Meet the experts

Dr John Loy is a Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon and Head of the Bariatrics Unit at Auralia, Ireland. He trained in Belfast and completed higher surgical training in the UK, followed by advanced fellowship training at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York.

With over a decade at consultant level and more than 2,000 bariatric procedures performed, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and complex revisional surgery, he is one of the most experienced weight loss surgeons in the UK and Ireland, bringing his Harley Street expertise to Dublin.

An accredited surgical trainer and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery at Queen Mary University of London, he researches obesity-related fatty liver disease and is known for his personalised, patient-centred approach.

Mr Mark Cahill is a Consultant Eye Surgeon specialising in retinal disease, practising at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital and Beacon Hospital. He is Clinical Lead for Global Vision, which provides photography and grading for Diabetic RetinaScreen, Ireland’s national diabetic retinopathy screening programme.

A UCD graduate, he trained in Dublin and Cork before completing fellowships at the Beetham Eye Institute (Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard) and the Duke University Eye Center. He treats retinal conditions, cataract, glaucoma and general eye problems.

Dr Wojciech Konczalik is a UK-trained doctor (BMedSci, BMBS, MRCS) and Head of Training & Medical Education (GAIN) at Galderma. His background in clinical practice and academic research gives his aesthetic work a strong scientific foundation.

He is recognised for his expertise in injectables, biorejuvenation and collagen-stimulating treatments such as Skin Boosters and Sculptra, and is a leading voice of the “No-Tox Generation”: natural, subtle, evidence-based rejuvenation that doesn’t rely on toxin.

A respected international speaker, he teaches at major conferences and masterclasses and contributes to clinical research in aesthetic practice.

Anne Moriarty is a Registered General Nurse, a specialist in intimate health and a passionate advocate for women’s health. She spent eight years as a GP Practice Nurse, working closely with women on everything from cervical screening to everyday health concerns.

Today she is an independent Nurse Health Advisor for Canesten and Canesmeno and lectures widely in schools, colleges and youth organisations on safer sex, contraception and STI awareness. Helping women of every age understand their bodies is what drives her.

Dr Edwina Buckley is a UCD medical graduate with nearly five years in medical aesthetics and a passion for subtle, natural facial rejuvenation.

She spent a year training under Drs Jane and Katherine Mulrooney, mastering the Dr Mulrooney method of believable, refined and harmonious results. She creates bespoke treatment plans with a special interest in skin rejuvenation, including laser, PRP, polynucleotides, Profhilo and advanced injectables.

Ms Clare Quigley is a Consultant Eye Surgeon specialising in cataract, oculoplastic and orbital surgery. She graduated from Trinity College Dublin as a Scholar with Honours and, during her training, ranked first in Europe in the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma exam (2021).

She completed international fellowships at James Cook University Hospital in the UK, where she also worked as a consultant, and at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia, one of the world’s most respected oculoplastic fellowships. She is passionate about improving her patients’ quality of life and about clinical research.

Dr Ali Arnaout is a UK and Irish board-certified Consultant Plastic Surgeon, based in London and Dublin, specialising in oncoplastic and aesthetic breast surgery and advanced body contouring.

After specialist training in the East of England and fellowships in the UK and Sweden, he became certified in Motiva MIA Femtech and Preservé techniques, making him one of a small number of surgeons qualified in both minimally invasive and tissue-preserving breast augmentation. A full member of BAAPS, he is known for meticulous technique and a strong focus on patient safety.

Dr Micheál O’Rourke is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in plastic surgery around the eye. He graduated with honours from Trinity College Dublin and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FRCSI Ophth) and of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO).

He holds a consultant post at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and also practises at Blackrock Clinic, where he runs his cataract surgery service.

Laura Dowling is a pharmacist with over 20 years’ experience, a women’s health advocate and the founder of The Fabulous Pharmacist. She is known for clear, honest and judgement-free health advice.

Through @fabulouspharmacist, live talks and her sell-out show Viva La Vulva, she creates safe spaces for open conversations about women’s health, work she continues through Love Your Vulva, helping women and girls understand and celebrate their bodies.

Dr Ahmed Salman is a Consultant Cosmetic Surgeon and founder of Auralia Clinic, Ireland’s first dedicated day surgery centre for aesthetic procedures. He graduated in Medicine from UCD with Honours in Surgery and completed advanced training in the US and Australia.

