Session Spotlight - Treating menopausal patients
AESTHETIC MEDICINE LIVE CLINICAL CONFERENCE
SESSION SPOTLIGHT - SESSION 3 – TREATING MENOPAUSAL PATIENTS
Date:
Sunday March 1
Agenda:
Clinical Conference, Conference Room 1
Time:
11.40am-1.15pm
Title:
SESSION 3 – TREATING MENOPAUSAL PATIENTS
Speakers:
Dr Shirin Lakhani (chair), Dr Martin Kinsella, Dr Lori Nigro, Dr Sophie Shotter and Dr Ahmed Al-Qahtani
Summary:
The menopause has an effect on many factors from skin to hormones to intimate regeneration. We look at the role aesthetic clinics have to play.
11.40-12.00 Why Menopause is Such a Hot Topic in Aesthetics – Dr Shirin Lakhani
12.00-12.20 Bioidentical Hormones – Dr Martin Kinsella
12.20-12.40 Intimate Peeling – Dr Lori Nigro
12.40-13.00 Menopause and the Skin – Dr Sophie Shotter
13.00-13.15 Growth Factors Uses in Aesthetics – Dr Ahmed Al-Qahtani
Dr Shirin Lakhani
Dr Shirin Lakhani has an extensive background in medicine, having worked both in general practice and in a hospital environment. She is also a trained anaesthetist. In 2013 she founded Elite Aesthetics in Kent. She also practices from the renowned Cranley Clinic in London. She has a specialist expertise in intimate health and appears regularly on television and in the press as well as speaking at medical conferences worldwide.
Dr Sophie Shotter
Dr Sophie Shotter is the founder and medical director of Illuminate Skin Clinic in Kent. In 2019, she was invited to join the Allergan faculty board, having been mentored by Dr Mauricio de Maio. She is also on the board of the International Association for the Prevention of Complications in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPCAM). In 2017, she won Businesswoman of the Year at the Kent Women in Business awards.
Dr Lori Nigro
Dr Lori Nigro is based at the Riverbanks Wellness Clinic in Harpenden, working alongside Dr Ravi Jain. She qualified from WITS Medical School in Johannesburg in 2003. Her internship was spent in Tygerberg Academic Hospital in Cape Town, followed by seven years in adult diagnostic medicine at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and CM Johannesburg Academic Hospital. She has been working in aesthetics since 2010 and appreciates the value and importance of formulating a long term plan of treatments and skincare with each of her patients to combat damage acquired over the years from issues such as acne, weight gain, sun damage and smoking. She is the medical advisor and key opinion leader for mesoestetic in the UK.
Dr Martin Kinsella
Dr Martin Kinsella is a dually-qualified doctor and dentist. He is passionate about the possibilities of bioidentical hormones to improve the quality of lives for men and women. He has recently established his own state of the art blood testing facility where he develops bespoke bioidentical hormones to prescribe to patients across the country.
Dr Ahmed Al-Qahtani
Dr Ahmed Al-Qahtani is a scientist, immunologist and the founder and president of AQ Skin Solutions. He counts a master’s degree in Biotechnology and Medical Microbiology and PhD in Immunology among his many qualifications. He is a Professor at UAE University College of Medicine and Health and visiting Professor at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine. In 2003 and 2011 he was recognised in the United Arab Emirates for his services to Education, and in 2005 received an award from UC Irvine for Excellence in Teaching. As a National Institute of Health Scientist for numerous research and development grants, Dr Al-Qahtani is also a longstanding member of the American Association of Immunologists, sitting on numerous advisory boards.
