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ACE Group World Conference programme revealed The Aesthetic Complications Expert (ACE) Group World has unveiled its completed programme for CCR on October 14 2021. The conference will take place in two sessions, with the first hosted by nurse prescriber Liz Bardolph. Bardolph will open the conference and introduce the ACE Group World to delegates, as well as the current challenges facing aesthetic practitioners. The first session will feature talks from aesthetic practitioners Dr David Eccleston on botulinum toxin complications, Dr Xavier Goodarzian on chemical peel complications, consultant vascular physician Dr Steve Tristram on sclerotherapy complications, and director of the ACE Group World Dr Martyn King on the management of delayed onset nodules. The second session will be hosted by nurse prescriber Helena Collier. It will involve founder of the International Association for Prevention of Complications in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPCAM) Dr Beatriz Molina discussing lip complications and vascular occlusions, ENT surgeon Mr Ash Labib on nose complications and hyaluronidase, oculoplastic surgeon Mrs Sabrina Shah-Desai on eye complications and dermatologist Dr Harryono Judodihardjo explaining what skin lesions should not be missed when performing aesthetic treatments. The conference will end with a Q&A session. The ACE Group World conference will take place at 13.30-19.30pm at CCR at ExCeL in London. To register for CCR and to secure your ACE Group World tickets, scan the QR code on p.15. Distribution
AestheticSource to stock Clinisoothe+ Skin Purifier Clinical distributor AestheticSource has added the Clinisoothe+ Skin Purifier to its portfolio to retail to patients. The Clinisoothe+ Skin Purifier provides gentle antimicrobial cleansing whilst protecting the skin from pollutants and impurities, preventing breakouts and promoting rapid recovery to the skin, explains AestheticSource. The company explains that the Clinisoothe+ is suitable for patients who may be prone to eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, rosacea and acne. Vikki Baker, marketing manager at AestheticSource, said, “Clinisept+ has been popular with both practitioners and patients. The new Clinisoothe+ Skin Purifier consumer packaging presents a product for practitioners to retail to their patients with clear product benefits.” Diversity
Transform Hospital Group supports LGBTQ+ community Healthcare provider Transform Hospital Group has created a team of LGBTQ+ ambassadors to undergo training with the LGBT Foundation. The group was set up as part of a wider pledge which aims to achieve LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace as well as the wider society. Five team members based at different locations have been selected from numerous volunteers to act as ‘champions’, helping create future activities and initiatives. The team includes clinical services director Christine Mozzamdar, group HR manager Korina Cook, brand executive Jenna Robertson, reception and administration manager Karen Barlow, and surgeon assistant Joanne Williams. Before embarking on their new roles, the team enrolled in the LGBT Foundation Champion programme as part of the LGBT Foundation’s Training Academy. The academy aims to increase people’s knowledge and confidence of LGBT inclusion at home, work and in the community.
News in Brief Dija Ayodele launches skincare guide for black skin Aesthetician and founder of Black Skin Directory Dija Ayodele is launching a new book for black patients. Ayodele explains that Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide will be a comprehensive guide for black women to care for their skin as well as provide social and historical insights into beauty and the concept of blackness. The book will be available in hardback, audio and eBook in November 2021 and is currently available to pre-order at Amazon and Waterstones. Lumenis hires new sales manager Aesthetic device company Lumenis has appointed Andrew Snaddon as its new national sales manager for the UK and Ireland. Snaddon has worked in the aesthetics sector for 17 years and has gained an essential understanding of all aspects of the laser industry including product development, engineering/service, marketing, corporate finances, budgeting and new product launches, explains Lumenis. Snaddon commented, “I am privileged to join such a dynamic company which provides scientifically proven solutions designed specifically for our customers.” Vycel unveils new device to kill viruses in clinics Technology company Vycel has introduced the Electrostatic Sprayer, designed to remove viruses and bacteria from clinics. According to the company, the device projects a fine mist up to two metres across the room which aims to disinfect surfaces and clean the air it passes through. The device is compact and is battery powered, explains Vycel. Ken Parker, CEO of Vycel, explained, “Protecting patients and staff from viruses has never been more important, and thanks to their strict deep cleaning regimes, many clinics are cleaner than hospitals.” Epionce announces new KOL Skincare distributor Eden Aesthetics has appointed aesthetic practitioner Dr Carla Devlin as its KOL for skincare line Epionce. Dr Devlin has been working within aesthetics for 15 years, trained with training provider Harley Academy, and has worked with Epionce for more than four years. Dr Devlin commented, “I am delighted to become the new UK and Ireland KOL for Epionce. I will continue to evolve treatment plans for all skin types based on the wide range of Epionce products.”
Reproduced from Aesthetics | Volume 8/Issue 9 - August 2021