Practising cosmetic surgery since 2000, he performs over 2,000 procedures a year and is Medical Director of Auralia Cosmetics, with clinics in Dublin, Limerick and Kilkenny. His special interests are breast surgery, laser aesthetics and body contouring.

Dr Laoise Hook trained at St George’s, University of London, and worked in acute medicine and psychiatry before training in facial aesthetics on Harley Street in 2016. She has since trained in London and Dublin in dermal filler, skin resurfacing, microneedling, skin boosters and more.

She believes aesthetics is for everyone, and that the trend for heavy lip filler and frozen faces has scared too many people off. Done well, she says, treatment should be virtually unnoticeable: you simply look like a better version of yourself.

Dr Morgan O’Gara graduated with honours from University College Cork and holds a Master’s in Aesthetic Dentistry (with merit) from King’s College London. He worked in London and Perth, Australia, before returning to Ireland, taking over Blackrock Dental in 2017 and moving it to a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary clinic in 2023.

An Elite provider and international speaker for Invisalign Go, with advanced implant training in Ireland and Berlin, he focuses on cosmetic and restorative dentistry with natural-looking results.

Dr Divya Gautam graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and holds a postgraduate qualification in clinical dermatology from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

Her interests span regenerative and aesthetic medicine, including advanced lasers, stem cell-based therapies, injectables and personalised skincare for all skin types, including skin of colour. Her practice is evidence-based, with a focus on natural results.

Simone Gannon is a Galway-born writer, creative strategist and beauty columnist for The Irish Times. She began her career in publishing at Time Out Dubai and Grazia Middle East, and has lived in Bahrain, Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

She writes about people, human behaviour and everyday observations, often mixed with her love of skincare.

Jennifer Rock is an award-winning facialist, bestselling author and founder of the multi-award-winning Skingredients® range and The Skin Nerd®, which has welcomed over 60,000 clients through its virtual doors.

She has written two bestselling books and appears regularly on Irish and UK media, including Today FM and the Irish Examiner. At Future Beauty, Jennifer will share her “Top 10 Skin Commandments”, and her team of Nerds will be on hand to answer your questions.

Dr Robert Kelly is a Dublin-based Consultant Cardiologist with an interest in lifestyle medicine and all aspects of heart health. He has over 15 years’ experience as a consultant and has worked in Ireland, the UK, Europe and the USA.

He has held senior roles including Head of Cardiology, Programme Director, Head of Clinical Innovation and Medical Director, and runs a network of clinics seeing patients from across Ireland and abroad.

Dr Isabel Haugh trained in large US dermatology departments and received a Teaching Award from the University of Texas in 2020. Her research has been cited over 400 times.

She is one of the few dermatologists in Ireland with formal training in cosmetic dermatology, where she has also led residency training. She offers medical and cosmetic treatments, including anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers, guided by the latest evidence.

Dr Clare Kiely completed two prestigious fellowships at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, London, in skin cancer and in Mohs micrographic and laser surgery. She performs around 500 complex Mohs procedures a year and trains national and international fellows.

She holds a Master’s in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine, sits on the Executive Board of the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group and is an honorary lecturer at the University of Manchester. She speaks internationally on skin cancer, surgery, lasers and cosmetic dermatology.

Kerry Hanaphy is one of Ireland’s leading aesthetic nurses. She has spent decades pioneering facial treatments and building her popular clinic chain.

She began her career with over 20 years as a respiratory and chemotherapy nurse in top UK and Irish hospitals, which gave her the precision she is known for today. She is credited with bringing many innovative treatments to Ireland and trains medical professionals for brands including Galderma and Vida Aesthetics.

Sisters Dr Jane and Dr Katherine Mulrooney specialise in ageing skin and cosmetic dermatology. After studying medicine at NUI Galway, both completed a Master’s in Clinical Dermatology at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas’ Hospital, London.

In 2010 they founded the Dr Mulrooney Clinic in Dublin 4, focused exclusively on non-invasive skin treatments. They are also behind Seavite, the Irish organic seaweed range for sensitive skin, hair and body.

