Body Language

Features

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  Face and neck rejuvenation

  Mesotherapy is a controversial treatment that is scoffed at by some and praised by others. Dr Sotirios Foutsizoglou discusses the protocols he has found effective for treating the neck and face >>

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  Remote prescribing

  Remote prescribing is a big issue for aesthetic nurses, on that, for many, cuts to the core of their livelihood. Dr Vrajesh Ruparelia discusses the regulations and guidance the medical bodies offer >>
  

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  Lip tenting

  The goal of the lip-tenting technique is to control both shape and v olume during the procedure by adjusting the pressure on the syringe, writes Dr Tom van Eijk >>
  
  

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  Bacterial biofilms and breast implants

  A growing body of research has implicated bacteria as a major cause of implant failure. A Jacombs, J Allan, P Valente, K Vickery and AK Deva summarise recent findings related to bacterial contamination of breast implants by bacterial biofilms >>

Observations

Tobacco-derived procollagen presents opportunities for regenerative medicine

We all know that tobacco is bad for us—it is the single greatest cause of preventable death worldwide and smoking is a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and cancer, to name a few. >>

Lack of regulation discouraging consumers

The recession has inevitably affected the aesthetic market, but the lack of regulation may be turning away potential consumers, according to the Cosmetic Surgery Market Report 2010 >>

Standards set to address patient safety across EU for aesthetics procedures

EU standards for patient safety in aesthetic procedures have taken a step forward with a project committee meeting scheduled for September >>

Women with PIP implants advised to have ultrasound

Women who have undergone breast augmentation with poly implant prostheses (PIP) implants are being advised to contact their surgeon to establish whether there is any weakening or rupture >>

Peer to Peer

The benefits of premixing fillers with lidocaine with epinephrine, basic procedures that attract custom by building confidence, and why you should never 'underfill' patients are among the topics discussed >>

Accountancy

As World Cup excitement reaches fever pitch, Martin Murray turns to the beautiful game for inspiration in running a cosmetic practice >>

Peer Press Review

Dr Rohit Kotnis surveys academic and association journals to report on advances in research in medical aesthetics and related fields. >>