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Holly Carver

The Last Word

Mr Bryan Mayou and Dr Susan Mayou reflect on the UK aesthetics landscape over the last 20 yearsOnce a niche area with limited practitioners and techniques, medical aesthetics has grown into a thriving specialty that combines artistry, innovation and science. …

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Holly Carver

Special Feature: Using Polynucleotides to Treat the Body

Three practitioners outline how polynucleotides can be utilised for treating different concerns on the bodyPolynucleotides have garnered significant attention in the aesthetics specialty for their transformative effects on the face, but the positive impact their application can have on the …

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Holly Carver

Evolve with the Aesthetics Specialty: Connect with your peers at ACE 2025

Working in medical aesthetics means so much more than just treating surface-level imperfections, it’s about helping the wellbeing of patients, restoring confidence and changing lives. Beyond this, you have to learn to be a business owner, become your own brand, …

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Holly Carver

Spotlight On: Mia Femtech

A look at the science behind the UK’s first minimally invasive breast implant technology For many years, surgical implantation has been the only go-to option for breast augmentation. In 2024, this changed when the first minimally-invasive breast implant technology was …

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Holly Carver

Special Feature: Treating the Neck with Energy Devices

Practitioners discuss considerations for rejuvenating a wrinkled and sagging neckThe neck is a delicate and often overlooked area of the body, yet it reveals signs of ageing as prominently as the face. Similarly to the face, neck ageing is influenced …

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The last word

Dr Askari Townshend argues the importance of a skilful and thorough approach to handling inevitable legal complaintsIn the last decade of performing aesthetic treatments, I have had two patients take legal action against me. As I believe I have treated …

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Holly Carver

Understanding Andropause

Superintendent pharmacist Miriam Martínez Callejas explores how practitioners can support male patients with hormonal changes during andropauseIn recent years, there has been a growing acknowledgement of menopause.1 However, there remains a significant gap in understanding and awareness when it comes …

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Holly Carver

Navigating Life After Redundancy

CEO Sue Thomson provides advice for individuals experiencing redundancy fearsThe recent news of SK:N Group companies entering liquidation sent shockwaves throughout the UK medical aesthetics specialty. Leaving 800 professionals unemployed, it was announced the clinic chain and several aesthetic distribution …

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