DEAR READERSFor this month’s cover story, I had the pleasure

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 PRESSScottish Parliament agrees to regulate non-surgical procedures The Scottish

OUT & ABOUTUK LAUNCH OF BLUE LAGOON SKIN SCIENCE The Mazarine

FILLER REIMAGINEDDr Bilal Malik delves into his passion for aesthetics, and how he creates natural facial harmonisation within INFINI V Line

GETTING TO KNOW… AMY BIRDAesthetic Medicine editor Kezia Parkins sat down with the outspoken and passionate chair of BAMAN, Amy Bird .

ADVANCES IN HAIR REJUVENATIONAnna Dobbie investigates advances in precision, regeneration, and natural results in the male hair rejuvenation market

ADVANCES IN HAIR REJUVENATIONDr Shirin Lakhani considers the effects of hormones on men’s health and confidence, and the emerging protocols that help support them.

WHY ALL CENTRIFUGES ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH EVERY PRP TUBEClaudia McGloin delves into why matching PRP tubes with the correct centrifuge is essential for consistent platelet yield and reliable outcomes

ADVANCES IN HAIR REJUVENATIONWhat exactly is lipoedema and how can clinics help patients manage it without surgery? Kezia Parkins investigates

BEYOND APPEARANCEJulie Scott delves into why conversations around Body Dysmorphic Disorder must move forward

UNDERSTANDING MALE SKINDr Ginni Mansberg explains how clinicians can understand and address male skin

CHAPERONE CULTUREDo we need to think more broadly about chaperoning in aesthetics, asks Vicky Eldridge

CONSULTING MALE PATIENTSEmma Wedgwood looks at how communication style affects treatment outcomes when consulting male patients

REGULATION ISN’T BUILT ON NOISEWhile England debates aesthetic regulation, Scotland has spent more than a decade quietly building it through collaboration, persistence and a shared commitment to patient safety.

OWNING YOUR VOICE WITHOUT EGOJulie Scott explores why aesthetics isn’t about volume or visibility, but quiet confidence and the courage to lead without ego

FROM COMMUNITY TO COMPETITION: WHAT'S HAPPENING IN AESTHETICS?Has the aesthetics industry lost the supportive spirit that once defined it? When consultant Vanessa Bird spoke out on social media after a ceremony that felt unusually tense and competitive, she didn’t expect the flood of messages agreeing with her. In this candid reflection, Bird explores why the industry’s once-collaborative culture feels like it’s changing, and how practitioners, brands and leaders can work together to restore it

THE INVISIBLE MANLisa Kelly delves into the emerging male aesthetics market, taking a leaf out of Dubai’s book, outlining how professionals can stay ahead of surging demand.

ASK THE EXPERTSHow can I design an effective combination treatment plan?

DERMALOGICA LUMINFUSIONEllen Cummings tried and tested Dermalogica’s Luminfusion, designed to deliver glowing skin without downtime

RADIO FREQUENCY COMBINATION PROTOCOLEditorial assistant, Connie Cooper visited the peaceful Pfeffer Sal clinic, for a radio frequency treatment, targeting sculpting, firming and refining

PRODUCT NEWSHypo 21 Hypo 21 has launched Hypo Intimate

RETHINKING TOXIN TIMELINESBryony Cupitt considers why ‘routine’ retreatments may be holding us back

5 MINUTES WITH… DR AMAN CHUNGHMen’s health specialist at Omniya Clinic Knightsbridge, Dr Aman Chungh discusses the importance of lifestyle factors and individualised treatment

5 MALE TRANSFORMATION EXPERTS TO FOLLOWThese five professionals are championing the new era of men’s aesthetics and wellbeing

WHY AREN'T MORE MEN BOOKING IN TO MY CLINIC?“Why aren’t more men booking in to my clinic?”