HAarmonyCa is Allergan’s first dual-effect product formulated for facial soft tissue augmentation via injection into deep dermal and sub-dermal layers of the skin. It combines two active ingredients – hyaluronic acid (HA) and calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) – in one injection, making it an exciting new option for patients and
Complications in Non-Surgical Aesthetics: Blepharoptosis
A solid understanding of common and important complications is crucial for the safe and effective practice of non-surgical aesthetics. One complication often cited with regard to the use of botulinum toxin (Botox ®) is a droopy eye, otherwise known as blepharoptosis.
Dermal Fillers for the Lower Face: A New Kid on the Block
Lower face definition can be one of the key challenges in medical aesthetics. The issues surrounding the jawline and chin are multiple, and can include the ageing process, an unbalanced profile, and poor correspondence with desired features in
Non surgical aesthetics
Non-surgical aesthetics is a term which is used to encompass a wide range of cosmetic treatments not undertaken in a surgical setting, being minimally invasive. Commonly, procedures include anti-wrinkle injections with products such as Botox ® and dermal fillers injections.
The Key to Your Successful Aesthetics Career - Hands-on Practical Training
The chance to forge a lucrative new career path as well as greater professional autonomy are two commonly cited motivations behind the upsurge in healthcare professionals considering a move into medical aesthetics.
Training for a Career in Aesthetics
Training for a Career in Aesthetics With an estimated worth of over £3 billion in the UK alone, the growing aesthetics industry has the potential to offer healthcare professionals a lucrative and exciting career. There is a wide range of training courses available, and
How the Level 7 Qualification Could Help Your Aesthetics Career
A successful career in the competitive field of medical aesthetics requires excellent training, good business decision-making and a patient-centred approach. The multitude of training options on offer can be confusing; getting into the detail of what a course will involve,
Why Train in Dermal Filler
The demand for dermal filler treatments has helped drive the extraordinary growth within the aesthetics industry over the past two decades. In the UK, over 90% of all cosmetic treatments are non-surgical, of which the second most common treatment is dermal filler, beaten only by
Why train in Botox®
The demand for Botox® injections has driven the extraordinary growth within the aesthetics industry over the past two decades. In the UK, over 90% of all cosmetic treatments are non-surgical, of which the most common treatment is Botox®. As Botox® grows in popularity among all demographic
A career in medical aesthetics can be hugely rewarding in all senses. It is a rapidly growing area, with continuous advances in techniques and technology. To be at the forefront of such an area is hugely exciting. Non-surgical cosmetic treatments are rapidly becoming the new normal, and wide and
