WELCOME TO THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF AESTHETIC MEDICINEHere we are at the end of a

Onwards & upwardsHow Lynton overcame adversity during the challenging times of covid-19

Meet the expertsThe Aesthetic Medicine editorial board includes some of the leading names in aesthetics. Their clinical expertise and diverse range of specialties help ensure the magazine meets the needs of its readers

NEWS AND ANALYSISSurvey shows impact of covid-19 on aesthetic practitioners

Croma–Pharma: “Made in Austria”Becoming a global player with minimally–invasive aesthetic medicine

WHAT’S THE PLAN?To say 2020 hasn’t gone the way anyone expected would be a huge understatement, but don’t let that put you off making a solid business plan for 2021, says Alan Adams

THE RISE AND RISE OF TIK TOKShould you bother with TikTok for your clinic or is it just a lockdown-induced fad? Alex Bugg gives her opinion

Up and awayAesthetic nurse Michelle Worthington shares the journey she went on with her business this year, and how she ended up thriving rather than just surviving

Selling pointIncreasing your clinic’s revenue with skincare sales is easier than you might think and well worth doing beyond lockdown. Dr Nina Bal shares her experience and advice

Innovation continues with CellumaBusiness solutions designed with you in mind

A little liftDr Ian Hallam MBE explains the importance of skin lifting and tightening in facial rejuvenation and details two of his favoured methods

Happy Birthday HA-DermaHA–DERMA CELEBRATED ITS 5TH ANNIVERSARY LAST MONTH

In reviewDr Nicole Chiang looks to coronavirus and beyond for the biggest advancements in dermatologyrelated aesthetics this year

Back to the rootsInside Pharma Hermetic’s Hair Recovery Program SP55

WOW at homeWOW Facial has you covered during lockdown 2.0

Masking the problemDr Steven Land discusses “maskne” – the new term for mask-induced acne, redness, irritation and breakouts caused by wearing face masks

Delivering deep downThe ProFacial device offers an all-in-one facial treatment for healthy skin

PRODUCT NEWSHigher Nature Skincare and wellness company Higher Nature

Italian touchWe take a look at a new-to-market aesthetic-solutions brand comprising peels, fillers and threads

Help from homeNational Medical Weight Loss Programme offers game–changing web–based training to tackle obesity head on