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Ageing is the accumulative result of epigenetic dysregulation (how DNA is organised), coupled with genetic mutations that take place over time. Interestingly, the key to crack this code relies on...
Aside from multiple rows of vibrant stands (many featuring technology standing at the forefront of the industry), another highlight of ACE was the series of well-received educational sessions. This...
» … during pregnancy, the increase in progesterone and oestrogen can directly contribute to an increase in pigmentation. Oestrogen in particular causes an increase of two things: melanocortin...
Literature reviews and conference sessions led to an interest in regenerative medicine. One study defines this as an ‘interdisciplinary field of research and clinical applications focused on the...
RF microneedling uses sharp needles to penetrate the skin and pass non-ionising electromagnetic radiation through the dermis. There are two types of needles: insulated and non-insulated. Non-insulated...
The author raised the question: will we still understand one another if we can no longer fully use facial expressions in non-verbal communication?.
Cheek augmentation is recommended when there is evidence of bony resorption and/or fat pat atrophy that results in skin laxity and/or evidence of general ageing. All of this can be assessed medically...
Acne scarring can be prevented by switching off the inflammation with appropriate medical treatments. Patients with nodulocystic acne and skin of colour are at increased risk of scarring and should be...
The terms ‘ultrasound’ and ‘sonography’ tend to be used interchangeably. Ultrasound is a modality that uses acoustic energy or sound waves above the range of the human ear to create a two-dimensional...
Despite improvements in the technology and reductions in cost, there are still significant barriers to the ubiquitous use of ultrasound in medical aesthetics. It has a significant learning curve that...
A biofilm formation is a series of well-regulated steps. To understand the problem that they pose, it is important to understand the mechanism of how they form and function. The bacteria must attach...
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