Irina Popova Wins Skin Specialist Award 2026 at the 365 Awards
We are delighted to share another outstanding achievement for IVMEDISPA.
Irina Popova has been named Winner of the Skin Specialist Award 2026 at the 365 Awards, receiving an exceptional judging score of over 95%.
The result is a wonderful recognition of Irina’s expertise, experience, and highly individual approach to skin treatments — and an achievement we are incredibly proud to celebrate as a team.
With more than 15 years of experience in the beauty and aesthetics industry, Irina has built her approach around understanding the individual rather than relying on one-size-fits-all treatment protocols. This latest award recognises the knowledge, attention to detail, and professional standards that continue to shape the way skin treatments are delivered at IVMEDISPA.
Winner of the Skin Specialist Award 2026
The Skin Specialist Award 2026 recognises excellence in professional skin care, and receiving a judging score of more than 95% makes this achievement particularly meaningful.
For Irina, effective skin treatment begins with understanding the skin itself — its current condition, concerns, history, and individual needs.
Rather than focusing on a single treatment or technology, the IVMEDISPA approach starts with careful assessment and considers how different treatments may work together as part of a personalised plan.
This philosophy has become central to the clinic’s approach to advanced skin care in Edinburgh.
More Than 15 Years of Skin and Aesthetic Experience
Irina’s career in beauty and aesthetics spans more than 15 years, including professional experience within the aesthetics industry in London before establishing her work in Edinburgh.
Over that time, both aesthetic technology and the way we understand skin have evolved considerably. Continuing education, practical experience, and an openness to new approaches therefore remain an essential part of her work.
At IVMEDISPA, this experience is combined with modern diagnostic and treatment technology to help create carefully considered skin programmes based on individual concerns and goals.
For clients, that might involve addressing skin texture, pigmentation, signs of ageing, redness, overall skin quality, or simply developing a more informed approach to long-term skin care.
The starting point remains the same: understand the skin first, then decide what it needs.
A Personalised Approach to Skin
No two clients have exactly the same skin, which is why personalised treatment planning plays such an important role at IVMEDISPA.
Professional skin assessment can help build a clearer picture of what is happening beneath the surface and support more informed treatment decisions. Technologies such as the Zemits Skin Analyser form part of this process, alongside professional consultation and Irina’s clinical experience.
Depending on the individual, a treatment plan may incorporate different approaches available at IVMEDISPA, including advanced skin treatments, Dermalux Tri-Wave MD LED phototherapy, or selected treatments using the clinic’s Harmony XL Pro Special Edition by Alma platform.
The aim is not to use as many technologies as possible. It is to select the approaches that make sense for the individual client and their skin.
That distinction is an important part of the philosophy behind IVMEDISPA — and one of the reasons this recognition as Skin Specialist Award 2026 Winner feels particularly relevant.
Another Proud Achievement for IVMEDISPA
Irina’s award joins a growing series of professional recognitions for both her work and IVMEDISPA.
Recent achievements have recognised different areas of the clinic, from laser expertise and advanced aesthetic technology to safety, professional standards, and the overall development of IVMEDISPA.
The Skin Specialist Award 2026 adds another important dimension to that story, placing the focus firmly on the expertise behind personalised skin care.
Awards are never the purpose of the work we do, but receiving recognition from an independent judging panel — particularly with a score of more than 95% — is something worth celebrating.
It is also an encouragement to continue learning, refining our approach, and maintaining the standards our clients expect when they visit IVMEDISPA.
What This Recognition Means for Our Clients
For our clients, this award offers further reassurance that the person assessing their skin and helping to plan their treatment journey brings significant professional experience and a deeply considered approach to skin care.
Good skin treatment is rarely about choosing the latest trend or following the same protocol for everyone. It is about understanding what is appropriate for the individual, setting realistic goals, and selecting treatments thoughtfully.
That is the approach Irina has developed throughout her career — and one that continues to guide skin treatments at IVMEDISPA today.
Continuing to Raise the Standard
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Irina Popova as the Winner of the Skin Specialist Award 2026 at the 365 Awards.
Receiving an exceptional judging score of over 95% makes the achievement even more special and reflects the expertise, dedication, and individualised approach at the heart of her work.
For Irina and the entire IVMEDISPA team, it is another milestone — and further motivation to continue developing the knowledge, technology, and personalised care behind every skin journey.
Would you like to understand your skin in more detail? Book a consultation and professional skin analysis at IVMEDISPA in Edinburgh to discuss your concerns and explore a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.