A2 Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Magazine - Spring 2019 - Issue 31

In this issue

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

• Ballooning to slim down - a report on bariatric and weight-loss procedures.
• Codeine Dependence: SA’s over-the-counter addiction drug addiction isn’t limited to illegal drugs – an over-the-counter painkiller can also be addictive when abused.
• A Disappointing Jab - discussing patient dissatisfaction with botulinum toxin for aesthetic reasons.
• Considering Fillers? Before taking the filler plunge, ensure you get the lowdown on this treatment first.
• Trend Alert: The Rapid Rise of Male Aesthetics - while the male cosmetics market is still in its infancy, this segment is rapidly skyrocketing, especially when it comes to facial injectables.
• Dos and Don’ts - what you need to know before having an aesthetic procedure.
• Treating the Dimple - a breakdown on cellulite and its causes, while advising how to minimise this orange peel appearance.
• Caring for Chemo-Stressed Skin - invaluable advice on how to care for your skin, hair and nails during and after chemotherapy.
• Not All Micro-Needling Devices Are Created Equal - how to recognise authenticity and quality in a micro-needling pen.
• Is It Time to See a Doctor? If OTC medications are no longer working on treating your skin problems, is it time to call your doctor?
• Labiaplasty Unpacked - the motivation behind undergoing labiaplasty surgery, as well as the techniques and results thereof.
• Fill Him Up - penile augmentation using dermal fillers.
• Smile Ever After - how dental aesthetics can enhance your pearly whites to ensure your smile is picture perfect on your big day.
• Up in E-smoke - clearing the fog surrounding e-cigarette usage with regards to oral healthcare, while demystifying this seemingly alternative solution to cigarette usage.
• Teething Trends - some of the latest innovations in cosmetic dentistry.
• And much more!