DEAR READERSFor the April issue, we turn our focus

MEET THE EXPERTSThe 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 PRESSWomen and Equalities Committee warns Government over the

OUT & ABOUTDERMAFOCUS, CELORA VITA LAUNCH Landing Forty Two, London

FACING THE FUTUREThe trends shaping aesthetic medicine in 2026 and where to explore them at Aesthetic Medicine London 2026

PLAN YOUR DAYBuild your perfect conference day at Aesthetic Medicine London 2026

DISCOVER LONDONWe round up the products, treatments, offers and brands you will find at AM London 2026

THE AESTHETIC METHODExperts behind The Aesthetic Code address how the platform is addressing the gaps in education, mentorship and support

GETTING TO KNOW JULIE SCOTTKezia 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 SHIFTNurse Eleanore Quadri shares her highs and lows in aesthetics and the rise of prejuvenation treatments such as REJURAN polynucleotides

A FINE THREADAnna Dobbie considers if it’s time for threads to make a comeback

POLYNUCLEOTIDE POTENTIALDr 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 CONFIDENCEAesthetic 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 SKINPrejuvenation 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 CONVERSATIONTracey Dennison cuts through claims to clinical clarity

GOLD STANDARDS RETINOIDSDr Ginni Mansberg explains why vitamin A derivatives remain the gold standard in dermatology for improving skin health and visible ageing

ALTERED REALITYAre AI and image editing tools harmless fun, or can they be misleading? Vicky Eldridge asked the WIAM board for their views

THE BIOSTIMULATOR BOOMMo 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 AESTHETICSDr 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 LANEJulie 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 WHEELLisa Kelly discusses how winning new patients is only half the battle – keeping them is where real growth begins

MODERN MANReena 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 PEELSHow can I effectively treat Black skin with peels?

THINK LIKE A CATAnna Dobbie considers why independent judgment matters more than obedience in modern aesthetic practice

PRP EVOLUTIONClinical surgeon Dr Munir Somji discusses moving with the trends, the rise of regenerative aesthetics and preparing PRP using Croma Exprecell

PHFORMULA MESORESURFACINGContributing reporter Ellen Cummings visited The Lodsworth Clinic to try pHformula’s Mesoresurfacing

GLOW FACIAL BY DR VANITA RATTANEditor Kezia Parkins went to try Dr Vanita Rattan’s new facial formulated specifically for skin of colour at the Trikwan Clinic in Mayfair.

PRODUCT NEWSDermalogica Dermalogica has expanded its collagen banking concept

5 MINUTES WITH… KAMBIZ GOLCHINConnie Cooper speaks with facial plastic surgeon at Rakus Clinic, – Kambiz Golchin , about the evolving landscape of facial aesthetics

5 FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEONS TO FOLLOWThese 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?