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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

DR SOPHIE SHOTTER

Dr Sophie Shotter is a cosmetic skin doctor and renowned injector. She sits on the complications board for Allergan and most recently joined the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) board. Dr Shotter is the founder and medical director of the Illuminate Skin Clinic in Kent. Currently, she splits her time between there and her private practice on London’s Harley Street.

MR ALI GHANEM

Mr Ali Ghanem is a consultant aesthetic plastic surgeon and clinical senior lecturer in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery at Barts and the London School of Medicine & Dentistry, as well as visiting professor and head of department of Aesthetic Medicine at the College of Medicine and Dentistry, Ulster University. He is qualified in Medical Law and Ethics, Surgical Science and Developmental and Stem Cell Biology.

DR STEVEN HARRIS

Dr Steven Harris has been practising aesthetic medicine at his clinic in North London since 2004 and has gained an international reputation for producing natural-looking results. His original approach and techniques include Facial Reshaping with Myomodulation and the Non-surgical Lip Lift (NLL). Dr Harris is also a trainer and educator.

DIJA AYODELE

Aesthetician Dija Ayodele is author of Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide, founder of Black Skin Directory and owner of West Room Aesthetics in London –a go-to destination for patients of colour seeking skin rejuvenation treatments and skin advice. She is a GLAMOUR Magazine columnist, Trustee of the Beauty Backed Trust and Advisory Board Member to the British Beauty Council. She speaks regularly at both industry and consumer events.

DR NICK LOWE

Dr Nick Lowe is a consultant dermatologist at Cranley Clinic, London and clinical professor of Dermatology at UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, American Academy of Dermatology and American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. He has authored more than 450 clinical and research publications, 15 scientific and five educational books.

DR SHIRIN LAKHANI

Dr Shirin Lakhani has an extensive background in medicine, having worked both in general practice and in a hospital environment. She is also a trained anaesthetist. In 2013 she founded Elite Aesthetics in Kent. She also practices from the renowned Cranley Clinic in London. She has a specialist expertise in intimate health and appears regularly on television and in the press as well as speaking at medical conferences worldwide.

EMMA DAVIES

Emma Davies has specialised in aesthetic medicine since 1998. She was a committee member on the RCN Aesthetic Nurses Forum from 2000-2010; founder member and secretary of the British Association of Sclerotherapists (2003-2010) and founder member and past chair of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (2010-2014). She is currently clinical director of Save Face.

DR ULIANA GOUT

Dr Uliana Gout is the founder of London Aesthetic Medicine Clinic & LAM Academy. She is president of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) and sits on the Board of Trustees. She also acts as a BCAM Appraiser for the GMC. She sits on the Board of the International Peeling Society and has co-authored numerous medical textbooks.

DR RAJ THETHI

Dr Raj Thethi graduated from Leeds University Medical School in 2013, having completed an additional BSc (Hons) 1st Class Degree in Anatomy. On completion of his surgical training in the Yorkshire Deanery he qualified as a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). He has completed a Level 7 accredited course in Aesthetic Medicine. He is also a trainer for Teoxane and founder of Yorkshire Skin Centre.

DR YASMIN SHAKARCHY

Dr Yasmin Shakarchy practices dentistry and facial aesthetics in Solihull and Birmingham. Having completed her dentistry training at the University of Birmingham, she became a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS Ed) and received a PG certificate in aesthetic and restorative dentistry. She was the national dental ambassador for Jamie Oliver’s Sugar Smart campaign and won Best Young Dentist 2018 and 2020 for the Midlands at The Dentistry Awards.

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WELCOME TO THE APRIL ISSUE OF AESTHETIC MEDICINE
Spring is on the way and that means
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
LATEST NEWS
BCAM launches sustainability initiative to encourage change in aesthetic
Is regulation finally around the corner?
While many in the industry welcome the news that the UK government is preparing to crack down on ‘botched’ cosmetic procedures, others wonder if the regulations will go far enough.
The live event
Aesthetic Medicine Live will return to Olympia London next month, with a host of CPD-accredited education, demos and exhibitors. Join us on May 20-21
And the finalists are…
We reveal who the finalists for the 2022 Aesthetic Medicine Awards are
We are excited to reveal that our 2022 finalists are:
All our 2022 finalists listed here:
Home coming
Dr Parisha Acharya shares her transition from NHS maxillofacial surgeon to aesthetics specialist
Made to mentor
We speak to the vice president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), Dr Marc Pacifico, about its new nationwide mentorship scheme
QUALITY CONTROL
Tracey Jones asks, is CQC registration in your business plan?
Elevate your practice
Learn how Celluma Light Therapy can help enhance the patient experience
Smooth operator
Mary White shares a case study using Revanesse
Male order
We chat to Dr Victoria Manning and Dr Charlotte Woodward, co-owners of River Aesthetics, about the rising popularity of thread lifts for male patients
Revitalise and refresh with COOLPEEL
Improving skin texture and tone without the discomfort associated with fractional CO2 laser
Chemical reaction
In the second of her two-part series, Balsam Alabassi discusses chemical peels and applications for skin of colour
Destination Glow
HydraFacial opens immersive new flagship in London
Lip service
Julie Redmond RGN.NIP examines the growing popularity of lip enhancement, particularly among younger patients
Skin hack
Dr Johanna Ward on bio-hacking the skin with BYONIK and why she loves the treatment
Finger on the pulse
A 360° approach to achieving long-term rejuvenation, optimal skin health and complete wellbeing
Safe and sound
We speak to Dr Alexis Granite about her use of Ultherapy treatment in practice
All about hydration
Jennifer Irvine examines why hydration is so important
PRODUCT NEWS
Mesoestetic Mesoestetic has developed sensitive skin solutions, and...
The evolution of laser tattoo removal
How the new PicoMax laser from Cosmeditech is revolutionising tattoo removal
Managing MATERNITY
Employment law specialist Tina Chandler discusses managing pregnancy and parenthood in the workplace
Workforce wellbeing
Nick Babington shares his guide to improving workforce wellbeing
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