Aesthetics Awards Supplement by Aesthetics & CCR

2016 AWARDS SUPPLEMENT 3 R D D ECE M B ER , PA R K P L A Z A , W E S T M I N S T ER B R I D G E

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Amanda Cameron Editor, Aesthetics journal

Hello and welcome to our special Aesthetics Awards 2016 supplement, in which we will celebrate the Winners, Highly Commended and Commended finalists who were recognised at the prestigious ceremony at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel on December 3. Huge thanks must go to everyone who took part; we were absolutely delighted to see so many smiling faces on the evening and hope you all had a wonderful time. It is an honour to play a part in acknowledging the hard work, time and commitment that is put into aesthetics by everyone each year – it is fantastic to see so many people dedicated to making our specialty a safe and successful one. The glamorous event was even bigger and better than last year, with more than 625 guests in attendance and the hilarious comedian Hal Cruttenden hosting the ceremony, while sharing his unique take on the aesthetics industry! A special mention must go to Dr John Curran, who took home The Schuco International Award for Special Achievement, which recognises the outstanding effort of an individual working within medical aesthetics. John began his journey as a successful GP in Northern Ireland, before embarking on a career within aesthetics, becoming a founding member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine and serving time as president as well as chair of its ethics committee. He has worked tirelessly to promote excellence and safety within the industry so it was an absolute honour to celebrate his achievements with this award. Thank you very much to our sponsors, without whom the Aesthetics Awards wouldn’t be the amazing evening that it is. Many thanks must also go to our panel of more than 50 judges, who kindly gave up their time to carefully assess and score all entries. With such a high standard of entries this year, the bar was raised even higher than before so well done to all that made it to the finalist stage, as well, of course, to those who were Commended and Highly Commended. Huge congratulations to our worthy Winners on your triumph, we wish everyone continued success in 2017!

Charity Partner For the second year running, the Aesthetics Awards has supported Operation Smile. The international medical charity is one of the largest volunteer-based medical charities providing free, safe and effective reconstructive surgery for children and young adults born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities. As well as running more than 150 international surgical programmes a year, Operation Smile has established year-round cleft treatment centres and provides local healthcare workers with medical equipment, supplies, education and training. Thanks to your generosity, almost

£4,000 was raised during the ceremony, all of which will be donated to Operation Smile. Sarah Kosciukiewicz, the business development officer at Operation Smile, said, “Thank you to everyone for your generous donations; together you have helped give 26 children in developing countries the gift of a smile. We’re thrilled to have the continued support of the Aesthetics Awards and that we share the belief that every child living with cleft conditions deserves access to safe surgery.” You can continue to donate to the charity by visiting www.operationsmile.org.uk

The evening More than 625 guests gathered at The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel to celebrate another successful year in medical aesthetics at the Aesthetics Awards on December 3 2016. The glamorous event brought together clinical practitioners, front-ofhouse teams, associations, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors for an evening of entertainment and celebration, recognising Commended and Highly Commended finalists, as well as the Winners in 24 prestigious categories. Guests were invited to network with colleagues and friends at the pre-dinner drinks reception, before moving to the ballroom for a delectable three-course meal and comedy set presented by stand-up comedian and host for the evening, Hal Cruttenden. Amanda Cameron, the editor of Aesthetics, opened the ceremony with a welcome speech that thanked guests for their participation and continued support of the Aesthetics Awards, before Cruttenden and compère, Jon Briggs, who is best known as the original voice of Apple’s iPhone assistant Siri, then began the ceremony. The first winner of the evening was Heliocare® from AesthetiCare, which won Best Cosmeceutical/Product Range of the Year. This was followed by awards for injectable, treatment and treatment partner of the year, before Profhilo® from HA Derma and IBSA was recognised with The Barry Knapp Award for Product Innovation of the Year, supported by Oxygenetix. Clinics in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, South England, North England and London were all recognised for their dedication to patient care and commitment to safe practice, as well as ASKINOLOGY, based in the City of London, which won the 3D-lipo Award for Best New Clinic UK & Ireland. Medical director of ASKINOLOGY, Dr Askari Townshend said, “I am very happy. I think to be pitted against your peers and to be judged by somebody in the industry, who is the most experienced, is a really precious accolade.” Reception teams, equipment suppliers, distributors, customer service, sales representatives and associations were also all recognised, as well as clinic groups with 3 clinics or more and those with 10 or more. The winner of The Dermalux Award for Medical Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year was Mr Dalvi Humzah, who also won The Enhance Insurance Award for Training Initiative of the Year for the Dalvi Humzah Aesthetic Clinical Training Courses. Also recognised on the night was independent nurse prescriber and clinic owner Frances Turner Traill who won the Institute Hyalual Award for Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of the Year, as well as being Commended in the Best Clinic Scotland category. The spectacular ceremony concluded with the presentation of The Schuco International Award for Special Achievement. CEO of Schuco International Paul Huttrer presented the trophy to Dr John Curran. Dr Curran was celebrated for his tireless work to promote best practice in the industry, always putting patients first and his efforts to push aesthetic standards forward. Huttrer said in his speech about Dr Curran’s dedication to aesthetics; “Often the voice of reason, John is a fantastic ambassador for the industry, and a great representation of outstanding achievements that can be reached through hard work and dedication, as shown by his work for over two decades.” Speaking of the evening as a whole, aesthetic practitioner Dr Benji Dhillon commented, “I think this is the number one event to go to in the Awards calendar so it’s something we couldn’t miss. The Aesthetics Awards are important for the industry because they really raise the bar of what we’re trying to do. At the end of the day, that’s better for us as an industry, better for our patients and better for a lot of the services we provide.” The Aesthetics Awards 2017 will take place on December 2 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel.

