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Novel picosecond handpieces for the treatment of pigmentation

4 February 2021 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Pigmentary disorders are common; several treatment modalities are available, ranging from topical therapy to chemical peels and lasers. The advent of ultrashort pulsed picosecond lasers (PSL) has transformed the way tattoos and benign pigmented lesions are treated. Unlike long-pulsed lasers...

Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 5 December 2016

5 December 2016 |
I have (temporarily) deactivated my Facebook account. Facebook is an indulgence, like chocolate, and I am sure I can exist without it. The Facebook experience reminds me of those happy Easter holidays I used to spend in 1960s and 70s...
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Decision Making in Aesthetic Practice: The Right Procedures for the Right Patients

1 February 2022 | | Aesthetic Medicine
This is a mini treasure and absolute must for any aspiring aesthetic practitioner. The demand for aesthetic medicine is rapidly growing and this book is a concise haven of knowledge not only for those early on in their training but...

A possible role for adipose tissue-derived stem cells in modulation of keloid scarring

1 June 2018 | | Fibrosis, Keloids, Mesenchymal stem cells, Model, Proliferation
Keloid scarring remains a challenging clinical problem due to both resistance to treatment as well as high rates of recurrence. Research into possible treatments is also hindered by keloid scarring being a uniquely human phenomenon. Recent evidence supports a role...

Cellulite therapy in 2022 – new treatment options making grades for the new year

30 March 2022 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
World-renowned dermatologist Michael H Gold introduces two of the newest FDA-approved modalities for the treatment of the common skin condition cellulite. Cellulite is one of the most common skin concerns for women. It is estimated that between 80-98% of women...

The injectable buttock procedure

11 November 2020 |
Gluteal contouring has become an extremely popular procedure led by celebrity images and patient requests.

Liquid Face Lift

1 December 2013 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
In recent years aesthetic medicine and aesthetic surgery have been getting closer. This phenomenon is modifying our approach to patients: aesthetic medicine doctors have increased their range of treatments to include more aggressive methods, while aesthetic surgeons tend to choose...

How I Do It - Innovative delivery devices: Juvapen

1 August 2017 | | Aesthetic Medicine
The administration of botulinum toxin is traditionally performed using a small syringe plus needle. There are a few ways this can be performed. Either an integrated insulin syringe is used of 1ml, 0.5ml or 0.3ml which comes attached to a...

Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 18 August 2016

18 August 2016 |
I am back in the UK for a sabbatical and taking stock of all the changes since I left in 1999. An HK versus UK comparison becomes even more fascinating when looking at information sources ‘on the ground’. Social networking...

How I Do It - Body contouring using truSculpt® flex

7 December 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine
The truSculpt® flex is a ‘next generation’ electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) device that has been cleared by the FDA for strengthening, firming, and toning the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs, as well as improving posture and reducing back pain by up...

Mindfulness tools in practice and why we need them

29 June 2022 | | Aesthetic Medicine, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
We hear a lot about how to manage our medical aesthetics businesses / private medical practices. Everyday there are at least five emails from social media marketing companies telling us how they can get us on the first page of...

In conversation with Rachna Murthy

23 February 2021 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Oculoplastics, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
We were delighted to catch up with Rachna Murthy, renowned Oculoplastic Surgeon, about her career and plans for the future. You are internationally recognised in the field of oculoplastic surgery – what led you into this specialty? Eyes are arresting...