Fifty per cent of adults with eczema have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression in the past 12 months, or show signs of these mental health problems, according to new research in the British Journal of Dermatology. The research, carried out by dermatologists and allergists in the US, also found the severity of eczema symptoms to be strongly linked to the ...
Created in Sweden by Dr Anne Wetter, founder and head of Esthetic Dermatology, and Dr Elisabet Hagert, associate professor of orthopaedics and hand surgery at the Karolinksa Institute, ALLÉL is a DNA-matched skincare and nutritional supplement subscription service. Based on the fact that 60% of how we age is determined by inherent genetic factors, ALLÉL uses its Power of Prediction ...
For the first time in a skincare formulation, Medik8 has combined two molecules – crystal-stabalised retinaldehyde and polymer-encapsulated retinyl retinoate – to deliver a vitamin A complex that is eight times stronger than retinol and 11 times faster acting. This ground-breaking blend forms the basis of Medik8’s r-Retinoate Intense, a moisturising night cream that promises to rejuvenate skin during sleep ...
BioPhotas, the manufacturer of the Celluma Series of therapeutic LED devices, is expanding its product line and has opened a new London-based sales office. Products in the Celluma range make use of light energy to improve cellular health and accelerate the repair and replenishment of tissue cells. The company’s flagship device is the Celluma PRO, which has three pre-programmed settings ...
Alma Lasers says it is reinventing laser hair removal technology and practice with the launch of its latest device, Soprano Titanium. By combining four proprietary technologies, the equipment offers improvements in the treatment experience for patients, as well as enhanced productivity for practitioners. The QuattroTM applicator (the device includes dual connectors, enabling sequential use of two separate applicators) features a ...
Dr Khan will look at and assess the world’s first and only body shaping and cellulite device that uses specialist microwave technology (2.45 GHz) to destroy fat cells, which works by bypassing the uppermost layers of skin tissue, helping to deliver more energy/heat directly to where it is needed: the subcutaneous fat layer. This new technology helps dramatically reduce the ...
The professionalisation of aesthetic medicine is essential for the development of the industry and its long-term survival. Organisations such as the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) have long championed the need to improve patient safety, and part of that vision is supporting the development of its members through raising standards and driving education. This is particularly important with new ...
Aesthetic Medicine, India, will be held in Mumbai from 15-16 September 2019. Aesthetic Medicine (AM) is part of the Global Professional Beauty Group and is the leading trade show and publication for the aesthetic industry in the UK held in association with the UK Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. ...
Friday March 8, 2019 marks International Women’s Day; a worldwide event that highlights the social, economic, cultural and political achievements and contributions made by women in our society. The aesthetics industry is full of hardworking and aspirational women – from aesthetic doctors and nurses, to those in clinic support teams, equipment manufacturers and technology developers – and not only is it ...
Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance recently carried out an anonymous online survey of more than 300 Cosmetic and Aesthetic Practitioners (CAPs) across the UK. Demographics Practitioners are distributed evenly throughout the UK and Ireland, although there is a notably slightly higher percentage (14%) that operate in the North-West, with Cheshire and Liverpool leading the way with requests for cheek and lip ...