Dr Souphiyeh Samizadeh is a dental surgeon, academic, and internationally recognised authority in aesthetic medicine. She holds visiting and honorary appointments at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, University College London, and King's College London, and is the founder and director of the Great British Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.
A prolific researcher and author, she has published extensively in leading peer-reviewed journals including Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, and has authored and edited multiple textbooks on non-surgical aesthetic medicine. Her research has been particularly influential in advancing cross-cultural understanding of facial beauty, with landmark studies.
Dr Samizadeh is President-Elect of the Section of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery at the Royal Society of Medicine. She is a sought-after speaker and trainer at national and international conferences, and has consulted for leading global aesthetic medicine companies including Allergan, Galderma, and Merz.
Her work sits at the intersection of clinical science, cultural aesthetics, and psychology, with a driving commitment to raising standards in aesthetic medicine through education, research, and ethical practice.
Talk Overview
The Psychosocial Impact of Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments
The Psychosocial Impact of Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments Dr Souphiyeh Samizadeh
Non-surgical aesthetic treatments are now part of everyday life, but their effects extend well beyond the mirror. This session examines how facial interventions such as botulinum toxin and dermal fillers influence the way we communicate, connect, and relate to those around us.
Drawing on neuroscience, developmental psychology, and clinical evidence, Dr Samizadeh explores three key relationship contexts: parent-infant bonding and early child development, the teacher-student dynamic in educational settings, and intimacy and trust within romantic partnerships. The session considers how changes to facial expressivity, however subtle, can affect emotional attunement, non-verbal communication, and the signals of safety and sincerity that underpin human connection.
Attendees will leave with a deeper appreciation of the social dimensions of aesthetic practice and practical insight into how to preserve natural expressivity while delivering excellent clinical outcomes.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the role of facial expression in infant development, education, and intimate relationships
- Recognise the potential interpersonal consequences of reduced facial mobility
- pply this awareness to treatment planning and patient consultation