By Rosie Wilson Sinclair IS Pharma organised a day-long Silhouette Soft Masterclass, which took place on the 23rd April at the Royal Society of...
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Bionic limbs and laser eye surgery amongst top technological healthcare advancements
By Rosie Wilson Research conducted on behalf of Optical Express shows was Britons consider to be the most effective technological advancements in...
Clinical waste management tips for cosmetic surgery practices
By Rebecca Allen, Category Manager, Initial Medical As a cosmetic surgery practice, it is important to understand clinical waste legislation and...
FDA clears Picoway for treatment of pigmented lesions
By Rosie Wilson The FDA has cleared the PicoWay picosecond laser for treatment on pigmented lesions. Synernon Candela, who manufactures PicoWay,...
New Director of Sales for Medical Aesthetic Group
By Rosie Wilson Jenny Claridge has been announced as the new director of sales for Medical Aesthetic Group. Claridge has previously worked with...
Natural and Organic 2015 Winners Announced
The winners of the National and Organic Awards 2015 were announced on Sunday 19th April, following the first day of the Natural and Organic Products...
Lynton wins award for training
By Rosie Wilson Lynton lasers has been awarded the Training Provider of the year award 2015 by the Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise. Lynton...
Lutronic launches new laser
By Rosie Wilson Lutronic has launched its new multi-function laser, SPECTRA XT, which uses six wavelengths to cover a variety of purposes, including...
FACE 2015 is approaching
By Rosie Wilson Preparations are underway for FACE 2015, a.k.a. the Facial Aesthetic Conference and Exhibition, which will take place on June 4th –...
FDA issues warning about counterfeit Botox
By Rosie Wilson The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has issued a warning, following the distribution of counterfeit Botox in the U.S....
The Interview: BTL’s Lee Boulderstone Speaks Exclusively To THSJ
Words: Laura Casewell When investing in devices for your cosmetic clinic or practice, it’s import you know who you are going into business with. The...
Aesthetic consultations over Skype are the ‘latest cosmetic trend’
By Rosie Wilson Surgical group Longevita has proposed an innovation in cosmetic consultations – ones that are conducted over Skype. The new style...
‘Selfies’ lead to a rise in facial thread vein removal
By Rosie Wilson According to recent statistics, the number of women under 40 who are having facial thread veins removed for cosmetic purposes has...
Neostrata Vice Presidents visit Aesthetic Source team
By Rosie Wilson Representatives of NeoStrata travelled from New Jersey to London las month to meet with the team at Aesthetic Source. Vice President...
Medik8 adds light peel to range
By Rosie Wilson Global skincare company Medik8 has launched a new chemical peel, specifically targeted towards treating mild skin concerns such as...
London Eye Hospital calls for greater regulation for LASIK treatment
By Rosie Wilson The London Eye Hospital on Harley Street is calling for tighter regulations and stricter credentials for laser eye surgery,...
Introducing Harmony XL Pro
By Rosie Wilson ABC Lasers, the UK distributor for Alma Lasers, introduces the new Harmony XL Pro. The new device is multi-functioning, and said to...
Galderma launches new campaign
By Rosie Wilson Galderma has recently announced its ‘Proof in Real Life’ campaign, which aims to build consumer trust in aesthetic treatments. The...
Dubai’s plastic surgery boom continues
By Rosie Wilson According to surgeons, the increasing popularity of cosmetic treatments in the emirate continues to surge. According to the Dubai...
MPs say ‘designer vaginas’ should be made illegal
By Rosie Wilson A report from the home affairs select committee has suggested that the recent FGM laws should be extended to outlaw ‘designer...
Cosmetic surgery makes women more likeable, says new study
By Rosie Wilson Female patients of facial rejuvenation surgery were rated by strangers in categories such as looking more likeable, social and...
Clinicminds updates management system
By Rosie Wilson Dutch software development company Clinicminds has updated its record keeping system, with new features added to invoicing,...
Breast augmentation patients to be warned of lymphoma risks, advises BAPRAS
By Rosie Wilson BAPRAS has issued advice that breast augmentation patients be aware of the risk of developing Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL),...
Asclepion NeXT PRO laser is the fastest hair removal system on the market
German manufacturer Asclepion is pleased to present its new triple wavelength laser, the NeXT Pro. The advanced system offers hair removal, vascular...
PICO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to challenge surgical incision complications
By Rosie Wilson Medical tech company Smith & Nephew has announced the conclusion of the 6th International Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)...
Study shows weight loss surgery can lead to fewer asthma attacks
By Rosie Wilson Obese people suffering from respiratory issues may reap an additional benefit from bariatric surgery in the form of fewer asthma...
