EDITORIALA fter a hugely successful Medical Aesthetics Convention,

MEET THE EXPERTSThe 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 OF THE PRESSDermology expands: celebrating success and innovation in Ballito

NEWS IN BRIEFAllergan Aesthetics launches campaign to educate and empower

THE RISE OF ‘OZEMPIC FACE’Editorial assistant Michelle Duffield investigates the side-effects of the trending weight-loss treatment

PRODUCT NEWSSoothing relief Alhydran is a medical cream range

10 insider secrets to give your clinic the aesthetic edgeIgnite Growth founder Derek Uittenbroek reveals how to boost appeal to turbocharge your business

THE INTRICATE WEB OF WEIGHT GAIN– what spot fat can tell us?

ACHIEVING OPTIMAL WEIGHTTHROUGH PHYSIOLOGICAL BALANCE

How effective are body-firming topicals when combined with contouring treatments?Evaluating the tolerability and efficacy of using a topical body firming moisturiser for pre and post-care of a non-invasive body contouring procedure

TRANSFORMING BODY CONTOURSMatteo Tretti Clementoni, Irene Fusco, Paolo Bonan and Valerio Pedrelli test microwave energy for abdominal fat reduction

BUTTOCK VOLUMISATIONFounder and clinical director of The Wellness Space Dr Hannah Higgins discusses her treatment of a 32-year-old lawyer, who wanted to enhance and add volume to her buttocks

InnovationMEETS COMPASSION

LAUNCH OF FIRST AESTHETIC MEDICINE CONVENTION IN SAAESTHETIC MEDICINE JOHANNESBURG CONVENTION 2024