In this issue

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

• The AAMSAA Report - spin doctors of YouTube: Dr Alek Nikolic takes a closer look at the misleading marketing campaigns posted by non-qualified medical professionals.
• Our toxic tendencies - Dr Sara Gottfried delves into root causes behind addiction and the biological factors involved.
• Calming the storm… when panic attacks. Written by Sally Harvey.
• Sponsored Review by Tasosol Aesthetics – non-invasive facial rejuvenation with dermal fillers and Thermage, by Michelle Pauli.
• Snap, Filter, Post – The rise of the doctored selfie and its impact on aesthetics, by Dr Zeenit Sheikh.
• 2019’s Big Six - Dr Anushka Reddy reveals the new kids on the aesthetic block.
• The Orange Peel Effect - filtering the facts from the myths of treating cellulite, by Dr Alistair McAlpine.
• Should You Be Shaving Your Face? Dermaplaning explained by Dr Portia Gumede.
• APRASSA Report - Doctor Who? Plastic, cosmetic or aesthetic? Dr Isabel do Vale asks who is performing your aesthetic surgery.
• Nose About Face - Dr Rory Dower advises on the top five things to consider when embarking on surgery to correct a skew nose.
• The Magic of Regenerative Medicine - Dr Anjana Bhana discusses PRP vs PRF therapy.

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.