Clinical

Case Study: Polynucleotides for Eye Dermatitis and Eczema

Dr Sonakshi Khorana and Dr David Eccleston discuss polynucleotide treatment for dry, itchy skin and eczema around the eyes Periorbital dermatitis or dry skin around the eyes can be caused by a variety of factors.1 The most common cause is …

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Treating the Platysmal Bands

Miss Harmony Ubhi discusses age-related changes which occur in the platysma and appropriate treatment options The platysma is a thin, sheet-like muscle which spans the anterior neck. Its function is to aid in facial movement and expression. The platysmal bands …

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A Three-Step Approach to Collagen Banking

Dr Alison Colville shares her combination approach to increase patients’ collagen levels when preserving skin health Modern day life, with the rise of social media, has amplified social comparison, leading to a search for perfection.1 Since the emergence of social …

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Case Study: Combining Amino Acid Replacement Therapy and Poly-L-Lactic Acid

Nurse prescriber Kate Monteith-Ross shares two case studies aiming to provide collagen restoration through synergistic treatment In recent years, the field of medical aesthetics has seen a surge in interest and exploration of combination therapies to address the multifaceted concerns …

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Case Study: Full-Face Rejuvenation

Dr Zoya Awan discusses how she treated the signs of early ageing using a combination of skincare, HA fillers and intense pulsed light therapy In recent years, the medical aesthetics community has witnessed a notable shift away from the exclusive …

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Hyaluronic Acid vs. Polynucleotides

Dr Elle Reid, Dr Rosie Petch and Dr Aran Maxwell-Cox discuss the varying advantages of using polynucleotides and hyaluronic acid fillers Research shows that hyaluronic acid (HA) facial fillers are taking up a 27% share of England’s patient demand for …

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Treating Facial Dermatoses 

Dr Nicole Chiang provides an overview of the most common facial dermatoses and the optimal treatments for each There are many types of facial dermatoses (facial skin diseases), but each present very differently and are suitable for different aesthetic treatments.1 …

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Case Study: Treating Laxity in the Knees

Independent nurse prescriber Yuliya Culley discusses how she treated a case of skin laxity and volume loss around the knees Skin laxity of the knees increases with age and leads to the appearance of skin folds, which has become a …

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Treating Varying Types of Melasma

Dr Mary Sommerlad discusses the various treatments available to address melasma Melasma is a chronic acquired pigmentary disorder that can have a negative impact on quality of life.1 It is characterised by bilateral tan to dark brown or slate grey …

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