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Sally Harvey
May 24, 20241 min read
Trevor Steyn to illuminate the skin microbiome at Aesthetic Medicine Convention 2024
At this year’s Aesthetic Medicine Convention on 7-8 June, organic chemist and microbiologist, Dr Trevor Steyn will share his profound...
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Sally Harvey
May 24, 20242 min read
Introducing Hollywood Spectra: advanced solutions for all skin types
Lutronic Hollywood Spectra 1064/532nm laser platform has recently launched in the South African market. Distributed by Stern Laser, the...
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Sally Harvey
May 24, 20241 min read
Growing skincare use in children warned as dangerous
The Association for Dermatologists has warned about the growing trend of children as young as eight using skincare products that could...
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Sally Harvey
May 24, 20241 min read
Aesthetic doctor launches new app for injectors
Botulinum Toxin Club, Dr Harry Singh's training club, has announced the launch of a new app for injectors. The 'Botulinum Toxin Converter...
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Sally Harvey
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Mastering the art: precision filler placement for ageing skin
Precise filler placement in ageing skin is crucial for achieving natural-looking and long-lasting results.
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Sally Harvey
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Radiant Healthcare unveils RotateRF technology for aesthetic enhancements in South Africa
Radiant Healthcare is soon to launch Sinclair’s Sculpt&Shape device for full body contouring and face rejuvenation.
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Sally Harvey
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Non-surgical rhinoplasty study introduces new assessment scale
Researchers Dr. Ayad Harb, Dr. Amane Abdul-Razzak, and Dr. Shahd Twijiri have proposed the Nose Pliability Assessment Scale (NPAS) to assess
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Sally Harvey
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Comparing rapid acoustic pulse rates in cellulite treatment
A study has been published exploring the efficacy and safety of a novel approach to cellulite treatment, known as acoustic subcision, by com
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Joanna Sterkowicz
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Dermal fillers may impact immune system, finds study
New research shared at the recent annual scientific conference of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) reveals...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
Oct 6, 20232 min read
ASPS lists 2022’s most sought after procedures
There were 26.2 million surgical and minimally invasive procedures performed in the USA alone in 2022, according to new data from the...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Testing needed to identify two different forms of eczema
A new article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology reveals that children diagnosed with atopic dermatitis –...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Neural signalling of skin sensory perception from topical treatments explained
A new study* by researchers from Stanford University in the USA aims to quantify the mechanism whereby cutaneous mechanoreceptors and...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
Sep 19, 20231 min read
How to calculate botulinum toxin dilution
UK-based aesthetic practitioner Dr Harry Singh has created a new app for injectors to work out units of toxin. This calculation takes...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Pigment meters add security to laser treatments, says study
In a new study headed by Dr E. Victor Ross, it was hypothesised that a pigment meter could help laser operators provide the very best and...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
Sep 19, 20231 min read
Tetrapeptide mimics microcurrent effect on skin
A new peptide developed by Lubrizol Life Science Beauty (LLS Beauty) and inspired by microcurrent devices is said to have the same effect...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
Sep 19, 20232 min read
The science behind lactic acid
Although lactic acid doesn't technically exist in the skin, its sodium salt form (sodium lactate) does, and is part of the skin’s...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
Aug 17, 20232 min read
How to deal with your client’s ‘perception drift’
Patients who have numerous aesthetic treatments run the risk of not remembering how they originally looked before treatment. This dynamic...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
Aug 17, 20232 min read
Are vitamin A levels in the body controlled by the brain?
A study conducted by the University of Aberdeen in Scotland suggests that it is the hypothalamus that controls the vitamin A levels in...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
Aug 17, 20232 min read
Skincare brand launches globally patented skin scanner
Danish medical skincare brand Beauté Pacifique has introduced the DermaValidator into the South African market. This advanced skin...
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Joanna Sterkowicz
Aug 17, 20232 min read
New patient education and consultation app available
A visual aid developed by Allergan Aesthetics aims to help practitioners improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience. The app,...
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