Posts in Aesthetic Medicine
The Key Takeaways from the BAAPS Annual Scientific Meeting

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) Annual Scientific Meeting which took place in September once again proved to be a fertile ground for the unveiling and discussion of innovative treatments in aesthetic medicine. This year’s assembly highlighted several groundbreaking treatments and methodologies that are set to redefine the contours of aesthetic medicine.

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The Alarming New Trend of DIY Lip Fillers

Shockingly some people are choosing to bypass not only the cost of filler in clinic but also all health and safety regulations put in place to protect them and are opting to buy dermal filler online and inject it themselves or by a friend! With some even taking to TikTok to share their experience. In the comments many were outranged however some people were asking where the TikToker acquired the products… implying they were hoping to try themselves! Dr Asha Chhaya, Senior Medical Injector at sk:n Clinics who shared her opinion on the alarming new trend.

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Government Launches Public Consultation on a Proposed Licensing Scheme for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures in England

In light of growing concerns over the safety and efficacy of non-surgical cosmetic treatments, the Department for Health and Social Care has embarked on an eight-week public consultation journey. People and businesses are invited to share their views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures safer as thousands complain of ‘botched’ procedures. The purpose behind this first-of-its-kind consultation is to mould an overarching licensing framework tailored for practitioners and establishments that offer these services in England.

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Micro-Needling vs Botox

When it comes to achieving a youthful and radiant complexion, there is no shortage of options available in the beauty industry. Among the most popular methods for skin rejuvenation are micro-needling and Botox. Both treatments have gained significant attention for their ability to address various skin concerns, but they differ in their approaches and outcomes.

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Dissolving Overfilled Lips: Everything An Expert Wants You To Know

Everyone’s face and preferences are unique to them; if you like the look of a fuller pout – go for it! However, for those who jumped on the ‘Kylie Jenner Lip’ trend they may now feel stuck with overfilled lips that they no longer desire, leaving many people wondering if they will ever get their natural lips back. We spoke to Dr Asha Chhaya, Senior Medical Injector at sk:n clinics to find out more about the process of filler dissolving, and what to do if you think your lips are too full…

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Everything You Need to Know About Masseter Muscle Botox

Whenever a tweatment pickups steam on social media there is bound to be an increase in people seeking it out for themselves, so it is important they have all the best information available to them to make an informed decision about whether it is right for them! We decided it was best to get an expert opinion on this, so we asked Dr Assha Chhaya, Senior Medical Injector at sk:n clinics for the run down on the new it tweakment…

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Everything You Need to Know About Buccal Fat Removal

Buccal fat removal has been hitting the headlines lately, as the ultimate ‘Hollywood secret’ to facial contouring - it’s becoming a viral phenomenon to speculate which celebrities may have had the procedure (currently, Chrissy Teigen is the only A-lister to have publicly admitted to it). However, the non-reversible surgical treatment does come with risks so it’s important to look to the experts for their advice. We spoke to Dr. Leonardo Fasano, surgeon at The Harley Medical Group, for his thoughts on the trending treatment.

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Thermage FLX: The Miracle Skin Tightening Treatment at 111 Harley St.

The beauty industry boasts a plethora of life changing skin treatments, many promising younger, plumper looking skin but despite an inundated industry - finding a treatment that works is not that easy. So when we heard about Thermage FLX from 111 Harley Street, a centre of aesthetic excellence within London’s premiere medical address, we had to investigate. The results? Skin tightening that we thought was only achievable through Instagram and Tik Tok filters.

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