The Ghana Beauty and Aesthetics Academy is set to host a National Industry Dialogue on 31 March 2026 at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. The event, themed “The Future of Beauty and Medical Aesthetics in Ghana,” aims to restore public trust, strengthen professional standards, and safeguard health in a rapidly growing sector.
The free dialogue will bring together industry practitioners, policymakers, and health regulators to address pressing concerns around safety, licensing, and professional conduct in the beauty and medical aesthetics industry.
Recent reports reveal a worrying trend: many aesthetics practitioners operate without formal licensing or proper medical oversight, resulting in botched procedures, serious complications, and, in some cases, deaths. Meanwhile, the popularity of non-surgical cosmetic procedures—from dermal fillers to advanced skin treatments—has surged, fueled by social media trends, rising beauty standards, and a growing middle class. Yet regulation has struggled to keep pace with the sector’s rapid expansion.
Stakeholders note that enforcement alone is not enough. For every clinic closed, several unregulated facilities emerge, often operating without adherence to medical safety standards.
Linda Mensah, founder of Ghana Beauty and Aesthetics Academy and Covered Cosmetics, emphasized the need for a collaborative approach.
“We are closing clinics, but we are not fixing the system that allows them to exist,” she said. “This dialogue is about shifting from penal crackdowns to structured engagement, where practitioners are trained, certified, and supported rather than pushed into the shadows.”
Ms. Mensah highlighted the importance of partnerships between practitioners and regulatory bodies to establish clear policies, defined scopes of practice, and pathways for training, certification, and compliance awareness.
Keynote speakers will include Dr. Winfred Korletey Baah, Acting Registrar and CEO of HeFRA, Ms. Linda Mensah, representatives from the Food and Drugs Authority, and other regulatory experts. The panel will feature Dr. Ernest Konadu Asiedu, Head of Medical and Dental Programs at the Ministry of Health.
The dialogue will also mark the official launch of the Ghana Aesthetics and Wellness Association, supported by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) and the Food and Drugs Authority. Key partners include HeFRA and Mövenpick Hotel, with sponsorship from Lamelle, Fulfilled Medspa Clinic, Covered Cosmetics, and Aqua Gold.
The event promises to set the tone for a safer, more regulated, and professional beauty industry in Ghana, ensuring better outcomes for both practitioners and the public.