AMWC 2025 has officially opened in Monaco, bringing together global experts to explore the latest in regenerative aesthetics, clinical innovation, and industry trends.
The three-day congress began on Thursday 27th March at the Grimaldi Forum under the High Patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco. Now in its 23rd edition, the Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress is welcoming thousands of professionals from across the fields of aesthetic medicine, dermatology, surgery, and longevity science.
A press conference took place on the opening day. Monaco Life was present as organisers outlined key themes of the 2025 edition: regenerative medicine, minimally invasive procedures, patient safety, and clinical ethics.
This year’s congress features over 175 scientific sessions and 95 sponsored workshops, with contributions from more than 400 international speakers. Events are taking place across 13 conference rooms and are being simultaneously translated into over 60 languages.
Key themes and sessions
A pre-congress course took place on 26th March, ahead of the main programme. Reserved for VIP Platinum and Full Pass holders, the session provided in-depth, practical training led by recognised experts, with a strong focus on anatomy-based education and advanced injection techniques rooted in evidence-based practice.
The schedule on 27th March began with sessions on surgical research, dermatology, and minimally invasive genital restoration. New joiners attended anatomy and injectables training, including a live demo. Afternoon panels also featured vascular occlusion, safety, and tech innovations. A highlight of the day was the live cadaver lab, streamed from the Faculty of Medicine in Nice, with dissection and live injection demonstrations covering the forehead, lips, midface, and lower face.
Parallel sessions are also being held on menopause and aesthetics, skin of colour, laser-based technologies, and new uses of fillers. Panels also include ‘The Science of Aging’, ‘Sexuality Insight’, and ‘Use of Threads in Facial Rejuvenation’. The AMWC Aesthetic Medicine Award was held in the afternoon of 27th March, at Auditorium Camille Blanc, now in its 12th edition, recognising innovation in clinical practice and product development.
On Friday 28th March, attention will turn to hair restoration, gynecology, and body contouring, as well as advanced techniques in chemical peeling and periorbital rejuvenation. Sessions will also address biohacking, sirtuins, and how practitioners are adapting to longevity-focused demand. Keynote addresses will cover topics such as the skin-brain axis and patient decision-making in cosmetic procedures.
Saturday 29th March will close the congress with panels on ethics and leadership in aesthetic practice, integrated approaches to aging, and surgical considerations including face and breast procedures. A session titled ‘How to Become the Best Version of the Woman in You?’ is scheduled as part of the day’s keynote presentations.
Industry meets education
The congress maintains a strong industry presence, with ongoing company symposia and live product demonstrations. Brands including Allergan Aesthetics, Galderma, Teoxane, RevitaCare, and SkinCeuticals are among those presenting this year, covering product application, formulation science, and new techniques.
Specialised content is also available for early-career professionals. The ‘New Joiners’ sessions are designed to introduce newcomers to the fundamentals of aesthetic medicine, including injectables, patient consultation, and safety.
The AMWC is organised under the scientific supervision of the Aesthetic Multispecialty Society (AMS), which supports continuing education, clinical training, and cross-disciplinary exchange.
To view the full programme, click here.
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