Acne Awareness Month
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May is Melanoma Month
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. In 2024, it’s estimated that more than 200,340 melanomas will be diagnosed and about 8,290 people will die of melanoma. [READ MORE]
Recognising Perception Drift
In today's world, various treatments and procedures are available to enhance one's appearance, yet so many individuals seem to take it too far. This phenomenon can be explained by [READ MORE]
GRADUATION! 2024 Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine
Wishing the 2024 graduates huge congratulations! The graduation ceremony for the doctors who completed their 2 year Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine was held the CSIR Convention Centre on [READ MORE]
When is IV Therapy not safe?
AAMSSA is opposed to IV Therapy that: Is led and or administered by a lay person or businessperson as this is illegal and dangerous. Is led and or administered [READ MORE]
How safe is “IV Therapy”
IV Therapy is never considered a “safe” procedure as there is the potential of serious allergy and even anaphylactic shock, even with the most harmless sounding ingredients, like Vitamin [READ MORE]
Professor Jean Carruthers
"The most amazing molecule in the world” is how Jean Carruthers describes botulinum toxin. Dr Carruthers is a professor of ophthalmology, and is accredited with discovering the cosmetic use [READ MORE]
Butt Lift Firms Banned
A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) that was performed in an unsterile hotel function room in Glasgow has resulted in a woman being the hospitalised for emergency surgery. The company [READ MORE]
The Medical Aesthetics Complications (CMAC) Initiative in South Africa
THE MEDICAL AESTHETICS COMPLICATIONS (CMAC) INITIATIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA Last year, the Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Medicine Society of South Africa forged a strategic partnership with the Complications in [READ MORE]
Thousands of Rounds Worth of Unlicensed Dermal Filler Seized in UK
This week, BBC News reports that thousands of pounds worth of unlicensed and un-prescribed products used in cosmetic injections have been seized from a Glasgow warehouse. The operation was [READ MORE]
Prime Journal Vol. 14 Issue 2 – arch/April 2024
PRIME is the leading authority on Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing medicine, providing industry news, insightful analysis and key data, as well as the most high quality peer-reviewed research articles in [READ MORE]
Prime Journal Vol. 14 Issue 1 – January/February 2024
PRIME is the leading authority on Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing medicine, providing industry news, insightful analysis and key data, as well as the most high quality peer-reviewed research articles in [READ MORE]