MANAGING MENOPAUSE
FINDING THE SYMPTOM-FREE ZONE

WELCOME
Welcome to our third edition of Aesthetic

MEET THE EXPERTS
The Aesthetic Medicine editorial boards clinical expertise and diverse range of specialties help ensure the magazine meets the needs of the reader. In this issue, we received guidance from the following members.

HOT OFF THE PRESS
Environ study unveils major gaps in skincare for

NEWS IN BRIEF
Dr Clare Kiely launches Skin Ageing Unlocked podcast

FACIAL BALANCING
Patients on social media have been showing an interest in facial balancing, so how are practitioners going about achieving these goals?

KEEPING IT CLEAN
What is clean skincare and why is it so popular?

SUPPORTING SMART WELLNESS
By utilising the latest research and technology in clinical weight management, addressing natural weight management, cellulite reduction, and overall strength and vitality is simpler than ever. Equilibrium Health Care provides a comprehensive, SAHPRA listed, medical-grade solution that supports long-term health outcomes while complementing the aesthetic goals of your patients.

THE ART OF COMMUNICATION
Mr Arturo Almeida discusses the importance of communication skills in aesthetic medicine

OPTODERM'S CBD-POWERED SKIN TRANSFORMATION
In the rapidly advancing world of dermatological science,

Navigating Menopausal Skin
Menopause – a time of wisdom and independence, but for our patients it is often synonymous with collagen loss, increased wrinkling, and those perplexing bruises that suddenly appear on the forearms. The exit of oestrogen triggers a cascade of changes, with skin taking the hardest hit. In clinic, we see this in the form of sagging, thinning, and an increase in visible vascular changes like telangiectasias. For menopausal skin, simply recommending a moisturiser isn’t enough. A more integrative approach is essential.

MENOPAUSE Marvels
From advanced supplementation to skincare, products are being developed to help address the effects of menopause on the body from the inside out. Aesthetic Medicine highlights some of the latest marketing offerings.

INTIMATELY Rejuvenated
As women transition into menopause, changes in intimate health can affect comfort and confidence. Medical aesthetic treatments offer non-invasive solutions to rejuvenate vaginal tissues, enhancing both physical wellness and sexual satisfaction.

IMMERSIVE AESTHETICS
John Dabill considers virtual reality’s applications in the field of aesthetics

Combining polynucleotides with toxin and dermal fillers
Skin Appeal Clinic’s nurse prescriber Neil Pybis presents his solution to premature ageing using a holistic treatment approach

IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR TEAR TROUGH FILLERS
Ms Caroline Wilde and Professor Daniel Ezra discuss the ‘Three-Point Tangent Technique’

USE OF DERMAL FILLERS IN ATROPHIC ACNE SCARRING
Dr Paul Charlson considers the applications of injectable fillers for acne scars

A Holistic Approach to Aesthetic Wellness
At the heart of Nix & Tee is

PRODUCT NEWS
Powerful scar therapy Lamelle Pharmaceuticals introduces Centar, a