
Understanding Skin Layers and Injectables
Miss Priyanka Chadha, Miss Lara Watson and Dr Catrin Wigley provides an overview of the skin’s function and anatomy and its relevance for successful aesthetic treatments
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Miss Priyanka Chadha, Miss Lara Watson and Dr Catrin Wigley provides an overview of the skin’s function and anatomy and its relevance for successful aesthetic treatments

Dr Emily Swift explores the infrequentlydiscussed vasculature associated with soft tissue for safer injectable treatments

Consultant plastic surgeon Mr Paul Banwell and nurse prescriber Nina Prisk discuss the essential concepts in beauty and aesthetics

Independent nurse prescriber Caroline Hall explores the literature around collagen supplementation in aesthetics

Dr Rakesh Anand and Dr Emma Craythorne present an overview of the diagnosis and management of primary hyperhidrosis

Aesthetic nurse Emma Coleman explores the benefits of LED therapy for specific skin conditions

Dr Jane Moon reviews the literature on the anatomy contributing to the under-eye hollows and explores injection techniques using HA dermal fillers

Dr Ahmed El Houssieny reviews the evidence for aspiration when using dermal fillers and suggests ways to minimise risk of vascular compromise

Dr Nestor Demosthenous explores the motivations and appropriateness of aesthetic treatment in patients under 18

Dr Eleanor Reid, Miss Lara Watson and Miss Priyanka Chadha explore the anatomy of the tear trough for successful injectable treatments
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