Dermal fillers may impact immune system, finds study
New research shared at the recent annual scientific conference of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) reveals...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Oct 6
- 2 min
ASPS lists 2022’s most sought after procedures
There were 26.2 million surgical and minimally invasive procedures performed in the USA alone in 2022, according to new data from the...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Oct 6
- 2 min
Testing needed to identify two different forms of eczema
A new article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology reveals that children diagnosed with atopic dermatitis –...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Oct 6
- 2 min
Neural signalling of skin sensory perception from topical treatments explained
A new study* by researchers from Stanford University in the USA aims to quantify the mechanism whereby cutaneous mechanoreceptors and...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Sep 19
- 1 min
How to calculate botulinum toxin dilution
UK-based aesthetic practitioner Dr Harry Singh has created a new app for injectors to work out units of toxin. This calculation takes...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Sep 19
- 2 min
Pigment meters add security to laser treatments, says study
In a new study headed by Dr E. Victor Ross, it was hypothesised that a pigment meter could help laser operators provide the very best and...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Sep 19
- 1 min
Tetrapeptide mimics microcurrent effect on skin
A new peptide developed by Lubrizol Life Science Beauty (LLS Beauty) and inspired by microcurrent devices is said to have the same effect...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Sep 19
- 2 min
The science behind lactic acid
Although lactic acid doesn't technically exist in the skin, its sodium salt form (sodium lactate) does, and is part of the skin’s...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Aug 17
- 2 min
How to deal with your client’s ‘perception drift’
Patients who have numerous aesthetic treatments run the risk of not remembering how they originally looked before treatment. This dynamic...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Aug 17
- 2 min
Are vitamin A levels in the body controlled by the brain?
A study conducted by the University of Aberdeen in Scotland suggests that it is the hypothalamus that controls the vitamin A levels in...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Aug 17
- 2 min
Skincare brand launches globally patented skin scanner
Danish medical skincare brand Beauté Pacifique has introduced the DermaValidator into the South African market. This advanced skin...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Aug 17
- 2 min
New patient education and consultation app available
A visual aid developed by Allergan Aesthetics aims to help practitioners improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience. The app,...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Aug 4
- 2 min
PEGylated HA filler safe for patients with Hashimoto's disease, finds study
No registered contraindications to the use of the Neauvia Stimulate injectable product in patients with Hashimoto's disease have been...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Demand for stress-related jaw relaxing treatments grows
The increase in patients suffering from Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), also known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder),...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Aug 4
- 2 min
How equitable is skincare research?
A new study involving the meta-data analysis of research reveals that only 1% of skincare clinical trials are inclusive of all skin...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Looking to launch a new product in your clinic? Here’s how
Adopting a multi-faceted approach with robust research, meticulous preparation and a thorough education & training programme is integral...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Jul 18
- 2 min
Should you focus on hormonal health when prescribing treatments?
Aesthetic doctors should take patients’ hormone levels into account, especially where perimenopausal and menopausal women are concerned....
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Jul 18
- 2 min
How to deal with cold sores in clinic
Caused by the herpes simplex virus, cold soles can negatively influence the treatment plans of patients. Cold sores tend to present first...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Jul 18
- 2 min
New multi-year skin health study believed to be world’s biggest and most diverse
The My Skin & Hair Journey will help researchers better understand the biological, clinical and environmental factors that contribute to...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
- Jul 18
- 1 min
Upgrade to pore-tightening cosmetic ingredient Laricyl®
BASF Personal Care is releasing a revised version of its active ingredient Laricyl® that features a more sustainable cultivation of the...
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