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CO S MEC E UT IC A L R A N G E/ P R O DU C T O F TH E Y EAR WINNER: Heliocare® (AesthetiCare)

The first Winner of the evening was Heliocare® from AesthetiCare, which was awarded Cosmeceutical Range/Product of the Year. The daily-use photo and antioxidant skin protection range aims to treat patients of all ages and levels of photodamage. Judges were impressed with the clinical peer-reviewed literature supporting the product and the development of the range since its launch in 2008. Since this launch, Heliocare® has been under constant development with numerous formulation enhancements and clinical studies. It is now supplied to more than 700 clinics across the UK and also through the wider aesthetic pharmacy distribution network. Managing director of AesthetiCare, Roger Bloxham said, “We’re elated; it’s always great to win an award. Heliocare® has been Highly Commended in the past so this is the first year of winning and it feels like a fantastic achievement to be awarded by our peers as the best cosmeceutical – we’re delighted!” Voters noted that ‘the products are excellent, cost effective, the training is very informative and the company are so easy to work with’. They also praised the great results they had seen and the positive feedback received from patients who have used Heliocare®.

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COMMENDED: • Epionce® (Episciences Europe) • NeoStrata® Skincare Range (AestheticSource Ltd)

FINALISTS: • Elizabeth Arden PRO (Skinbrands) • Medik8 (Medik8) • SkinCeuticals® Range (SkinCeuticals) • SWISSCODE PURE (Pure Swiss Aesthetics)

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T H E S T E R IM EDI X AWA R D F O R IN JEC TA B LE P R O DU C T O F TH E Y EAR WINNER: TEOSYAL® RHA (Teoxane UK)

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“As a UK manufacturer, we believe it is important for us to support our home market” Richard Walker, sponsor TEOSYAL® RHA was the Winner of the The Sterimedix Award for Injectable Product of the Year at the Aesthetics Awards. Texoane Laboratories claims that the excellent results seen with the product are due to TEOSYAL’s innovative manufacturing process, which aims to allow the HA gels to better preserve their natural length and arrange themselves into a 3D, dynamic network. Sandra Fishlock, managing director of Teoxane UK, said, “We’re pleased and excited, it’s a brilliant product, it’s done really well this year and we’ve seen huge growth so we’re really delighted.” Comments from voters included, ‘I use this regularly in my clinic and love the results’, as well as ‘brilliant range, very versatile’. Fishlock added, “We decided to enter the Awards as we feel they are a really good thing for the industry and it’s nice to be recognised. Whenever you have a great product it’s really good to be voted for by your peers.” Richard Walker, head of sales and marketing at Sterimedix, the sponsor of Injectable Product of the Year, said, “We have sponsored the Injectable of The Year Award for the last two years because our product is inextricably tied to the use of injectables. We have to work closely with filler manufacturers to ensure we provide suitable delivery devices to optimise the performance of their products and, as a UK manufacturer, we believe it is important for us to support our home market.” He continued, “The advances being made in the industry are significant and there is no doubt that Teoxane is pushing the envelope, along with many other companies. We are delighted that their work was recognised. The ongoing enhancement of what we all do in the eyes of the wider public is important, and tonight we have celebrated products and people who are doing just that.”

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Aqualyx® (Healthxchange Pharmacy)

COMMENDED: Profhilo® (HA DERMA/IBSA)

FINALISTS: • Neauvia Organic (Schuco International) • Nithya (Vida Aesthetics Ltd) • Xela Rederm® (Hyalual)

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B E S T T R E ATM EN T PAR TN ER WINNER: Obagi® Medical (Healthxchange Pharmacy)

“It is a great achievement to be recognised as the best in the UK” Steve Joyce, winner Obagi® Medical was awarded Best Treatment Partner for 2016. According to its UK distributor, Healthxchange Pharmacy, the Obagi® Medical range can be used to improve the health of the skin, thus providing a better canvas for other treatments such as injectables, skin tightening technology, laser, IPL and surgical procedures. Obagi Medical was launched in the UK in 2006, and since then, has increased its customer base to more than 1,500 clinics, with around 1,000 clinics ordering the products each month. Voters liked that the range is results driven, with one commenting that there is something to suit all skin types within the range. Another voter also believed that Obagi® Medical is a ‘superior life changing skin range’ that provides ‘value for money’, while someone else noted that it ‘gives me the results I am looking for’. Healthxchange marketing and Academy director Steve Joyce said, “It feels fantastic to have won. It’s a really good achievement for all the hard work that the Academy team has put in. The Aesthetics Awards is the pre-eminent awards in the UK and we want to be the best of the best – it is a great achievement to be recognised as the best in the UK.”

