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Myth-Buster Masterclass Three expert practitioners debunk some of the most common misconceptions in aesthetics
Dr Uliana Gout, aesthetic practitioner, LAM Clinic, London IG: @ulianagout
Mr Taimur Shoaib, consultant plastic surgeon, La Belle Forme, Glasgow and Brentwood IG: @shoaib_plasticsurgeon
Frances Turner Traill, nurse prescriber, FTT Skin Clinic, Inverness and Hamilton IG: @fttskinclinics
“I can get my injectables at a party” NURSE TRAILL SAYS: I love a party as do most people, but parties are for socialising, dancing and having fun with your friends! Adding a medical prescription treatment, such as injectables like botulinum toxin or dermal fillers, into this mix is just not a vibe and not a cocktail that should be together in my opinion. Even though you might technically and legally be able to get your treatments from a party, this puts you at a higher risk of experiencing complications or infections as they are not carried out in sterilised environments. Consult with a registered medical professional such as a nurse, dentist, or doctor face-to-face in a regulated clinic during your own time, with a clear head and a list of questions for the best and safest outcome and experience. “Only feminine men can get cosmetic treatments” MR SHOAIB SAYS: This is simply not true! We all want to look our best and both men and women find themselves in this position, but seeking cosmetic treatments is not unmanly or ‘feminine’. The most common treatments for men 6
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"Chemical peels are great as they can be tailored to patients, in terms of the depth of the treatment, types of ingredients and pH making them perfect for you and your skin!" Dr Uliana Gout
include rhinoplasty (nose surgery), blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and liposuction, which are vastly different to the treatments women are interested in. There are several reasons men will attend a cosmetic surgery clinic, but they are usually to change the effects of ageing, and to normalise their appearance. Often men will leave antiageing treatments for longer
