Lasers in aesthetic medicine
A brief review of the principles of photothermolysis – from Einstein’s theory of stimulated emission to modern laser therapy.
While Albert Einstein didn’t invent the...
Watermarking patient photographs
As an old nursery rhyme tells it, one’s face is one’s fortune. If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is its value...
The Cosmetic Surgery Paradox
A scientific review sheds new light on idealistic female beauty standards and the negative attitudes towards cosmetic surgery despite its surging popularity.
In a recent...
‘Doc, how much younger will I look after a facelift?’
Artificial intelligence may now be able to give a definitive answer to this age-old question and quantify how young a person looks after facelift...
‘You have been hacked’
The healthcare sector has long been a target of cyber attackers interested in stealing cutting-edge research or patient data that can be on-sold. But...
Who’s in your hot seat?
In terms of impact on patient satisfaction, your front desk trumps the operating room. The reception area sets the tone for a patient’s experience...
The rise of Zoom dysmorphia
New Australian research has revealed working from home – and spending more time looking at our ‘digital reflection’ during video calls – has focused...
Your ‘Secret CEO’
Having clear strategic direction and leadership is crucial to sustain profitability, not to mention your sanity, says business consultant Suzie Hoitink, RN.
Our industry is...
Sept 1 changes for NSW cosmetic medicines
Explanation comment on the new laws covering the administration, storage and record keeping of cosmetic medicines that came into effect in NSW from September...
A look at how COVID-19 disrupted facial plastic surgery & aesthetics
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the world’s largest association of facial plastic surgeons, has released its 2020 member survey...