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Skinade® (Bottled Science Ltd)

COMMENDED: Dermalux™ LED (Aesthetic Technology Ltd)

FINALISTS: • CRYSTALSMOOTH® (MACOM Medical) • Observ Skin Analysis (Observ Ltd) • SkinCeuticals® CE Ferulic Acid (SkinCeuticals) • SWISSCODE (Pure Swiss Aesthetics) • UVLrx Treatment System (UVLrx)

T R E ATME N T O F TH E Y EAR WINNER: Dermalux™ LED (Aesthetic Technology Ltd)

“We are hugely appreciative, grateful and proud” Louise Taylor, winner

For the third time in a row, Dermalux™ LED from Aesthetic Technology Ltd was given the title Treatment of the Year at the Aesthetics Awards, following on from winning Best New Product or Treatment in 2013. Voters commented that the results that are being achieved with Dermalux™ LED are ‘second to none’ and that the device captures a wide range of clientele as a stand-alone treatment option or an addition to a holistic approach. Louise Taylor, co-director of Aesthetic Technology Ltd, said of the win, “We’re absolutely overwhelmed that we’ve been so fortunate and lucky again this year; we’ve got an amazing following, amazing support and have had amazing results. We’re thankful to everybody who has supported us and continues to support us, and we are proud that everyone loves Dermalux, which will continue to be the best treatment for our customers in the coming year. We are hugely appreciative, grateful and proud.” Taylor also noted how taking part in the Awards has helped grow the company, explaining, “We put a lot of hard work and effort into what we do – just actually entering the Aesthetics Awards takes a lot of time and effort but I think if you’re very serious about doing it, the Awards gives a lot of credibility. It’s helped us not only in the UK, but internationally as well in terms of recognition, growing our brand, and the support – people say they have come to us just because we’ve been Treatment of the Year.” She added, “We’re very supportive of the Treatment of the Year Award in terms of how it’s actually judged, it’s very fair with the combination of judging and votes. For those who’ve never entered before, I would say, even just to get the recognition in terms of being a finalist would be a fantastic achievement.” HIGHLY COMMENDED: ULTRAcel (Healthxchange Pharmacy)

COMMENDED: • EndyMed 3DEEP™ (AesthetiCare) • Soprano ICE (ABC Lasers)

FINALISTS: • 3D-lipo (3D-lipo Ltd) • Dermapen™ (NaturaStudios Ltd) • The Perfect Peel® (Medica Forte) • Plexr® (Fusion GT)

T H E B A R RY K N A P P AWA R D F O R P R O D UC T IN N OVAT I O N O F T H E Y EA R , S UPPO R T ED BY OXYG EN ETI X WINNER: Profhilo® (HA-DERMA/IBSA)

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As well as being Commended in the injectable category, Profhilo® was celebrated as the Winner of The Barry Knapp Award for Product Innovation of the Year, supported by Oxygenetix. The dermal filler impressed judges with its innovative BDDE-free, thermally stabilised hyaluronic acid technology for skin remodelling. Produced by IBSA Farmaceutici Italia, an Italian pharmaceutical company with its headquarters in Switzerland, Profhilo® is distributed in the UK by HA-Derma. Tania Pirazzini, the managing director of the aesthetic unit at IBSA, said, “We think that we’ve done a great job this year in the UK thanks to HA-Derma, so we decided to try our luck entering the Awards. We hoped we’d succeed somehow, but winning was beyond our expectations and we’re delighted to take home this Award!” David Gower of Medical Aesthetic Group, the distributor of Oxygenetix and sponsor of The Barry Knapp Award for Product Innovation of the Year, said, “We believe that the Aesthetics Awards is an important annual event, encouraging brand owners, suppliers and clinics to think about what they are doing and improve their performance. Barry Knapp, the founder and formulator of Oxygenetix, was an innovative enthusiast. For this reason it was highly appropriate that he be remembered through this annual Award. We were delighted that the Award went to Profhilo, which is such a good product!” Pirazzini added, “I’m so surprised but so happy. We have worked so hard and are so happy to achieve this goal – it’s very important to us.”

HIGHLY COMMENDED: THE INViSIBLE NEEDLE (TSK Laboratory Europe)

COMMENDED: • Radara™ (Innoture) • earFold® (Allergan Ltd)

FINALISTS: • Esthechoc (Medical Aesthetic Group) • DEKA Moveo Technology (Globe AMT) • PicoWay Resolve™ (Syneron Candela) • SculpSure (Cynosure)

“We hoped we’d succeed somehow, but winning was beyond our expectations and we’re delighted to take home this Award!” Tania Pirazzini, winner

