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Topical vitamin A: types and applications in aesthetic medicine

The use of retinoids for topical treatment of acne and photoageing has increased in recent years, both in pharmaceutical and cosmetic arenas; however, as with other key topical ingredients for...

Treating the effects of bruxism with botulinum toxin type A: an overview

It is well known that the cosmetic industry is booming in the UK. Reported to have been worth £2.3 billion in 2010, and estimated to rise to £3.6 billion by 2015, it is fair to assume that more recent...

Comparing and contrasting body-dysmorphic disorder and eating disorders

BDD is a psychiatric disorder in which individuals see themselves as ugly, and they distressingly obsess over a slight perceived physical ‘defect’ in their appearance for at least 1 hour per day...

Is it time to embrace change?

RESEARCH ROUNDUP

Our understanding of facial anatomy has changed over the past decade, and, with the rising number of minimally-invasive procedures available in this sector, the need for greater knowledge of facial...

Building an ethical bridge to quality in aesthetics

Ethics deal with the character, conduct and morals of human beings. The study of ethics deals with good or bad, right or wrong behaviour; it evaluates conduct against some absolute criteria and puts...

Why are women afraid of vaginal rejuvenation?

The biggest fear among the women surveyed was that the treatment would cause them pain, with over half (57%) citing it as a big concern. Pain is often a factor that deters patients from seeking all...

Wage deductions: what employers can and cannot do

The definition of ‘wages’ is any sum payable to the employee in connection with their employment. This will include non-contractual bonuses, commission and statutory sick pay. Pension contributions,...

Gaining an advantage in an increasingly competitive sector

Who do you want to attract to your business? Can you profile your target clients' age, desired treatments and geographical location? It may be useful to do some research into the different generations...

Facing the fear of public speaking to deliver an unforgettable talk

I have never liked being the centre of attention and am quite an introvert, so for me, giving a pitch is a literally terrifying experience. Earlier this year, at TED X Manchester, I was in the...

Ethics in Aesthetics: the new JAN campaign