WELCOME TO THE FEBRUARY ISSUE OF AESTHETIC MEDICINEHow is it February already?

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

What is ‘skin flooding’ and is it recommended?#Skinflooding is one of the latest trends taking social media by storm. Reporter Becki Murray looks at what it is and how it works

MANAGING EMPLOYEE BEREAVEMENTTina Chander, head of employment law at Midlands law firm Wright Hassall, discusses how to handle compassionate leave sensitively and efficiently to prevent bereaved employees suffering in silence

INDUSTRY NEWSNational survey published on botulinum toxin complications

Patient Roadshows - The loophole allowing exploitation of medical tourists The loophole allowing exploitation of medical tourists

Thirst for knowledgeConsultant editor Vicky Eldridge speaks to Professor Steve Davies about his journey into online learning and his role as founding director of the Learna platform

Out & aboutStar-studded safety in Beauty's International Diamond Awards returns, Zenii London launches with conversational about menopausal health, BTL Aesthetics announces European debut of EMFACE and Aestheti

SHINING LIGHTConsultant editor Vicky Eldridge visits Dr Sophie Shotter’s new clinic in Kings Hill, Kent

REGENERATING SKIN WITH GROWTH FACTORSAs interest and demand in regenerative aesthetics continue to grow, practitioners need to be aware of the options available to them and how each works to enhance skin quality

CLINICAL CASE STUDY: ORAL TRANEXAMIC ACIDConsultant dermatologist Dr Rajani Nalluri talks through a new, effective, and safe treatment of melasma

Meso-tox: an effective off-license treatmentAesthetic consultant Dr Anoob Pakkar-Hull addresses the industry’s concerns about the latest off-license treatment that everyone is talking about

A new paradigm in healthy ageing?So far, the approach to improving the quality of the dermis has always been focused on how to improve the proteins in the dermis with a nonspecific approach, stimulating fibroblasts in general

FiberBlend: the cutting-edge painless procedure with optimal anti-ageing resultsPharma-med is introducing the Fiber Blend, a treatment blend of three procedures that offers outstanding results with no downtime, no pain, and immediate results

A new hero is in townSkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Essence Mist - a blast of botanical nourishment for your skin

Hair loss and medicationLosing hair can be a very traumatic event. Dr Nilofer Farjo, hair restoration surgeon and founding director of the Farjo Hair Institute, looks at how certain medications can impact hair growth

Why aesthetics is embracing the cool sideNew device-based innovations are providing good news for the treatment of all skin tones, especially Black skin. Reporter Becki Murray investigates the potential for both safer and more efficacious methods for face and body rejuvenation

Q-Tips on.. Non-surgical faceliftsThis month, our columnist, cosmetic doctor, and founder of Luxe Skin Dr Usman Qureshi (aka Dr Q) looks at what constitutes a true non-surgical facelift and why

Instead of unconscious bias, focus on conscious inclusionThe aesthetics industry has come a long way in recent years regarding diversity, but there is still a long way to go. DD and Med-FX director of aesthetics and beauty Vivienne Braidwood explains to editor Anna Dobbie why the industry needs to shift its focus to ‘conscious inclusion’

High-tech facials: Million Dollar FacialContinuing our foray into some of the industry’s most high-tech facials, deputy editor Kezia Parkins tries Jenna Unwin’s Million Dollar Facial

PRODUCT NEWSEMFACE, Revision Skincare, SkinCeuticals, Mesoestetic, PCA Skin, Obagi, HydraFacial and Lynton

RUNNING A MODERN AESTHETIC CLINIC: MAKING SMART DECISIONSPure Perfection Clinic owner and medically trained nurse practitioner Sara Cheeney shares tips on how she runs her award-winning clinic

THE PATIENT JOURNEYBotulinum Toxin Club director Dr Harry Singh discusses the eight phases of the patient journey which, when implemented, will lead to more new business, increased retention of patients and create ‘fans’ of your clinic

SOCIAL SUCCESS FOR 2023As part of his business masterclass series in partnership with Aesthetic Medicine, Philip Elder from Exceptional Aesthetics looks towards the year ahead

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