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DEAR READERS

For the April issue, we turn our focus to the face, so who better to feature than Founder of Facial Aesthetics, Nurse Practitioner, Julie Scott. I sat down with Scott to learn more about the shy, self reflective practitioner behind the polished persona.

With Aesthetic Medicine London taking place next month on 8-9th May, we give you a preview of all of the brands and education in store at this must attend event.

Dr Diana Buza and Dr Jordan Faulkner share an evidence-based perspective on the role of polynucleotides in regenerative aesthetics, examining the science, current clinical data and ongoing debate on one of the most talked about treatments of the last year and Anna Dobbie considers if it’s time for threads to make a comeback.

Ellen Cummings gets the expert lowdown on how Prejuvenation is reshaping how under-35s approach skin health, with aesthetic devices offering a preventative alternative to more invasive anti-ageing treatments.

Elsewhere consultant nurse practitioner Tracey Dennison weighs in on the ‘skin quality’ conversation, currently one of the noisiest corners of aesthetic practice and Vicky Eldridge asks our Women in Aesthetic Medicine Board if we should be more responsible with AI and image editing tools.

We hope you enjoy this issue, and as always, thank you to our brilliant contributors.

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DEAR READERS
For the April issue, we turn our focus
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
Women and Equalities Committee warns Government over the
OUT & ABOUT
DERMAFOCUS, CELORA VITA LAUNCH Landing Forty Two, London
FACING THE FUTURE
The trends shaping aesthetic medicine in 2026 and where to explore them at Aesthetic Medicine London 2026
PLAN YOUR DAY
Build your perfect conference day at Aesthetic Medicine London 2026
DISCOVER LONDON
We round up the products, treatments, offers and brands you will find at AM London 2026
THE AESTHETIC METHOD
Experts behind The Aesthetic Code address how the platform is addressing the gaps in education, mentorship and support
GETTING TO KNOW JULIE SCOTT
Kezia Parkins sits down with nurse practitioner and Aesthetic Medicine columnist Julie Scott to explore the composure, compassion and quiet pressures behind one of the industry’s most respected figures.
NATURAL SHIFT
Nurse Eleanore Quadri shares her highs and lows in aesthetics and the rise of prejuvenation treatments such as REJURAN polynucleotides
A FINE THREAD
Anna Dobbie considers if it’s time for threads to make a comeback
POLYNUCLEOTIDE POTENTIAL
Dr Diana Buza and Dr Jordan Faulkner share an evidence-based perspective on the role of polynucleotides in regenerative aesthetics, examining the science, current clinical data and ongoing debate
INJECTING CONFIDENCE
Aesthetic doctor Dr Jessica Halliley shares her insights on the rising role of social media and why she chose to incorporate Galderma’s Restylane Skinboosters in her clinic
FUTURE-PROOFING SKIN
Prejuvenation is reshaping how under-35s approach skin health, with aesthetic devices offering a preventative alternative to reactive anti-ageing treatments. Ellen Cummings gets the expert lowdown
THE SKIN QUALITY CONVERSATION
Tracey Dennison cuts through claims to clinical clarity
GOLD STANDARDS RETINOIDS
Dr Ginni Mansberg explains why vitamin A derivatives remain the gold standard in dermatology for improving skin health and visible ageing
ALTERED REALITY
Are AI and image editing tools harmless fun, or can they be misleading? Vicky Eldridge asked the WIAM board for their views
THE BIOSTIMULATOR BOOM
Mo Harb speaks about the evolving philosophy of modern aesthetic medicine – from patient-centred treatment planning to the growing role of biostimulators such as Fillmed’s Juvelook
THE ROLE OF ANTIOXIDANTS IN INTEGRATED AESTHETICS
Dr Derrick Phillips examines the science behind topical vitamin C and how SkinCeuticals antioxidant formulations are helping protect against oxidative stress, support collagen synthesis and enhance outcomes from aesthetic treatments
STAYING IN YOUR OWN LANE
Julie Scott explores how staying in your lane can mean letting go of fear, tuning out comparison and choosing a path in aesthetics that feels true to you
WHEN DID IT BECOME A COMPETITION?
Amy Bird reflects on the growing pressure for visibility in aesthetics and asks whether recognition, ego and competition are quietly reshaping the profession’s values
PATIENT RETENTION : GETTING OFF THE HAMSTER WHEEL
Lisa Kelly discusses how winning new patients is only half the battle – keeping them is where real growth begins
MODERN MAN
Reena Sandhu explores why male aesthetics is moving firmly into the mainstream and what clinics must understand about the modern male patient to meet rising demand
HOW TO TREAT BLACK SKIN WITH PEELS
How can I effectively treat Black skin with peels?
THINK LIKE A CAT
Anna Dobbie considers why independent judgment matters more than obedience in modern aesthetic practice
PRP EVOLUTION
Clinical surgeon Dr Munir Somji discusses moving with the trends, the rise of regenerative aesthetics and preparing PRP using Croma Exprecell
PHFORMULA MESORESURFACING
Contributing reporter Ellen Cummings visited The Lodsworth Clinic to try pHformula’s Mesoresurfacing
GLOW FACIAL BY DR VANITA RATTAN
Editor Kezia Parkins went to try Dr Vanita Rattan’s new facial formulated specifically for skin of colour at the Trikwan Clinic in Mayfair.
PRODUCT NEWS
Dermalogica Dermalogica has expanded its collagen banking concept
5 MINUTES WITH… KAMBIZ GOLCHIN
Connie Cooper speaks with facial plastic surgeon at Rakus Clinic, – Kambiz Golchin , about the evolving landscape of facial aesthetics
5 FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEONS TO FOLLOW
These individual plastic surgeons are championing the art of facial plastic surgery
DO CLINICS STILL NEED A CONTENT CALENDAR?
If AI can generate content instantly, do clinics still need a content calendar?
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