In this episode of The Cosmetic Cast, we talk to Dr Mayoni Gooneratne, a functional medicine doctor, aesthetic practitioner and former NHS surgeon with a passion for female wellness. The aesthetics industry is increasingly recognising the importance of a holistic approach that integrates treatments with lifestyle and wellness advice. This approach considers the whole person and seeks to enhance not just physical appearance, but also overall quality of life. Together with Hamilton Fraser's...

This episode of Hamilton Fraser’s Cosmetic Cast explores how aesthetic clinics can be more inclusive in their practice. Our special guest, Dr Vincent Wong, is a multi-award-winning facial aesthetics doctor specialising in facial balancing and harmony, and in facial feminisation and masculinisation within the LGBTQ+ community. Recorded during Pride, a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world, Vincent shares his story of how his personal experiences with...

Dr Chadha is Director of Acquisition Aesthetics training academy, an award-winning educator and a top ranking plastic surgeon. She also co- founded AUCC, a non- profit, aesthetic charity conference, and is the medical director, founder and owner of a number of clinics in London specialising in non- surgical aesthetic injectable treatments. We caught up with her behind the scenes at ABC 2023. Dr Chadha talks us through what inspired her to go into aesthetic practice, offers unique insights...

Having owned three dental practices and with over 21 years’ experience carrying out facial aesthetics, Dr Singh, Founder and CEO of the Botulinum Toxin Club, is a leading light in the aesthetics sector. Dr Singh led the session on ‘the 8 As of the patient journey’ at ABC 2023. We caught up with him behind the scenes, where he shared his story and the mistakes he’s made along the way. Listen in to find out how he made the transition into facial aesthetics and to hear his top tips for...

Award-winning cosmetic doctor, aesthetic injectables trainer and expert in advanced procedures, Time Clinic’s Medical Director, Dr Bawa, is a regular guest speaker on the international stage. We caught up with him at ABC 2023, where he led the session on ‘how to start your business’. Tune in to hear his tips – from making the transition from the NHS into aesthetics, marketing advice and how to use photographs in consultations and manage patients’ expectations, to what he would have done...

We caught up with Professor David Sines behind the scenes at ABC 2023. Chair of the JCCP and the leading national expert on the new regulations, David led the national review on education and training standards for the non-surgical sector in England. Listen in to find out all you need to know about the proposed regulations and licensing scheme - described as the ‘biggest shakeup in a generation’. From top tips to stay informed and compliant, to when the new legislation will come into effect...

Our annual Aesthetics Business Conference (ABC) – the UK’s premier dedicated business conference for aesthetic practitioners - returned for its sixth year on 19 September 2023. ABC 2023 was the first opportunity for the sector to learn about the major legislative changes and licensing scheme coming to the sector, in our medicolegal sessions with the Joint Council for Medical Practitioners (JCCP).  The carefully selected industry speakers never fail to deliver, and this year was no...

In this episode of Aesthetics Unlocked we wrap up 2022, taking you on a whistlestop tour of the highlights of Hamilton Fraser’s podcasts. What a year it’s been! We kicked off with our very own Shelly Hemmings, who shared her insights into all things insurance and what to look for in a training course. We learnt all about how to be a paperless practitioner with Pabau. Manrina Rhode took us through her cosmetic dentistry journey. Lorna Bowes, a customer with Hamilton Fraser since 1996, joined...

Summer may be over, but with an array of aesthetics events to attend this autumn including CCR, and our own Aesthetics Business Conference, we are excited to welcome Shannon Kilgariff, editor and content manager at the number one learning resource and events company for medical aesthetic practitioners, Aesthetics Media. In this episode of Aesthetics Unlocked, Shannon shares her vision for the Aesthetics Journal – the industry touchpoint that helps us all stay connected each month – and...

This month, our host Viki Hooker is joined by special guest Gareth Lewis from the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN), along with Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser and Mark Copsey, Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance. Tune in to find out who are the BACN, and how could your business benefit from membership?

