DEAR READERSFormer editor Anna Dobbie signs off the July/August issue

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 PRESSINDUSTRY NEWS

REVERSE TIME AT THE CELLULAR LEVELThe Power of SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum, by Dr Ahmed El-Houssieny

OUT & ABOUTHighlights from the sector calendar

PRECISION, PASSION AND PERSPECTIVEFormer editor Anna Dobbie speaks to Dr Jenny Doyle about her illustrious medical career, while also making time for her passions outside of work

RESTORING INTIMATE COMFORTDr Ioannis Liakas highlights the use of a non-hormonal treatment for vulvo-vaginal atrophy

CASE STUDY: TREATING SEVERE, CHRONIC ACNE WITH AVICLEARAlice Henshaw describes Audrey Johnson’s journey to clear skin

THE PRINCESS AND THE PRPRegenerative expert, nurse Claudia McGloin answers all your burning questions

TREATMENT OF DELAYED SECOND-DEGREE CHEMICAL BURNClinic director Mei Abadiano assesses the effectiveness, safety, and outcomes of professional-grade medical low level light therapy in treating residual symptoms of a second-degree chemical burn

SPOTLIGHT ON… ZINCKezia Parkins takes a look at this powerful mineral and how it can be used in skincare

UNDERSTANDING AND TREATING CELLULITE IN TRANSGENDER PATIENTSDr Tatiana Mandavia talks through her holistic, inclusive approach

THE HIDDEN AESTHETIC TOLL OF STRESSCardiologist Dr Jay Shah considers how blood pressure monitoring can reveal and reverse the impact of stress

LAUNCHING RIGHTCQC consultant Tracey Jones considers when the right time is to start your CQC application

BUILDING TRUSTDr Olha Vorodyukhina talks to former editor Anna Dobbie about her approach to patient-centric communication

5 MINUTES WITH... AMY BIRDNurse prescriber and founder of KAST Aesthetics, Amy Bird, discusses her new role as chair of the British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN), the importance of precision in the sector and aesthetic trends for this year and beyond

BEYOND THE CONSENT FORMExpert witness Jen Vittanuova considers what truly informed consent looks like

EMPLOYEE WELLNESSLiz McKeon looks at why a happy team equals happy patients

KNOW YOUR RIGHTSMichelle Bruce, associate at Buckles Law, explains how to navigate the job interview process legally and confidently

HIGH-TECH FACIALS: MEDIK8 CRYSTAL RETINAL AGE-DEFYING FACIALDeputy editor Kezia Parkins experienced Medik8’s new Crystal Retinal Age-Defying Facial with celebrity facialist Michaella Bolder

STYLAGE HYDROMAXLisa Merrigan visits Dr Zunaid Alli for a Vivacy treatment to improve skin elasticity and hydration

PRODUCT NEWSThe latest product launches

STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTSThe Aesthetic Consultant Vanessa Bird explores imitation in aesthetics

WHAT PATIENTS REALLY WANTReena Sandhu does a social listening deep dive into modern aesthetic expectations

IN THE MONEYCould financial wellness be the workplace benefit your business needs?

THE UK REGULATORY PATHWAY FOR MEDICAL DEVICESRosanne Joseph-Anthony offers a comprehensive guide

ASK ALEX“How can I use WhatsApp and Instagram to improve patient retention?”

PRECISION, BURITY AND PERFORMANCEWhether you're an experienced practitioner or new to the field, you know how critical precision is for delivering patient satisfaction.

REGENERATION BEYOND THE SURFACEDr Nima Mahmoodi speaks to Aesthetic Medicine about Remedi London’s integrative ethos, why he’s backing exosome technology and how the future of aesthetics lies in treating the skin and the self