Longevity in youth is the holy grail. Women (and men) are looking for ways to stay younger, for longer, which sounds like an injectible treatment that lasts up to two years and stimulates the body's natural collagen production to gradually restore facial volume, improve skin texture, and reduce wrinkles, providing long-lasting and natural-looking rejuvenation is a fountain of youth - not quite eternal, but closer than any other treatments have been before - and that’s exactly what Sculptra offers.

In recent years, a large change we’ve seen in the medical aesthetic market is the rising number of men seeking cosmetic procedures. According to the British College of Aesthetic Medicine, there has been a remarkable 70% increase in men's aesthetic treatments since 2021. This trend reflects a broader shift in societal attitudes towards male grooming and self-care. To understand this surge, we spoke to Dr. Raquel Amado, Aesthetics Practitioner at Skin and Medical Cosmetics and Regional Nurse Trainer at SK:N Clinics, Charlotte Lundy.

The Aesthetic market is largely unregulated in England and Wales, leaving it to practitioners to make ethical judgment calls. To aid, Allergan Aesthetics launched the ‘Aesthetics Ethics’ campaign and guide, and we’ve caught up with Dr. Sophie Shotter, Allergan Aesthetics Key Opinion Leader and Allergan Medical Institute (AMI) Faculty Member on how to maintain ethical standards in practice. Integrating the framework into your practice will ensure patient safety, satisfaction and trust.

Lemon Bottle has been garnering huge virality with over 81 million views on TikTok as a trendy non-surgical solution for reducing localized fat deposits. However, their popularity has also sparked significant debate regarding their efficacy and safety – with many injecting themselves with fraudulent products bought online, which have ingredients from cooking oil and have reportedly caused skin rotting. The potential of Lemon Bottle sounds incredible - so why has it gathered such a negative reputation?

Polynucleotides are fast becoming a cornerstone in the field of regenerative aesthetic medicine. Their unique ability to stimulate cellular regeneration offers a promising alternative to more traditional cosmetic interventions, making them the “it” treatment dropping in clinics such as Thérapie Clinic which has introduced the sought-after treatment into all 70 of their clinics nationwide last month - but what makes polynucleotides so powerful and how can you ensure their benefits in treatments?

Today, it is composed of clinics, hospitals, and more than 3,000 specialists and doctors in such a relatively small area. But as I was recently visiting the renowned street for a treatment, and waiting within an opulent, but worn out waiting room, in a building that had seen better times and was in high demand for a renovation, only to receive a sub-par treatment for my visit, I thought to myself - does Harley Street still equate to luxury and excellence?

Scotland has emerged as a focal point for concerns over the unregulated cosmetic treatment industry, particularly regarding non-surgical procedures like dermal fillers and Botox. This situation has placed Scotland at the center of a troubling trend, with health professionals sounding the alarm over the ease with which individuals can access these treatments without sufficient oversight.

Since 2019 we have seen a significant increase in the number of people undergoing breast reduction surgery. Miss Tadiparthi, multi-award-winning plastic surgeon and founder of Choice Aesthetics explains the rising phenomenon and what to expect.

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) Annual Scientific Meeting which took place in September once again proved to be a fertile ground for the unveiling and discussion of innovative treatments in aesthetic medicine. This year’s assembly highlighted several groundbreaking treatments and methodologies that are set to redefine the contours of aesthetic medicine.

In a world where beauty and health are increasingly intertwined, Ameela stands out as the new gold standard. Unveiled on the 20th of June by Amedica, this groundbreaking polynucleotide bio-stimulant treatment is changing the face of beauty.

With the upcoming National focus on Eczema and Psoriasis Awareness, leading Oculoplastic Surgeon & Facial Aesthetics Doctor, Dr Maryam Zamani and Dr Amélie Seghers (Consultant Dermatologists at The Clinic by Dr Maryam Zamani), share their insights around managing these chronic skin conditions.

When it comes to achieving a youthful and radiant complexion, there is no shortage of options available in the beauty industry. Among the most popular methods for skin rejuvenation are micro-needling and Botox. Both treatments have gained significant attention for their ability to address various skin concerns, but they differ in their approaches and outcomes.