On the Scene

On the Scene

Cynosure and iS Clinical Aesthetic Exchange, London

A two-day symposium called the Aesthetic Exchange was held at King’s Fund in London by laser manufacturer Cynosure, in collaboration with cosmeceutical brand iS Clinical. Delegates attended the event on November 22-23 to learn about the latest developments in lasers, as well as how to maximise patient success for the face and body by integrating medical-grade skincare. The keynote speakers included US cosmetic laser surgeon Dr Dianne Quibell, iS Clinical has appointed aesthetic practitioner Dr

director Dr Charlene DeHaven and UK surgeon and aesthetic practitioner Miss Sherina a UK workshop on June 4. The event will

Balaratnam. The first day focused on the face. The science and evolution of laser and light-based technologies were discussed, as well as epigenetics and the power of cosmeceuticals, creating a progressive patient journey, pigmentation and vascular issues, scarring, rejuvenation, and other topics. The following day focused on the body, and included talks by Dr Quibell on new developments to the SculpSure machine, called SculpSure 2.0, which is coming to the UK soon. Following the event, Cynosure country manager for UK and Ireland Ben Savigar-Jones said, “Following the huge success of our previous Aesthetic Exchange event, we saw that as a good sign that we needed to do it again, so decided to scale it up and make it even bigger with some international speakers. It’s been fantastic to combine two companies that have the science and research background to allows us to get maximum patient outcomes.”

On the Scene

Aesthetics Awards 2019, London

On December 7 more than 700 aesthetic practitioners, clinics, suppliers, training providers, and other industry companies attended the dazzling Aesthetics Awards 2019. Hosted at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel, the evening celebrated achievements of the past year recognising Winners, Highly Commended and Commended finalists in 26 categories. Guests were welcomed to the ceremony by editor and content manager Chloé Gronow which was then followed by a well-received 15-minute set from comedian Tom Allen and a delicious three-course meal. Aesthetic practitioner and award winner Dr Nestor Demosthenous commented, “Tom Allen is by far the funniest comedian we have seen over the last five years of attending.” He added, “The food and its presentation was also the best it’s been so far. It gets better and better each year!” After this, the Awards were presented, and celebrations were well underway. Amongst the winners was Dr Martyn King, who won the Outstanding Achievement Award, Dr Jonquille Chantrey who picked up The John Bannon Award for Medical Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year and nurse prescriber Jackie Partridge who won The SpringPharm Award for Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of the Year. Founder of the Black Skin Directory and winner of the The Clinetix Award for Professional Initiative of the Year Dija Ayodele said, “The Aesthetics Awards are a chance to see and celebrate with colleagues who’ve worked hard all year! It’s also an opportunity to network and build relationships going forward. It was great to see Chloé leading the charge and I though she did a wonderful job! The event was fabulous as always.”

News in Brief

Teoxane appoints new country expert

Swiss aesthetic manufacturer Teoxane Selena Langdon as its latest country expert. Emma Riley, assistant medical education manager at Teoxane said, “We are delighted to welcome Dr Langdon to the Teoxane UK Faculty as a country expert. She and Teoxane are very aligned in the importance of delivering high-quality, evidence based training. Dr Langdon has a wealth of knowledge and experience, which we are excited to see her share with our customers during training courses.”

Intraline appoints KOLs

Intraline Medical Aesthetics has confirmed that aesthetic practitioners Dr Simon Zokaie and Dr Mark Holmes will be key opinion leaders for its portfolio of medical aesthetic products. Dr Zokaie said, “I’m very pleased to be appointed as a KOL and help support Intraline medically in their product range. I find Intraline very genuine, honest and ethical. I know they share the same passion as me for education and knowledge.”

Booking open for Tixel workshop

AZTEC services, the UK supplier of rejuvenation system Tixel, will be hosting Entry to the Aesthetics Awards 2020 will open in May.

be held in Church House Westminster and will feature key opinion leaders including consultant aesthetic oculoplastic surgeon Mrs Sabrina Shah-Desai, dermatologist Dr Harryono Judodihardjo and aesthetic practitioners Dr Ian Strawford and Dr Ofir Artzi. It will cover a range of topics including the benefits of using Tixel, new protocols, panel discussions and a Q&A session.

Acquisition Aesthetics announces Manchester training dates

Training provider Acquisition Aesthetics has confirmed that two courses will return to Manchester on April 11 and 12. Doctors, dentists and nurses are eligible to attend. The company explains that the foundation botulinum toxin and dermal fillers course will take place on the Saturday and the advanced course will be on the Sunday. It will cover everything from business and marketing skills. anatomy, complications, consultation and consenting with handson practice on live model patients in small focused learning groups, Acquisition Aesthetics confirms.