The Indian Society of Aesthetic Medicine (ISAM) will host COSCON 2026 in New Delhi on September 4 and 5. The fourth International Congress of ISAM will attract more than 1,250 aesthetic medicine experts.
Doctors, dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons and industry leaders will attend the two-day event. Delegates from more than 30 countries will also participate in the congress.
More than 50 international speakers will share clinical insights, treatment approaches and developments in aesthetic medicine. ISAM will organise the event under the aegis of the International Union of Aesthetic Medicine (UIME).
COSCON 2026 will mark the congress’s return to India after its Dubai edition in 2025.
Workshops to cover advanced aesthetic techniques
The programme will combine hands-on workshops with scientific sessions and discussions on emerging technologies. Organisers will conduct the pre-congress workshops on September 4 at the ILAMED Headquarters.
The workshops will focus on several advanced techniques used in aesthetic medicine. Topics will include botulinum toxin techniques, facial architecture and structural fillers.
Participants will also explore full-face treatment planning and regenerative aesthetic procedures. Other sessions will cover fat grafting, chemical peels and advanced skin rejuvenation techniques. The programme will also examine energy-based devices and corrective aesthetic procedures.
Scientific programme to explore emerging treatments
The main scientific congress will take place on September 5 in New Delhi. Speakers will address emerging developments and practical challenges across aesthetic medicine.
The scientific programme will cover melasma, pigmentation and treatment considerations for skin of colour. Sessions will also examine regenerative treatments and the growing role of artificial intelligence.
Hair restoration, laser technologies and isotretinoin therapy will feature in the scientific programme. Experts will also discuss keloid management, PCOS-related aesthetic treatments and exosome therapy.
Dr Ajay Rana to discuss laser stacking
Dr. Ajay Rana will deliver a session on combining multiple laser wavelengths. His session will examine how laser stacking can improve clinical outcomes. Dr. Ajay serves as COSCON’s organising chairperson and ISAM’s president.
He also serves as Asia secretary for UIME and directs ILAMED. Dr Ajay said aesthetic medicine continues to evolve rapidly across clinical practice and technology. He stressed the importance of continuous learning among practitioners in the specialty. He also highlighted patient safety and evidence-based practice as key priorities.
Congress to connect global aesthetic medicine professionals
COSCON 2026 will create opportunities for professionals to exchange knowledge and build international connections. The congress will also allow participants to explore new technologies from the aesthetic medicine industry. Organisers aim to connect academic learning with practical clinical applications through workshops and scientific sessions.
The event will also examine how technology can support increasingly personalised treatment planning. COSCON 2026 will bring established practitioners and emerging professionals together under one platform. The congress will encourage discussions around new approaches shaping the future of medical aesthetics.
Previous COSCON editions attracted more than 6,500 participants from over 40 countries. Those editions also featured more than 250 international speakers across three congresses. The 2026 edition aims to strengthen India’s role in aesthetic medicine education and innovation.
COSCON 2026 will take place in New Delhi on September 4 and 5. The pre-congress workshops will run at ILAMED Headquarters on September 4. The scientific congress will follow on September 5, bringing the wider professional community together.
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