Dr Shirin Lakhani and Dr Mayoni Gooneratne to chair inaugural Menopause in Aesthetics (MIA) event in 2023

Taking place at the Waldorf Hotel, London, on Friday, February 10, the boutique-style conference – Menopause in Aesthetics (MIA) – will unite professionals from a broad spectrum of specialities with one common aim – to better serve women on their journey through menopause.

Menopause was one of the most talked about health topics of 2022, with women taking charge of their bodies, rights and lives to demand better support and a deeper understanding in the workplace, media and at a government level.

With most of the demographic for aesthetic clinics being peri- or post-menopausal and many women reporting difficulty accessing support through their GPs, more and more aesthetic clinics are expanding their services beyond merely treating the skin-related impact of menopause.

The one-day event is being spearheaded by Aesthetic Medicine’s consulting editor Vicky Eldridge, along with Charlotte Body and Danny Large, who collectively have more than five decades of experience organising events in the aesthetics space and have pioneered some of the UK’s leading aesthetics conferences, awards and exhibitions.

It will be chaired by Dr Shirin Lakhani, intimate health specialist and founder of Elite Aesthetics and Dr Mayoni Gooneratne, founder of Human Health and vice president of the British College of Functional Medicine, both leaders in bringing women’s health into the world of aesthetics and championing the needs of menopausal patients.

Other speakers will include Deborah Forsythe (The Menopause Consultant), Dr Raquel Amado (Skin and Medical Aesthetics), Dr Sophie Shotter (Illuminate Skin Clinic), Tania Malan (Uniskin), Dr Charlotte Gribbin (KIMS Hospital) and Tracey Dennison (East Riding Aesthetics).

Topics will include hormones, diagnosis, weight reduction, referral pathways, hair loss, testing, functional medicine, consultation, nutrition, well-being, intimate health and rejuvenation, genetics, facial aesthetics and more.

“Many women feel let down by their GPs when it comes to menopause, and aesthetic clinics are increasingly becoming the place they turn to,” said Body.

“With the majority of patients visiting aesthetics clinics being in their 40s and 50s, practitioners are well placed to take the services they offer these women to the next level beyond merely addressing their lost collagen, lines and wrinkles.

“We believe the future of aesthetic medicine isn’t anti-ageing, it’s agelessness and longevity, and we are excited to put on an event that encourages discussion around this important issue and what can be done to create a holistic and 360-degree approach to menopause.”

Eldridge added, “As a woman in her 40s who has been facing the challenges of peri-menopause, I have experienced first-hand the important role aesthetics clinics play in supporting women through this journey.

“As women are living longer and want to feel more vital and vibrant in menopause and beyond. We wanted to use our collective experience in launching market-leading events to create a meeting that would assist practitioners in the aesthetics space to really help their patients to thrive during this phase of life.

“Menopause is no longer an end but a beginning for many, and we believe aesthetics clinics have an important role to play.”

Lakhani said: “I am really excited to be involved in the inaugural Menopause in Aesthetics Conference. As medical professionals, we have a duty of care to our patients, and a responsibility to be able to recognise the symptoms and signs of menopause so that we can advise and treat them accordingly. As medical practitioners, we can offer our patients a whole range of solutions to enable them to age well - resulting in them not only looking good but also feeling well and energised. As an advocate of Women’s Health, I am pleased this topic is being given the attention it deserves.”

Gooneratne added: “My vision is for women to be educated in how to look and feel fantastic through a knowledge of their genetics, cellular biology and aesthetics so that they can truly thrive. At Human Health we call this the #futurehuman.”

Visit www.menopauseia.co.uk for more details and to book tickets.