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A summary of the latest clinical studies

Title: Differences in Antibody Responses of Intradermal and Intramuscular Injections of Botulinum Toxin Type AAuthors: Yuttana Srinoulprasert, et al.Published: Dermatol Ther (Heidelb), September 2025Keywords: Botulinum toxin type A, Complexing protein, Route of injection This pilot study evaluated antibody responses following …

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Mitigating Hyperpigmentation in Higher Fitzpatrick Skin Types

Aesthetic nurse Kate Monteith-Ross discusses the role of exosomes and energy-based devices for treating hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are significant dermatological concerns that can arise as complications following various therapeutic interventions, including the use of energy-based device treatments. These dyschromias …

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Exploring Microtoxin for the Management of Acne

Dr Lisa Dinley discusses the clinical rationale, mechanisms of action and practical application of microtoxin therapy in the management of acne Acne vulgaris (AV) is a multifactorial, chronic inflammatory condition of the pilosebaceous unit, driven by sebaceous hyperactivity, follicular hyperkeratinisation, …

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Combining Treatments for Fitzpatrick IV-VI Skin Types

Pharmacist Dana Beiki shares strategies for safely and effectively treating varied skin types. Contemporary aesthetic practice increasingly serves diverse populations, where variations in skin physiology, facial structure and pigmentation render standardised approaches insufficient. Fitzpatrick skin types (FST) IV–VI face higher …

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Case Study: Addressing Facial Palsy with Toxin

Nurse prescriber Michelle McLean shares her approach to using botulinum toxin in the treatment of facial palsy In aesthetic practice, it has been seen that long-term facial palsy significantly impacts the aesthetic, functional and psychosocial wellbeing of patients.1,2 The condition …

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Combining Treatments for Rosacea Management

Dr Sonakshi Khorana discusses the role of topical therapies and medical-grade skincare in the effective management of rosacea Rosacea is a chronic, non-contagious, inflammatory skin condition that manifests in various clinical subtypes and severities.1,2 Rosacea affects about 5% of the …

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Understanding Treatment Layering

Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme explains her approach to providing synergistic results through same-day treatment stacking In today’s busy world, patients are demanding prompt results, and in recent years, a rising trend has emerged – the practice of combining multiple aesthetic treatments …

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Exploring Emerging Treatment Approaches for AGA in Men

Dr Selina Ahmed provides an introduction to treatment approaches for AGA in men, focusing on regenerative methods Hair loss can have a considerable psychological impact, even in otherwise healthy individuals. In men, androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause …

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Understanding How Fasting Helps Metabolic Stability

Dr Vix Manning and Dr Charlotte Woodward examine how medically supervised FMD protocols address post-GLP-1 metabolic instability The landscape of metabolic medicine has been revolutionised by GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists, with remarkable success in achieving rapid weight loss and …

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A summary of thelatest clinical studies

Title: Botulinum Toxin for Treatment of Synkinesis: Effects on Anxiety and Depression Authors: Feyisayo O Adegboye, et al. Published: Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, July 2025 Keywords: Botulinum toxin, Chemodenervation, Depression A retrospective review of botulinum toxin naïve adults …

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