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The first clinic award of the night went to ASKINOLOGY, which first opened its doors in July 2015. Run by clinical director Dr Askari Townshend, the clinic is described as ‘the further information or a demonstration coming together of advanced beauty and medical aesthetics – a cosmeceutical boutique’. For call: 01788 550 440 The clinic is situated in the City of London and provides treatments to more than 1,250 patients. Roy Cowley, managing director of 3D-lipo, the sponsor of the Award, said, “We sponsored the Best New Clinic UK and Ireland again this year because we think that it is important to recognise the hard work that new clinics put in to achieving excellence in our industry. We were delighted to present this award to Dr Askari Townshend and his team from ASKINOLOGY as this clinic represents what should be achieved, which is commitment to patient care and safety and customer service. We congratulate Dr Askari Townshend and his team on behalf of everyone at 3D-lipo Ltd.” Dr Townshend was delighted with the win and said, “It is lovely to have the team here tonight and share in the excitement. It has been hard work for the last 18 months but it has finally paid off.” He continued, “When we didn’t see our names in the Commended list, we wondered if we were going to get anything at all, so we felt a bit nervous, but I am very happy. It really has been a lot of hard work, especially from the team, and so I think this is for all of us.” Before

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THE CO S M E D IC P H AR M AC Y AWA R D F O R B E S T C L I N I C SCOT L A N D WINNER: La Belle Forme

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“All the entrants had very positive points going for them and I am glad I didn’t have the job of choosing between them!” La Belle Forme received a High Commendation and Commendation for two other categories this year, but managed to take the prize for The Cosmedic Pharmacy Award for Best Clinic Scotland. The judges noted that this category had a particularly high standard of entries, but thought that La Belle Forme triumphed. La Belle Forme is led by consultant plastic surgeon Mr Taimur Shoaib, who said, “We are delighted and overwhelmed by this award. There was such high competition and we all know each other in Scotland so we were all routing for each other – it’s an honour to have the team win this award. It’s important to us to get recognition of quality of care – I think every practitioner in this industry should try and develop their standards to a high degree so that they can be rewarded for the excellence they provide.” Iain Ashby, superintendent pharmacist at Cosmedic Pharmacy, the sponsor of Best Clinic Scotland, explained that they chose to sponsor the Scottish award because they are a familyrun company that has strong family links to Aberdeen and Cosmedic Pharmacy is a national company delivering to all areas of the country. He said, “I was delighted that La Belle Forme had won. I had taken a look at all the entrants and done a bit of research on each. All the entrants had very positive points going for them and I am glad I didn’t have the job of choosing between them!” Ashby added, “I think the Awards are a very important way of recognising the efforts of individuals and companies who play an important role in showing excellence and initiative in our growing industry.”

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T H E S K IN C EU T I C AL S AWA R D FO R B E S T C L I N I C I R EL A N D WINNER: The DermaClinic

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“To achieve Best Clinic Ireland gives us the drive to move forward and do more” Patricia Molloy, winner Celebrating a fantastic 17th year in practice, The DermaClinic impressed judges with the team’s experience and recent development in introducing new treatments to the clinic. In their entry, the clinic team claimed that their success is also due to the strong relationships that they build with patients, which are based on trust. Patricia Molloy, director of The DermaClinic based in Dublin, said, “Winning this award means so much – I’ve been in the industry for 18 years now and to achieve Best Clinic Ireland gives us the drive to move forward and do more – to get this recognition means so much!” Antonia Parsons, product manager for SkinCeuticals UK and Ireland, the sponsor of the award, said, “We were delighted to sponsor the Award for Best Clinic Ireland again this year and would like to congratulate The DermaClinic on their well deserved win. We are really looking forward to seeing clients and peers again at the 2017 event, where we are going to be sponsoring the Aesthetic Medical Practitioner of the Year Award.”

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B E S T C L I N I C WAL ES WINNER: Cellite Clinic Limited

“We’re very surprised, we didn’t expect it at all – we were just coming to enjoy ourselves and we are so happy” Taking home the accolade for Best Clinic Wales was Cellite Clinic Ltd. Established in 1998 by Dr Harryono Judodihardjo and his wife Susan, the Cardiff city centre practice was the first aesthetic medical clinic in Wales. Since its inception, it has grown to now perform more than 2,500 procedures annually with a wide range offered. Judges believed that the clinic demonstrated its growth in treatment offering, continual training and development of staff, as well as a strong focus on the wellbeing of patients. Dr Judodihardjo said, “We’re very surprised, we didn’t expect it at all – we were just coming to enjoy ourselves and we are so happy. We just wish we’d brought our whole team now! As the longest running Welsh clinic, I’m very happy that we’ve been recognised and maintained the high standard for such a long time. Wining Best Clinic Wales really means a lot to us.”

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TH E W IGM O R E M EDI C A L AWA R D F O R B E S T C LIN IC N O R T H EN G L AN D WINNER: Harrogate Aesthetics

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“It was the first time we have entered this award and just to be shortlisted was incredible” Sharon Bennett, winner Situated in a spa town in North Yorkshire, it was Harrogate Aesthetics that gained the title Best Clinic North at the 2016 Aesthetics Awards. Run by aesthetic nurse practitioners Sharon Bennett and Anthea Whitely, they claim their ethos has never wavered since the clinic was first established in 2007. The team aim to maintain a personal service whilst ensuring their patients are cared for by delivering safe, evidenced-based cosmetic treatments underpinned by medical ethics and professionalism. Bennett said, “I didn’t expect to win Best Clinic North at all – I’m astounded enormously! It was the first time we have entered this award and just to be shortlisted was incredible. To win has been amazing and it’s just due to the massive hard work everyone has put in at the clinic.” Raffi Eghiayan, director of Wigmore Medical, the sponsor of the Award, added, “It was a great opportunity to sponsor the Award for Best Clinic North England and we would like to congratulate Sharon Bennett, Anthea Whiteley and the team at Harrogate Aesthetics for winning this award. We are looking forward to seeing the developments in the industry next year and attending the Aesthetics Awards in 2017.”

