Contents • January 2017 06 News
The latest product and industry news
14 On the Scene
Out and about in the industry this month
18 News Special: Labiplasty & FGM
Aesthetics investigates reports of cosmetic doctors facing prosecution for female genital mutilation following labiaplasty treatment
20 ACE Preview: Discover New Business Insights at ACE 2017
Special Feature Contouring the Jawline Page 24
A look at the FREE Business Track agenda at this year’s Aesthetics Conference and Exhibition
CLINICAL PRACTICE 24 Special Feature: Contouring the Jawline
Practitioners discuss techniques for lower face and jawline rejuvenation
31 CPD: Anatomical Basis of Festoons and Malar Mounds
Mrs Sabrina Shah-Desai examines the differences between festoons and malar mounds under the eye and the most appropriate course of treatment
34 An Overview of Non-surgical Body Contouring Treatments
Dr David Jack outlines different non-surgical body contouring treatments available and their outcomes
38 Case Study: Treating Vaginal Laxity and Sexual Dysfunction
Dr Natasha Ranga details her successful management of a patient’s vulvovaginal concerns with CO2 fractional laser
43 Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
In the second of their two-part article, Mr Geoffrey Mullan and Mr Ben Hunter expound on how to successfully perform a non-surgical rhinoplasty treatment
47 Topical Retinoids
Dr Sandeep Cliff outlines the different types of topical retinoids and their mechanisms of action
53 Abstracts
A round-up and summary of useful clinical papers
54 The Red Flag Patient
Dr Sangita Singh explains how to manage body dysmorphic disorder
57 Increasing Product Sales
Sales representative Jane Lewis outlines practical advice on ways to boost skincare product sales and retain patient custom
60 Managing Cash Flow
Clinical Contributors Mrs Sabrina Shah-Desai is an oculoplastic surgeon and specialises in cosmetic eyelid lifts, scar-less droopy eyelid correction and revision eyelid surgery. She is highly experienced in non-surgical aesthetic periorbital rejuvenation with botulinum toxin and dermal fillers. Dr David Jack is an aesthetic practitioner based between his clinics in Harley Street in London and Scotland. He graduated from the University of Glasgow and later became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr Natasha Ranga is the clinical lead and director of Ranga Medical Ltd. After qualifying as a doctor she completed an array of courses in advanced non-surgical aesthetics and has an interest in medical applications of botulinum toxin. Mr Geoffrey Mullan is a cosmetic surgeon and medical director at Medicetics Clinics and training academy. He has taught anatomy at Guy’s Hospital and worked at the Royal Marsden Head and Neck Unit.
IN PRACTICE
In Practice Managing Cash Flow Page 60
Global business executive Reece Tomlinson explains the significance of cash flow management in clinic
Mr Ben Hunter is a consultant facial plastic surgeon and works at St George’s Hospital Medical School, and privately at the Lister Hospital and King Edward VII Hospital. Mr Hunter qualified with the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Dr Sandeep Cliff is a consultant dermatologist and dermatological surgeon based in London and Surrey. He has lectured extensively both nationally and internationally on facial rejuvenation.
64 Product Liability Insurance
Insurance and risk management consultant Holly Markham details the importance of due diligence when purchasing medical devices
67 In Profile: Alice Danker
Aesthetic nurse prescriber Alice Danker describes her journey through medical aesthetics and the importance of not working in isolation
69 The Last Word
Dr Martin Godfrey encourages the importance of regularly attending aesthetic conferences in order to remain up-to-date with the specialty
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