CPD

CPD: Reviewing Antiseptic Skin Preparation in Aesthetics

Dr Alison Colville and Professor Valerie Edwards-Jones explore the role of antiseptic practices in medical aesthetics The skin and mucous membranes form the body’s protective barrier, and if this defence is breached by pathogens, they can reach subcutaneous tissue, muscle, …

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CPD: Analysing Cryolipolysis

Dr Emmaline Ashley explores the current understanding of cryolipolysis as a method of non-surgical fat reduction The growing demand for methods to remove or reshape localised fat deposits has led to the increasing popularity of body contouring procedures.1 While liposuction …

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CPD: Exploring Peptide Therapeutics

Dr Ethan Hausman-Marquis presents a comprehensive review of potential benefits and clinical applications of peptide therapy Peptides, defined as short chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, are essential signalling molecules integral to a vast array of physiological processes.1,2 …

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CPD: Ethnic Considerations for Botulinum Toxin

Dr Souphi Samizadeh reviews considerations for treating different ethnic groups with toxin. The global demand for facial aesthetic treatments, including botulinum toxin (BoNT-A) injections, continues to rise. This increase is evident across a broad spectrum of ethnic groups, each presenting …

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CPD: Assessing Patients Using Multidimensional Approaches

Dr Rehanna Beckhurst explores multidimensional assessment in medical aesthetics, bridging anatomy, ageing, psychology and culture The field of advanced facial aesthetics presents a blend of medical expertise, artistic sensibility and patient-centred care. This article illustrates the process of assessment, risk …

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CPD: Understanding Pain Relief Options in Aesthetic Procedures

Three practitioners review pain relief options in aesthetic procedures, ranging from simple topicals, to custom agents and nerve blockers Millions of people worldwide seek cosmetic treatments to enhance their appearance and boost their confidence. Concerns about pain or discomfort may …

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CPD: Optimising Facial Botulinum Toxin Results

Dr Nestor Demosthenous discusses the pharmacodynamics of botulinum toxin and the differences between the available preparations. In the 1980s, ophthalmologist Dr Jean Carruthers and dermatologist Dr Alastair Carruthers discovered that one of their patients treated with botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) for …

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CPD: Steps to Reduce Risk of Vascular Occlusion

Mr James Olding, Dr Kimiya Erfanmanesh, Dr Golasa Sheikh Akbari and Dr Zeanab Chaer introduce steps to help prevent a vascular occlusion Dermal filler treatments continue to grow in demand in the medical field, with a well-established role of replenishing …

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CPD: Mitochondria as a Skin Health Biomarker

Professor Mark Birch-Machin and Dr Jessica Moor introduce mitochondrial damage as a way to track skin ageing Skin ageing, including the phenotypes of wrinkle formation, uneven skin tone and loss of elasticity, results from the progressive loss of cellular function. …

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