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T H E LYN TO N L ASER S AWA R D F O R B E S T C LIN IC SO U T H EN G L AN D WINNER: Purity Bridge

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“I’m absolutely thrilled for the recognition, particularly for the hard work that the team has put in” Mr Marc Pacifico, winner Tunbridge Wells-based clinic Purity Bridge was successful in impressing the judging panel and winning the award for this category. After achieving more than 4,000 patient visits at the time of entering, Purity Bridge has had a fantastic year. Mr Marc Pacifico, the director and consultant plastic surgeon who leads the team at Purity Bridge, said, “I’m absolutely thrilled for the recognition, particularly for the hard work that the team has put in. It’s been an evolving and constant quest for improvement and quality of what we’re doing, and I feel we’ve got the recognition that the team has worked really hard to have.” Judges were impressed with initiatives implemented by the clinic, which include providing an extra free consultation with an experienced nurse for all patients seeking cosmetic surgery, while talking them through the wider aspects of the surgical journey. Sales and marketing director for Lynton Lasers, Hayley Hutchings, said, “This year we sponsored the award for Best Clinic South England. We felt it was important to support the aesthetics industry by sponsoring a part of this event because the more accolades and recognition that a clinic can achieve, the more the standards are raised overall. We’re huge believers in investing in training and delivering very high standards of practice in the clinic environment and an award such as this helps recognise clinics that are going the extra mile for their customers.”

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T H E M E D - F X AWA R D F O R B E S T CL I N I C LO N DO N WINNER: PHI Clinic

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“This award reinforces and validates what we stand for, which is excellence and quality” Dr Tapan Patel, winner For the third time in a row, PHI Clinic won The Med-fx Award for Best Clinic London for its commitment to patient safety, investment in business development and new treatment offerings. Dr Tapan Patel, the director of PHI Clinic said he was extremely surprised to be recognised for a third time. He commented, “I am thrilled. Winning it once was amazing, winning it the second year was really unexpected, but to win it three times! I really have to dedicate it to the team. This was not possible without the fantastic bunch of people that we have managed to bring together and I have to say that it is a privilege as a clinic owner to have such a marvellous team to work with. This award reinforces and validates what we stand for, which is excellence and quality, and when the team see that it is rewarded, I think it allows them to believe that pursuing that high level of excellence brings true recognition.” Dyan Williams, national sales manager of category sponsor Med-fx, said, “It was our absolute pleasure to sponsor the Best Clinic London Award this year. It’s fantastic to highlight the great work that practitioners and their teams are doing everyday in our industry and we are very proud to have been able to present this award to PHI Clinic for their great work.”

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T H E A LUM IE R L A B S U K AWA R D F O R CL IN IC R EC E PTI O N T EA M O F TH E Y EAR WINNER: S-Thetics Medical Aesthetic Clinic

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“An exceptional reception team deserves the accolade as they are responsible for all parts of the client’s journey” Winner of The Alumier Labs UK Award for Clinic Reception Team of the Year, S-Thetics Medical Aesthetic Clinic, impressed the judging panel with the detail-oriented approach of the front-of-house staff, including clinic walk-throughs to ensure the calm and serene atmosphere of the practice, as well as patient checkout information folders and good follow-up procedures. Medical director of S-Thetics, Miss Sherina Balaratnam was elated after winning this category. She said, “I feel incredibly proud especially because the calibre of the clinics is impeccable. The standards are so high this year so I feel proud to have won this award for Clinic Reception Team of the Year. I’m exceptionally proud of my team who have worked so hard for this and also thanks to our patients – we wouldn’t be where we are without them.” Samantha Summerfield, marketing and events manager of Alumier Labs UK, who presented the award, said, “The best clinic reception team is an award that is close to our company’s ethos – great people at the heart of our business. An exceptional reception team deserves the accolade as they are responsible for all parts of the client’s journey and play a huge part in having a successful business. We were so pleased for S-Thetics, we know how hard they have been working and they are really reaping the rewards this year.”

