Clinical

The Role of Poly-L-Lactic Acid in Body Rejuvenation

Independent nurse prescriber Michelle McLean explores the regenerative role of PLLA in body rejuvenation and its application for improving skin quality The demand for non-surgical rejuvenation of the face and body has grown considerably in recent years.¹ This has been …

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Presenting an Overview of Biostimulating Treatments

Dr Paul Charlson outlines a comprehensive review of biostimulators A biostimulator is defined as an injectable substance that stimulates the body’s natural regenerative processes, by encouraging collagen production.¹ The global bioregenerative injectable market is projected to grow from £1. 20 …

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CPD: Facial Erythema in Aesthetic Practice

Dr Rehanna Beckhurst explores the dermatological and systemic causes of facial erythema Facial erythema is a common concern within aesthetic practice (with rosacea alone affecting an estimated 5.46% of the global adult population), an umbrella term for a spectrum of …

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Abstracts

A summary of the latest clinical studies Title: Treatment of Skin Cancer: From Conventional to Nanotechnological ApproachesAuthors: Rita Cortesi, et al.Published: Biochimica et biophysica acta, April 2026Keywords: Drug-delivery, Melanoma, Nanotechnology Skin cancer represents a global health challenge with rising incidence …

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Treating Menopausal Skin with PDLLA

Dr Barbara Kubicka discusses the use of PDLLA on menopausal skin Menopause represents a profound physiological transition, marking the cessation of reproductive function in women. While its hormonal changes have systemic effects, the impact on the skin is particularly notable, …

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Injectable Approach with Trauma-aware Care

Nurse practitioner Sophie Brooks presents a trauma-aware injectable case study in gender-affirming facial feminisation The concept of gender being fluid is becoming more widely accepted within society. As a result gender-diverse, transgender and non-binary patients are a population seeking non-surgical …

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Exploring the Gut-Skin Axis in Aesthetics

Mr Oli Curwen analyses the prospective relationship between the gut-skin barrier In 2026, interest in biohacking, evidence-based healthy ageing strategies and skin health optimisation has increased.¹ This reflects a shift away from immediate progression to injectable interventions. Practitioners are therefore …

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Assessing the Role of Vaping in Skin Health Presentations

Aesthetic practitioner Dr Mayoni Gooneratne explores the effects of vaping on the skin E-cigarette use is reshaping skin health presentations, with emerging evidence for impacts on ageing, inflammation and wound healing that clinicians cannot ignore.¹ ² Vaping has rapidly moved …

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