In this issue

Welcome to the first print edition of A2 Magazine for 2017. As always, we’ll be bringing out four issues this year, one at the beginning of each season; March (autumn), June (winter), September (spring) and December (summer).

Issue 21 Autumn 2017… In this Edition:

-Filler Fatigue – Dr Alistair McAlpine discusses how the repeated use of filler injectables can have various implications for both the patient and the doctor.
-Tired of Looking Browbeaten? Valuable aesthetic remedies designed to refresh your looks and look less tired. By Dr Debbie Norval.
-Refresh your look without erasing your identity – Dr Anushka Reddy shares her recipe for giving your appearance a youthful look without erasing your signature features.
-Treating Enlarged Skin Pores – Dr Sly Nedic looks into possible successful treatment modalities.
-The Ins and Outs of Rosacea – Rosacea is a difficult disease to hide from – or to hide from others. But what exactly is it and how can it be treated? Dr Wade Merchant
- Skinboosting: Supple and soft skin sustenance – Dr Michelle Emett explains how Restylane Skinboosters offers something a little different for long-lasting skin rejuvenation.
-Zero Sensation – The adverse after-effect of breast reconstruction… losing sensation in the breasts. By Mandy Collins.
-Estrogen Dominance: The Hidden Danger – Although estrogen is a hormone of youth and femininity, it becomes a cause for concern when unbalanced. By Dr Sly Nedic.

And so much more!

Massive Boom In Anti-wrinkle Injectable Procedures Among Millennials

According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, botulinum toxin treatments for women aged 19 to 34 years has increased by 41% from 2011 to 2015 – largely due to social media and the quest for the perfect selfie.

2 mins

Refresh Your Look Without Erasing Your Identity

Dr Anushka Reddy Shares Her Recipe For Giving Your Appearance A Fresher, Youthful Look Without Erasing Your Signature Features.

3 mins

Handy Anti-Ageing Make-Up Tips

Doing your own make-up is something we all do daily, as it’s a great (and simple) way to look and feel younger. However, the wrong cosmetic application and colour can add years to your appearance, rather than taking it away. Fortunately, these skilful make-up tips and techniques can help you turn back the clock.

2 mins

Lethal Botulinum Toxin Injections For Weight Loss

Surgeons are warning of a new weight-loss procedure that could be lethal and yet continues to be administered in private clinics in the UAE.

2 mins

The Perfect Pout

According to a new study finding, a pair of perfectly plump lips is surprisingly not the most desirable look, as researchers have now identified a ‘golden ratio’ for a mathematically perfect pout.

2 mins

Fat-Melting Topical Creams Hope Or Hype?

With the emergence of topical creams that promise to melt away your annoying fatty bits by simply slathering them on your skin, the big question is: do they work? Dr JAnine olivier looks at the science behind rubbing away regional fat.

4 mins

An End To Scars?

A breakthrough could heal wounds without leaving a trace.

2 mins

Zero Sensation - After-effects of Breast Reconstruction Surgery

A loss of sensation has been reported by patients who have had breast reconstruction surgery – so much so, that some women have even unwittingly burnt themselves with heating pads post op, simply because they weren’t adequately warned. So it pays to know what to expect after your reconstruction or reduction. 

3 mins

Hunger Alert Putting Hormones To The Test

Could inhibiting the hunger hormone, ghrelin, successfully reduce the desire to overeat? Professor Tess van der Merwe believes this to be premature in the light of current scientific evidence.

3 mins

Estrogen Dominance - A Hidden Danger

Although estrogen is a hormone of youth and femininity, it becomes a cause for concern when unbalanced. 

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.