The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched an investigation into UK clinics following reports that some are promoting unregulated, experimental peptides. According to The Guardian, the clinics
The Aesthetics portfolio has introduced The Aesthetics Journal Alliance, a programme to champion brands dedicated to supporting the aesthetics community. Designed to foster a recognised network of trusted, leading aesthetics
Dr Carol Mastropierro discusses botulinum toxin complications and strategies for managing common side effects Botulinum toxin (BoNT-A) injections are the most widely performed non-surgical aesthetic procedure in the UK, with an estimated 900,000 treatments carried out annually.¹ Their popularity is …
Aesthetic nurse practitioner Eleanor Hartley debates whether social media is a positive or negative force for the aesthetics specialty Medical aesthetics has long represented the interface of art and science. Today the digital landscape increasingly blurs entertainment and aesthetic theatre. …
“It’s not about treating ageing lines it’s about addressing the emotion behind them” Dr Ahmed El Houssieny shares his holistic approach and work as a recognised complications expert Growing up in Dubai, aesthetic practitioner Dr Ahmed El Houssieny was influenced …
Data specialist Charlotte Staples examines the practical realities of healthcare data protection and security The growing use of digital tools for bookings, payments and follow-ups increases exposure to cybercrime and data misuse.¹ Strong data protection frameworks not only mitigate risk …
Digital marketing consultant Rick O’Neill shares the lessons he learned from spending a week with Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island In the summer of 2025, I travelled to Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands to take part in …
A summary of the latest clinical studies Title: Filler-Induced Lymphatic Compromise: In Silico Modelling of Facial Safety Thresholds and Injection TechniquesAuthors: Eqram Rahman, et al.Published: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, February 2026Keywords: Hyaluronic acid, Injection safety, Lymphatic drainage Soft tissue fillers are …
Addressing GLP-1 Related Skin Laxity with Sofwave: An FDA Cleared, Non-Invasive Solution for Face and Body The rapid rise in GLP-1 medication has fundamentally shifted the aesthetic treatment landscape. As more patients experience significant and sustained weight loss, practitioners are …
Verification and consumer education platform Twiqk was released on March 15, aiming to support safer and more accountable growth in the non-surgical aesthetics sector. Founded by social entrepreneur and doctoral