In this compelling lecture, Dr. Patrick Treacy draws upon over two decades of clinical experience to explore the evolution and management of aesthetic complications, a topic gaining increasing attention in modern media. Reflecting on case files spanning 1999 to 2022, Dr. Treacy takes us through pivotal moments in aesthetic medicine: from early treatments of HIV-related facial lipodystrophy with Sculptra and the subsequent complications of BioAlcamid, to the emergence of polylactic acid granulomas, polyalkylamide issues, and Macrolane setbacks. He examines the impact of external factors, such as Bird Flu and Mad Cow Disease, which shifted American reliance from collagen to hyaluronic acid fillers, and later, the rise of vascular occlusion incidents amid the COVID vaccine booster era. Presenting thirty unique cases, Dr. Treacy covers the treatment of granulomas, biofilms, delayed nodules, and vascular occlusions, alongside the pioneering use of hyaluronidase and challenges with silicone implants. This lecture bridges the early days of aesthetic innovation with contemporary challenges, offering insights into complication prevention and management. Accompanying the lecture are two books—Prevention and Management of Aesthetic Complications and the forthcoming Aesthetic Complications and 100 Other Interesting Cases (January 2025)—with an optional book signing opportunity.

Professor Dr. Patrick Treacy is a best-selling author and globally esteemed leader in aesthetic medicine, celebrated for his pioneering contributions and numerous international accolades. He holds the position of Visiting Professor of Dermatology at Isra University in Pakistan and is a Fellow in Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine with the Australian College. Additionally, he has been awarded a Laureate in Aesthetic Medicine from the Azerbaijan College. In 2024, he received Ireland's "Man of the Year Award" for his humanitarian work. Dr. Treacy was recognized as the "Top Aesthetic Practitioner in the World" at the MyFaceMyBody Global Awards in Las Vegas in 2019 and has been named "Doctor of the Year" in the UK and Ireland on three occasions. He has also received two Lifetime Achievement Awards, one from Ireland and another recently from China. His Ailesbury Clinic has been awarded "Top Clinic in Ireland" five times within the past seven years.