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Defeating dry skin

16 June 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology | Hydration, Dry skin, Moisturisers, Cosmeceuticals, Peptides, Stem cells
The author provides a comprehensive overview of the factors influencing skin condition, exploring the physiological processes affecting hydration, the role of ceramides as well as epidermal aquaporins. A detailed and referenced discussion is conveyed on the intrinsic and extrinsic factors...

Effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin

6 April 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology | Sun protection, Skincare, Photoprotection, Anti-ageing, Photodamage
A comprehensive paper concerning the dermal effects of sun exposure, including strategies which aesthetic nurses can adopt to guide patients in making evidence-based choices in selecting suitable sun protection. The key principles of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), including the immediate and...

Treating individuals who identify as transgender

6 April 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology | Transgender, Hair removal, Gender identity, Consultation
An interesting oversight of a specialised area of aesthetic medicine concerning hair removal for male-to-female transgender individuals. The author discusses the definition of ‘transgender’ with reference to The Gender Identity Research and Education Society, to guide aesthetic nurses to this...

Laser tattoo reduction and removal

13 August 2015 | | Aesthetic Medicine | Tattoo, Laser, Laser tattoo removal, Tattoo culture, Holistic care
A detailed and concise article concerning many important aspects of laser treatment for tattoo removal, the technical discussion is largely focused upon Q-Switch laser for this purpose but other types, including wave lengths, are acknowledged. A strong emphasis is placed...

Antibiotic resistance

1 June 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine | Microbial drug resistance, Inappropriate prescribing, Infections
This is a poignant article on a prevalent issue of growing concern for prescribing professionals. The importance and serious implications of antibiotic failure are outlined as an important concept for the aesthetic practitioner to comprehend, supported by a detailed account...

Sir Archibald McIndoe and the Guinea Pig Club

1 December 2013 | | Facial Plastic Surgery
The early life of Sir Archibald McIndoe Archibald Hector McIndoe was born in Dunedin, New Zealand on 4th May, 1900. His father John was a printer and mother Mabel an artist. He was the second eldest child of four children....

Informed consent and failure to disclose – legal perspectives for aesthetic surgeons

1 October 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Breast Surgery, Dentistry, Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, General Plastic Surgery, Hand and Wrist Surgery, Imaging, Maxillofacial Surgery, Oculoplastics, Rhinoplasty, Skull Base Surgery
As litigation and legal claims in aesthetic surgery and medicine continue to rise, informed consent is not only a legal imperative but also essential in protecting yourself and your business. Lee Seng Khoo and Francesco Mazzarone, from the world-renowned Ivo...

Hymenoplasty and virginity – an issue of socio-cultural morality and medical ethics

1 December 2015 | | General Plastic Surgery
This article reflects the increasing complexity of the modern world, where the rich diversity of culture, morals, the law and religion, can have profound effects on medical practice. Sometimes there is considerable debate which is not in fact appropriate. This...

Bone augmentation for dental implant surgery

1 October 2016 | | Dentistry, Maxillofacial Surgery
Crawford Gray, Dental Implant Clinician in Aberdeen, demonstrates how the development of grafting materials and techniques has allowed an improved aesthetic outcome from dental implant surgery. The provision of dental implants has become an accepted part of patient care, encompassing...

IMCAS China 2015

2 July 2015 |
The IMCAS brand is now well established as a global leader in bringing together a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional approach to the world of ‘aesthetic surgery and cosmetic dermatology’. The first meeting was held in Paris in 1994 and was promoted as...

IN RESPONSE TO: From PIP to DC-CIK to the Sorcerer’s Apprentice: a medico-political minefield

1 December 2014 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, General Plastic Surgery
I am a consultant musculoskeletal physiotherapist of 20 years and I hold (2002) a masters accredited diploma in injection therapy (steroid and local anaesthetic injection techniques) as well as certificates to advanced level in cosmetic injection – dermal filler and...

Is there a role for retrobulbar hyaluronidase in hyaluronic acid vascular embolism related vision loss?

21 January 2021 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Oculoplastics, Dermatology, CPD - The PMFA Journal
This article has been verified for CPD. Click the button below to answer a few short questions and download a form to be included in your CPD folder. How should vascular occlusions be managed? The authors review the evidence on...