What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, and how can it be used as a treatment in aesthetic medicine to benefit your patients? In this short video, Dr Dianne King talks about PRP and how it can be used to address common cosmetic concerns for patients in the primary care setting. Continue reading “[3 min watch] How to use PRP therapy in aesthetic medicine” →

When dealing with skin health and appearance issues in primary care, it is essential to assess the patient’s skin type. Additional training in aesthetic medicine is often crucial to deciding on appropriate treatment and providing skincare advice.
Continue reading “[5 min read] How to assess patient skin types & classifications” →

Do you see patients seeking cosmetic mole removal in your practice? In this latest podcast, listen to Dr Helena Rosengren’s practical tips for performing mole removal procedures, covering patient suitability, how to conduct a preliminary lesion assessment, necessary tools and training, and more.

Continue reading “[Podcast] Practical tips for mole removal” →

When patients present with lacklustre skin that’s missing that healthy glow, there are many things doctors at the primary care level can do to help them. The options range from simple skincare advice to minimally invasive aesthetic medicine procedures. Continue reading “[5 min read] How to treat dull skin in primary care” →

Do you see patients in your practice who are uncertain about receiving injectable treatments due to the perceived risks, side effects, or pain? In this short video, Dr Jenny Kimmins explores some of the most common patient concerns about injectable treatments and how she addresses them in the primary care setting. Continue reading “[3 min watch] How to address common patient concerns about injectable treatments” →

How can you get started providing thread lifts in primary care? In this latest podcast, listen to Dr Helena Rosengren’s expert advice on how thread lifts can be used to address your patients’ cosmetic concerns in the primary care setting, and how you can begin to include this treatment in your service offering. Continue reading “[Podcast] How to integrate thread lift treatments into your practice” →

The darkness of the infra-orbital areas, colloquially known as “dark circles,” is a widespread facial skin issue in the general population. Therefore, many primary care patients also have this problem. Continue reading “[5 min read] How to treat dark under-eye circles in primary care” →

Do you see patients with excessive sweating? In this short video, Dr Jenny Kimmins discusses how to use Botulinum toxin injections to treat hyperhidrosis (sweating) in the underarms, feet, hands, top lip, forehead and more. Continue reading “[5 min watch] How to use Botulinum toxin for hyperhidrosis” →

Due to the minimal risk of complications, short recovery time, relatively low cost, and effectiveness, minimally invasive and non-invasive cosmetic interventions are gaining popularity in recent years.

The scalpel-free aesthetic medicine is establishing its place at the primary care level. Doctors now have a chance to make an additional profit while improving their patient’s self-esteem and quality of life with cosmetic procedures such as: Continue reading “[5 min read] Providing radiofrequency in primary care” →

How can cosmeceuticals help to enhance your patients’ skin health when used in combination with medical skin treatments? In this latest podcast, Professor David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Tania Romano (Scientific and Education Communications Manager, Head of Medical, SkinCeuticals) about how skin cancer doctors, GPs and other physicians can use topical skincare products as part of their medical and cosmetic medicine toolkit. Continue reading “[Podcast] How to use cosmeceuticals for patients’ skin health” →