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  Critical selection

  Breast implant selection is not straightforward, particularly when patients have misconceptions about the size of their breasts. Mr Azhar Aslam provides guidance in identifying the best size implants for patients >>
  

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  Join forces

  Ultrasound, radiofrequency, infrared and magnetic wave work well for their indications but have limitations. Dr Daniel Sister describes the benefits of a new technique combining them all >>
  

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  Non-surgical body contouring

  Our panel of experts discuss body contouring technology and the importance of a multi-faceted approach  >>
  
  
  

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  Laser sweat ablation

  Axillary hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating around the armpit, is not uncommon and can cause considerable embarassment to sufferers. Dr Mark Whiteley describes a modified method of curettage and laser ablation >>

Observations

Macrolane withdrawn for breast use

Q-Med, manufacturer of dermal filler Macrolane, has stopped promoting its use in breast enhancement until “consensus has been reached regarding best practice in breast radiology examination following Macrolane treatment” >>

Israel regulates dentists’ aesthetic services

Botulinum toxin is used regularly by dentists worldwide to treat temporomandibular joint disorders and associated jaw tension, and in increasing numbers they have been injecting toxins and dermal fillers aesthetically >>

Thyme will tell for herbal acne treatment

Benzoyl peroxide is a common topical acne treatment that reduces bacteria and increases skin turnover. Side-effects include irritation, a burning sensation and dryness >>

Bioengineering raises hope for baldness cure

Hair follicles derived from adult stem cells have shown interaction with surrounding tissue and normal hair cycles in the skin of bald mice, in a study published in Nature Communications >>

Above: Dr Haroun Gajraj, director of the Veincare Centre, talks to Body Language about vascular treatments. View our video archive here

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