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TH E E N H A N C E I N SU R AN C E AWA R D F O R T R A IN IN G IN I TI AT I V E O F TH E Y EAR WINNER: Dalvi Humzah Aesthetic Clinical Training Courses

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“I hope this will inspire others to go into the training category and raise the standards in aesthetics” Mr Dalvi Humzah, winner With ten worthy finalists, this category was one of the toughest and most competitive for entrants, but it was the Dalvi Humzah Aesthetic Clinical Training Courses that clinched the award for another year, celebrated for its independent anatomic teaching programme. With key topics covered, including facial anatomy and management of nonsurgical complications, this initiative wowed the judges with its practical CPD-accredited courses, which take place at The Royal College of Surgeons and University of Glasgow. The programme coordinators, consultant plastic surgeon Mr Dalvi Humzah and cosmetic and dermatology nurse prescriber Anna Baker, were both delighted with the win. “We’re very honoured that the specialty has recognised us and made us a multi-award winning course,” said Mr Humzah. “We had a lot of very stiff competition; I think any of the finalists could have won this award. I hope this will inspire others to go into the training category and raise the standards in aesthetics.” Baker added, “I feel very honoured and very humbled. We’ve worked very hard, and we’re very passionate about providing an independent training resource for aesthetic professionals. We’re delighted!” Holly Markham, business development executive at Enhance Insurance, the sponsor of the Training Initiative of the Year Award, said, “High quality aesthetic educational programmes are absolutely integral to clinical best practice, and we are passionate about supporting the highest possible standards in aesthetics.”

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EQUIPME N T S U P P L I ER O F TH E Y EAR WINNER: Lynton Lasers Ltd

“Winning Best Equipment Supplier two years in a row is brilliant and we honestly couldn’t be happier!” Lynton Lasers was recognised as the 2016 winner of Equipment Supplier of the Year. With 22 years’ experience in providing equipment to medical and cosmetic industry professionals, the company scored very highly with both Aesthetics journal readers and the judges. Judges believed that Lynton Lasers was able to demonstrate the product advances that they have achieved this year, as well as the outstanding ongoing support that they provide to their customers. Voters noted the high standard of equipment the company provides, with one saying that Lynton Lasers provides training that is more than rewarding consisting of high knowledge training for each system. Hayley Hutchings, sales and marketing director at Lynton Lasers said, “Winning Best Equipment Supplier two years in a row is brilliant and we honestly couldn’t be happier! Thank you to everyone that voted and the judges that reviewed our submission. We can’t wait to share this with all our customers!”

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D IS T R IB UTO R O F T H E Y EA R WINNER: AestheticSource Ltd

“To win this award means that we are winning the trust of our customers” Lorna Bowes, winner AestheticSource, which launched five years ago, was awarded Distributor of the Year for 2016. The team were recognised for their extensive product range and great customer service and ethics, with one voter commenting that ‘nothing is ever too much’ for the company. Other voters noted the extremely high knowledge of the company’s staff, with one saying that they are a ‘brilliant company to deal with – the team are amazing and so knowledgeable’. Director of AestheticSource Lorna Bowes said, “Winning this award feels amazing, we are so thrilled! The team has worked their socks off this year and each member is simply brilliant at what they do! To us, it’s a huge endorsement – we’ve spent the last five years trying to establish a company that is based on ethical practice that only offers world-leading products that are clinically proven. We treat all our customers as long-term relationships based on trust and goodwill and to win this award means that we are winning the trust of our customers. We would like to congratulate all of the other finalists and winners at the Aesthetics Awards 2016, and in particular we would like to thank and celebrate with our customers who join us on the list of Commended, Highly Commended and Winners.”

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Wigmore Medical Ltd

COMMENDED: • Church Pharmacy • Medical Aesthetic Group

FINALISTS: • Eden Aesthetics Distribution Ltd • Healthxchange Pharmacy • Med-fx • NeoPharma UK Ltd

BES T CU S TO M E R S E RV I C E BY A M A N U FAC TU R ER, S UPPLIE R O R DI ST R I B U TO R WINNER: Church Pharmacy

“We know that to be judged by a reputable panel is really important so that’s why we are happy to be a part of the Awards” Taking the top prize for Best Customer Service by a Manufacturer, Supplier or Distributor this year was Church Pharmacy. Church Pharmacy specialise in the supply of medical aesthetic and pharmaceutical products and stock a comprehensive range of toxins, dermal fillers, chemical peels, skin and hair care as well as clinic consumables. They also provide their customers with in-depth product training across the UK. Collecting the award was co-director Zain Bhojani, who said, “We are so excited to have won this award – we are really honoured and really proud – we’ve got a great team. I think this is probably the best award to win because it shows how much we care about our customers; this is paramount to us and it’s the most important thing to be recognised like this – it is amazing and we are really happy to have it. We find that the Aesthetics Awards is the most focused and probably the most reputable awards in the industry. We know that to be judged by a reputable panel is really important so that’s why we are happy to be a part of the Awards.” Voters in this category praised Church Pharmacy’s friendly staff and the team’s continuously helpful attitude. One voter said that they ‘have proved to be 100% reliable with their delivery process and they go beyond what we’d expect’, while another said that ‘their service is incredible’.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lynton Lasers Ltd

COMMENDED: Healthxchange Pharmacy

FINALISTS: • AestheticSource Ltd • Cynosure • Fusion GT

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THE HE A LT H XC H A N G E AC A DEMY AWA R D F O R SA LE S R E PR E S EN TAT I V E O F TH E Y EAR WINNER: Bill Lewis (Teoxane UK)

