DEAR READERSWelcome to the March issue of Aesthetic Medicine

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:

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GETTING TO KNOW DR RHONA ESKANDERKezia Parkins sat down with the effervescent cosmetic dentist of the moment, Dr Rhona Eskander to discuss changing the face of dentistry, turning around Chelsea Dental Clinic and social media stardom.

NAVIGATING THE NEW ERA OF AESTHETICS: ENHANCING OUTCOMES IN THE WEIGHT LOSS TREATMENT LANDSCAPEDr Ana Mansouri explores topical intervention with the SkinCeuticals A.G.E. regimen in a case study series of four patients undergoing medication-driven weight loss

PROMISING PEPTIDESPatrick Treacy explores peptides move into mainstream medicine, regenerative aesthetics and regulatory responsibility

SYNERGY VERSUS INTERFERENCE IN COMBINATION PROTOCOOLSDr Shirin Lakhani offers a regenerative, evidence-based perspective on optimising treatment combinations to achieve better clinical outcomes

THE PDGF DEBATEClaudia McGloin gives her views on the controversial rise of PDGF injections in the US

MANAGING SEVERE INFLAMMATORY ACNE USING MEDICALLY CERTIFIED LED PHOTOTHERAPYTara Morgan describes the use of medical grade LED phototherapy within her aesthetic practice to manage severe inflammatory acne in a patient who was unable to tolerate conventional systemic treatments

SUPPORTING POSTPARTUM PATIENTSAs more postpartum women present in clinic, practitioners must distinguish physiological recovery from pathology. Ellen Cummings asks the experts where aesthetic medicine fits in – and where it doesn’t

GLP-1S AND HRTWhat clinicians need to know about absorption, safety and patient counselling

TOPICAL OESTROGEN: FACT OR FICTION?Dr Ginni Mansberg looks into the science, safety and results behind the latest menopause trend: oestrogen cream

PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSYVicky Eldridge asks, how can we raise each other up as women in aesthetics?

MENOPAUSE, THE BRAIN AND MENTAL HEALTHNew research links menopause to loss of grey matter, poorer mental health and sleep disturbance

VALUING YOURSELF AS A PRACTITIONERIn a profession built on caring for others, personal well being is often overlooked. Julie Scott looks at why self-care is the secret to success

“THE ALL KNOWING PRACTITIONER”Amy Bird discusses the importance of collaboration, and why understanding your expertise must come before chasing the latest hot topic

CLINIC WITHIN A CLINICLisa Kelly explains why owning your niche is the way forward, as patients move away from fleeting trends in favour of a specialised, 360-degree approach

AESTHETIC SHIFTReena Sandhu delves into how a more aware aesthetic industry will translate into patient expectations and sector developments

ASK THE EXPERTSHow can I encourage my staff to become better retailers?

CUTERA SECRET RFSales manager, Lisa Morrin visited TIME Clinic for a treatment of Cutera’s Secret RF microneedling device

THE MENOPAUSE R(EVOLUTION)Hormonal changes reshape skin after 40. Natura Bissé introduces Essential Shock (R)evolution to support firmness, hydration and radiance through menopause.

MICRONEEDLING WITH GROWTH FACTORSEditorial assistant Connie Cooper visited EF Medispa for a session of microneedling combined with growth factor therapy

PRODUCT NEWSKoreesa Fusion Meso’s post-procedure Skin Booster Cream is an

5 MINUTES WITH… DR ITUNU JOHNSON-SOGBETUNDr Itunu Johnson-Sogbetun shares how her personal experience fuels her passion to centre women’s experiences at the heart of healthcare

DIGITAL DISPENSARYGreat results don’t stop at the clinic door. These smart health apps track hormones, nutrition and lifestyle data to help optimise aesthetic outcomes

5 WOMEN'S HEALTH EXPERTS TO FOLLOWThese five professionals are at the forefront advocating for women’s health

ASK ALEXShould I let patients create content for my clinic?