OUT & ABOUT

PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY LONDON 2023

ExCel, London

More than 19,000 professionals and hundreds of exhibitors from across all sectors, including skincare and aesthetic equipment from across the beauty industry, came together on March 5-6. Visitors networked and took part in education sessions, including a panel on the changing face of aesthetics and regulation, which saw patient safety advocate Dawn Knight discuss the proposed licensing scheme, and its impact on mental health, patient safety, social media, and illegal ads, with Victoria Brownlie, Kimberley Cairnes and Diane Hey. Reflecting on the two-day event, Mark Moloney, managing director of the Professional Beauty Group, said, “Professional Beauty London showed how keen people are to meet and celebrate their profession.”

ACE

Islington Business Centre, London

The aesthetics exhibition and conference, held on March 10-11, saw many product launches, including HydraFacial’s Hydrabody, BTL Aesthetics’ muscle stimulating EMFACE device and Croma Pharma’s PhilArt injectable gel. Popular sessions included Teoxane’s presentation showcasing the newest lip techniques, Cutera’s showcase of the AviClear acne laser device and Church Pharma’s tips on how to use a combined approach to treat skin of colour with confidence.

PLIM FINANCE

The Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park

On February 28, editor Anna Dobbie attended the launch party for PLIM Finance’s buy now, pay later credit service, designed exclusively for aesthetic patients. PLIM claims that up to 30% of potential profits are lost because people don’t have enough disposable income to pay for the treatments they want; it is aims to fix that issue by paying the clinic in full, with the patient paying back the money in instalments, making the treatments more financially accessible. By registering a clinic with the service, it is added to a PLIM-registered marketplace, improving client reach, and promoting the business at the same time.

SKINBUREAUX LAUNCH

The Rosewood, London

AM editor Anna Dobbie joined Dr Charlotte Woodward and Dr Victoria Manning from River Aesthetics to celebrate the launch of their new skincare range on March 9. The doctors set out to build a range of exceptionally effective, results-driven, sustainable and multifaceted CBD and CBG infused skincare products, which target inflammation and empower customers to make trusted skincare choices based on expertise, science, and evidence.

CYNOSURE

Cynosure Experience Centre

Editor Anna Dobbie and editorial intern Erin Leybourne attended the Potenza Workshop at the Cynosure Experience Centre in Chiswick Tower. Surgeon Mr Ioannis Goutos described the device’s capabilities, and how he uses it in his Harley Street clinic. He answered questions from clinic owners, and showed examples of how the different tips could effectively treat a range of skin types and concerns. The Cynosure team also shared the benefits of adding the Potenza to a business’ selection of treatments, and the potential for growth that it allowed. There was also a demonstration of the device, where attendees were able to see it in action, review the patient response, and ask about delivery and post-treatment care.

SKIN MASTERCLASS

Hazlitt’s Hotel, Frith Street

Cigdem Kemal Yilmas hosted the Aesthetic Medicine team on March 8 for a skin consultation using her new online programme. With more than 12 years of experience in the field, the chemical engineer has created a system to help guide skin professionals through the client consultation process. Yilmas mapped the team’s skin type and concerns, and the system advised a list of recommended ingredients. From here, she was able to use her chemical knowledge to personalise the ingredients to suit the needs of the individuals.