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A clinical update on the management of giant congenital melanocytic naevi

The senior author (RM Zuker) presents a discussion with evidence, on the controversies and shift in the treatment paradigm for giant congenital melanocytic naevi (GCMN). On review of the current literature the overall incidence of melanoma in GCMN is 0.7...

Post-treatment advice following botulinum toxin injections

The author gives a detailed review of the advice that is routinely offered to patients following treatment with botulinum toxin, as well as the available evidence to substantiate current recommendations. There is a detailed description of the mechanism of action...

Vitamin D and thyroid eye disease

This is a retrospective review of vitamin D levels in patients with thyroid eye disease (TED). Vitamin D levels in 89 patients with Grave’s disease and TED were compared against 89 patients with Grave’s disease and no TED. They also...

Cautions, contraindications and complications in aesthetics

All aesthetic practitioners will face complications during their career. It is therefore vital to be prepared. Dr Nestor Demosthenous provides a comprehensive guide to potential complications when treating patients with fillers. A complication during or following a treatment carried out...

How I Do It - Laser hair removal: electrolysis

Electrolysis remains the only method of hair removal permitted by law in the UK [1] and USA [2] to be described as permanent. This is distinct from light-based methods which are permitted the description “permanent hair reduction”. Electrolysis is very...

The Art of Aesthetic Surgery, Principles and Techniques, Third Edition

General review Immediately you sense a class act as the transparent cellophane membrane surrounding the book, beautifully adorned by the ‘Three Graces’ painting, is removed and the non-slip textured feel of the hard cover is exposed. This surface prevents the...

Enhancing safety in upper face injections: Anatomical considerations for precision and efficacy

The upper face, including forehead and temples, is often overlooked in non-surgical cosmetic procedures with dermal fillers. While horizontal forehead or glabella lines may be a common complaint amongst patients, seldom do they attend with concerns of loss of volume...

The importance of skin preparation

With both aesthetic procedures and antibiotic resistance on the rise, good skin disinfection to reduce the risk of infection is more vital than ever. Anna Baker takes us through the evidence behind commonly used skin preparation formulations for aesthetic injectable...

Advanced Polynucleotide & Skinbooster Training (Liverpool)

Training objectives and learning outcomes 1. Delegates will understand the indications for different types of skinboosters - specifically PN & HA.2. Delegates will understand the theoretical and practical indications for advanced techniques of PN & HA.3. Delegates will understand the...

Advanced Polynucleotide & Skinbooster Training (Durham )

Training objectives and learning outcomes 1. Delegates will understand the indications for different types of skinboosters - specifically PN & HA.2. Delegates will understand the theoretical and practical indications for advanced techniques of PN & HA.3. Delegates will understand the...

Advanced Polynucleotide & Skinbooster Training (Swansea - June)

Training objectives and learning outcomes 1. Delegates will understand the indications for different types of skinboosters - specifically PN & HA.2. Delegates will understand the theoretical and practical indications for advanced techniques of PN & HA.3. Delegates will understand the...

Advanced Polynucleotide & Skinbooster Training (Swansea - July)

Training objectives and learning outcomes 1. Delegates will understand the indications for different types of skinboosters - specifically PN & HA.2. Delegates will understand the theoretical and practical indications for advanced techniques of PN & HA.3. Delegates will understand the...