This month, our host Viki Hooker is joined by special guest Natalie Haswell from Haswell Aesthetics, along with Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser and Mark Copsey, Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance. Natalie has been a Registered General Nurse since 2005 and has extensive experience in many clinical areas. But how did she make the leap to running a successful medical aesthetics business in Essex? In this episode of Aesthetics Unlocked, Natalie charts her journey from...

As we spring forward in 2022, our host Viki Hooker brings another exciting podcast with Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser, and Mark Copsey, Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance. This month we are joined by Lorna Bowes from Aesthetic Source. Lorna is an experienced business owner, aesthetic nurse and trainer, having worked in aesthetics since the early 1990s. With extensive experience of delivering aesthetic procedures as well as an in depth understanding of the global...

Host Viki Hooker welcomes back Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser, and Mark Copsey, Associate Director of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance, to celebrate National Dentistry month with special guest Dr. Manrina Rhode, who has become known as one of the top cosmetic dentists in the UK.

Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser, and Mark Copsey, Associate Director Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance are joined by special guest Natalie Dryden, Head of Partnerships at Pabau. Pabau clinic software is a complete practice management application used by hundreds of healthcare practitioners in the UK.

A new year calls for a new season! We are back with the newest series of Aesthetics Unlocked where your host Viki Hooker sits down with CEO of Hamilton Fraser, Eddie Hooker and Head of Healthcare, Mark Copsey and discuss all things cosmetic! Kick starting this new season we are proud to be joined with one of our own, Shelly Hemmings, who lets us in with all the industry secrets and her plans for 2022!

Representing the Finishing Touches Group, Sarah Whitehead discusses the benefits of ART and medical micropigmentation for both patients and practitioners. Discover why now is the perfect time to consider expanding your skillset and find out more about outlay, return on investment and how medical micropigmentation training can make a difference to people suffering from a wide range of conditions including scars, burns and hair loss.

We have reached our last ABC Special of Aesthetics Unlocked! We really hope you have enjoyed re-living the event with us and we can’t wait to see you again next year! Last but not least, please welcome – Professor David Sines!

Mental health is of imperative importance, especially after the past years we’ve had. The conversation within the cosmetic industry is no different and Kimberley Cairns is the queen of mental health in the sector! We are super excited for you to hear this episode!

We are half way through out ABC Specials and are still loving every single one! A month post ABC and it is amazing to hear from our speakers how they found the first LIVE, physical event back in the industry post COVID went!! Next up, queen of taxes.. Della Hudson!

We’re loving these ABC Specials and know you guys are too! Next up, a familiar face to Aesthetics Unlocked and the King of Aesthetics.. Professor Bob Khanna!

We're back with our second Aesthetics Unlocked ABC Special! With the masters of everything marketing and social media, Alex Bugg of Webmarketing clinic sits down with Mark Copsey to discuss how the event was going! Welcome Alex Bugg!

Our annual Aesthetics Business Conference returned on Monday 21 June 2021 – we were the first LIVE physical event back in the industry since the start of the pandemic! If you couldn’t join us physically or virtually, not to worry! Our Head of Healthcare Mark Copsey sits down with all of our speakers to find out how they felt the event went and why they love being part of ABC! In our first ABC Special, please welcome our very own, Shelly Hemmings!!

Did you know we are 25 this year?! Join Viki, Eddie, Mark and Hamilton Fraser's Head of Marketing Owen Woods for our 'HF Birthday special' as they talk through the journey of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance and where it all began. We also discuss the return of our Aesthetics Business Conference, the biggest business event in the cosmetic sector and what the reasons why you should attend this year! Use Code: Unlocked10 for 10% off you ticket! 

Whether you're new to the aesthetics industry or have years of experience behind you, you will have certainly heard of Merz. Viki, Eddie & Mark are joined with Simon & Gillian of Merz Aesthetics to talk about the past, present & future. For more information about Belotero Revive simply go to https://forms.merz-aesthetics.co.uk/belotero-revive-enquiry-form  or contact Merz Aesthetics directly by emailing [email protected] merzaesthetics.uki Merz Aesthetics UK and...