Dr Niki Ralph is co-founder of the Institute of Dermatologists, with a special interest in inflammatory skin conditions including acne, psoriasis and eczema. A graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, she trained in dermatology at the Mater and Beaumont hospitals.

Appointed Consultant Dermatologist at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in 2014, she is principal investigator of a European multicentre study on photopatch testing and a member of the European Society for Photodermatology.

Dr Ninnette De Klerk has over 10 years’ experience as a GP and in medical aesthetics. At South William Clinic she treats a long list of celebrities and influencers who love her natural results, and has led several first-to-market launches in Ireland, including Cutera Secret Pro, Thermage FLX, MINT and Silhouette Soft threads.

At Future Beauty she will launch another Dublin first, the Sciton BBL and Halo combination treatment, and talk about combination approaches including RF microneedling with CO2 laser, medical weight loss, EmSculpt NEO and CoolSculpting Elite.

Professor Caitriona Ryan is co-founder of the Institute of Dermatologists in Dublin 4, bringing the advances of American dermatology to Ireland. She is board-certified in the US and on the Irish Specialist Register for Dermatology.

She graduated first in her class at UCD, completed her residency and research fellowship at Baylor in Dallas, and was Vice Chair of Dermatology at Baylor University Medical Center. She has practised at Blackrock Clinic and the Hermitage Medical Clinic and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCD.

Dr Amanda Hong is a GP with a passion for functional medicine, medical weight loss and cosmetic dermatology. She combines nutritional and functional care with advanced aesthetic treatments to address both the root causes and visible signs of skin concerns.

A highly skilled laser practitioner trained in multiple modalities, she pairs lasers with injectables for safe, natural, long-lasting results.

Dr Elisabetta Burchi is a physician-scientist and psychiatrist specialising in neuromodulation. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florence, completed post-doctoral fellowships at Montefiore / Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has published in journals including The Lancet Psychiatry.

She holds an MBA from INSEAD and, as Head of Research at Parasym, leads global studies on Nuropod, the most studied non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation device. She speaks internationally on heart rate variability and the nervous system.

Professor Barry O’Reilly believes in carefully informing patients of their choices and building an individual care plan for each woman and each pregnancy.

He brings decades of labour ward experience, especially with women who have had traumatic births before, and is known for his understanding manner and commitment to the highest standard of care.

Dr Louise Fitzgerald graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2010. Her career spans paediatric emergency medicine in Perth, Australia, surgical training in general, vascular and plastic surgery (MRCSI, 2013) and general practice (MICGP, 2021).

Her special interests include women’s health and menopause, occupational health, paediatrics and travel medicine. She provides practical, evidence-based care with a strong focus on prevention and wellbeing, and has volunteered with the medical team at the Special Olympics Ireland Games.

Emma Ross is an aesthetic practitioner and clinic owner with a strong healthcare background. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Midwifery, a Diploma in Adult Nursing, a Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Business Improvement and a Postgraduate Certificate in Independent Nurse Prescribing.

She has completed masterclass-level aesthetic training alongside international leaders, combining medical expertise and artistic precision to deliver natural, confidence-boosting results.

Dr Naseema Moorad is a GP with over 20 years’ experience and a focus on women’s health, hormones and medical aesthetics. A graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and member of the ICGP, she holds diplomas in Paediatrics and Dermatology.

She is a registered Menopause Specialist with the British and Irish Menopause Societies, holds diplomas in Aesthetic Medicine and is a certified SCOPE Weight Management Specialist.

Dr Sana Askary is a dentist, advanced facial aesthetics practitioner and founder of Sitara Medical Clinic. A graduate of University College Cork, she trained in aesthetics in the UK, building on her deep knowledge of head and neck anatomy.

She is Ireland’s trainer for Galderma (Azzalure and Restylane), has trained with Prof Bob Khanna and Dr Arthur Swift, and plays a leading role in managing aesthetic complications in Ireland through the Aesthetics Complications Expert Group.

Mr Ali Ghanem is an award-winning plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon with clinics in London and Bahrain. Trained in the UK, he holds a PhD in Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, MScs in Surgical Science and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and an MPhil in Medical Law and Ethics.

He is founder of The Ghanem Clinic and the Academy of Aesthetic Regenerative Medicine, an international training body, and remains active in humanitarian medical work in his native Syria.

