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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...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Sep 19, 20231 min read
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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...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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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...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Sep 19, 20231 min read
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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...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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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...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Aug 17, 20232 min read
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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...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Aug 17, 20232 min read
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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...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Aug 17, 20232 min read
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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...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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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),...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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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...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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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....

Joanna Sterkowicz
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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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...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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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...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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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...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Jul 18, 20231 min read
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Interest in male breast reduction surgery soars
New data from London cosmetic clinic Karidis finds that gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction surgery) had the highest rate of...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Jul 4, 20231 min read
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Can a healthy lifestyle make you age in reverse?
A new scientific study suggests a potential reversal of biological age in women following an 8-week methylation-supportive diet and...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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Global market for dermal fillers booms
A new report from ResearchandMarkets finds that the increasing demand for non-invasive aesthetic procedures is fueling the dermal fillers...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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In-clinic acne treatments unpacked
It is estimated that nearly 90% of the world’s population suffer from acne at some stage, either on the face, back or chest. “Acne is one...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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Is sustainable packaging a concern among aesthetic doctors?
A new study suggests that aesthetic clinic owners could be doing more to address the sustainability issues around in-clinic skincare...

Joanna Sterkowicz
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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