthetic medicine, and to use our collective expertise to give back and create a meaningful social impact. This year’s 20th anniversary conference and charity ball truly embodied that vision. The atmosphere, the camaraderie, and the passion for learning were remarkable, and seeing so many clinicians come together reminded me exactly why I started IAAFA. I’m incredibly proud that, over nearly two decades, we’ve continued to elevate standards while raising an extraordinary £404,097 for children’s charities. This year’s event was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together — and it’s left me excited for everything still to come.”