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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...

ABG Lab takes Mesotherapy to pioneering new levels with innovative skin rejuvenation treatments

30 May 2023 | Research & Development, Company Profiles
A US company, developer, and creator of innovative technologies for aesthetic medicine, anti-aging therapy, and skin rehabilitation, has taken Mesotherapy, the minimally invasive injection treatment, to pioneering new levels, by developing a range of intradermal injectables for the cellular renewal of skin, aesthetic facial remodeling and hair loss.

How I Do It - Lip augmentation: new rejuvenation with Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser

5 August 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine
Lip augmentation has become progressively popular in recent years, reflecting cultural trends in youth and beauty. Research suggests that the ‘ideal lip’ should have the following characteristics: fullness and volume, correct balance between the upper and lower lips, and a...

In conversation with Uliana Gout

15 February 2023 | Aesthetic Medicine, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
We were delighted to once again catch up with Dr Uliana Gout, this time to focus on her role as Scientific Director with FACE. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of aesthetics...

In conversation with Dr Ibrahim Galadari

19 December 2018 | | Dermatology, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
You are internationally recognised in the world of dermatology – what led you to into this field? Many doctors think about different specialties when they graduate from medical school. For myself, it was actually already my hobby to look at...

The arguments for polyurethane covered breast implants in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery

1 June 2014 | | Breast Surgery
The surgeon’s viewpoint Medical grade silicone has been used for breast augmentation since the 1960s and is the preferred base material to use as the filler in breast implants. Cohesive gel silicone implants are now exclusively available in the UK....

Focus on Cosmeceuticals: Definitions, regulations and a review of the market

1 April 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
In the previous section of this special focus, the structure and function of the skin has been reviewed as well as the cutaneous changes induced by UV exposure. This section will define the term cosmeceutical and discuss the current market...

Using growth factors in skincare protocols to elevate patient results

4 December 2023 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
All patients embarking on an aesthetic journey should be introduced to the importance of skin and why a healthy skin canvas is fundamental in producing the best possible surgical and non-surgical results. Investing in a carefully curated skincare regime can...

The applications of mesotherapy in aesthetic medicine

10 October 2017 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Mesotherapy is a modern form of therapy that consists of injecting medicines, vitamins and minerals as close as possible to the area that needs treatment. It is an astonishingly effective technique in aesthetic medicine as it treats layers of the...

Hydroquinone-induced hyperpigmentation: a case of exogenous ochronosis in a Hispanic patient

17 November 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Achieving flawless skin as part of the desire to be perceived as ‘beautiful’ is a common sentiment shared by many cultures [1]. Of the many treatment options and products available on the market, the most common chemical agent to achieve...

Focus on: Cosmeceuticals (part 2)

1 June 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine
To start the second part (see also Definitions, regulations and a review of the market and Skin anatomy and photoageing and Focus on: Cosmeceuticals (part 2) - continued) of this special focus on cosmeceuticals the authors will present some of...

Xanthelasma

1 April 2014 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Although the lesion known as Xanthelasma was first described by Addison and Gall in 1851 [1] it was recorded some 300 years previously in the famous painting of the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. In this painting, Leonardo da...