Treatment of atrophic acne scars: A comparative split face study
Treatment of atrophic acne scars: A comparative split face study A study published in 2023 by Albalat et al. compared microneedling in combination with topical platelet-rich plasma versus its combination with topical Botulinum Toxin-A in treatment of atrophic acne scars. https://doi-org.ezproxy.une.edu.au/10.1007/s00403-022-02446-9 Atrophic post-acne scarring is a common cosmetic concern. This study aimed to compare the…
Read MoreEvidence-based review: Screening body dysmorphic disorder in aesthetic clinical settings
Evidence-based review: Screening body dysmorphic disorder in aesthetic clinical settings A study published in 2023 by Pereira et al. examined the validated BDD screening tools and critically appraised current literature regarding its implementation and efficacy in aesthetic medicine and surgery scenarios. While BDD screening enables recognising at-risk individuals, further work is required to uncover the…
Read MoreFree Micro-learning Module on New Ahpra Guidelines
Free Micro-learning Module on New Ahpra Guidelines: As of the 1 July, Ahpra’s updated Guidelines for medical practitioners who perform cosmetic medical and surgical procedures came into action. Many Cosmetic Nurses and Dermal Therapists ask, “do these new guidelines impact me or only medical doctors?” The new guidelines are written specifically for medical doctors, though will impact virtually everyone…
Read MoreFillers & Energy-Based Therapies: The Current Landscape Around Combination Use
Fillers & Energy-Based Therapies: The Current Landscape Around Combination Use By Dr Carol Wang, Aesthetic Educator at AACDS Facial ageing is a complex process, and using different treatment modalities to address multiple issues is common practice. Dermal fillers and energy-based therapies (e.g., IPL, laser, and RF) address various skin issues related to facial ageing and…
Read MoreFactors Influencing Trust and Trustworthiness: Cosmetic Injectable Patient Experience Exploratory Study (CIPEES)
Factors Influencing Trust and Trustworthiness: Cosmetic Injectable Patient Experience Exploratory study (CIPEES) A study published in 2022 by McDonald et. al. investigated both the important factors for building trust with cosmetic injectable patients and strategies for improving levels of trustworthiness in aesthetic practitioners. A global study was conducted via an online survey. The survey collected…
Read MoreCelebrating International Women’s Day with the Women Empowered Fund
Celebrating International Women’s Day with the Women Empowered Fund By AACDS Director, April Jorgensen The Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS) are pleased to announce their partnership with The Hunger Project Australia for the Women Empowered Fund. The fund was launched last November and has already raised $304,000 to date. From the fund’s name,…
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