Professor Jack Kelly is a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon at the Galway Clinic and Bon Secours Hospital Galway, and Honorary Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Galway.

A former Secretary of the Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons and former Clinical Director at Galway University Hospital, he completed international fellowships in burns, hand surgery and microsurgery, and is an examiner for the European Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a full member of IAPS, BAPRAS and BAAPS.

Dr Peter Prendergast is a consultant aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon and founder of Venus Medical, the multi-award-winning Dublin clinic. He graduated from University College Cork in 1999 and trained in Ireland and Singapore.

He has pioneered many procedures in Ireland, including Vaser liposuction, thread lifts and FaceTite, has trained hundreds of doctors worldwide and advises several global aesthetic companies.

Dr Sami Hameid has over 25 years in aesthetic medicine and trained in Beverly Hills. He is a member of the World Society of Anti-Ageing Medicine, the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors and the American Anti-Ageing Medicine Society, and is attached to Sligo University Hospital.

His expertise covers dermatology, hair restoration, breast augmentation, liposuction, fat transfer and thread lifts, with a minimally invasive, safety-first approach.

Dr Nikolina Budimlija is a consultant ophthalmologist with nearly 20 years’ experience in ocular surface disease and eyelid procedures, including blepharoplasty. She set up Ireland’s first dedicated Ocular Surface Disease Clinic at the Institute of Eye Surgery and runs an advanced IPL service for eye and skin conditions.

She speaks at conferences worldwide, appears regularly on Irish TV and radio, and is a member of TFOS, EuCornea, the Irish College of Ophthalmologists and ESCRS.

Dr Sarah-Jane Khong has over 15 years in integrative, aesthetic and regenerative medicine. She is Board Certified in Regenerative Medicine, holds a fellowship in Anti-Ageing and Functional Medicine, and a medical degree from the National University of Ireland.

Her qualifications include a Master’s in Nutritional Medicine and postgraduate training in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. She specialises in skin, autoimmune conditions, stem cell therapy and longevity medicine, combining advanced aesthetics with cellular regeneration.

Dr Alexander Ergün is a UCD-trained aesthetic doctor specialising in advanced skincare, facial rejuvenation and non-surgical treatments, with extensive postgraduate training in facial anatomy and injectables.

He creates personalised plans for natural, long-lasting results, improving texture, tone, volume and facial harmony, and loves helping patients understand the science behind every treatment.

Dr Siobhan Chidley is a South African-trained doctor focused on women’s health, menopause and lifestyle medicine. She founded Watermills Family Practice in Killenard, Co. Laois, which has grown to several branches.

A Bodyslims Medical Partner supporting long-term weight management, she recently launched her own Wellness Centre to help women understand their bodies and go through menopause with confidence.

Amanda O’Halloran is a Plastic Surgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner and nurse prescriber, dual-registered in the UK and Ireland, with extensive experience in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic practice.

She founded Mayo Aesthetics, with clinics in Mayo and on Harley Street, London, and is an adjunct lecturer at the University of Galway. She is passionate about patient safety, research and raising standards in aesthetic nursing.

Dr Mick Crotty is a GP who developed a passion for obesity medicine while running a weight management clinic in Canada. Back in Ireland in 2019, he co-founded My Best Weight with Prof Carel le Roux.

The clinic is recognised by the European Association for the Study of Obesity as a leading obesity management centre and is Ireland’s first non-hospital accredited centre. Together they aim to change how Ireland talks about and treats obesity.

Dr Rahi Victory is a board-certified obstetrician, gynaecologist and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and is licensed in Canada and the US.

He is committed to patient education and fertility research, and to a multidisciplinary, patient-centred approach to reproductive health for both men and women.

Mr Cormac Joyce (MBA, FRCS Plast) is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon and the only full-time cosmetic surgeon on Ireland’s specialist register for plastic surgery. After working as a consultant at St Vincent’s Hospital and at Bellavou in London, he now practises at the Avoca Clinic and Blackrock Clinic.

He is Ireland’s only Total Definer doctor, trained in high-definition liposculpture in Colombia by Dr Alfredo Hoyos.

