A2 Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Magazine - Winter 2017 - Issue 22

In this issue

Welcome to the second print edition of A2 Magazine in 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).

In this issue…

• Aesthetic Procedures: Myth vs Reality. Like anything, the world of aesthetic medicine and surgery has its myths. Mandy Collins looks at some common ones and finds out the truth.
• Lip Fillers: The Art & Science Behind a Natural Result. Dr Wade Merchant provides tips for both doctor and patient on how to achieve a perfect, natural-looking pout with lip fillers.
• The Rise of Male Aesthetics. With men nowadays putting more stock in their appearance, the aesthetics and anti-ageing market is no longer seen as a ‘women’s only’ commodity – which is evident from the sharp increase of men undergoing aesthetic procedures. Dr Anushka Reddy explains why.
• Ethnic Skin Ageing: Suitable and Safe Aesthetic Procedures Ageing is a complex, unavoidable process that happens in all humans and different skin types, which often respond best to different procedures.
• Shedding Light on Pigmentation: Dr Reza Mia explores the causes of pigmentation and how to treat it.
• Seasons and Routines. Ingrid Katz relays the importance of adapting your skin routine for the cold winter climate.
• The Orthotropics Application: The Science Behind Facial Beauty. Dr Zak Schabort explains how applying a unique dental treatment modality called orthotropics can not only enhance your smile, but additionally improves facial profile and functionality.
• Plastic Teens: Surge in Adolescent Cosmetic Surgery Linked to Bullying. Andrea Muller reports...
• Facelifts in Perspective. Dr Peet van Deventer advises on how receiving emotional support from your surgeon after undergoing a facelift procedure can provide longer-lasting and more effective results.
• Insulin Resistance: Addressing Accelerated Ageing and Abdominal Fat.

And so much more!