Welcome to the our Aesthetic Medicine news roundup, 6 October 2023.

Health Minister Pushes for Swift Regulations of Cosmetic Fillers
ICELAND: The Minister of Health, Willum Þór Þórsson, is pushing for regulations on the use of fillers in Iceland following concerns raised by the news programme Kompás.


Allergan Aesthetics invests in women’s career trajectories to close STEM gap
Through the partnership, women involved in Project Accelerate will have access to internship and early-career opportunities at AbbVie and Allergan Aesthetics.


Sinclair Pharma Launches Préime DermaFacial in Exclusive Partnership with The Aivee Clinic, Philippines
Sinclair Pharma, a global leader in medical aesthetics, proudly introduces Préime DermaFacial, the world’s most advanced aesthetic facial device, in collaboration with The Aivee Clinic, Philippines.


FDA spots manufacturing wrinkles in Galderma’s filing for liquid botulinum toxin
As Galderma attempts to round out its injectable aesthetics portfolio with approvals to resolve crow’s feet and frown lines, the FDA spotted a few manufacturing wrinkles in its RelabotulinumtoxinA application.


Regulating cosmetic surgery in UK is a nightmare, says top surgeon
Regulating invasive cosmetic procedures in the UK is “an absolute nightmare” with many of those claiming to be qualified to perform them not able to work as consultants in the NHS, a leading plastic surgeon has said.


Consultation launched into unregulated cosmetic procedures
UK: People and businesses are being invited to share their views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures safer as the government launches its first ever consultation on aesthetic procedures.


Exosome Therapy for Hair Loss and Aesthetics: What to Expect?
The search for the most effective therapy to reverse hair loss and rejuvenate the skin is still underway. One popular fad after another hits the market before a definitive conclusion can be made about whether that therapy is worth the hype.


The Thriving Indian Aesthetic Industry Sees a Surge in Solutions for Youthful Skin & Anti-aging Needs
Celebrating the growing popularity of the aesthetic industry in India, the globally renowned Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress recently made its successful introduction in India.


Social media linked to ‘excessive self-judgment’ and cosmetic surgeries among young women
ADELAIDE, Australia: The influence of social media on young people’s self-perceptions and mental health has been the subject of many studies. Now, new research out of Australia is connecting regular use of such platforms by young women with a higher likelihood of considering cosmetic surgery.

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