DEAR READERSGoing back to school, the September issue is

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 OF THE PRESSAllergan Aesthetics receives EC approval for Boey® - a

EXPANDING POSSIBILITIESDiscover how The Hereford Cosmetics Clinic has broadened its treatment offering with the LEO Hyperpulse Purplelight System.

OUT & ABOUTSKINCEUTICALS P-TIOX CREAM LAUNCH Somerset House, London Editor

THE RECOVERY GAPAs demand for aesthetic procedures continues to grow, Natura Bissé explores the role of targeted recovery products in supporting skin comfort, barrier function and healing following in-clinic treatments.

GETTING TO KNOW DR JORDAN FAULKNERFrom a junior doctor sceptical of overfilled faces to a full-time cosmetic physician, educator and mentor, Dr Jordan Faulkner has built a career around questioning convention. Kezia Parkins speaks to the Allo Aesthetics founder about leaving the NHS, near-peer mentorship, resisting scope creep and why integrity must come before opportunity.

PEPTIDE TALK Vicky Eldridge asks how we separate the science from the social media hype when it comes to copper peptides

GETTING REDNESS RIGHTRosacea, flushing, broken capillaries and diffuse redness are among the most common concerns therapists see. Ellen Cummings explores the factors behind a successful treatment outcome

PRECISION IN PRPDr Ben Taylor-Davies considers why precision matters in PRP and explains how careful preparation, patient selection and realistic expectations can support more consistent outcomes.

CERTIFIED... BUT COMPETENT?As aesthetics education becomes a booming business, questions around standards, competence and responsibility are becoming harder to ignore. Kezia Parkins asks leading educators where the line should be drawn between qualification and genuine clinical readiness

SYNERGISTIC BIOSTIMULATIONThe role of oral collagen supplementation in enhancing clinical outcomes

INSIDE THE LOOKSMAXXING CONSULTATIONYounger patients are arriving armed with online terminology and expectations, making education, expectation management and psychological assessment increasingly central to treatment planning

IS THE FUTURE OF PRP ABOUT THE PATIENT, NOT THE PLATELETS?Could understanding the patient be as important as perfecting the PRP protocol? Claudia McGloin explores.

THE INTIMATE LIFESPANFrom puberty to menopause, women’s intimate health changes throughout life, requiring informed, evidence-based care.

PMOS AND THE SKINPCOS has a new name, but what do aesthetic practitioners need to know about how the condition shows up on patients’ skin?

WONDER WOMENVicky Eldridge asks our WIAM board how being a woman has shaped them professionally and whether the qualities women bring to the sector are their greatest superpower

EDUCATION FIRST, ALWAYSEmma Wedgwood , explores why education, ethical practice and patient safety must remain at the heart of aesthetic medicine.

THE NEW REGENERATIONHydrinity COO, Brent Nixon , shares his insights on the difference between the aesthetic markets in the UK and US and the future of longevity in aesthetics

THE PRACTITIONER BEHIND THE PRACTITIONERJulie Scott reflects on the emotional labour behind clinical composure, exploring why caring for patients also means protecting the person behind the practitioner.

LEARNING TO TRUST YOUR OWN VOICEAmy Bird reflects on the power of trusting your judgement, protecting your values and letting your work speak for itself.

CARE CONTINUEDLisa Kelly explores why online aftercare is not a side hustle – it deepens your relationship with patients

WHY CLINICAL SKILL IS NOT ENOUGHClinical excellence remains the foundation of every successful clinic. But in the competitive market, clinical expertise alone is rarely enough.

ASK THE EXPERTSHow can scalp micropigmentation complement hair restoration outcomes?

FIVE TIPS TO FUTURE-PROOF YOUR BUSINESSAnna Dobbie examines the business decisions helping clinics build resilience, strengthen patient relationships and prepare for long-term success.

MEDICAL BY DESIGN“Calm. Sophisticated. Timeless.” We visited Dr Ahmed El Muntasar’s London space, to see the design behind one of London’s premium aesthetic clinics

LAUNCHING RIGHTJust over a year after opening its doors, The Stockbridge Clinic has been named Aesthetic Clinic of the Year – Scotland and Northern Ireland at the Aesthetic Medicine Awards 2026 and Highly Commended in the national category. Co-Founders Dr Jack Henderson and Dr Ben Taylor-Davies candidly share the principles that helped them launch right.

JUVELOOK BIOSTIMULATORExecutive assistant, Katie Mathews visited Pearl Touch Aesthetic for a course of Juvelook sessions with Dr Lisa Dinley

ULTRACLEAR DEEP CORINGSales director Lisa Morrin visited City Medispa, to experience the UltraClear Deep Coring treatment with Dr Pratish

PRODUCT NEWSDermalux Dermalux has unveiled the Dermalux LED Face

5 MINUTES WITH… SHIREEN FORSTERConnie Cooper speaks to Laser Me Out founder Shireen Forster about redefining laser hair removal for a new generation, engaging Gen Z and the success of her patient-first approach.

5 AESTHETIC EDUCATORS TO FOLLOWThese five practitioners are leading conversations in education, innovation and clinical excellence.

ASK ALEX“I’m educating constantly on socials. Why isn’t it turning into bookings?”