Croma Hosts UK Experts at Croma Beauty Through Science Trip in Stockholm

From June 11th to 14th, 2025, Stockholm became the meeting point for leaders in Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, and Plastic Surgery as experts from around the world gathered for the Beauty Through Science 2025 Congress. The event, organised by Croma Pharma, took place at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre and highlighted the latest innovations in minimally invasive aesthetics.

The congress offered a comprehensive programme that spanned scientific forums, live demonstrations, and interactive workshops. Key themes included advances in tissue regeneration with skin boosters and the next generation of hyaluronic acid-based treatments. Beyond the clinical sessions, attendees enjoyed valuable networking opportunities and a social dinner at Ellery Beach House on the second evening.

Highlights from the Agenda

• Day 1 – June 11th
  17:00 – Croma Scientific Forum: Bridging Established Evidence with New Discoveries
  Speakers: Prof. Martina Kerscher, Dr. Konstantin Frank

• Day 2 – June 12th
  12:45 – Croma Symposium: Beyond the Smile – Achieving Perioral Harmony with the Croma Portfolio
  Speakers: Prof. Syed Haq, Dr. Konstantin Frank, Dr. Elena Caride
  15:50 – Croma Talk: How Skinboosters Will Improve Your Treatment Results
  Speaker: Prof. Syed Haq

• Day 3 – June 13th
  13:30 – Croma Talk: Latest Data You Need to Know
  Speaker: Dr. Konstantin Frank

Expert Faculty

The three-day congress featured an international line-up of speakers, each bringing unique expertise to the programme:

• Prof. Syed Haq (United Kingdom) – A clinician and scientist with more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, Prof. Haq has led multiple clinical trials and been awarded two US FDA Orphan Drug Designations. His work spans ageing skin, the innate immune system, and neuroinflammatory diseases, and he has also founded a biopharmaceutical company developing novel systemic treatments for age-related diseases.

• Prof. Martina Kerscher (Hamburg, Germany) – Head of Cosmetic Science at the University of Hamburg, Prof. Kerscher is a leading voice in dermatocosmetics, minimally invasive procedures, and clinical research. Her career includes significant contributions to skin quality and ageing studies.

• Dr. Konstantin Frank (Regensburg, Germany) – With over 150 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Frank is known for his groundbreaking research in facial anatomy related to minimally invasive treatments. He is a frequent international lecturer and educator in the field.

• Dr. Elena Caride (Alicante, Spain) – CEO of Dra Caride Antiaging Clinic and co-director of the Master’s in Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Medicine at Miguel Hernández University. Dr. Caride’s academic background spans aesthetic medicine, trichology, genetics, and family medicine.