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How I Do It - Er:YAG treatment for eyebrow tail elevation and upper eyelid rejuvenation

3 August 2021 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Oculoplastics, Dermatology
Following patient demand for eyebrow tail elevation inspired by the ‘Foxy eye’ trend, we have developed this protocol using the Fotona VectorLift technique with hyperstacking of Smooth Mode pulses, to produce a non-invasive enhancement of periocular aesthetics for patients who...

How I Do It - Skin tightening: Fotona 4D protocol

1 June 2019 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Facial Plastic Surgery, General Plastic Surgery
Skin tightening, especially on the face, is currently one of the most common aesthetic procedures. There are many approaches to facial skin tightening, many of them executed with various energy-based devices, such as lasers, radiofrequency and ultrasound devices, all of...

How I Do It - Innovative delivery devices: Teosyal<sup>®</sup>Pen

1 August 2017 | | Aesthetic Medicine
As aesthetic practitioners, we should always strive to make our patients’ experiences the best they can be. Teosyal®Pen is the first motorised and cordless device specifically engineered for injecting HA dermal filler. It is lightweight at just 40g and offers...

How I Do It - Dorsal hand rejuvenation with dermal fillers: anatomical knowledge is essential

1 December 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Hand and Wrist Surgery
A youthful dorsal hand is characterised by a supple, smooth skin texture and contour, with minimal prominence of the dorsal veins. Over time, extrinsic (e.g. sun damage and smoking) and intrinsic (bone remodelling and soft tissue volume changes owing to...

Liquid polycaprolactone collagen stimulator for natural facial anti-ageing

1 June 2023 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Skin ageing is influenced by genetics, environmental exposure, hormonal changes and metabolic processes. With ageing, the supple skin of youth becomes thinned and flattened, with loss of elasticity and architectural regularity. Atrophy of the extracellular matrix is reflected by the...

In conversation with Frédéric Braccini

1 December 2023 | General Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
We were delighted to catch up with Frédéric Braccini, Facial Plastic Surgeon based in France, about this career highlights and his involvement in the upcoming Corsica Medical Summit. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into...

Thread veins and varicose veins: medical or aesthetic?

1 June 2015 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
I was recently attending a national aesthetics conference when I got talking to a very well-known opinion leader in the aesthetics world. During the conversation, I was astounded to be asked: “What do you think now that NICE has agreed...

How I Do It - Hyaluronic acid in anti-ageing

1 December 2017 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Dr Irfan Mian, Cosmetic Physician specialising in non-surgical aesthetic treatments, provides readers with a comprehensive guide to his preferred product and procedure in dealing with ageing skin. The product Hyaluronic acid (HA) or hyaluronan, a glycosaminoglycan, is the main molecule...

The Linear Bolus Technique and other practical tips for the advanced use of non-traumatic cannulas in aesthetic medicine

1 December 2015 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dentistry
Some eight years ago, I read about non-traumatic cannulas in the brochure of a French medical supplies company. I was fascinated by the elegance of these instruments, as they respect the integrity of the tissues by not cutting through them....

Glow like a queen

1 September 2021 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Dr Vincent Wong explains why skin health is particularly important when it comes to treating drag queens and how to help them glow. In an era of gender fluidity, facial masculinisation and feminisation treatments are rising in popularity. As we...

How I Do It - Treating the ageing neck with Ellevate™ plus

15 January 2020 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, General Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
The ageing and sagging neck cannot always be successfully corrected using standard facelift techniques, even those that include extensive SMAS lift [1]. Adjuncts to treatment can include liposuction, radiofrequency or similar skin tightening procedures, open or closed platysmaplasty, extensive SMAS...

Ultrasound use in non-surgical, aesthetic medicine clinics

3 October 2023 | | Aesthetic Medicine
The use of ultrasound in hospital settings is widespread, however, while the use in aesthetic clinics is in its infancy, it’s steadily increasing [1]. This rise in popularity is a result of an increased desire for safety and accuracy of...