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KEY DATES
December 22
Deadline to submit application
Early March
We will reveal the 10 finalists selected to showcase their work at AMWC Monaco.
March 26
The 10 finalists will present their cases, and the 2 winners will be announced during the AMWC Awards ceremony.
- What is the AMWC Aesthetic Disruptors?
- Who should apply for the AMWC Aesthetic Disruptors?
- How to apply?
What is the AMWC Aesthetic Disruptors?
The AMWC Aesthetic Disruptors is an initiative that highlights the next generation of aesthetic medicine professionals, giving them a platform to present their innovative work to the AMWC audience.
Who should apply for the AMWC Aesthetic Disruptors?
Applicants should have less than 10 years of professional experience after completing their education or be current residents in training. Eligibility documents will be required upon application.
How to apply?
Click the button below to submit an abstract or detailed description of your innovative project for the selection committee's evaluation.
You'll also need to upload a 2-minute video presentation in English, introducing yourself, your degree, and your groundbreaking project. Highlight its unique features and impact, and, if relevant, mention your project mentor
Finalists' prizes
AMWC 2026
Faculty pass
Certificate
for finalists
Presentation
of the project
at AMWC
AMWC 2027
pass
Winners' prizes
AMWC 2026
Faculty pass
€1,000
travel grant
AMWC 2027
pass
Social media
coverage
Engraved trophy
Selection criteria:
Relevance
This work holds relevance in the field of Medical Aesthetics and Anti-Aging.
Coherence
The research aligns with the specific problem the presenter aims to solve.
Effectiveness
The study can achieve its objectives based on relevant scientific data.
Originality
This work is original and explores new ideas in Medical Aesthetics.
Evidence-based
This work is done on the basis of the most up-to-date, scientific evidence.
AMWC Aesthetic Disruptors 2026 finalists
Discover the 10 finalists and the innovations they will present on the AMWC Monaco stage in 2 dedicated sessions in Bosio Room on Thursday, March 26.
2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Aesthetic Disruptors: Regeneration Redefined
Dr Marina QUEIROZ
Brazil
Redefining facial rejuvenation: A stepwise approach combining deep peeling with plastic surgery
Mrs Viviana BOTOACA
United Kingdom
Painless novel approach to tissue regeneration for severe skin laxity (no heat/no surgery/no needles)
Dr Nima HADADIAN
Iran
Autologous regenerative membranes (ARM): a practical clinical framework for tissue repair and aesthetic regeneration
Dr Kuok Tjun ONG
Malaysia
Microcannula delivery of incobotulinumtoxin A for forehead static lines & forehead rejuvenation
Dr Rob KNIGHT
United States
A synergistic exosome–PDRN platform for regenerative aesthetics
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
Aesthetic Disruptors: Smart Tech and Safety
Dr Michael ALFERTSHOFER
Germany
The eyes don’t lie: Understanding facial aesthetics and visual attention through eye-tracking studies
Dr Diego ARAYA BRUNA
Chile
AI-enabled accessible communication for deaf patients in aesthetic medicine: Adapting existing technologies for scalable clinical use
Dr Alexander ZARGARAN
United Kingdom
A Global Framework for Safer Aesthetic Practice: Regulation, Training, Digital Innovation and Policy for Botulinum Toxin
Dr Alena ROESSLE
Germany
Objectification of Skin Glow and Skin Surface Evenness: In Vivo Evaluation of 300 Women in Relation to Age
Dr Monica BREGA
Italy
Me.Dea: A Next-Generation Digital Companion for Aesthetic Medicine Through Standardized Imaging, Clinical Precision and Intelligent Patient Monitoring
Selection committee
Ashraf BADAWI
Dermatologist
Canada
Naci CELIK
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Istanbul, TURKEY
Tom DECATES
Aesthetic Physician
Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS
Henry DELMAR
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Cap D'Antibes, FRANCE
Lorenzo GARAGNANI
Aesthetic Physician
London, UNITED KINGDOM
Pietro GENTILE
Plastic Surgeon
Italy
Jonathan KADOUCH
Dermatologist
Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS
Philippe KESTEMONT
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Nice, FRANCE
Thomas RAPPL
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Graz, AUSTRIA
Hema SUNDARAM
Dermatologist
Chevy Chase, UNITED STATES
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