HANDS: no longer to be held behind your back!

Happy New Year and welcome to the January wellness issue of Aesthetic Medicine!
We hope you had a fabulous festive period!

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

Industry News
JCCP updates guidance around premises, education and training courses

The gift of giving
Do you have any unopened skincare sitting at the back of the cupboards in your clinic, gathering dust? Northern Institute of Facial Aesthetics aesthetic nurse prescriber and lead trainer Susan Young has set up a charitable initiative to make sure surplus products don’t go to waste…

Jargon Busting
Dr Ana Cristina Diniz Silva, an established cosmetic practitioner and programme leader for the MSc in Cosmetic Medicine at online education provider Learna, breaks down the acronyms and jargon that practitioners may be encountering as the sector moves towards new legislation.

Out & about
IAAFA Conference and Charity ball returns and Dr Tapan hosts Cutera university clinical forum 2022

All about Ireland
On November 5, 2022, Aesthetic Medicine held its first-ever event in Ireland. Here we take a look at what went on during the one-day show at the RDS, Dublin.

Luxe Skin by Dr Q
Meet Dr Usman Qureshi, industry-leading cosmetic physician, aesthetic doctor, founder of the Luxe Skin clinic and Aesthetic Medicine’s latest columnist! Editor Anna Dobbie spoke to Dr Qureshi (better known as Dr Q) about his professional journey so far and the importance of loving what you do.

Is it time to rethink lab skin testing?
Deputy editor Kezia Parkins speaks to biotech startup Keratify, which is aiming to resolve the limitations of current laboratory skin testing with an ex vivo solution to create safer and more effective skincare.

Global market trends: anti-ageing
Anti-ageing is a key trend in the aesthetic market with customers expressing a strong need for collagen stimulators. Many fillers have come out under the name of ‘collagen stimulators’ but these fillers still cannot satisfy this need, as the particles only give a localised effect.

Q-Tips on Omni-modal treatments
Each month, our columnist, cosmetic doctor, and founder of Luxe Skin Dr Usman Qureshi (aka Dr Q) will give his top tips on a common aesthetic procedure. In this first entry, Dr Q looks at the benefits

Let’s get to the bottom of it
Following an extensive four-year review of clinical data, new technology and techniques, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has published its Superficial Gluteal Lipofilling (SGL)guidelines. We speak to one of the authors of the document, Dr Omar Tillo, and US plastic surgeon Dr Daniel Del Vecchio, who led extensive clinical research, about the topic.

New Year Investments
Consultant plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon Mr Dalvi Humzah shares his top three investment recommendations for 2023.

The W factor
Consultant editor Vicky Eldridge looks at how wellness is transcending into the world of aesthetics and fast becoming one of the biggest sector trends of the decade

HANDS: no longer to be held behind your back!
When it comes to rejuvenation, facial treatments have traditionally been prioritised over hand aesthetics. SE1 Medical Aesthetics medical director Lorenzo Garagnani looks at the importance of hands throughout history.

The V word
The newest cast member of Real Housewives of Cheshire, Katie Alex, is on a mission to break the taboo surrounding women’s health and intimate rejuvenation. A specialist nurse with more than 10 years of medical experience, the ‘fairy godmother of Cheshire’ speaks to Aesthetic Medicine editor Anna Dobbie about using her public platform to help women struggling with intimate health issues.

Air time
Aesthetic Medicine consultant editor Vicky Eldridge tries out the SLIMYONIK® AIR BODYSTYLER

High-tech facials: Derma Frac
Next up in our foray into some of the industry’s most high-tech facials, deputy editor Kezia Parkins tries out DermaFrac’s 3-in-1 microdermabrasion/micro-needling device.

Product News
SkinGenuity SkinGenuity Skin Health’s skincare range is now

When things go wrong
GP expert witness and aesthetic doctor Dr Sam Al-Jafari looks at why patients sue and how to protect yourself.

How to avoid recession depression
As part of his business masterclass series in partnership with Aesthetic Medicine, Philip Elder from Exceptional Aesthetics looks towards the year ahead.

Seven ways to stand out
Measuring yourself against your competitors and trying to emulate successful elements of their business is a solid strategy for business owners wanting to up their game. Clinic Connect managing director Gavin Griffiths explains what differentiates truly great clinics from the rest of the field.

Are you an X or Y manager?
A good manager knows how to motivate their team, but not every manager has the same style. Impact International’s head of creative change Dominic Fitch explains the differences between X and Y managers, and how to know which managerial style is best for you and your team.

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