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Anaphylactic shock in cosmetology
How to recognise it, what the clinic kit must contain, and what to do before the ambulance arrives.
ReadChoosing the right filler for the job
Density, concentration and placement zone — the criteria behind product choice.
ReadComplicationsSwelling after lip augmentation
Normal versus concerning: when swelling is expected and when it needs action.
ReadPeelsComplications after a chemical peel
Causes, prevention and managing the patient through the post-peel period.
ReadDiagnosticsHow to determine skin type
Practical markers in the chair, and how skin type shapes the protocol.
ReadIngredientsWhat hyaluronic acid actually is
Molecular weight, water binding, and why products with the same composition behave differently.
ReadDermatologyRosacea
Triggers, subtypes, and which procedures are contraindicated during a flare.
ReadDermatologyWhat hyperkeratosis is
How the stratum corneum thickens, and in-clinic approaches to correcting it.
ReadIngredientsWhat polynucleotides are
How PDRN works, how it differs from hyaluronic acid, and who it suits.
ReadCosmeceuticalsWhat retinol is
Forms, concentrations, how to introduce it into routines, and combining it with procedures.
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