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March 2015 p36 p24 p54 NEWS


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Researchers identify new class of drugs that increase healthy lifespan


Aims to refine popular surgery put buttock and vaginal surgery under the spotlight


PEER-REVIEW Cosmeceuticals in clinical practice


Amer H. Nassar, Andrew S. Dorizas, and Neil S. Sadick review the clinical evidence available for the use of common active ingredients found in cosmeceuticals


Autologous PRP injection in androgenic alopecia Amgar Gilbert and Pierre Bouhanna discuss the use of microneedling along with platelet rich plasma for the treatment of androgenic alopecia


The importance of skin barrier function with sunscreens Carl R. Thornfeldt explains how an effective barrier function improves the results of sunscreens and reduces the damage caused by environmental factors, such as ultraviolet light


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Combinational approaches for facial rejuvenation Gerd G. Gauglitz reviews the minimally invasive approaches to treat the ageing face, including hyaluronic acid, radiofrequency, and chemical peels


Pregnancy and aesthetics Patrick Treacy explains how the changes experienced during and after pregnancy can lead women to seek aesthetic procedures for a number of issues, including sagging skin, stretch marks, and excess fat


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What’s up Doc? Wendy Lewis interviews four leading practitioners from across the US for their top tips on growing a successful aesthetics clinic


PRIME PEOPLE


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Michael Sherling, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Modernizing Medicine


Giorgio Pisani, President of IBSA Farmaceutici Italia 94 92 80 82 76 78 PRIME PROMOTIONS


High intensity focused radiofrequency Lutronic reveal how their HiFR device offers a new approach to facial and neck laxity, and photoaged skin


Biorivolumetria products: volume and regeneration Andrea Alessandrini explains how the Biorivolumetria range of products provide practitioners with the tools to achieve a total anti-ageing effect for their patients


PROFHILO®: A ‘new HA’ for bioremodeling skin laxity Prof. Chiara Schiraldi and Dr. Annalisa Beatini explain the advantages of PROFHILO® and recent study results


Indication-specific strategy for topicals: Medical Skincare Pluryal® Skincare by MD Skin Solutions Sabine Zenker discusses the best topical cosmeceuticals to use in order to complement and enhance treatment results


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HA filler treatment of infraorbital dark circles Dr Paraskevov explains why using APRILINE® hyaluronic acid fillers is an effective solution for the treatment of under-eye dark circles


New ferulic acid chemical peel: Ferulac Peel® Dr Gabriel Serrano describes the multiple benefits of Sesderma’s new range of chemical peels, based on ferulic acid, phloretin, fruit acids, and retinoids


Vivacy Laboratories, on the way to innovation Vivacy Laboratories explain the benefits of their STYLAGE® range of dermal fillers and how they restore facial volume and soften the appearance of wrinkles


Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers Dr Uberto Giovannini explains why hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are so important for aesthetic treatments


PRODUCTS


The latest product news and technologies for the aesthetic and anti-ageing industry


EVENTS


A round-up of the major industry events happening around the world over the next 12 months


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