On the pulse

Welcome to the May issue of Aesthetic Medicine
This issue brings together some true experts in

Meet the experts
The Aesthetic Medicine editorial board includes some of the leading names in aesthetics. Their clinical expertise and diverse range of specialties help ensure the magazine meets the needs of its readers

News and analysis
Global anti–ageing market predicted to be worth £306

Ask Alex
Clinic digital marketing specialist Alex Bugg answers your questions

Under pressure
Employment lawyer Tina Chander on how to mitigate and manage employees’ stress on returning to clinic

Stick with it
Clinics may be open again, but now is the time to foster motivation into discipline for long–term success, says Phil Elder

30 years of neuromodulators
We speak to Dr Nick Lowe about his use of botulinum toxin over the years and what the future holds

By royal appointment
Dr Vincent Wong on his injectable work with three contestants from season 2 of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK

Weighing in
Is calorie counting the best way for patients to lose weight on a body–contouring programme? Jennifer Irvine breaks down the science

Crystal clear
Clinic photography expert Clint Singh on how to accurately capture before–and–after results in dark–skinned patients

Strong defence
Dr Jennifer Elias takes a deep dive into the stratum corneum, its function and interactions

New in town
The lowdown on the popular US clinical skincare brand arriving in the UK

Inside out
We take a look at The Biological Age Assessment, a holistic exploration of the body by hormone and integrative medical doctor Dr Sohere Roked

Gentle boost
Independent nurse practitioner and clinic director Yuliya Culley shares a case study of treating a patient in her early 70s with subtle collagen–stimulating filler

Laser Quest
Georgia Seago reviews laser hair removal with Candela’s GentleMax Pro

Product news
Two products have been added to the iS Clinical range

On the pulse
How aesthetic therapist and clinic owner Hollie Bawden cleared a client’s cystic acne with pulse–triggered laser