A2 Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Magazine - Summer 2019 - Issue 32

In this issue

Welcome to the fourth of four A2 print editions for 2019. In this issue:

• Aes-Ethics: Regulatory Review of Cosmetic Procedures
• Risky Business – An AAMSSA Report by Dr Debbie Norval
• Raising Brows by Sally Harvey
• The Bottom Line – An APRASSA Report by Dr Isabel Do Vale
• Social Media’s Cosmetic Clampdown by Sally Harvey
• The Hormonal Belly Bulge by Dr Sly Nedic
• Toxic Nation - Interview with Dr Riekie Smit
• Holiday Hazards by Mandy Collins
• Can We Reverse Ageing? By Dr Sly Nedic
• Even Cosmetic Procedures Face the Ageing Process by Paola Chellew
• The X-Factor by Dr Xenephin Ludick
• Utilising Ultrasound in Aesthetics by Dr Salome Gurgenidze
• Body Contouring: The Future is Here by Dr Riekie Smit
• Anti-Age Your Eyes by Dr Natalie Cordeiro
• Mesotherapy: The Procedure, Side Effects, Results and More by Dr Anushka Reddy
• Getting Under the Skin of Eczema by Dr Nomphelo Gantsho
• The Order of Skincare by Dr Lev Naidoo
• How Fit is Your Skin? By Dr Portia Gumede
• Lipo Fact, Fiction and Fantasy by Dr Vernon Ching
• A Weight Off Your Chest by Dr Nerina Wilkinson
• Facial Cosmetic After Care by Dr Rory Dower
• Women in the World of Dentistry by Dr Esmari Du Toit
• Easy on the Eye by Dr Maryam Dawajee

And much more!

RISKY BUSINESS

AAMSSA President Dr. Debbie Norval uncovers the challenges, risks, and legalities involved in the practice of aesthetic medicine in salons and spas.

7 mins

Social media's cosmetic clampdown

Instagram and Facebook have tightened rules on posts relating to diet, detox and cosmetic surgery advertising.

4 mins

Can we reverse AGEING?

Ageing, or senescence, is one of the most complex phenomena in human biology. Mitigating – and reversing – its effects requires a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted physiological processes that contribute to aging.

3 mins

Natural healing

Out in the country

2 mins

Face forward

We reveal our top six facial treatments at luxury resorts in Mauritius.

3 mins

THE X -FACTOR

For decades, it has been understood that facial symmetry plays a huge role in beauty and what we find attractive. Perhaps this is because we have a built-in sense for proportion, for symmetry, and for what feels right. But is a perfect symmetrical face really the keystone of beauty? And what other key factors are there in facial attractiveness? Dr Xenephin Ludick provides the answers.

5 mins

Utilising ULTRA SOUND in Aesthetics

While dermal fillers are widely regarded as the go-to procedure for facial rejuvenation due to their effective results and reliable safety profile, complications do still occur – even serious vascular adverse events. The good news is that an ultrasound examination can be an important tool in improving the safety of hyaluronic acid filler treatments.

4 mins

BODY CONTOURING-The future is here

Body contouring is about more than just fat reduction – muscle also plays a vital role. A new breakthrough technology takes this consideration to the next level.

4 mins

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A2 Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Magazine Description:

A2 Aesthetic & Anti-Ageing Magazine, your South African go-to magazine dedicated to aesthetics, anti-ageing, integrative medicine, medical skincare, cosmetic dentistry and cosmetic surgery. We are the pit stop for our aesthetically minded readers who are already on, or about to embark on their aesthetic journey.

We print only four magazines each year - one in March (Autumn), June (Winter), September (Spring) and December (Summer).

In addition to covering all the latest local and international news on the aesthetic and cosmetic front, we also have an extensive range of highly accredited and reputable medical professionals on our panels – all here to help you make an informed decision on your aesthetic journey.