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The Scottish Aesthetic Conference 2025

22 March 2025
This exciting conference, now in its third year, is the ‘must attend’ event for all medical aesthetic professionals and those thinking about getting started in this area. The conference will feature a fantastic line up of keynote speakers with clinical...

Hormones, ageing and skinspan

6 August 2024 | | PMFA - Dermatology
Skinspan refers to the years of life during which skin remains healthy, youthful and attractive and is influenced by genetic, metabolic and lifestyle factors. While ultraviolet (UV) exposure is a potent environmental driver of skin ageing, our hormones play a...

Practising surgery in a war zone: an interview with Dr Volodymyr Melnyk

8 December 2022 |
It is now nine months since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine commenced in late February 2022, with Putin announcing a “special military operation” to “denazify and demilitarise” Ukraine. The rest of the world, however, saw it for what it...

How I Do It - 3D imaging in anti-ageing consultations

6 August 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dentistry
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...

Luminescens® protocol: an efficient tool against recurrent melasma

26 March 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Melasma is a hyperpigmentary skin disease with a complex multifactorial pathogenesis which is not yet well understood. Risk factors include a genetic predisposition, sun exposure, stress, medications, and pregnancy [1]. It is clinically characterised by asymptomatic light to dark brown...

Peeling away the years: bespoke framework technique for using Definisse™ Peel Program from RELIFE in acne

4 December 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Acne vulgaris is the most common potentially scarring skin condition seen in dermatology and general practice. A recent network metanalysis [1] confirmed the efficacy of oral pharmacological therapies but questioned the consistency of effect of topical agents and peels. Factors...

Body dysmorphia disorder in the cosmetic clinic: a novel encrypted screening approach

2 August 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
In the following article and case study, the condition of body dysmorphia disorder (BDD) is examined in the context of its pathogenesis and the role of the cosmetic practitioner. BDD is a problem that affects patients on a deeply personal...

The impact of 21st century stressors and lifestyle factors on skin ageing

4 February 2025 | | PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Skin appearance and health play a significant role in everyone’s life and confidence, particularly in today’s 21st century lifestyle and the associated stressors promoting skin ageing. The skin is a dynamic organ, showing apparent signs of ageing and damage, which...

Aerolase Neo Elite®

9 July 2024 | Research & Development
Aerolase Neo Elite® stands at the forefront of dermatological innovation, offering an unparalleled solution for treating all severities of acne. This advanced laser technology features a unique...

NOVUMA®: Redefining regenerative aesthetics in the UK

23 March 2026
NOVUMA® has officially arrived in the UK, heralding a new era in regenerative aesthetic medicine. As a next-generation calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) collagen biostimulator, NOVUMA® sets a new benchmark for practitioners seeking progressive, natural looking improvements in skin quality through advanced,...

How I Do It - Patient selection in aesthetic medicine

1 June 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
After taking a full medical history of the patient I ask what their concerns are and why they have come in to see me that day. In addition, I perform a psychological assessment of the patient to get a deeper...

Debate: cannulas vs. needles - Needles

1 December 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
It is generally agreed that the choice of cannula or needle is site and material dependent, but the injector‘s comfort and skill in creating a desired aesthetic result is also important. The two most important considerations are the aesthetic outcome...