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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.

AMY BIRD

Amy Bird is an aesthetic nurse practitioner with over 10 years of nursing experience. She is the founder of KAST Aesthetics 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 non-invasive treatments for over seven years.

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.

DR GINNI MANSBERG

Dr Ginni Mansberg is a GP, TV presenter, podcaster, author and columnist. She is a physician specialising in women’s health, menopause and all things skin. She is also the co-founder and medical director of science-based cosmeceutical skincare brand, ESK.

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.

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DEAR READERS
Welcome to the March 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
Scottish Parliament agrees to the general principles of the
OUT & ABOUT
IMCAS WORLD CONGRESS, PARIS Palais des Congrès de Paris
GETTING TO KNOW DR RHONA ESKANDER
Kezia Parkins sat down with the effervescent cosmetic dentist of the moment, Dr Rhona Eskander to discuss changing the face of dentistry, turning around Chelsea Dental Clinic and social media stardom.
NAVIGATING THE NEW ERA OF AESTHETICS: ENHANCING OUTCOMES IN THE WEIGHT LOSS TREATMENT LANDSCAPE
Dr Ana Mansouri explores topical intervention with the SkinCeuticals A.G.E. regimen in a case study series of four patients undergoing medication-driven weight loss
PROMISING PEPTIDES
Patrick Treacy explores peptides move into mainstream medicine, regenerative aesthetics and regulatory responsibility
SYNERGY VERSUS INTERFERENCE IN COMBINATION PROTOCOOLS
Dr Shirin Lakhani offers a regenerative, evidence-based perspective on optimising treatment combinations to achieve better clinical outcomes
THE PDGF DEBATE
Claudia McGloin gives her views on the controversial rise of PDGF injections in the US
MANAGING SEVERE INFLAMMATORY ACNE USING MEDICALLY CERTIFIED LED PHOTOTHERAPY
Tara Morgan describes the use of medical grade LED phototherapy within her aesthetic practice to manage severe inflammatory acne in a patient who was unable to tolerate conventional systemic treatments
SUPPORTING POSTPARTUM PATIENTS
As more postpartum women present in clinic, practitioners must distinguish physiological recovery from pathology. Ellen Cummings asks the experts where aesthetic medicine fits in – and where it doesn’t
GLP-1S AND HRT
What clinicians need to know about absorption, safety and patient counselling
TOPICAL OESTROGEN: FACT OR FICTION?
Dr Ginni Mansberg looks into the science, safety and results behind the latest menopause trend: oestrogen cream
PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY
Vicky Eldridge asks, how can we raise each other up as women in aesthetics?
MENOPAUSE, THE BRAIN AND MENTAL HEALTH
New research links menopause to loss of grey matter, poorer mental health and sleep disturbance
VALUING YOURSELF AS A PRACTITIONER
In a profession built on caring for others, personal well being is often overlooked. Julie Scott looks at why self-care is the secret to success
“THE ALL KNOWING PRACTITIONER”
Amy Bird discusses the importance of collaboration, and why understanding your expertise must come before chasing the latest hot topic
CLINIC WITHIN A CLINIC
Lisa Kelly explains why owning your niche is the way forward, as patients move away from fleeting trends in favour of a specialised, 360-degree approach
AESTHETIC SHIFT
Reena Sandhu delves into how a more aware aesthetic industry will translate into patient expectations and sector developments
ASK THE EXPERTS
How can I encourage my staff to become better retailers?
CUTERA SECRET RF
Sales manager, Lisa Morrin visited TIME Clinic for a treatment of Cutera’s Secret RF microneedling device
THE MENOPAUSE R(EVOLUTION)
Hormonal changes reshape skin after 40. Natura Bissé introduces Essential Shock (R)evolution to support firmness, hydration and radiance through menopause.
MICRONEEDLING WITH GROWTH FACTORS
Editorial assistant Connie Cooper visited EF Medispa for a session of microneedling combined with growth factor therapy
PRODUCT NEWS
Koreesa Fusion Meso’s post-procedure Skin Booster Cream is an
5 MINUTES WITH… DR ITUNU JOHNSON-SOGBETUN
Dr Itunu Johnson-Sogbetun shares how her personal experience fuels her passion to centre women’s experiences at the heart of healthcare
DIGITAL DISPENSARY
Great results don’t stop at the clinic door. These smart health apps track hormones, nutrition and lifestyle data to help optimise aesthetic outcomes
5 WOMEN'S HEALTH EXPERTS TO FOLLOW
These five professionals are at the forefront advocating for women’s health
ASK ALEX
Should I let patients create content for my clinic?
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