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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 driven in part by an ageing population seeking minimally invasive
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 billion in 2025 to £2. 83 billion by 2033, with
A summary of the latest clinical studies Title: Treatment of Skin Cancer: From Conventional to Nanotechnological Approaches Authors: Rita Cortesi, et al. Published: Biochimica et biophysica acta, April 2026 Keywords: Drug-delivery, Melanoma, Nanotechnology Skin cancer represents a global health challenge with rising incidence rates, requiring the development of comprehensive therapeutic
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, leading to a host of visible and functional alterations.¹ Declining
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 aesthetic treatments to affirm their gender identity.¹⁻³ Gender-affirming aesthetics (GAA)
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 facing a greater demand to understand and explain the pathophysiology
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 from niche behaviour to everyday habit, particularly in younger demographics
A summary of the latest clinical studies Title: The LaserLift, a Minimally Invasive Laser-Assisted Facelift: 10 Years of Regenerative Surgery in Aesthetic Facial Rejuvenation Author: Nedra Gharbi Published: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, March 2026 Keywords: Face and neck rejuvenation, Facial contouring, Skin tightening Treatment efficacy was assessed for each patient using
Independent nurse prescriber Kate Monteith-Ross explores regenerative approaches in skin treatments The landscape of medical aesthetics is shifting from volumetric interventions to prioritising skin health, function and quality.¹ Controlled, minimally invasive interventions that stimulate regeneration are now central to modern medical aesthetics. This includes polynucleotides and amino acid replacement therapy.²
Dr Jordan Faulkner examines how multimodality treatments may influence scar remodelling Surgical scars undergo prolonged and dynamic remodelling over 12-18 months, with collagen organisation, vascular maturation and extracellular matrix restructuring continuing well beyond the early healing phase.¹–³ This prolonged timeline makes it challenging to determine how much clinical improvement reflects
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