Lumie Clear’s ‘See the Difference’ campaign enjoys success
Lumie Clear, a hand-held light therapy device for treating acne, is achieving excellent results with their ‘See The Difference’ campaign. Lumie...
Exclusive ResurFX launch ‘huge success’, says Lumenis
By Laura Casewell The official launch of ResurFX took place on March 19th, with key players from the industry gathering at a top Harley Street...
Surge in non-surgical fat-removal
According to new statistics released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), the demand for non-surgical fat-removal...
Research aims to refine buttock augmentation and labiaplasty
Gluteoplasty and labiaplasty, two of the fastest growing plastic surgery procedures, have been examined for new insights into their use and...
Pressure to have plastic surgery affects 20% of Northern Irish people
Figures released by BAPRAS find that almost 20% of people in Northern Ireland feel pressure to undergo cosmetic surgery – the highest proportion in...
One in five US women pursuing cosmetic surgery
By Rosie Wilson New research conducted on behalf of RealSelf by Zeitgeist Research has found that 20% of women in the USA are currently pursuing or...
New, less invasive bariatric surgery developed
By Rosie Wilson Primary Obesity Surgery Endolumenal might be the newest solution to weight-loss surgery, and is being touted as a far less invasive...
NURISS launches new serum
By Rosie Wilson NURISS Vitamin B, C, E & Ferulic Infusion Serum (£100, 30ml) is the newest edition to the NURISS skincare range. The serum...
Medical board proposes new cosmetic surgery constraints
By Rosie Wilson The Medical Board of Australia has proposed a set of new guidelines that, if approved, would mean prospective patients of cosmetic...
HealthXchange launches online pharmacy
By Rosie Wilson HealthXchange Pharmacy, a medical supplier company, has launched an online prescription service, which will allow practitioners to...
FDA panel backs anti double chin drug
By Rosie Wilson ATX-101, a non-surgical solution to double chins developed by Kythera Biopharmaceuticals Inc., has been unanimously backed by an FDA...
FDA issues safety update
By Rosie Wilson The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has released an update on the safe use of cosmetics. It explains how microorganisms can...
FDA clears new laser by Cynosure
By Rosie Wilson PicoSure, a 532 nm laser delivery system for tattoo removal by Cynosure, has been cleared by the FDA. PicoSure is the world’s first...
FDA approves varicose vein treatment
By Rosie Wilson VenaSeal, a closure system for the permanent treatment for varicose veins, has been approved by the FDA. The product, which has been...
Actavis’ acquisition of Allergan cleared by European Commission
By Rosie Wilson Global healthcare company Allergan have announced that the pending acquisition of the company by pharmaceutical brand Actavis has...
ResurFX To Launch at PHI Clinic
Words: Laura Casewell Lumenis has announced the much anticipated launch event for the ResurFX laser system. Taking place at 1pm on March 19th at the...
Thread Lifts at 30: Rise in Non-Surgical Alternative to Traditional Facelifts
By Laura Casewell According to cosmetic experts, the days of the traditional facelift are numbered thanks to the arrival of the thread lift; a new...
Nancy Sorrell announced as the new face of Ellansé
By Rosie Wilson Model, actress and TV presenter Nancy Sorrell has been announced as the new brand ambassador for Ellansé, a long-lasting dermal...
Top international cosmetic surgeons to appear at Face Eyes & Nose Congress
By Rosie Wilson One of the UK’s top plastic surgery courses, Face Eyes & Nose Congress (FEN) has attracted some of the world’s leading cosmetic...
Study shows Polycaprolacton-based fillers induce neo-collagenesis
By Rosie Wilson Biodegradable collagen-stimulating dermal fillers, like Ellansé from Sinclair IS, have been found to induce neo-collagenesis,...
New Vanquish applicator developed to treat thighs
By Rosie Wilson BTL, the company behind the contactless body contouring treatment Vanquish, is enjoying a positive reception for the Flex...
New research suggests patients may not benefit from sedatives
By Rosie Wilson A study conducted into the necessity and safety of the use of sedatives prior to surgery has shown that using sedatives may not...
‘Lunch hour facelift’ condemned by Harley Street doctor
By Rosie Wilson Dr. Gabriela Mercik, a leading cosmetic doctor on Harley Street, has publicly condemned the promotion of the ‘lunch hour’ facelift,...
Researchers explore potential use of Google Glass in plastic surgery
By Rosie Wilson According to a recent research article, the use of Google Glass in plastic surgery has a number of potential benefits, including the...