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“Texoane UK has made giant strides in the last few years and I just feel privileged to be part of it” Bill Lewis, winner The Healthxchange Academy Award for Sales Representative of the Year acknowledges the hard work and excellent service provided by sales representatives working within the aesthetics industry, and it was Bill Lewis of Teoxane UK who received the accolade. Lewis was described by voters as ‘always supportive and encouraging’ and ‘willing to go the extra mile’, as well as ‘extremely informative and knowledgeable’. Having recently won an internal Teoxane global competition for sales in dermal fillers, his Teoxane colleagues, who entered him in the category, said Lewis showed both his commitment to customers as well as fantastic results for his company. “I’m in shock, I didn’t expect to even get shortlisted, never mind win,” Lewis said. “There are so many people who have helped me achieve this, so winning this award is a team thing rather than just for me. I would definitely recommend entering the Awards; if someone like me can win, then anyone can.” He added, “I think it will raise the profile of your company even more; Texoane UK has made giant strides in the last few years and I just feel privileged to be part of it.” Marketing and Academy director of Healthxchange Steve Joyce, said, “It was important we support the Awards and in particular this category as we wanted to recognise the support and training that sales representatives give to their clients in helping them grow their aesthetics clinics. We all have our part to play in the aesthetics industry, raising standards and delivering exceptional patient results, so it’s a pleasure to see Bill win the category, but we would also like to thank all of the finalists in this hotly contested category – well done!”

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Caroline Gwilliam (AestheticSource Ltd)

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T H E H A M ILTO N F R A SER AWA R D F O R AS S O C IAT IO N /IN D U ST RY B O DY O F TH E Y EAR WINNER: British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN)

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“The BACN nurses have been the backbone of the cosmetic world ever since it began” Eddie Hooker, sponsor 2016 marks the third year that the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) has taken home the Award for Association/Industry Body of the Year. The association received high praise from both Aesthetics journal readers and this category’s judging panel; being described as an ‘amazing association, dedicated to its members and the safety of the public’. Chair of the association, Sharon Bennett, said, “At the BACN we work really hard and sometimes what we do may be unrecognised, because there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes that is not seen by the aesthetics industry. So, for us, this year has been amazing and winning this Aesthetics Award just shows that there is recognition there, which is wonderful.” Having seen a huge growth in membership and activities over the last 12 months, the group of nurses has emerged as a leading voice in the sector in the debate over regulation and education. Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance, the sponsor of Association/Industry Body of the Year Award, said, “The nurses have been in the industry and the backbone of the cosmetic world ever since it began – the BACN is an amazing association and they’ve all worked tirelessly, reinventing themselves over the last couple of years as well.” He added, “Winning an award and getting recognition raises the profile of the industry, which is really important as there’s a lot of negative press about the aesthetic world and the papers only pick up on what goes wrong. The Aesthetics Awards shows you how much actually goes right and what people are doing to help patients look and feel better.”

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T H E A E S T H E T I C SO U R C E AWA R D F O R BE S T C LIN IC G R O U P U K & I R EL A N D ( 3 C LIN I C S O R M O R E) WINNER: The Laser and Skin Clinic

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With a database of more than 22,000 patients, it was The Laser and Skin Clinic that scooped The AestheticSource Award for Best Clinic Group, UK and Ireland (3 clinics or more). The clinic group, which won Best Clinic Ireland at last year’s Aesthetics Awards, was praised by the panel of judges for its fantastic service, which it has delivered in Ireland for more than 12 years. The Laser and Skin Clinic has expanded its treatment offering and aimed to further improve the quality of care, with director and owner, aesthetic nurse Anna Gunning, leading the team in their expansion. Gunning said of the win, “I knew we were up against a lot of competition in the UK, but we run a very, very professional, ethical state-of-art small chain of clinics in Ireland. We try to give our patients the latest, most up-to-date technology and products, as well the most professional service that we can. To win is absolutely amazing.” Director of the award sponsor AestheticSource, Lorna Bowes, said, “The three-clinic chains are often the chains that are heading for expansion and further success and so we love to support this category. They’re often independently owned and are really working their socks off! This award was very well deserved.”

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COMMENDED: Premier Laser & Skin

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T H E S W IS SCO DE AWA R D F O R BE S T C LIN IC G R O U P U K & I R EL A N D ( 1 0 C LIN I C S O R M O R E) WINNER: sk:n Group

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With 40 specialist skin centres across the UK delivering medical aesthetic services, sk:n Group won The Swisscode Award for Best Clinic Group UK & Ireland (10 clinics or more). sk:n’s heritage dates back to 1990 when it was founded in Harrogate in a private clinic. Now, the clinics treat an overwhelming 450,000 patients in the UK, delivering 23,000 treatments each month. Chief operating officer at sk:n Group, Tim Foster, said of the Awards, “We think that the Aesthetics Awards are exceptionally credible and an important part of the industry. We believe it’s always important to benchmark ourselves against the best out there.” Delighted with his team’s win, Foster added, “We are ecstatic – this is really down to the teams that we have in clinics who have worked so hard in providing the best client experience possible and making sure that we give the best possible results in the most ethical way. So this is for the guys in the clinics, it really is; we are so pleased to be able to take this back to the clinics and say well done, we are doing great, we are leading the way, let’s continue that way for years to come.” Teresa Da Graca, chief executive of Pure Swiss Aesthetics, which sponsored the award, said, “We were thrilled to sponsor the award for Best Clinic Group, UK and Ireland (10 clinics or more) again this year! The award really recognises commitment to excellence in customer service, patient care and patient safety, which sk:n Group clearly demonstrates exceptionally well. We were delighted to be given this opportunity and look forward to the Aesthetics Awards in 2017.” HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Private Clinic

