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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 unique …

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CPD: Assessing Patients Using Multidimensional Approaches

Dr Rehanna Beckhurst explores multidimensional assessment in medical aesthetics, bridging anatomy, ageing, psychology and cultureThe 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 evaluation …

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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 blockersMillions of people worldwide seek cosmetic treatments to enhance their appearance and boost their confidence. Concerns about pain or discomfort may be …

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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 occlusionDermal filler treatments continue to grow in demand in the medical field, with a well-established role of replenishing volume …

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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 ageingSkin ageing, including the phenotypes of wrinkle formation, uneven skin tone and loss of elasticity, results from the progressive loss of cellular function. A …

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CPD: Navigating the Unique Properties of HA Dermal Fillers

Dr Rehanna Beckhurst outlines the manufacturing process and physico-chemical properties of dermal filler productsHyaluronic acid (HA) injectable fillers are the most widely used dermal fillers to treat facial volume deficits.1 Appreciating the physico-chemical properties of dermal fillers is crucial for …

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Under-eye Anatomy and Considerations for Cosmetic Intervention

Miss Jennifer Doyle and Mr Richard Scawn explore the available options to treat the delicate eye areaThe periocular region is often one of the first to display signs of facial ageing. With the latest figures showing blepharoplasty alone has increased …

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CPD: Utilising Polynucleotides for Hair Loss

Dr Edward Robinson explores the literature around how the emerging treatment of polynucleotides can assist patients suffering with hair lossIn the landscape of medical aesthetics, emerging treatments are constantly reshaping the field. Among these, polynucleotides have garnered considerable attention, emerging …

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