APJ Vol 55 2023

presented by Katy Bacon, dermal aesthetician, clinical
nutritionist, cosmetic chemist and Director of Education,
APAC, Murad Skincare.
Terry Everitt presented a thought-provoking lecture on
Biopsychosocial client-centric communication being the new
evidence-based approach for improved client engagement.
Dr Giulia D’Anna presented a compelling lecture on Changes
to Facial Fat Distribution and the Impact on Injectables, while
Katherine McCann brought the symmetry consideration
when using cosmetic tattooing as the corrective tool of
choice for Ptosis and Facial Ageing Conditions.
In her signature passionate manner, Sarah Hughes,
D+ermal Clinician and Mediclinic Training Manager for The
International Dermal Institute educated us on the new
formulations and diverse use of hydroxy acids for safe and
amazing clinical outcomes.
The new approaches to client service and acquisition were
expertly presented by Neil Osborne, while Iola Ciavarra
challenged her audience with effective ways of retailing
through the new approached that achieves increase in
revenue without the sales pitch.
These and numerous other topics were featured at this
year’s event include two thought-provoking expert panel
discussions – one on changes to regulations and current
industry threats and one on understanding and treating a
specific rosacea condition.
Jacine Greenwood expounded on the clinical approach to
restoring the skin’s barrier function and treating acne, while
Jeffery Flood updated us on the latest symbiotic strands for
stable deliver of microbiome gut health.
But it was not all about the skin - the very latest in
equipment technology were presented by Matt Moncrieff,
who addressed the evolving trends in more efficient and
safer devices for face and body transformations, as well as
women’s health.
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