Dr Salvatore Pagano is an internationally recognised Italian plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon based in Spain, and founder of Clinica Golden. He trained with honours at the Universities of Bari and Trieste and is ranked among the top plastic surgeons in Spain and Italy.

With 18 years’ experience and a long-standing role as an InMode ambassador, he will explain how technologies like IgniteRF, QuantumRF, BodyTite, FaceTite and AccuTite work for face and body contouring.

Patricia Molloy is one of Ireland’s most experienced aesthetic practitioners. A former Chairperson and now board member of DANAI (Dermatology & Aesthetic Nurses Association Ireland), she is an InMode KOL and dermal filler trainer for Sinclair Pharma.

She has lectured at IMCAS Paris and FACE London, been published in the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, and is a regular voice on TV and radio. Her nursing career began at Temple Street and St Vincent’s hospitals.

Tom Coleman helps people transform their sleep and health using evidence-based science. His techniques are rooted in biology rather than psychology, so they work whether you believe in them or not.

With over 10 years’ experience, he takes real-life situations, explains what’s happening and creates a clear path to change, and runs an online sleep support community.

Mr Arthur Cummings is a Consultant Eye Surgeon at the Wellington Eye Clinic and Beacon Hospital, and an international expert in laser eye surgery, keratoconus, cataract and lens replacement. He has performed over 50,000 LASIK and 15,000 cataract procedures.

He has given more than 500 lectures worldwide, published over 120 articles, is President of the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences and has been named among the world’s Top 100 most influential ophthalmologists several times.

Anna Gunning has been an aesthetic nurse and Clinical Director for over 20 years. She built the award-winning chain The Laser and Skin Clinics, known for expertise, safety and natural results.

She founded the Cosmed Aesthetic Training Academy to train medical professionals in injectables and skin biostimulators, has trained for Merz Aesthetics, MedFX and BF Mulholland, and is a founding member of DANAI.

Dr Hugh O’Connor is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 30 years’ experience, practising at the Coombe, St James’s, Blackrock Clinic and the Beacon Hospital.

A Trinity College Dublin graduate, he trained in Dublin, London and at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, and was appointed consultant at the Coombe and St James’s in 1997.

Dr Farah Mydin qualified from Trinity College Dublin in 2008, trained in general practice in Donegal and has practised medical aesthetics for nine years. She founded the Medical Skin Clinic and is a qualified facial aesthetics trainer.

Her holistic approach combines prescriptive skincare, injectables and advanced in-clinic technologies for natural results, and she has helped many patients get clear skin from acne and rosacea.

Dr Cormac Lynch is a doctor and dentist (QUB) with over 20 years’ clinical and 6 years’ teaching experience, and clinics in Belfast and Dublin. He has been an educator for Merz Aesthetics and Relife, and has taught international cadaver workshops on advanced filler and thread techniques.

His medical training combined with a dentist’s eye for detail and symmetry makes him an exceptional injector and mentor to new practitioners.

Sarah O’Boyle is Laboratory Manager and senior embryologist at Waterstone Clinic Dublin, with an MSc in Reproductive Science and Women’s Health from UCL.

She has over a decade of experience in UK and Irish fertility clinics and leads the laboratory team in Dublin.

Dr Orla Conlon is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Medical Director of Marble Arch Health, with clinics in Enniskillen and Galway. She believes women know their own bodies and takes a holistic view of how gynaecological health affects every part of life.

A Fellow of the RCOG, she sits on the Board of the Menopause Society of Ireland and holds a Diploma in Psychosexual Medicine. Her interests include menstrual disorders, fibroids, incontinence, prolapse, vulval conditions and PMDD. She would rather perform a hysterectomy than cook dinner!

Louise O’Brien is Education Manager for Dermalogica Ireland, with 18 years in skincare and aesthetics. She is passionate about raising industry standards through education that delivers real results for skin therapists and their clients.

She has a special interest in skin regeneration and rejuvenation that never compromises skin health.

Professor Helen Heneghan is a Consultant Bariatric and Endocrine Surgeon and NUI Galway graduate. She was awarded a PhD in the molecular link between breast cancer and obesity in 2012 and completed RCSI Higher Surgical Training in 2016.

She trained for two years at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, completed a bariatric fellowship in the UK, and has written over 60 papers and 5 book chapters.