Features
Dietary devolution
We have progressed as a species in technical development but our health could benefit from taking a number of steps backward to our origins in the African savannas, writes lifestyle anthropologist Geoff Bond >>
Acid test
How does the plethora of hyaluronic acid fillers compare in terms of performance, technology and safety profile? A panel from mixed disciplines discusses the merits of the products they use or helped develop >>
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Raise the bar
Jowling, volume loss and platysmal banding are some of the classic signs of ageing that can be corrected surgically. Dr Sam Rizk details his face and neck lifting techniques >>
Easy on the eye
For most patients, the key to rejuvenating the periocular area is to inject superficially using multiple passes and fine threads, writes Dr Michael Kane >>
Observations
Timetable for EU aesthetic standard
The draft of the European Standard for Aesthetic Surgery Services (CEN TC403), which includes injectables and cosmetic lasers, has been finalised and a public inquiry on the text will be open to 22 May 2012. During this time, national members of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) will collect comments from stakeholders >>
Call for guidelines following bariatric procedures
The British Association for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) is calling for national guidelines to be drawn up on reconstructive body contouring surgery following bariatric weight loss procedures >>
Above: Nutritional anthropologist Geoff Bond (author of Deadly Harvest) talks with Body Language about what we can learn from our ancestors of 60,000 years ago about healthy eating. View our video archive here
Peer to Peer
Our panel discuss hyaluronic acid technology, whether all fillers are particulate and the causes of inflammatory reaction following injection >>
Peer Press Review
Dr Rohit Kotnis surveys academic and association journals to report on advances in research in medical aesthetics and related fields >>
Conclusion
Award ceremonies are common. Their precursor is the humble trophy, which has a long history. The fount of all knowledge—Wikipedia—tells us that ancient trophies were made on battlefields inscribed with a story of the battle and were dedicated to gods >>
Products
ARTISS >>
Artiss is a premixed, slow-setting fibrin sealant for sealing and adhering subcutaneous tissues in plastic, reconstructive and burn surgery. .
TITEFX >>
Electroporation can be used to destroy large fat cells. Invasix, manufacturers of BodyTite skin tightening RFAL device, has introduced a handpiece for body shaping and contouring.
TISSUGLU >>
TissuGlu surgical adhesive has been developed for large flap surgery such as abdominoplasty, and helps reduce fluid accumulation and facilitates healing.
