Understanding the Skin Barrier: Why It Matters in Every Aesthetic Treatment
The skin barrier plays a fundamental role in maintaining healthy skin, yet it is often overlooked when patients seek solutions for acne, pigmentation, sensitivity and visible signs of ageing. For aesthetic doctors and therapists, understanding how the barrier functions — and how to protect it during treatment — is essential to achieving consistent results.
Pigmentation Explained: Choosing the Right Approach for Different Skin Types
Pigmentation is one of the most common concerns encountered in aesthetic practice, but it is also one of the most complex to manage. Although patients may describe every dark mark as pigmentation, different conditions can have different causes, patterns and treatment requirements.
Microneedling: Understanding Skin Remodelling, Patient Selection and Safe Practice
Microneedling is widely discussed in aesthetic medicine because it can be used to address selected concerns involving skin texture, acne scarring and signs of photoageing. However, its effectiveness and safety depend on more than the device itself.
A Night of Glitz, Glamour and Industry Excellence
There was plenty of sparkle, style and celebration in the room as the South African beauty industry came together for the Professional Beauty Awards 2026 on 6 September.
Injectable copper peptides are attracting growing interest in aesthetic medicine, regenerative treatments and longevity. But what does the evidence actually tell us, and what should South African practitioners consider before using or recommending them?
How South Africa’s laser regulations could impact skin resurfacing in your clinic
What do South Africa’s laser regulations mean for clinics offering skin resurfacing?
Aesthetic Medicine
Aesthetic Medicine produces market-leading exhibitions and conferences for the aesthetic medicine market. Our aim is to expand the market for aesthetic treatments. We do this by helping people working in the profession to become better business people and we are active in encouraging new people and businesses into the profession.