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“This is really down to the teams that we have in clinics who have worked so hard in providing the best client experience possible” Tim Foster, winner

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TH E IN S T IT UT E H YALUA L AWA R D F O R A ES THE T IC N UR S E P R AC TI T I O N ER O F TH E Y EAR WINNER: Frances Turner Traill

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“To new or potential patients, awards of this calibre validate us as clinicians” Frances Turner Traill, winner This year, The Institute Hyalual Award for Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of the Year was awarded to independent nurse prescriber and clinic owner Frances Turner Traill. Having spent more than 10 years practising aesthetic medicine, Turner Traill was noted as an experienced practitioner and worthy winner of this award by the judges. They were also impressed with her continued professional development, having completed a BSc Professional Practice in Dermatology, alongside other professional qualifications. In addition, Turner Traill has served as a BACN board member and Scottish BACN lead for the past five years, which judges felt demonstrated her commitment to raising standards within the industry. Turner Traill said, “I’m over the moon. It was totally unexpected. It’s the highest accolade so it doesn’t get much better than this! I must say, though, that we are a team. Our #FTTdreamteam won this as much as I did. Our patients are behind us 100% and are as delighted as we are!” Speaking of what winning means for her clinic, Turner Traill said, “To new or potential patients, awards of this calibre validate us as clinicians. They highlight and shine a spotlight on excellence in our clinical practice in all medical professions in aesthetic medicine throughout the UK. It’s our chance to differentiate ourselves in an unregulated market and to come together to celebrate.” National sales and marketing manager at Institute Hyalual, Katie Bennett, said, “We were delighted that Frances Turner Traill won Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of the Year – she is an advocate for best practice and goes above and beyond to not only develop herself and her skills, but also the industry.”

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Anna Baker

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“This category is of a very high standard and represents the best of the best who are practising in the industry today” His passion for teaching and educating other aesthetic professionals, as well as his vast clinical experience, meant that consultant plastic surgeon Mr Dalvi Humzah was awarded the title of Aesthetic Medical Practitioner of the Year. Mr Humzah, who spent 10 years as a skin cancer lead and consultant in the NHS, proved to be a favourite with the panel of judges, who were impressed with his private practice in non-surgical and surgical procedures, as well as his award-winning training course. Louise Taylor, co-director of Aesthetic Technology Ltd, the sponsor of The Dermalux Award for Aesthetic Medical Practitioner of the Year, said, “This is a very prestigious award to sponsor so it was an honour that we were able to have the opportunity to support the Aesthetic Medical Practitioner of the Year. I think that this category is of a very high standard and represents the best of the best who are practising in the industry today. Mr Dalvi Humzah is amazing, so many congratulations to him. In fact, all of the finalists are amazing – if you look at the standard of the industry it must be so difficult for the judges to decide upon winners, but the people who win are truly the best of the best.” Mr Humzah was delighted to receive the accolade and said, “I am very, very touched and honoured that the whole of the specialty should think I deserve this. Everyone works really hard and we all work together. Everyone on that list is a colleague; I have worked with them, they have worked with me, and I am absolutely touched with this award.” HIGHLY COMMENDED: Dr Tapan Patel

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“It’s been a fabulous ride, it’s so amazing to be given recognition for something I didn’t expect” Dr John Curran, winner Dr John Curran, the medical director and founder of Aesthetic Skin Clinics, as well as the founder of a medical aesthetics distributor, was awarded The Schuco International Award for Special Achievement. The Award recognises the exceptional achievements of one person within the industry – highlighting their outstanding commitment to education, best practice and excellence within the medical aesthetic profession. Dr Curran was chosen as the recipient for this prestigious award due to his continued efforts to improve standards and push the industry forward throughout his 20-year aesthetic career. Starting work as a GP in his native Northern Ireland more than 30 years ago, Dr Curran then moved to aesthetic practise, where he became a founding member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine, serving time as president as well as chair of their ethics committee. He went on to found Healthxchange Pharmacy and Healthxchange Academy, while at the same time running his chain of clinics based in Guernsey, Jersey and Belfast. Dr Curran is also often called upon as an expert witness by the General Medical Council, as well as providing advice and support to colleagues and peers when needed. Following the ceremony Dr Curran said, “Winning the award for Special Achievement makes me feel humbled, I’ve had so much help over the years – from people at the beginning who mentored me and taught me, colleagues who’ve supported me, nurses, doctors, everyone within the industry – it’s been a fabulous ride, it’s so amazing to be given recognition for something I didn’t expect. It’s recognition from colleagues and friends, and people working within the industry, so it’s very special to me.” CEO of Schuco International, the sponsor of the Award, Paul Huttrer, said, “We recognise the hard work, the dedication and the talent that goes in to making a difference and really leaving a legacy. We jumped at the chance to sponsor this very prestigious award as we feel like the values are very aligned to those we have at Schuco and the category really draws on what we do in achieving amazing things.”

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