Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #65

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areas such as the nose and mouth, using injectables. He
stressed that ageing occurs at different rates across all
parts of the face and that each area should be looked
at individually for the most aesthetically pleasing results.
‘There are 25 or so pockets of fat in the face – and they are
all ageing at different rates,’ he said.
Treating areas of the face individually was also a
technique shared by keynote speaker Dr Mark Nestor, a
dermatologist from the US. ‘Treating areas as “zones”,
rather than wrinkles and lines will yield far more naturallooking
and beautiful results,’ he explained. Indeed, directly
injecting a wrinkle will not create optimal results – it’s more
about building the scaffolding framework from within to add
volume which, in turn, smooths away the wrinkle.
UK cosmetic dermatologist Dr Raj Acquilla agreed, and
believes just a few small artfully placed filler injections will
result in a more beautiful appearance than using more
product in more areas of the face. ‘Applying geometric
principles of facial beauty can restore symmetry and
proportion to the face,’ he said. The aim of the game is
not necessarily to look younger, but to look better and
more beautiful.
New cosmetic medicine and technology was also
presented at the meeting, with a large exhibition hall for
companies to showcase their cutting edge products
and services.
Any Cosmetex conference wouldn’t be complete
without a must-attend social calendar, culminating in the
Mad Men-themed Gala Dinner in a bespoke outdoor setting
held at the Royal Pines.
Cosmetex provides ACCS fellows, delegates and
sponsors a unique opportunity to learn new techniques
and technology on the cutting edge of aesthetic surgery
and medicine, to network and meet old friends again, and
most importantly to work together to promote the safety
and efficacy of cosmetic medical practice. csbm
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