Prof. Woffles Wu
Prof. Woffles Wu is part of GBAAM's faculty and speaker network in aesthetic medicine.
Postgraduate · CPD-accredited · London
Postgraduate training in aesthetic medicine —
for doctors who want to be better doctors.
Two pathways under one academy. CPD-accredited online courses in foundational science, ethics and consultation. Ultrasound-guided in-person workshops in toxins, fillers, threads and regenerative medicine — taught at our London training centre by a faculty drawn from seven countries.
6,000+
250+
2015
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02 A note from the founder
"Aesthetic medicine deserves the same intellectual rigour as any other clinical discipline. The Academy is built on that conviction."
Dr Souphi Samizadeh founded GBAAM in 2015 to formalise the postgraduate training pathway she could not find as a young clinician. A decade on, the Academy holds its scientific symposium at the Royal Society of Medicine, has trained more than six thousand doctors across two hundred and fifty hospitals, and remains the smallest faculty in aesthetic medicine that we know of — a deliberate choice.
03 Our standard of care
Ultrasound-guided as standard.
Every workshop in the injectable curriculum — toxins, fillers, threads, regenerative — is taught with high-resolution ultrasound at the bench. Not as a specialism. Not as an add-on. As the floor.
The reason is clinical, not aspirational: ultrasound visualisation reduces vascular complications, improves placement accuracy, and produces practitioners who can read the face they are treating, rather than working from surface anatomy alone.
04 The curriculum
Two pathways. One faculty.
Twenty-four courses across the discipline.
Foundations are taken online — the science a clinician needs before a needle is loaded. Workshops are taken in London, in small cohorts, with faculty over the shoulder. Most candidates take both.
Online · Foundational 5 courses · CPD
Self-paced CPD-accredited foundations in the science, ethics, and consultation skills behind safe aesthetic practice.
In-person · Workshops 20 workshops · 7 tracks
Small-cohort in-person workshops in London, taught with faculty over the shoulder and ultrasound-guided safety at the centre.
- Bruxism, TMJ Dysfunction, and Myofascial Pain — Diagnosis and Non-Surgical Approaches · Facial Asymmetry in Aesthetic Medicine: Diagnostic Algorithms and Non-Surgical Correction
- Botulinum Toxin Foundation · Intermediate Botulinum Toxin A with Ultrasound Guidance
- Dermal Filler Foundation · Intermediate Fillers with Ultrasound Guidance
- Regenerative Aesthetics Foundation
- Fundamentals of Skincare and Skincare Products, basic Chemical Peels · Advanced Microneedling Techniques for Skin Rejuvenation
- Comprehensive Mesotherapy for Skin Rejuvenation · Polynucleotides and Skinboosters: Advanced Rejuvenation Techniques
- Foundation Threads with Ultrasound Guidance · Intermediate Threads with Ultrasound Guidance
05 The faculty
Seventeen clinicians.
Seven countries.
Plastic surgery, dermatology, neurology, maxillofacial.
A deliberately small faculty. Each member teaches in their own
clinical area. All of them practise.
Dr Souphi Samizadeh
Founder of GBAAM. Teaches anatomy, consultation, and the regenerative-medicine workshop series from the London training centre.
Prof. Dirk Dressler
Prof. Dirk Dressler is part of GBAAM's faculty and speaker network in aesthetic medicine.
Dr Souphi Samizadeh
Dr. Chao-Chin Wang
Dr. Danru Wang
Dr. Han Sheng
Dr. HongKi Lee
Dr. Massimo Signorini
Dr. Peter Huang
Dr. Peter Peng
Dr. Wang Han
Dr. Wen Yu Wu
Dr. Xia Wei
Dr. Yubin Peng
Dr. Zhong Lu
Dr. Svitlana Larkina
Dr. Zagidat Konovalova
06 A short history
A decade of postgraduate aesthetic training.
From a single training day in London to a faculty of seventeen across seven countries. The milestones the Academy has set itself, in order.
2015
GBAAM founded in London
Established by Dr Souphi Samizadeh as a postgraduate training pathway for doctors and dentists working in aesthetic medicine.
2016
First international conference, Shanghai
Inaugural GBAAM conference held in Shanghai. The faculty's first overseas teaching engagement and the beginning of the international roster.
2017
Scientific symposium · Royal Society of Medicine, London
First scientific symposium held at the Royal Society of Medicine, focused on the evidence base for botulinum toxin A in aesthetic indications.
2019
6,000 doctors trained · 250 hospitals
By the close of 2019, alumni count crossed six thousand clinicians, drawn from more than two hundred and fifty hospitals.
2026
Online curriculum launched
Five CPD-accredited foundational courses released as a standalone online subscription, complementing the in-person workshop series.
07 Recognition
Industry partners
Companies whose products and laboratories the Academy works with for hands-on training and continuing research.
Allergan
PartnerGalderma
PartnerAQ Solutions
PartnerMerz
PartnerThis is the benchmark that all aesthetic courses should strive for. Whether you are new to the profession or an experienced injector looking to update your skills, I could not recommend the Academy more highly.Course participant alumni cohort
09 Upcoming workshops
The next four cohorts.
| Date | Workshop | Fee | Seats | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 · 1 day | Botulinum Toxin Foundation TOX 101 · HAMPSTEAD, LONDON | £595 | 5 of 8 | Reserve |
| 09 Jun 2026 · 1 day | Dermal Filler Foundation FILL 101 · HAMPSTEAD, LONDON | £950 | 3 left of 8 | Reserve |
| 21 Jul 2026 · 1 day | Regenerative Aesthetics Foundation REGEN 101 · HAMPSTEAD, LONDON | £795 | 7 of 8 | Reserve |
10 Take a place at the Academy
Apply, subscribe,
or speak to the registrar.
Every applicant is reviewed by a member of faculty. We accept doctors and dentists with a current licence to practise. Other healthcare professionals are considered on a case-by-case basis.
The application is short: credentials, motivation, intended pathway. We will respond within five working days.
11 Common questions
Questions a doctor would ask.
Concise answers. If yours is not here, write to the registrar. Every email is read by a member of faculty within two working days.
Is the curriculum CPD-accredited?
Yes. The academy curriculum is CPD-accredited and structured for professional development evidence.
Is this appropriate for my clinical background?
Applications are reviewed against professional registration, current scope of practice, and the pathway requested.
How do online courses and workshops relate?
The online pathway builds clinical foundations. The workshop pathway adds supervised hands-on practice and ultrasound-guided anatomy.
Can my practice fund this training?
Many candidates expense postgraduate CPD through their practice or employer, but tax and reimbursement treatment depends on local arrangements.
Are workshop places open to all applicants?
No. Workshop eligibility depends on the cohort, clinical background, and registration status. The academy confirms suitability before a place is reserved.
Where are in-person cohorts held?
Published cohorts are listed with their location. London and Hampstead workshop settings are prioritised for GBAAM public cohorts.