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Beauty therapists will not be eligible for injectables Quality Mark
Botox injectionsAn industry-led regulation scheme, which includes a Quality Mark, for the provision of injectable cosmetic treatments such as botulinum toxin and dermal fillers will be launched imminently and will not be applicable to beauty therapists.
Assets of Hurlingham Clinic and Spa to be sold following appointment of liquidator
Edward Symmons has been appointed to sell the assets of The Hurlingham Clinic and Spa following the appointment of a liquidator.
Ultrasonic and radiofrequency prove popular for treating “man boobs”
Vaser Lipo and Body Tite are two increasingly popular options for the growing numbers of men seeking “man-boob” treatments.
Aesthetic medicine industry holds out for regulation with teeth
With the national press reporting that Health Minister Mike O’Brien has agreed new regulations with the cosmetics industry around cosmetic injectables to heighten consumer protection, industry insiders are still concerned that the regulation will not have sufficient strength to bring dangerous operators into line.
iPhone app for acne and wrinkle reduction
A Houston-based dermatologist has launched an iPhone application, which is claimed to help treat acne and reduce wrinkles.
Lip treatments are key to youthful looks
The findings of a recent study which suggests that lips are key to concealing one’s age could encourage people to explore lip-enhancing beauty options.
MyFaceMyBody moves from the web to Sky TV
The MyFaceMyBody television programme will launch in March and feature cosmetic surgery, non-surgical procedures, dentistry and general wellbeing.
Laser and IPL offer a hair reduction solution for the recession
The cost effective, long-lasting results of laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) permanent hair reduction has seen demand for the procedures grow throughout the recession. This trend mirrors Mintel’s assessments that in 2009 consumers sought value and savings when spending money.
UK injectables market remains strong in face of global decline
The UK is bucking the global trend, which saw a decline in market growth in the facial injectables over 2008 according to a new report that also predicts the start of a recovery in 2010. However, industry experts claim the UK market has remained buoyant over the past few years.
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