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Unproven? Things About Botulinum Toxin That Even Doctors Get Wrong
There are a few often-quoted “facts” or assumptions around botulinum toxin that are actually currently unproven. But, even more surprising, these are potential misconceptions that persist even amongst fellow clinicians. I wanted to share some of the most fascinating with you!
This article is aimed at other cosmetic clinicians, but contains information that anyone who is interested in medical aesthetics might find enlightening!
The Top Five Rules for Filler Safety
Thinking of getting fillers? Not so fast! While this is a wonderful treatment in medical hands, there are many ways it could go wrong. Here, Dr Emmaline shares her Top Five Tips for Filler Safety.
Sunscreen Myths: These May Surprise You!
It is definitely SPF season - and in this article for the Aesthetics Edit we compile some of the biggest myths and misconceptions around sunscreen. Cosmetic doctors and dermatologists love to bang on about sunscreen, but you would be surprised to know how many things we (use healthcare professionals included) get wrong!
The bottom line is, of course, wear sunscreen and wear enough of it. But there are some myths that are so ingrained in public consciousness I felt like we just had to set the record straight once and for all.
The Problem with the “Wellness” Industry
Aesthetic medicine and concepts of wellness tend to go hand-in-hand, and that is something that I personally love. But more and more, it’s also something that I have seen as inherently dangerous as well - something that can breed pseudoscience, and where selling and marketing are prioritised over patient health.
This rhetoric that some of these companies have somehow discovered a secret that big pharma and greedy doctors don’t want you to know is is toxic and damaging. The issue is with this constant chipping away at professionals, at education, at research. Let me be clear - the messaging can be really dangerous and really unethical.
The concept of “Instagram face” is not a new one, but has received more recent attention as Meta has banned filters that encourage plastic surgery. Awareness of the role that social media and photo editing plays in aesthetic medicine is incredibly important for both clinicians and patients. The influence of social media can be incredibly negative, and it means it’s more important than ever to navigate between good, ethical medical practice versus “selling” cosmetic procedures.