OUT & ABOUT

4T MEDICAL SHOWCASE

St Catharine’s College, Cambridge

4T Medical hosted a group of clinic owners on May 23, to share insight into the brand’s product and device ranges, with presentations and demos. The event was 4T’s first ever product and technology showcase, held in the historic grounds of St Catharine’s College in Cambridge. Attendees heard from Julien Tordjmann, managing director, on the applications of the products, before handing over to his training team for live demos. The company showed off its Dr Platon cold plasma shower technology, the Lumixa masks (including new Age Control), Apollo Duet, and gave a sneak preview into its new multi-platform device, Eve.

HYDRAFACIAL ADVANCED TECH PANEL

Hydrafacial Flagship, Portman Square

On June 13, editor Anna Dobbie hosted a panel on incorporating advanced technology into clinic, with expert advice from Adonia Clinic’s Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme and Sloane Clinic’s Mr Dean Rhobaye. In association with Skinceuticals, Inmode and Visia, the event saw panelists discuss the increasing demand for personalised treatments and share cases of how combination protocols can improve patient outcomes.

AESTHETICS-ETHICS/MD CODES

London Hilton Metropole, Edgeware Road

Editorial assistant Michelle Duffield attended an exclusive press briefing forAllergan Aesthetics’ latest campaign onJune 3, with key speakers Djamshid Ghavami, Holly Lemmon and DrSophie Shotter providing a thorough and thought-provoking presentation on the importance of practitionerand patient safety, and ethical standards. OnJune 5, editorAnna Dobbie attended Maurício de Maio’s keynote presentation at MD Codes on his 7-point shape technique, decoding HArmonyCa andJuvéderm, followed by a live injection demonstration.

ENDOLIFTX EDUCATION EVENT

Phi Clinic, Harley Street

On June 4, Endoliftx hosted an evening of education at the internationally recognised clinic to demonstrate the brand’s latest advancements in laser-assisted skin tightening. Aesthetics specialist and key opinion leader Dr Priya Verma and award-winning medical director Dr Tapan Patel delved into new insight and protocols for the device to an audience including editor Anna Dobbie and contributing reporter Erin Leybourne. Sharing insight into the treatment, Dr Verma said, “Endolift is the closest non-surgical alternative to a face-lift and liposuction. It is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a laser fibre that is thinner than a strand of hair to tighten, lift, and add definition back to the skin.”

ET AL PRESS BREAKFAST

Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, London

To celebrate its launch into Harvey Nichols, makeup brand Et Al hosted a breakfast and networking event for the press. Contributing reporters Ellen Cummings and Erin Leybourne were invited to the Fifth Floor Bar to meet the Et Al team and try the new Intelligent Skin Radiant Foundation. Attendees had the opportunity to get shadematched in the new foundation, with a team led by makeup artist, Justine Jenkins.

Guests heard from Anushka Patel, head of Et Al, and Dr Gaby Prinsloo, medical director, who gave insight into their development and manufacturing processes, including the clinical trials done on ingredients, and then the product as a whole, to ensure it meets its claims. Patel expressed her enthusiasm about the launch into Harvey Nichols, and highlighted how her background in makeup combined with Dr Prinsloo’s scientific background is the ideal pairing for the brand.

MORPHIYA EXOSOMES LAUNCH

Royal Society of Medicine, Wimpole Street

Dr Tunc Tiryaki, Prof Ali Ghanem, Dr Rita Rakus, and Dr Anna Peca delivered a captivating presentation on vampires, elves, the matrix, and the groundbreaking science behind Morphiya’s bio-engineered exosome. Editorial assistant Michelle Duffield was among attendees who witnessed the phenomenal effects of its use and the impressive science behind it.

SEASON 2024

Royal College of Physicians

With the theme “From Face to Body,” attendees of this year’s Season Aesthetic conference witnessed live procedures and engaged in hands-on learning across all aspects of aesthetic medicine. Dr Henna Sundaram hosted an insightful and captivating day, leaving all attendees with a fresh perspective on the unique and fascinating ways new and emerging technologies and techniques for face and body restoration are intertwined in their science, safety, and applications.

