Health Awareness
Cosmetic Innovations 2019
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Combining these organic therapies triggers natural anti-ageing processes without chemicals
Ageing is a natural part of life, but what if we could unlock our inner anti-ageing power to reverse and slow down the signs of ageing, all without introducing man-made chemicals or toxins into our bodies? By combining treatments which optimise our natural ability to heal and regenerate, we can organically target the biological factors...
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Why surgery isn’t always the answer
The key reasons why non-invasive body contouring triumphs surgical alternatives. When a significant amount of weight is lost, whether through a surgical or a non-surgical weight reduction process, the skin and tissue that surround the body do not have the elasticity to respond to the reduced size, leaving the body looking deflated and out of...
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A collagen skin-boost from within
Skincare experts have become increasingly aware of the importance of diet and internal health nutraceuticals are becoming key players in professional skin care. So, what do you need to know about collagen and collagen-based supplements? Estimated to become a $7 billion business by 2020, nutraceuticals are becoming key players in professional skin care. Over the...
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In medicine, there is no such thing as a bargain
Whether it’s to turn back the clock, boost confidence or finally get to grips with that embarrassing bodily part, aesthetic medicine is now mainstream in clinical practice. Unlike conventional visits to the doctor, in this sphere of medicine, patients aren’t looking for a diagnosis, but rather an intervention. They have an agenda for change, and...
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Dental cosmetics: minimally invasive, maximum effect
Over the last few years, dental cosmetic processes have improved with more innovative tools at a dentist’s disposal, enhancing the overall patient experience. Dr Rahul Doshi, the President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), shares his insights on the recent advances in cosmetic and implant dentistry. There are some key areas that have...
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Cheap aesthetic procedures are usually cheap for a reason
Aesthetic medicine encompasses a range of treatments from skin peels, mesotherapy, laser treatments to thread lifting, minor surgical procedures and injectable treatments. Just because it is “appearance based” does not make safety any less important than for other medical procedures. In England and Wales, the aesthetic medicine industry is unregulated. Many procedures are carried out...
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The big benefits of a new kind of anaesthetic
A pioneering method of anaesthesia for cosmetic procedures speeds up recovery time. So much so that many patients who undergo surgery can be home the same day. When patients have to stay in hospital after an operation, it’s usually due to the side-effects of the general anaesthetic they’ve been given, says Mr Hiroshi Nishikawa, Consultant...
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Cosmetic procedures are founded in excellence not social media
In the age of Instagram, Love Island and high-street treatments by non-medical practitioners, a focus on safe and appropriate cosmetic surgery has never been more important. Plastic surgery is not regulated in the UK, but confidence with treatment centres on excellence in the field and a belief that innovations evolved to the patients benefit, from...
