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MEET THE EXPERTS

The Aesthetic Medicine editorial board’s clinical expertise and diverse range of specialities help ensure the magazine meets the needs of the readers. In this issue, we have received guidance from the following members:

JULIE SCOTT

Julie Scott is an independent nurse prescriber, Level 7 qualified aesthetic injector and trainer with more than 30 years of experience in the field of plastics and skin rejuvenation. She is an aesthetic mentor and international speaker, who has won the Aesthetics Awards ‘Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of the Year’ in both 2022 & 2024, and ‘Best Clinic South of England’ 2023 awards.

CLAUDIA MCGLOIN

Claudia McGloin is a registered nurse and holds dual registration in both the UK and Ireland. With over 26 years of nursing experience, 12 of which are solely in aesthetic medicine, McGloin is the clinical director and specialist nurse at The New You Clinic in Sligo. McGloin also runs Medical Aesthetics Courses training academy.

AMY BIRD

Amy Bird is an aesthetic nurse practitioner with over 10 years of nursing experience. She is the founder of KAST and chair of the British Association of Medical Nurses. Amy earned her Bachelor of Nursing in 2010 and found her passion in plastic and cosmetic surgery. She has worked with injectables, lasers, and noninvasive treatments for over seven years.

DR PAUL CHARLSON

Dr Paul Charlson has been working in aesthetic medicine for more than 20 years, and he has performed more than 30,000 procedures. He is an expert in facial profiling and natural enhancements, with a wide variety of clients whom he treats in London and Yorkshire. His main interests are advanced dermal filler techniques, Sculptra, migraine treatment and aesthetic skin issues.

DR SHIRIN LAKHANI

Dr Shirin Lakhani is a GP and aesthetic practitioner specialising in intimate health, sexual dysfunction, and menopause. A lack of NHS care for women has led Dr Lakhani to offer treatments for Lichen Sclerosus, vaginal atrophy and many more intimate health issues. She is a significant voice of authority within the intimate health space.

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DEAR READERS
Welcome to the February issue of Aesthetic Medicine
MEET THE EXPERTS
The Aesthetic Medicine editorial board’s clinical expertise and diverse range of specialities help ensure the magazine meets the needs of the readers. In this issue, we have received guidance from the following members:
HOT OFF THE PRESS
FDA approves the first GLP-1 weight loss pill
SPOTLIGHT ON… ASTAXANTHIN
Ellen Cummings explores the magic behind astaxanthin’s ability to enhance skin health, improve elasticity and defend against environmental stressors
IN CLINIC WITH DR LISA DINLEY
With a career spanning dentistry, aesthetics and advanced clinical education, Dr Lisa Dinley speaks to editor Kezia Parkins about why evidence, safety and integrity must outweigh trends, hype and follower counts
BLOCKED
Dr Ed Robinson discusses the role of dental (peri-oral sensory) nerve blocks in non-surgical aesthetic medicine
THE EVOLUTION OF THE NON-SURGICAL BLEPHAROPLASTY
As patient demand grows for subtle, surgery-free eye rejuvenation, CO₂ laser technology is emerging as a powerful tool in clinical practice. Dr Alexander Parys discusses results, recovery and real-world outcomes
BODY OF EVIDENCE
Dr Paul Charlson asks, is injectable lipolysis revolutionising non-surgical body contouring?
USING FRACTIONAL CO2 FOR NON-SURGICAL BLEPHS IN SKIN OF COLOUR
Dr Sonakshi Khorana and Dr Samantha Hills discuss fractional CO₂ laser for non-surgical blepharoplasty in skin of colour, focusing on safety, ocular protection and strategies to optimise outcomes
BEYOND GLASS SKIN
Rian Seo takes a closer look into how Korean beauty, the phenomenon leading aesthetic medicine and dermatology, differs outside of Korea
HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA OVERLOOKED
Kezia Parkins speaks to experts about the underdiagnosed skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, and how bias in dermatology leaves Black women unheard
LYMPHATIC RECOVERY
Rachel Fincham delves into bridging the gap between surgery and recovery with post-operative lymphatic therapy
PIGMENTATION IN SKIN OF COLOUR
Dr Ginni Mansberg delves into the causes, management, and the effects of pigmentation in skin of colour. tudies have confirmed that pigmentation is more common in skin of colour
EMOTIONAL BURNOUT
Could burnout be driven more by emotional strain than workload? WIAM investigates…
THE MENOPAUSE GOLD RUSH
Why aesthetic clinics should tread a careful line when it comes to menopause care by not simply cashing in on the “menopause gold rush”
BUILDING YOUR TRIBE: THE VOICES IN MY HEAD
Independent nurse prescriber Julie Scott shares how your mentors, colleagues, friends and patients shape how you practice
NHS TO PRIVATE PRACTICE NO BLUEPRINT – AND NO REDUCTION IN RESPONSIBILITY
As clinicians increasingly move beyond employed healthcare into increasingly commercial environments, Amy Bird says that governance, accountability, and professional foundations must come first
ROADMAP STRATEGY FOR 2026
Lisa Kelly shares her insights on how to futureproof your clinic for 2026 and drive sustainable growth in a competitive landscape
TRUST FIRST, TREATMENT SECOND
Jamila Begum breaks down how the consultation goes beyond the first appointment, shaping the client-practitioner relationship
ASK THE EXPERTS
What should I consider when choosing an LED device for aesthetic treatments?
HIGH-TECH FACIALS... GENEO X BESPOKE GLO₂ FACIAL
Editor Kezia Parkins visited AM Awards Finalist 2025 nurse Teresa Tan to experience the Geneo X bespoke facial for deep hydration
KERALASE HAIR RESTORATION
Contributing reporter Ellen Cummings visited D.Thomas Clinic to trial the laser-based hair restoration treatment
PRODUCT NEWS
mesoestetic mesoestetic has launched axion, a new microneedling
5 MINUTES WITH… TREVOR STEYN
Kezia Parkins sat down with Esse Skincare founder Trevor Steyn to discuss the microbiome, the gut–skin axis and how modern life disrupts skin balance
CLINIC CATFISHING
Are you catfishing your patients? Derek Uittenbroek explains how to ensure your marketing matches your reality
5 LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE EXPERTS TO FOLLOW
These practitioners are carving their niche in the lymphatic drainage space
ASK ALEX
How can I make the most of the reviews for my clinic?
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