Features
Dietary devolution
We have progressed as a species in technical development but our health could benefit from taking a number of steps backward to our origins in the African savannas, writes lifestyle anthropologist Geoff Bond >>
Speed of response
Patients’ response times to toxins were usually measured as starting one week after injection. But in practice patients have responded much more quickly, writes Professor Andy Pickett >>
Competence vs qualifications
Should a general practitioner with a special interest in aesthetic medicine be allowed to perform complex surgical procedures like liposuction? A panel of mixed disciplines discuss the issue >>
Liposuction and vein treatments
Advances made in one area of medicine often find application in other specialisations. Dr Haroun Gajraj writes about how he has changed his vein procedures following advances in liposuction >>
Observations
Timetable for EU aesthetic standard
The draft of the European Standard for Aesthetic Surgery Services (CEN TC403), which includes injectables and cosmetic lasers, has been finalised and a public inquiry on the text will be open to 22 May 2012 >>
Call for guidelines following bariatric procedures
BAPRAS is calling for national guidelines to be drawn up on reconstructive body contouring surgery following bariatric weight loss procedures >>
‘Gaze training’ aids surgical trainees
A study by researchers at the University of Exeter has found that trainee surgeons learn technical surgical skills more quickly when they are taught to mimic the eye movements of experts >>
Above: Body Language interviews Dr Bruce Freedman, a consultant plastic surgeon and medical director of Plastic Surgery Associates of Northern Virginia.
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Peer to Peer
Our panel discuss the benefits of microneedling for acne scarring, combination treatments, skin brightening and lasers >>
Accountancy
Benefits, contributions and taxation changes to pensions are in the pipeline. Martin Murray reports >>
Peer Press Review
Dr Rohit Kotnis surveys academic and association journals to report on advances in research in medical aesthetics and related fields. >>
Products
ELURE ADVANCED SKIN LIGHTENING >>
The Elure Advanced Skin Lightening product line from Syneron Candela is an enzymatic skin lightening treatment that doesn’t use hydroquinone. Instead, the range utilises melanozyme, a natural bio-active substance.
TITEFX >>
Electroporation, or the increase in electrical permability of the cell membrane, can destroy large fat cells. Invasix, manufacturers of the BodyTite skin tightening RFAL device, has introduced a handpiece for body contouring.
ARTISS >>
Staples or sutures during surgery can potentially lead to post-operative fluid accumulation. Artiss is a premixed, slow-setting fibrin sealant for sealing and adhering subcutaneous tissues.
