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CPD: Methods of Collagen Stimulation Available in Aesthetics

Miss Jenny Doyle, Dr Arshi Baig and Dr Aaminah Haq explore advanced strategies to stimulate collagen through treatments in medical aesthetics Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the human body and a primary component of the dermal extracellular …

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CPD: Exploring Regional Nerve Blocks in Head and Neck Aesthetics

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 …

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CPD: Evaluating Hyaluronidase Use in Aesthetics

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 …

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CPD: Multi-Modality Approaches for Managing GLP/GIP Side Effects

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 …

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CPD: Unveiling the Connection Between Menopause and Acne

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 …

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CPD: Reviewing Antiseptic Skin Preparation in Aesthetics

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, …

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