Skeletal muscle is a dynamic, metabolically active organ essential for maintaining health throughout the lifespan. Beyond providing strength and locomotion, muscle regulates glucose metabolism, supports immune signalling and contributes to
Dr Ed Robinson discusses opportunities, limitations and the emerging role of ultrasound guidance in regional nerve blocks Demand for injectable and energy-based facial aesthetics continues to rise, alongside patient expectations for comfort, efficiency and safety. Effective analgesia is therefore central …
Miss Jenny Doyle, Dr Aaminah Haq and Dr Arshi Baig review the latest research in polynucleotide treatments in medical aesthetics Globally, non-invasive aesthetic procedures accounted for more than £52 billion of revenue in 2023 and are increasing, with an annual …
Dr Ben Taylor-Davies discusses the use of hyaluronidase in medical aesthetics and the main considerations for practitioners Hyaluronidase is a prescription-only medicine widely used in aesthetic medical practice for a variety of indications.1 Hyaluronidase is utilised by clinicians in the …
Aesthetic nurse prescriber Anna Baker discusses multi-modality approaches to addressing tissue changes with glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide therapies Current literature suggests that medical aesthetic practitioners are noticing an increase in demand from patients seeking treatments to counteract …
Dr Edward Robinson discusses a combination approach to regenerative aesthetics using PRP and PRF in synergy with other aesthetic treatments Regenerative treatments have emerged as a leading focus of medical aesthetics in recent years.1-4 An increasing patient demand for long-lasting, …
Dr Jordan Faulkner and Dr Marcus Geyer discuss key anatomical considerations and injection techniques for safe and effective chin enhancement The chin plays a pivotal role in defining the lower third of the face and is essential for overall facial …
Miss Jenny Doyle, Miss Aaminah Haq and Dr Arshi Baig analyse current literature on rejuvenating the skin using botulinum toxin. The uptake of non-surgical methods, such as botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A), dermal filler and laser to achieve facial rejuvenation, …
Dr Hazel Parkinson discusses the effects of menopause on acne and procedural options for menopausal patients Acne is often perceived as a concern primarily of adolescence, but it is increasingly recognised as a condition that affects adult women, particularly during …
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, …