Aesthetic Alignment | Featured Presenter: Lamija

Lamija is a featured presenter at Aesthetic Alignment 2026 Lamija (@confidencebylamija) brings over 15 years of clinical experience as an aesthetic Physician Associate, with a practice firmly rooted in evidence-based medicine. At the core of her philosophy is a foundational truth: without a solid understanding of anatomy, true confidence, safety, and excellence in aesthetics are impossible.

Lamija’s approach begins where every great consultation should—anatomy. A deep, disciplined knowledge of facial structure is not optional; it is the framework that guides safe, predictable, and refined outcomes. Rather than relying on formulas or fleeting trends, her work is grounded in structure, function, and respect for the individuality of each face.

She doesn’t treat faces—she reads them. Every face tells a story shaped by genetics, environment, and time. Instead of replicating popular techniques, Lamija focuses on understanding the multilayered ageing process and addressing what has shifted, softened, or been lost beneath the surface.

In her practice, aesthetics is not about transformation for the sake of change. It is about precision, education, and restoring harmony—honouring each face by thoughtfully bringing its pieces back together in a way that feels natural, balanced, and true to the individual.

Lamija Featured Talks

• Topographic Translation: When Surface Anatomy

• Injection Is Scary!… Only When Anatomy Is Ignored

The Research Behind Lamija Approach

Pessa, J. E., & Rohrich, R. J. (2012). Facial topography: Clinical anatomy of the face. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 129(2), 423–432.Available at: http://ndl.ethernet.edu.et/bitstream/123456789/61588/1/102.pdf.pdf

Harris, S., Alfertshofer, M., Allen, R., & Castellari, F. (2023). Introduction of the lip classification of tubercles: A novel approach to minimally invasive aesthetic lip treatments. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, 5(9), ojad007.https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojad007

Cotofana, S., Hong, W.-J., & Horne, J. (Year). Intracranial lip compartments and their potential clinical relevance. Journal name.Paid access article – QR code provided in presentation (slide 33).

Armengou, X., Frank, K., Kaye, K., Brébant, V., Möllhoff, N., Cotofana, S., & Alfertshofer, M. (Year). Facial anthropometric measurements and principles: Overview and implications for aesthetic treatments. Journal name.

Recommended Reading

Cotofana, S., Wesker, K. H., & Kolster, B. C. (2021). Facial anatomy: Layer by layer. Thieme Medical Publishers.

Where to Find Lamija

Lamija delivers aesthetic treatments at The Confidence Bar and provides bespoke one-to-one training through The Confidence Lab.