AMWC ASIA-TDAC

Taipei, Taiwan

With a focus on an anti-ageing and evidence-based scientific programme, the conference is Asia’s premier aesthetic medicine global congress. Editorial board member Vanessa Bird (aka the Aesthetics Consultant) presented to an audience of physicians on ‘The Art and Science of Demographics’ and shared proven methods to identify and engage new and varied demographics to unlock clinic growth. As part of her faculty role, Bird was also invited to attend the official Speaker’s Dinner where she met members of the scientific committee, the Euromedicon team and other international speakers. “I really recommend attending aesthetic conferences in Asia,” she said. “Understanding the Asian aesthetic and cultural preferences and approach to regenerative medicine is extremely interesting. The mix of lectures, ranging from full-face transformation for Drag Queens (Dr Cyril Mitchel) to clinical development of extracellular vesicle mRNA therapy for collagen protein replacement (Dr Andrew Lee) was engaging and left delegates inspired, educated and motivated.”

SKINCEUTICALS MASTER AESTHETICIANS

The Marylebone, 47 Welbeck Street

Editor Anna Dobbie joined a select group of top aestheticians from across the UK and Ireland for a lunch and learn session on June 6. Nutritionist and sleep expert Tina Lond-Caulk unravelled the intricate connections between nutrition, sleep health, and skin renewal, and Nina Prisk illuminated the crucial patient journey from medical consultation to aesthetic perfection, highlighting the transformative power of integrating Skinceutical’s latest innovation, P-Tiox.

CIRCARDIA CONNECT UK

Knebworth House, Stevanaget

Circadia Skin hosted its inaugural UK Connect event on May 20 with two days of education and a gala dinner. Editor Anna Dobbie joined chief executive Michael Pugliese and his team to learn more about the microscopic world of the microbiome, and find out how antioxidants help in the battle for youthful skin and how best to treat skin of colour. There were also advanced mixology sessions exploring the art of customisation, and sessions on demystifying acne and rosacea with enzymes and oxygen treatments.

VEGAS COSMETIC SURGERY CONFERENCE

Fontainebleau, Las Vegas

The multispecialty conference offered a comprehensive exploration of plastic and cosmetic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, facial injectables and aesthetic dermatology as well as business and practice management. Katie Hughes-Dawkins, global head of engagement and relations at Déesse expressed her enthusiasm for the event, commenting “We are delighted to have established key partnerships which are integral to furthering the credibility of Dèesse Pro.

We look forward to setting the stage for significant advancements in skincare technology and sharing further updates as these collaborations progress.”

AVICLEAR: THE FUTURE OF CLEAR SKIN

Ochre London, Trafalgar Square

The AviClear event on May 23, hosted by Dr Anjali Mahto and Dr Tapan Patel, showcased Cutera’s FDA-cleared energy device for the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe acne. After discussing the damage acne leaves on your skin, confidence and social life, Dr Patel and Dr Mahto showed guests, including editorial assistant Michelle Duffield, impressive before and after pictures, highlighting the success rates of the device.

PLIM Swiss Launch

FameGallery, Zurich

Buy now pay later platform PLIM has expanded its offering to Switzerland. The milestone was marked with a party on May 23 at an art gallery in Zurich, and editor Anna Dobbie was only too happy to celebrate with them, along with leading Swiss medics and investors. “We will be starting with a small selection of partner clinics at first, with plans to expand our lending services to more clinics over time,” said founder Nada Ali Redha. “The launch of PLIM Swiss represents a significant milestone for our company as we bring our services to the Swiss market.

“We are bringing more business and support to clinics, while providing the accessibility to self-care treatments to consumers. We look forward to working with our initial Swiss clinics and growing our presence in the country in the months and years ahead.

“We are delighted to bring our services to Switzerland; this is a new challenge for us and we are excited to see how the Swiss Market responds.”

QUIRKY FROG ANNIVERSARY

Sunset, Manchester

On June 6, family, clients and industry friends joined PR, marketing and events company Quirky Frog to celebrate its fifth anniversary with an evening of cocktails and canapés. “We are thrilled to celebrate our fifth anniversary,” said creative director, Lianne Syes. “Over the past five years, our rapid growth and success are a testament to the dedication and hard work of our incredible team. We look forward to continuing our journey, innovating, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.”