Consulting Room Magazine | Volume 8: Issue 4 | Oct - Dec 2024

Volume 8: Issue 4 | Oct - Dec 2024

Welcome to the Winter 2024 Issue of the Consulting Room Magazine

In this issue, we are focussing on the eyes. One of the first areas to show the signs of ageing due to its delicate skin, treatments to address under-eye pigmentation, hollows or sagginess have long been popular. Yet, treating the eye area can be risky. 

As part of our eyes special, we look at treatments for dry eyes (p18-19), polynucleotides for regenerating the under eye area (p20-22), under eye pigmentation (p22-23) and treatments for the eye area (p28-29). Dr Patrick Treacy also shares his guidance on dermal filler blindness (p32-35).

Also, in this issue, we look at complications from weight loss injections (p36-37), examine the role augmented reality is playing in plastic surgery (p46-47) and explore the topic of tax and VAT (p66-67).

As well as this, our CPD article, written by Julie Scott, explores managing menopausal rosacea (p56-57), and I try out exosomes with Dr Raquel Amado (p58-59). 

Before I sign off, I just wanted to say that I was very sad to hear the news of the passing of Dr Patrick Bowler, a pioneer in the sector. Patrick was a founding member of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors, which later became the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) and was for me personally someone I admired who was an integral part of my early years in aesthetics. Read our tribute on page 8. Our thoughts are with his family.

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Cosmetic Surgery TourismCosmetic Surgery Tourism

BAAPS study finds more than half of patients regret having procedures abroad.

Not a dry eye in the houseNot a dry eye in the house

Thermal Mechanical Action (TMA) the treatment of Dry Eye Disease.

Rejuvenating the Periocular AreaRejuvenating the Periocular Area

Dr Raquel Amado shares her regenerative approach to treating a male patient’s dark circles with Polynucleotides HPT®.

Understanding  under-eye pigmentationUnderstanding under-eye pigmentation

Dr Rajani Nalluri discusses causes, treatments, and prevention tips.

Future eye trendsFuture eye trends

We chat with award-winning Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon and aesthetic practitioner Dr Sabrina Shah-Desai about eye procedures.

Windows of the soulWindows of the soul

Dr Maryam Zamani, oculoplastic surgeon, facial aesthetics doctor and founder of MZ SKIN, shares her insights on treatments for the eyes and why the eyes make such an impact on the face overall.

Eye SavioursEye Saviours

We round up some of the best eye treatments and products.

Dermal filler-related blindnessDermal filler-related blindness

Causes, prevention, and management.

Weighing up The risks  Weighing up The risks

Following the first reported death linked to weight loss jabs, we examine the risks of weight-loss medications.

Trends review and predictions Trends review and predictions

Leading aesthetic device company BTL shares its insights for 2025.

Clearing the wayClearing the way

We explore the technology behind AviClear®, the first and original FDA-cleared energy-based device for the long-term treatment of mild, moderate, and severe inflammatory acne.

Beam me up, scalpel Beam me up, scalpel

AR in the OR: Boldly going where no surgery has gone before.

On the pulseOn the pulse

How Diatermocontraction™ takes muscle-stimulating treatments for the face and body to the next level.

The power of combinationThe power of combination

Why patients are increasingly turning to the synergy of multiple treatments to achieve remarkable and personalised results.

CPD Article - Managing Menopausal Rosacea and Skin ChangesCPD Article - Managing Menopausal Rosacea and Skin Changes

Julie Scott shares her insights and experience with managing menopausal skin changes.

Best face forwardBest face forward

Vicky Eldridge visits the Dr Raquel Skin and Medical Cosmetics clinic in West Malling, Kent, to try exosomes.

Partnering with the right suppliers Partnering with the right suppliers

Sara Cheeney on the importance of working with the right suppliers.

Understanding tax and VAT in aestheticsUnderstanding tax and VAT in aesthetics

With the self-assessment tax return deadline fast approaching, Hamilton Fraser shares some practical tips to help aesthetic practitioners manage their tax and VAT responsibilities.

Top 10 tips to avoid before launching your own skincare rangeTop 10 tips to avoid before launching your own skincare range

Gary Conroy from 5 Squirrels shares his advice.