How I Do It
How I Do It - Hybrid cooperative complexes and monopolar radiofrequency: A combined regenerative approach for skin harmonisation (CRASH technique)
Preventing facial sagging has become a central goal for both aesthetic practitioners and patients. A deeper understanding of the soft tissue ageing process has highlighted the key role of facial subcutaneous white adipose tissue. Properties of the overlying skin –...
How I Do It - Using 3D imaging technology in aesthetic medicine
In recent years, there has been a shift in how patients see themselves. The ‘selfie generation’ are constantly exposed to idealised images, which means that many patients are hyper-aware of subtle facial asymmetries and textural irregularities. They no longer look...
How I Do It - Buried integra in the management of temporal cavernous haemangioma
Cavernous haemangiomas are rare, often distressing, and visually conspicuous vascular abnormalities caused by a mass of aberrant tangles of thin walled, easily distended blood vessels. Fourteen percent will present in the head and neck regions and are histologically characterised by...
How I Do It - Nd:YAG Laser for erasing periocular veins
Periocular veins are superficial blood vessels located around the eyes, often visible beneath the thin skin of the lower eyelids, temples, and sometimes above the eyes. These veins typically begin at the bridge of the nose and extend outward, joining...
How I Do It - Hyperdilute CaHA for the ageing neck
Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) has demonstrated strong biostimulatory effects; increasing collagen and elastin production, while promoting angiogenesis and proteoglycan formation [1]. Consequently, its application as a valuable aesthetic intervention for age-related skin changes is being increasingly adopted. At particular dilutions (when...
How I Do It - Healing difficult wounds non-surgically with focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy
A pre-tibial laceration is a common and serious wound, particularly in the elderly where co-morbidity from smoking, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, malnutrition and tissue-paper-thin skin are major influencers of outcome. Degloving injuries may be seen as preterminal events in the...
How I Do It - Sebum, science, and the 1726nm laser: Rethinking acne management in a post-antibiotic era
Acne vulgaris remains one of the most prevalent skin conditions worldwide, affecting up to 85% of adolescents and persisting into adulthood for a significant proportion of individuals. Conventional therapies – topical retinoids, oral antibiotics, hormonal agents, and isotretinoin – remain...
How I Do It - 3D imaging in anti-ageing consultations
As aesthetic practitioners, one of the most powerful tools we can employ for effective anti-ageing consultations is clear visual communication. So, I’ve trialled countless technologies to find a device that brings the nuances of a patient’s face to life. Aura’s...
How I Do It - Micro laser coring: A cutting-edge approach to skin rejuvenation
Micro laser coring is an advanced skin rejuvenation technique offering great precision, customisable treatment and effective skin remodelling. Using the Fotona F-Runner scanner with fractional Er:YAG laser energy, this procedure removes ultra-fine, 250µm wide micro columns of tissue through vaporisation,...
How I Do It - A paradigm shift in injecting: MicronJet™ needles
Hypodermic needles have been used to inject medicines into the skin and deeper for over 150 years. The first hypodermic needle is suggested to have been made by Francis Rynd in Dublin in 1844 [1]. With the current interest in...
How I Do It - A non-invasive approach to facial and neck rejuvenation
The HoneyCombTM lift is a non-invasive solution for tightening and rejuvenating the face and neck using Fotona’s advanced SMOOTH® technology. By delivering precise thermal stimulation through HC6 optics and the T-Runner® scanner, this innovative procedure addresses skin laxity, fine lines,...
How I Do It - Adipose tissue restoration in response to ageing
The ageing process in the face results in a gradual and continuous change, not only of the skin, but in all the underlying tissues, resulting in anatomical laxity and loss of volume. It is important to appreciate these soft tissue...
