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Aesthetics examines the landmark case victory that helped establish a VAT framework for aesthetic practitioners, providing legal clarity on when treatments may be exempt from VAT Illuminate Skin Clinic has won a legal appeal at the Upper Tribunal (UT) regarding how VAT applies to aesthetic treatments – thus overturning an
The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has confirmed that Professor David Sines will step down as its independent executive chair when his second term concludes in February 2026. The organisation shares that within his role, Professor Sines has spent the past decade collaborating with Parliamentarians, Government officials, statutory regulators,
Medical aesthetics event Interface Expo Conference was held on November 22 at Queen Elizabeth II Centre. Founded in 2022 by oral and maxillofacial surgery registrar Mr James Olding, the event aimed to combine clinical education, research and live injection demonstrations. With four symposiums throughout the day, the speaker lineup included
Icelandic skincare company ChitoCare Beauty hosted a celebratory launch event to mark its welcome into the UK at The Marylebone Hotel, London. In addition to being available via skincare distributor The ASKA Group, the brand revealed new distribution partnerships with aesthetic distributors Wigmore Medical and GetHarley, aiming to further expand
Aesthetic distributor ACRE has been officially appointed as the UK&I distribution partner for pharmaceutical company Merz Aesthetics. According to both companies, ACRE will oversee distribution of the Belotero, Bocouture and Radiesse product ranges. ACRE has also announced plans to develop a comprehensive training roadmap, designed to support clinic growth. The
Laser device company Seriderm UK hosted Seriderm Takeover: The Party on November 6in London. Held at Horizon 22, the evening acknowledged Seriderm UK’s acquisition of device manufacturer Cynosure Lutronic. The programme featured presentations from plastic surgeons Mr Arash Moradzadeh and Mr Andrei Popa, aesthetic practitioner Dr Saleena Zimri and consultant
Aesthetic practitioner Dr Benji Dhillon has launched an AI tool for aesthetic complications called the Injectix Complication Assistant (ICA). The ICA is a self-learning tool that draws on the peer-reviewed medical literature (PubMed) and recorded lectures from global key opinion leaders in complications. Dr Dhillon commented, “I’m really proud of
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the 2025 Autumn Budget. Reeves described the Budget as one focused on “fair taxes, strong public services and a stable economy.” The measures outlined signal increased operational costs for employers across the UK. Key announcements likely to impact aesthetic practitioners include the
Aesthetic equipment supplier Ivanmed invited practitioners to the Medical Society of London on Monday, November 3. Collaborating with health technology company Map My Mole, the masterclass was designed to educate and inform practitioners on CryoPen application, diagnostic accuracy and risk management. The day was kickstarted with consultant dermatologist Dr Toby
Aesthetic practitioner Dr Melis Binbas has released a beginner’s guide titled The Face of Medicine: The Insider Playbook for Medical Aesthetics. According to Dr Binbas, the book addresses unanswered questions students and professionals often have when entering the specialty. These range from understanding what belongs in an aesthetics toolkit, to
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